Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Carlsbad)
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, California 92009

Meet Our Pros

Our golf professionals will enhance your golf experience
AJ Avoli

A.J. Avoli

Director of Instruction

Grew up in: Ohio

Years in Golf: 15 years

Graduated from: Professional Golfers College

Specializes In: Private lessons, golf schools, junior camps and RoboGolfPro

Awards & Certificates: Golf Digest's "Top 40 Young Instructors in America" and "The Best Teachers in California"

Dustin Irwin

Dustin Irwin

Club Director

Hometown: Sheboygan Falls, WI

Years in Golf: 25 Years

Specializes In: On-course and family playing lessons

Graduated from: Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Awards & Certificates: PGA Class 'A' Member since 2003

gavin parker

Gavin Parker

Head Golf Professional, Resort 

Years in Golf: 20 years

Hometown: Bethel, ME

Graduated from: Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

Awards & Certificates: PGA Class 'A' Member since 2012


 

mike mulford

Mike Mulford

Membership Head Golf Professional

Hometown: Novato, CA

Years in Golf: 30 years

Specializes In: All abilities and types of golfers

Graduated From: Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Awards & Certificates: PGA Class 'A' Member since 2012

Eric Norgrove

Eric Norgrove

Assistant Golf Professional 

Hometown: Lake Tahoe, NV

Years in Golf: 17 Years

Specializes In: Working with players of all abilities, ages and levels

Graduated from: Currently completing the PGA Program

Awards & Certificates: Shot six-under for the PGA Playing Ability Test taking Medalist Honors

Derek Ripperger

Tournament Coordinator

Hometown: Wichita Falls, TX

Years in Golf: 10 years

Specializes In: Junior lessons, putting and on-course lessons

Graduated from: San Diego Golf Academy of America

Gabe Hearn

Assistant Golf Professional

Home Town: Bozeman, MT

Years in Golf: 20 years

Specializes In: Short game, working with all skill levels and ages

Graduated from: San Diego Golf Academy of America

Awards & Certificates: Working towards his Class A PGA membership. Certificates in club fitting and teaching methods.

Mike Jick

Assistant Golf Professional

Home Town: Sacramento, CA

Years in Golf: 40 years

Specializes In: Expert instructor with lower handicaps and improving enjoyment of the game

Graduated from: Winona State University

Awards & Certificates: PGA Class “A” Member since 1991