Golf Instructors
Craig Parzybok, Head PGA Golf Professional:
Craig, a PGA member for over 35 years, has worked predominantly at Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses in Lakewood throughout his career. Prior to his career in Colorado, Craig played collegiate golf at Wichita State University where he earned numerous awards. As a golf professional, Craig enjoys teaching the game of golf to all abilities and encourages students to keep things simple. Craig empowers his students with the knowledge to make self-corrections to their technique on the golf course.
Paula Bauer, Assistant LPGA Golf Professional:
Paula has been a member of the LPGA since 1993 has worked for Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses for 30 years. In 2004, she created the foundation for the women’s golf program at Regis University and served as golf coach until retiring in 2015. She is a role model and mentor for young women. Paula was born and raised in Lakewood.
Mike Kramer, Assistant PGA Professional:
Mike is a 30-year PGA Professional. For 25 years, Mike was the head golf coach at Regis University, leading the institution to several post-season events. During his career, he won the PGA Section Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award and Assistant Professional of the Year awarded by the Colorado Section of the PGA. Fox Hollow’s Junior Golf program was recognized as Best Program in 2007 under Mike’s tutelage. Regarded as a prominent player in the Colorado Section of the PGA, Mike shares a wealth of instructional golf knowledge for players of all abilities.
Bryce Tani, Assistant PGA Professional:
Bryce is a Certified PGA Professional who has been coaching golfers of all ages for 26 years. He has worked at Fox Hollow since 1994 and been a member of the PGA since 1997. Bryce graduated from the PGA Golf Management Program at New Mexico State University, an accredited program designed to cultivate talented and motivated men and women to serve in all aspects of the golf industry.
Mike Melena, Assistant PGA Golf Professional:
As a certified PGA Professional, Mike has been coaching for nearly 20 years. He enjoys assisting all players with their golf game, from entry level to elite collegiate players and club champions. Mike has taught over 15,000 lessons during his tenure as a coach. Mike’s coaching philosophy focuses on improving the skills of the game to achieve outstanding results. A native of Lakewood, Mike played collegiately at Regis University.