Bio:

  Originally from Greenville, TN., Walt grew up playing golf at Link Hills CC where he became an outstanding national junior player. He played collegiate golf at the University of Tennessee where he became team captain and won the prestigious Hilton Head Intercollegiate Championship.

  After graduating in 1985 with a B.A. degree in Biology, Walt started his professional career playing in over 20 PGA Tour and Hogan/Nike events. His PGA club work includes Assistant Professional positions at Cherokee CC in Knoxville and Bent Creek Golf Resort in Gatlinburg. He was involved in the construction and development of River Islands Golf Course in 1991 and remained there as Head Golf Professional for 10 years.

  Now the Director of Instruction at Fairways and Greens Golf Center in Knoxville, he and his staff conduct over 4000 hours of lessons and clinics every year.

Career Highlights:

  Two-time Tennessee PGA "Player of the Year"
  Two-time participant in the PGA Championships
  US Open participant
  1994 PGA Cup Match Team member
  1996 Tennessee State Open Champion
  Current holder of two course records, including a 61 at Holston Hills CC
 

Credentials & Awards:

  Director of Instruction, Fairways and Greens Golf Center
  Specialty Certified in Teaching through the PGA (The ONLY PGA Certified Teacher in the Knoxville area!)
  Two-time Tennessee "PGA Player of the Year"
  Participant in Three Major Championships: two PGA Championships and one US Open
  2001-2007 Golf Digest "Best Teachers in Your State"
  2003-2007 Golf Range Magazine "Top 50 Instructor"
  Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
  East Tennessee Golf News "Teacher of the Year"
  3-D Motion Analysis Instructor (K-VEST)
  Authorized & Certified PING Expert Club Fitter
  2006 PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year

You can email Walt at walt@waltchapman.com