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GOLF ACADEMY
HISTORY
The Ironworks Golf Academy was created to satisfy the demand for player development programs that involve instruction, coaching, and club fitting. Our team of PGA/LPGA instructors and coaches have demonstrated a recognized ability to create significant and sustained improvement with students, and they show a clear passion for their craft.
PAMELA SALADINO
LPGA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Pamela Saladino joined Ironworks Golf Academy and Beloit Club in 2017 as an LPGA Certified Instructor.
Pamela is an accomplished player that won a high school state championship and a NCAA Division II National Championship. She graduated from Lynn University with an MBA in Sports and Athletic Administration.
Pamela is patient, passionate, and devoted to all golfers, particularly beginners. She is U.S. Kids Certified and is the Girl's Golf site director for the Beloit Club, and she is a certified club fitter with Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, and Callaway. She is dedicated to growing the game and believes that if you just give golf a try, you will see this will be your forever sport!
NATE LAIRD
DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
Golfing since he was 12, there was no denying Nate's love for both the game and the industry. Nathan graduated from the Golf Academy of the Carolinas in 2005. He worked as the Assistant Golf Professional at Riverside Golf Course before joining the Beloit Club in 2017 as an assistant golf professional. Nate achieved his lifetime goal of attaining his PGA status in 2019 and was promoted to Director of Golf Operations in early 2021.
GORDIE JOHNSON
CERTIFIED CLUB FITTER & INSTRUCTOR
Gordie has over 17 years club fitting experience, ranging from Callaway National Fitting Team, Titleist Fitting Tech, Ping Fitting Tech, Golfsmith Master Club Fitter, SeeMore Putter Institute Fitter/Instructor and PGA Superstore TVE master club fitter. Gordie has also participated as a fitter for both Callaway and Titleist tour van teams at the John Deere Classic Pro-Am (TPC Deere Run), WGA Mid-Amateur Fitting Team (Conway Farms), PGA Championship (Whistling Straits) and BMW Championship (Cog Hill). Certified in all major brands and GC Quad Foresights as well as Trackman.
As a swing coach, he works with individuals to improve their swing and fit the swing to the student. He does not teach just one swing, as different body types and levels of ability require adjustments through swing thoughts and retraining muscle memory. He can teach you to feel your way through your strengths and weaknesses while showing you the benefits of course management. One on one lessons and playing lessons available. Student goals are Gordie’s number one priority!
AFFILIATIONS
The Ironworks Golf Academy is one of few Premier Fitting Centers in the state with Titleist and TaylorMade. Premier Fitting Centers feature partners who make club fitting the centerpiece of their daily selling activities. The centers are equipped with over 5,000 club combinations and utilize launch monitors to offer a high level of service for golfers who want an in-depth and thorough fitting experience.