Golf Instructors
Molly James
Greg Anderson, PGA
Next Level Golf and Fitness
Managing Partner
Director of Instructional Programming
Greg’s passion for golf started in Santa Rosa at the age of seven when he would loop the nine holes at Wikiup Golf Club from morning until night while his older brothers worked his parent’s swim and tennis club next door. As his love for the game continued to grow, he joined the junior membership at Santa Rosa G&CC at the age of twelve. Surrounded by young, talented juniors, he pursued his desire for the sport at a higher level and competed in Northern California junior golf tournaments throughout high school.
After graduating from Cardinal Newman High School, Greg played on the golf team for two years at Santa Rosa Junior College and continued his college journey at the University of San Diego where he represented the NCAA Division 1 team as the #1 player. A week after graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Greg started his golf career working for American Golf Corporation as the Assistant General Manager at Tilden Park GC in Berkeley.
As a member of the PGA of America with service as General Manager, Director of Golf, Head Golf Professional, and Director of Instruction, Greg’s career has taken him to Princeville Resort on the island of Kauai, to country clubs in Los Angeles County, and to golf course developments in Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara. He has always returned home, however, to work in Sonoma County, where he resides with his wife and twenty-year-old son.
Although Greg has worked all facets of the golf industry, including hosting golf and wine tours through his business, GolfVino, his true passion remains teaching the game. He trained under some of the best golf instructors in the business, including Jim Flick, Jack Lumpkin, Bob Toski, Paul Runyan, Dean Reinmuth, and Rick Smith. Greg is known for his keen eye in swing analysis, excellent coaching ability, and personable communication with members and guests.
With over 25 years of coaching the game of golf, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Next Level Golf and Fitness. Through his Greg Anderson Golf Academy, he averaged over 1000 students per year, with a special emphasis on year-long junior golf programs. Students appreciate that he teaches people, not necessarily methods, and he is well versed in all the current techniques and embraces using high tech equipment to validate his message.
Please book online or contact Greg for lesson arrangements.
Contact information for lessons:
Greg@nextlevelgolfandfitness.com
707-978-0987
Previous PGA Teaching Positions:
Owner/Operator, Greg Anderson Golf Academy
Bennett Valley Golf Course • Santa Rosa, CA
Foxtail Golf Club • Rohnert Park, CA
Director of Golf
Valley of the Moon Club (Oakmont) • Santa Rosa, CA
Braemar Country Club • Tarzana, CA
Head Golf Professional/Director of Instruction
Sea Ranch Golf Links • Sea Ranch, CA
Mountain Shadows Golf Resort • Rohnert Park, CA
Princeville Resort • Kauai, HI
Additional Highlights
- Multiple Winner of Northern California and Hawaii PGA Sanctioned Golf Tournaments
- Two Course Records: 65 at Tilden Park Golf Course and 64 at Franklin Canyon Golf Course
- National articles published featuring GolfVino (golfvino.com) in PGA Magazine, GolfWeek, and Forbes
- Level 1 Wine Sommelier
- TPI Level 1 Certification
Notes of Appreciation:
I just wanted to thank you for the lesson. I shortened up my swing throughout the bag and for the first time I’m under a three handicap.
MJ
I thought the first lesson went well. I appreciate the manner in which you teach…watching me take a few swings and then basically giving me just one thing to really work on. I’ve walked away from lessons before either having so many things to remember to do or having a swing so screwed up I couldn’t even hit the ball.
RJ
I have played about 6 times since our lesson. I hit one slice with my driver, that is all! I frequently will hit a bit of a fade but it isn’t bad at all. I’m even getting some pars again. I was ready to quit golf with the excuse that I am getting too old at 75 (before the lesson). Now I am enjoying myself again on the course. Thanks, you saved my golf.
RP
Molly James
Next Level Golf and Fitness
Coach/Instructor
Molly is an exceptional golf professional and hold certification as a Class-A Member of both the LPGA and PGA of America. Within a coaching career that spans over 30 years, she has accomplished so much, including being nominated as the LPGA Teacher of the Year.
She has coached a wide range of golfers during her career including amateur men and women of all abilities; competitive junior golfers; and collegiate players. She has assisted at the Sonoma State University golf program and coached the women’s golf team at Windsor High School. She was instrumental in establishing the award-winning GEL Golf Program in Sonoma County.
Molly competes regularly in PGA and LPGA club professional events and is an instructor for KPMG corporate clinics across the Nation.
Next Level Golf and Fitness is honored to have Molly on our team. Her great coaching ability and her wonderful personality will definitely be an asset to our team!
Please contact Molly for all lesson arrangements.
Contact information for lessons:
707-591-3260
