Tom Bach, PGA
Tom Bach, PGA was introduced to the game of golf by his grandmother at an early age. She taught him the most important lesson was to have fun while playing and to cherish the memories. This foundation has stayed with Tom throughout his lifetime.
Tom spent most of his career as the Head Golf Professional, then General Manager, at Sharon Woods Golf Course. In that role, he mentored many aspiring Associates, successfully coaching them to pass their Player Ability Test, which is a prerequisite to become a PGA Golf Professional.
Over the past 25 years, Tom has also coached hundreds of students of all ages and skills levels.
Tom was elected to membership of the PGA of America in 1994. Since then, he has been involved in numerous growth of the game initiatives, has had a successful playing career and has received many honors. Some of his highlights include:
- Southern Ohio PGA Southwest Chapter Match Play Champion, 2021
- Senior PGA Professional National Championship, Port St. Lucie, Florida, 2020
- Southern Ohio PGA Patriot Award, 2018
- Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year, 2014
- PGA Professional National Championship, Sun River, Oregon, 2013
- Southern Ohio PGA Championship Runner Up, Scioto Country Club, 2012
- Southern Ohio PGA Ohio Cup Team, 2012
- Southern Ohio PGA Player Development Award, 2009
- Nike Tour Miami Valley Open, Heatherwoode Golf Club, 1998
- Numerous Southern Ohio PGA Southwest Chapter tournament victories, 1994 – present
Tom works with each student to personalize an improvement plan to meet his or her goals, focusing on all aspects of the short game, mental game and on course strategy. Through this coach-student relationship you will shoot lower scores!
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What's In Tom's Bag?
Tom is a proud member of Team Callaway. Below is what is in Tom’s bag.
- Driver: Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond, 10.5*, 44.5”
- Fairway wood: Paradym 15*
- Hybrid: Apex UW 21*
- Irons (5-PW) Paradym
- Wedges: Jaws Raw 47S, 50S, 54X, 58J
- Putter: Odyssey Jailbird Mini CH
- Ball: Chrome Tour
- Glove: Callaway Tour Authentic