Corey Badger, PGA Director of Instruction

Corey began his golf career at Bonneville Golf Course in Salt Lake City in 1991. He graduated in 1998 from the University of Utah with a Bachelor Degree in Economics and was a member of the golf team. Shortly after graduation he turned professional and became the 2nd Assistant Professional at Bonneville Golf Course.  In 2002 Corey was promoted to 1st Assistant Professional at Mountain Dell Golf Course.  In 2005 he was elected to the PGA of America as a PGA Class A Member.  Corey joined Golf Lab shortly after it’s inception in 2006. Throughout his career he has given over 9,000 lessons to all ages and skill levels.  Some of his students include  UJGA Girl’s and Boy’s Player of the Year;  High School Girl’s and Boy’s All-State Team Members; Division I, II, and III College Team Members; Utah Men’s and Women’s State Amateur Champions; as well as local, Mini-Tour, and Canadian Tour Professionals. 

Since he began teaching full time at Golf Lab, Corey has received a number of awards and recognitions:

• 2011 & 2007 Utah Section PGA Teacher of the Year
• 2011-2012 Golf Digest's “Best Teacher’s in the State”
• 2010-2011 Golf Digest’s “Best Young Teachers”
• 2009 Golf Digest’s “Top 20 Teachers Under 40”
• 2009-2010 Golf Digest’s “Best Teacher’s in the State”

 

 

Tommy Sharp, Teaching Professional

 

Tommy graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor Degree in Finance and was a member of the golf team.  He was a four time Academic All Mountain West Conference Selection and a Golf Coaches Association of America Academic All-American in 2002.  He was coached by Jamie Bermel, one of the nation’s premier college golf coaches.  While at Colorado State Tommy was teammates with current PGA Tour star Martin Laird and they remain close friends today.  Following graduation, Tommy moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where he worked as an Assistant/Teaching Professional for Troon Golf at The Phoenician Resort.  In 2007, Tommy moved back to Salt Lake City to complete his MBA at the University of Utah.

Tommy comes to Golf Lab after an accomplished amateur golf career where he won the 2003 Utah State Amateur, 2008 Salt Lake City Amateur, as well as competed in 3 USGA Championships, 4 Governor’s Cup Matches, and 2 Utah-Arizona Team Matches.  Tommy had the privilege of being taught throughout his childhood by Utah Golf Hall of Fame Member, Jimmy Thompson, who played on the PGA Tour with players such as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead.