Instructors

ON THE LESSON TEE - GOLF PROFESSIONAL ROSTER
Pat Gorman, PGA: Director of Instruction
Shaun Finley, PGA: Head Golf Professional
Ben Scott, PGA: Director of Golf

Pat Gorman, PGA - Director of Instruction
Contact Pat:
- patgorman@golftheoaks.com
- (608) 770-6017

• PGA Member since 1992 – has been teaching for more than 20 years
• ONLY 3-time winner of the Wisconsin PGA Teacher of the Year 2000, 2004, 2008
• Voted Teacher of The Year in 2007 by the Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin
• Associate Instructor at the University of Wisconsin since 2009
• Former Head Instructor of the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge – 1996-97
• Won the Deacon Palmer Award given to the Top Instructor of all Arnold Palmer Golf Academies nationwide - 199
• Has been rated as a Top Teacher in the Midwest and Wisconsin by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest, respectively - since 1998
• Has taught more than 750 golf academies since 1993
• Expert in the application of video, audio and computer analyses
• Written numerous instructional articles for Central Florida Golfer Magazine – 1993-97 and Wisconsin Golfer Magazine
• Have instructed and entertained via clinics or trick shot shows to over two dozen corporate clients
• Former assistant golf coach for the University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s golf teams – 1997-2003
• Competed in PGA TOUR event, the US Bank Championship – 1989
• Played in numerous Wisconsin and Florida State Open Championships – (2) top 10’s
• Competed in Club Professional National Championship – 1995
• 2-time collegiate winner

Shaun Finley, PGA - Head Golf Professional
Contact Shaun:
- shaunfinley@golftheoaks.com

• Current Class A Member of the PGA of America, elected May 20, 2008.
• Grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin. Currently resides in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
• Married to wife Erin, September 2008
• Attended college at Coastal Carolina Univeristy before graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with a BA degree in Marketing.
• Started playing golf at the age of 10.
• Two-time Wisconsin Little Ten Conference Player of the Year, 1999 5th place finish Division 1 State Tournament.
• Was co-valedictorian of his high school class.
• Passed P.A.T. in Fall of 2002 (1st attempt).
• Has also worked at Watertown Country Club in Watertown, Wisconsin; The Hideaway in La Quinta, California; and Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert, California.
• Instructor for UW-Madison. Courses taught: GOLF I.
• 2010 Wisconsin PGA Public Merchandiser of the Year.

Shaun Finley: The Man of Many Colors…
Most of the time while he is at the course, he is not too hard to pick out of the crowd. At times you may have to ask yourself if that was Ian Poulter or Darren Clarke walking by you. There is no question there are not too many golfers with that same flare for style walking around.

“I enjoy having fun while here at the course. It’s nice to get away from the same old khaki pants and white polo shirt.” You may not find too many pairs of khaki pants in Finley’s closest, but what you will find is a wide range of colors including pink, yellow, purple, and a variety of plaids that would bring back memories from the 70’s and early 80’s.

On the golf course Finley tries to let his game do the talking. “I can remember playing for the first time with my grandpa when I was 10 years old. I don’t know what it was, but I was immediately hooked.” Finley has enjoyed success at the junior and high school level and looks to continue that into his professional career. Even just being around the golf course is enjoyable for Finley. Most people when asked of Finley will say, “he is a golfer”, and that suits Finley just fine.

On the lesson tee Finley’s teaching style meets the needs of his students no matter their playing capabilities. From beginners to more advanced players Finley looks to improve his students one step at a time. “I believe that no matter your playing level, you can always improve. More often than not, it also helps to have someone there to help guide you on your way. It’s definitely fun to be around when something starts to click and when a student finally understands a concept we’ve been working on.”

Without question, Shaun definitely has a lot to offer on the lesson tee. There is no doubt that he can help improve your game, just let his knowledge of the game do the talking, not his choice of trousers. Contact him at shaunfinley@golftheoaks.com or at (608) 837-4774, ext. 4.
 

Ben Scott, PGA - Director of Golf
Contact Ben:
- benscott@golftheoaks.com

• Began playing golf at the age of 4
• Graduated from Lodi High School in 2000
• Graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2004
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Major – Business Finance
• Received first professional position at The Oaks Golf Course in May of 2003
• Gotta Love Playing Golf
• Member of State Championship Golf team in 1998 (Lodi)
• 2-time first team all Capitol Conference (1999, 2000)
• Individual State Qualifier 1999
• Passed PAT in June 2004

Ben Scott
I gained my love for the game at a young age while playing in the backyard with my older brother Nathan, who was always a formidable foe. Playing with a flagpole and a cup from the local golf course gave us the opportunity to create our own golf course in the yard. Unfortunately, our parents didn’t realize that their course architects were using the house as a turning point for all doglegs. You could say we helped add a little texture to the outside of our childhood home.

As we grew a little older, it was time for my dad to test our abilities on an actual golf course. We learned to play the game largely from each other and a few junior instructors along the way. I was hooked. My mom was always involved as the taxi driver for all junior tournaments that I was fortunate enough to find some success playing in. Both parents would eventually turn into cheerleaders as I competed at the High School level along side my old childhood adversary. We were fortunate enough to win a State title together.

During the years of High School competition, I gained a respect for the maintenance of a golf course as I joined fellow golfer and best friend, Grant, to work in the “high budget” maintenance department of Lakeland Hills Golf Course in Lodi. We were also given the opportunity to help out with the junior golf program which would prove to be great experience later. Of course we would finish work just in time to get a quick 9-holes in before dinner. This practice would prove handy as I fueled my competitive juices during the summer months as I was able to win the club championship 2 years in a row at the ages of 16 and 17, defeating competition that was 2-20 years older.

Since the days of High School play, I have graduated college, gained a professional position at a great facility and enjoy teaching the game of golf to people of all ages. Hopefully, they will gain some of these same memories that I have, while experiencing some success. I look forward to hearing from you at, benscott@golftheoaks.com, or by calling the golf course at (608) 837-4774 x10.