Salt Creek Rural Park District

Eric is a Class A PGA Professional elected to membership January of 2006. Eric is a 2005 graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. While attending Ferris, Eric had the opportunity to intern at The Golf Learning Center at Sea Island Golf Club and was exposed to some of the top golf instructors recognized in the industry including Jack Lumpkin, Todd Anderson, Gale Peterson, and Mike Shannon. Eric enjoys teaching all skill levels of golfers. Eric stresses the basic fundamentals of golf including posture, grip, alignment and balance. He caters to individual needs, emphasizing each golfer's strengths while developing their weaknesses.  Originally from Park Ridge, IL, Eric is excited to be back in the Chicagoland area and is looking forward to a successful 2010 season.

Travis has represented Australia at both the Junior and Open Amateur levels. After successfully winning the World School Team Championship he went on to play in three National Opens as an amateur and play professionally on several professional tours.  He has been a part of the PGA of America for over ten years.  Travis recently relocated to Illinois from Dallas and the Northern Texas PGA Section where he was one of the top PGA players and teachers.  Travis learned his skills from the same instructors who taught Greg Norman and other great Australian players and that knowledge has translated into his teaching today.  Since moving to Illinois recently he has already won the first IPGA major of the year, the 2010 Illinois PGA Matchplay Championship.