Michael Propp

PGA Member
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Michael Propp

Mike Propp is a PGA Professional with a lifelong passion for sports and golf instruction. A former state champion in hockey, baseball, football, basketball, and track, he began focusing on golf at age 20 and quickly won four amateur tournaments, including the Wyoming State Games Gold Medal.

Mike turned professional in 1990 as part of the original staff at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he trained under Troon Golf founder Dana Garmany and renowned instructor Tim Mahoney. After earning his PGA Class A membership, he further developed his teaching expertise while working alongside Peter Kostis and Gary McCord at Grayhawk Golf Club.

Over the years, Mike has coached thousands of golfers through private lessons, clinics, and golf schools, helping players of all ages and skill levels—from beginners to state champions and tournament winners. He remains committed to staying at the forefront of golf instruction through continuous learning, technology, and a passion for helping every student improve.

Teaching Philosophy

"Anyone can play better golf with a willingness to learn and a commitment to practicing correctly." — Mike Propp, PGA Mike believes that great golf starts before the swing. As Jack Nicklaus famously said, "95% of all mistakes happen before you swing." By building a fundamentally sound setup—including grip, posture, ball position, stance, hand position, alignment, and routine—students develop a consistent, repeatable swing. From there, Mike focuses on improving balance, timing, clubface control, swing plane, power, and release while developing every aspect of the game, including putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, specialty shots, and the full swing. His goal is to help every student play better golf and enjoy the game more.
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36 Years

Teaching Experience

Awards/Recognition

PGA Quarter Century Member & PGA Life Member

Ranked in the Top 5% of the PGA Professional Business Program

1st Place – PGA Playing Ability Test

Selected 9 times as a State High School Golf Clinician

1st Place – Colorado PGA Section Pro/Scratch Division

Multiple professional tournament victories and numerous Top 5 and Top 10 finishes

Competed in hundreds of professional tournaments, including PGA

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