DogDenGolf golfing vacations with luxury accommodations at the Village of Pinehurst and Sandhills region, golf events and management

DogDenGolf is pleased to have Bob Thatcher as part of our team.  Bob is a former Top 50 golf instructor in 2003/2004, a former Senior PGA tour player, and a former Head Pro at Aronimink Golf Club in Newon Square, PA.

Bob has played in the US Senior Open & PGA /British Senior Open & PGA Championships and he also has experience operating corporate outings in the Palm Springs area and owning/operating golf courses.  The following is Bob’s impressive bio:

Education

University of Maryland 1958-62 BA communications, Wharton School of Business (management series) 1990-92 Summers

Golfing Career

Assistant Professional to Max Elbin former PGA President at Burning Tree Club, Bethesda Md, Head Professional Williamsport Country Club, Williamsport, PA 1965 -1966, Head Professional Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, PA 1966-1976, Head Professional/Owner  Olde Masters Golf Club  1976-2005, Head Professional/Owner – Reading Country Club, Reading, PA 1988-2000, Operator – Olde Masters Corporate Golf Outings, 1989-2000 – PGA West

Golf Playing Career

Won Two PGA Senior Championships in Philadelphia Section PGA, 1990-91, Qualified for Senior Tour 1992-1993-1994, Played in 65 events, Played in one Senior Open Cherry Hills, Qualified & Played in 10 Senior PGA Championships, Played in 6 British Senior Opens, Played in 6 British Senior PGA Championships, Qualified for European Seniors Tour 1995-96, Played Japan Senior Tour 1997

Golf Teaching Career

Named top 50 teacher 2003-2004, Have given more than 40,000 lessons

Lives in Pinehurst and is a member at Forest Creek Golf Club

So while you’re visiting Pinehurst, come get some great golf instruction and hear some great stories as well from Bob!