NEXT LEVEL GOLF INSTRUCTORS '2015
Rick BurK
(BIO)
Rick Burk, Owner and President of Next Level Golf USA/China/South America/Dubai/Jamaica. He is also a current Professional Golf Instructor and Touring Professional since 1994. Currently located at WOODY'S Golf Range (www.woodysgolf.com)
Rick Burk has had an incredible career providing instruction, course management advice and performance testing and providing an on course playing ability tests to over 1000 Juniors since 1994 (youngest 2 1/2), and currently has had over 500 Juniors using the NLGU Performance Program, as well as providing Thousands of Adults, as well as Politicians (President Clinton), NFL Players (Raleigh McKenzie,Skip Hicks, Ken Harvey and others), and Celebrities (Molly Culver, Chris Tucker, Jeff Wright and others) with the insight to better their golf game.
Next Level Golf USA (TM/R/SM) was created in 1996 and has evolved into the largest Junior Program in the DMV, which has created interest with other facilities around the Nation and Internationally. What makes the Junior Program effective and Unique, is the 12 Levels of Golf, the daily assessments, and performance level testing. "My passion is for the success of each and every Junior within this program, who shows the desire to have fun and improve, and who's parents are looking for opportunities for a better education through the exposure from golf, and i want to provide every opportunity for their success".
Level 1 (New), Level 2 (Beginner with very little golf experience), Level 9 (College) to Level 12 (PGA Tour). Juniors gain experience through group and individual instruction and a variety of competitions during each group class. Once they have achieved enough points through class participation, competition, tournaments, and mentoring, they are then tested to see if they can advance to the NEXT LEVEL (TM/R/SM).
Membership of Next Level Golf USA has its advantages, such as trading of points for golf product, training material, training aides, special tournament qualifying for various Junior Tournaments, and much more.
Rick Burk, has proudly served his country as a USN/USNR Military Veteran, and competed or qualified on many Minor Golf Tours, including Powerbilt, Hogan Tour, Hooters, Nike, Nationwide, and Minor League Golf Tour. Additionally, he currently takes Amateurs to Pro/Am events Nationally and Internationally, (Jamaica, Cancun, Barbados, St.Kitts, Ireland). For more information on Rick's Pro/Am events, please visit The Golf Connection.
Inventor of the Short Game Building Blocks (1998). Inventor/Creator of Next Level Golf USA (1996). Inventor of the Flat Stick (TM) Training Aide, and the Universal Golf Grip (TM). Creator of Target Golf Facilities, and Brain Storm Adventures.
United States Navy and United States Naval Reserve (1987-1995)
B.S. in Business Management from NVCC/Virginia Tech.
Rick Burk has had an incredible career providing instruction, course management advice and performance testing and providing an on course playing ability tests to over 1000 Juniors since 1994 (youngest 2 1/2), and currently has had over 500 Juniors using the NLGU Performance Program, as well as providing Thousands of Adults, as well as Politicians (President Clinton), NFL Players (Raleigh McKenzie,Skip Hicks, Ken Harvey and others), and Celebrities (Molly Culver, Chris Tucker, Jeff Wright and others) with the insight to better their golf game.
Next Level Golf USA (TM/R/SM) was created in 1996 and has evolved into the largest Junior Program in the DMV, which has created interest with other facilities around the Nation and Internationally. What makes the Junior Program effective and Unique, is the 12 Levels of Golf, the daily assessments, and performance level testing. "My passion is for the success of each and every Junior within this program, who shows the desire to have fun and improve, and who's parents are looking for opportunities for a better education through the exposure from golf, and i want to provide every opportunity for their success".
Level 1 (New), Level 2 (Beginner with very little golf experience), Level 9 (College) to Level 12 (PGA Tour). Juniors gain experience through group and individual instruction and a variety of competitions during each group class. Once they have achieved enough points through class participation, competition, tournaments, and mentoring, they are then tested to see if they can advance to the NEXT LEVEL (TM/R/SM).
Membership of Next Level Golf USA has its advantages, such as trading of points for golf product, training material, training aides, special tournament qualifying for various Junior Tournaments, and much more.
Rick Burk, has proudly served his country as a USN/USNR Military Veteran, and competed or qualified on many Minor Golf Tours, including Powerbilt, Hogan Tour, Hooters, Nike, Nationwide, and Minor League Golf Tour. Additionally, he currently takes Amateurs to Pro/Am events Nationally and Internationally, (Jamaica, Cancun, Barbados, St.Kitts, Ireland). For more information on Rick's Pro/Am events, please visit The Golf Connection.
Inventor of the Short Game Building Blocks (1998). Inventor/Creator of Next Level Golf USA (1996). Inventor of the Flat Stick (TM) Training Aide, and the Universal Golf Grip (TM). Creator of Target Golf Facilities, and Brain Storm Adventures.
United States Navy and United States Naval Reserve (1987-1995)
B.S. in Business Management from NVCC/Virginia Tech.
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Tommy Smith
(BIO)
Director Of Development for Next Level Golf USA
Coachtommysgolfacademy@gmail.com
(571-206-7871)
Tommy has been a member of the PGA for 25 years, during which he has served as an assistant pro, head professional, and as a general manager. Tommy returns to Woody's after 8 years at Army Navy Country Club where, as Director of Junior Golf, he developed one of the finest programs in the country with over 350 participants annually. He has been selected as one of the top 50 junior instructors in the country. Tommy has also achieved the distinction of being recognized as a Master Junior Golf Instructor by the PGA. While Tommy is a renowned junior golf instructor, he enjoys teaching golfers of all ages and skill levels. Not only is he a sought after instructor, he is also a two time winner of the Ping Golf Clubfitter of the year (2009, 2011).
When not at the Range you can find Tommy coaching one of his talented students at advanced tournaments or assisting the PGA of America with their many projects.
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Tommy Smith
(BIO)
Director Of Development for Next Level Golf USA
Coachtommysgolfacademy@gmail.com
(571-206-7871)
Tommy has been a member of the PGA for 25 years, during which he has served as an assistant pro, head professional, and as a general manager. Tommy returns to Woody's after 8 years at Army Navy Country Club where, as Director of Junior Golf, he developed one of the finest programs in the country with over 350 participants annually. He has been selected as one of the top 50 junior instructors in the country. Tommy has also achieved the distinction of being recognized as a Master Junior Golf Instructor by the PGA. While Tommy is a renowned junior golf instructor, he enjoys teaching golfers of all ages and skill levels. Not only is he a sought after instructor, he is also a two time winner of the Ping Golf Clubfitter of the year (2009, 2011).
When not at the Range you can find Tommy coaching one of his talented students at advanced tournaments or assisting the PGA of America with their many projects.
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Zachary Ramey
(BIO)
Zramey10@hotmail.com
(954-864-3193)
Next Level Golf Student 2000-Current (Level 11)
Next Level Golf Professional Instructor 2015
Turned Professional 2015
(Florida Professional Golf Tour, Moonlight Golf Tour, Renditions Golf Tour, Florida West Golf Tour, Jamaica Pro/Invitational)
Zach (BIG Z) is the tallest Professional Golfer in the USA standing at 6'10, with a driving average of 345yards.
Woodys Golf Facility (Herndon, Va) 2014-Present
1757 Golf Club (Ashburn, Va) 2011-2014
West Park GC/ Idle Lee Recreation Center 2008/2009
Top Player for Shenandoah University 2010-2014
BS Major Biology, Minor Chemistry, Minor Public Health
Top HS player for Clarke County HS 2009-10
(BIO)
Zramey10@hotmail.com
(954-864-3193)
Next Level Golf Student 2000-Current (Level 11)
Next Level Golf Professional Instructor 2015
Turned Professional 2015
(Florida Professional Golf Tour, Moonlight Golf Tour, Renditions Golf Tour, Florida West Golf Tour, Jamaica Pro/Invitational)
Zach (BIG Z) is the tallest Professional Golfer in the USA standing at 6'10, with a driving average of 345yards.
Woodys Golf Facility (Herndon, Va) 2014-Present
1757 Golf Club (Ashburn, Va) 2011-2014
West Park GC/ Idle Lee Recreation Center 2008/2009
Top Player for Shenandoah University 2010-2014
BS Major Biology, Minor Chemistry, Minor Public Health
Top HS player for Clarke County HS 2009-10
Eric Cameron
(BIO)
Camere2713@yahoo.com
(612)670-9998
Next Level Golf Instructor 2015
Coach Cameron studied under Coach Rick Burk in 2014/2015 and was Certified as a Professional Golf Coach through the NLGU Performance Program.
He is Currently located at the NEXT LEVEL GOLF USA (ACADEMY) IN SouthWest Missouri.
He has coached for Next Level Golf USA at First Tee’s Doral Publix Junior Golf Tournament and the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship played at Pinehurst.
One of his current students is Emree “M&M” Cameron, Age 8, and is considered one of the best up and coming Junior Female golfers in the nation.
(BIO)
Camere2713@yahoo.com
(612)670-9998
Next Level Golf Instructor 2015
Coach Cameron studied under Coach Rick Burk in 2014/2015 and was Certified as a Professional Golf Coach through the NLGU Performance Program.
He is Currently located at the NEXT LEVEL GOLF USA (ACADEMY) IN SouthWest Missouri.
He has coached for Next Level Golf USA at First Tee’s Doral Publix Junior Golf Tournament and the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship played at Pinehurst.
One of his current students is Emree “M&M” Cameron, Age 8, and is considered one of the best up and coming Junior Female golfers in the nation.