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ABOUT US
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
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Pamela Saladino joined Ironworks Golf Academy and Beloit Club in 2017 as an LPGA Certified Instructor.
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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.
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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!
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Click here or email psaladino@ironworksgolfacademy.com to book today.
NATE LAIRD
DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
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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.
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Set up a lesson with Nate by emailing nlaird@thebeloitclub.com.
DAN CALLAHAN
PGA ASSOCIATE
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Dan joined the team in 2024, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience to Ironworks Golf Academy as a coach for the junior program, private lessons, and corporate clinics. As a passionate mentor, he has helped athletes across baseball, softball, and wrestling achieve their goals, with many going on to earn Division I, II, and NAIA scholarships.
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Dan is passionate about working with high school athletes and senior players, focusing on helping them achieve their best scores. His coaching philosophy centers on making measurable improvements without overhauling swings, enabling players to develop effective strategies to reduce their scores.
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By leveraging cutting-edge technology, including video analysis, Trackman, KVest 3-D Motion Capture, SAM Putt Lab, and Force Plates, Dan ensures that every student's swing is optimized for performance. Whether you're aiming for your personal best or fine-tuning your game, Dan is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
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Click here or email dcallahan@thebeloitclub.com to book today.
AFFILIATIONS
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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.