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Matt Stewart is currently the Director of Golf at Hammock Dunes Club in Palm Coast, FL where he has been in his position for two and a half years. Prior to coming to Hammock Dunes, Matt was the Director of Golf at the Country Club of Asheville in western North Carolina for eight years. Matt has also worked at other notable clubs like Colleton River Club in Bluffton, SC, Sage Valley Golf Club located near Augusta, GA and Ocean Forest Golf Club located in Sea Island, GA. Matt played college golf at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he lettered all four years. Matt teaches regularly in his role at Hammock Dunes Club and is also TPI Certified. Matt has been working with P4Success for over a year now as a car accident in the fall of 2022 resulted in him having to take 10 months off from the game. Once cleared to return, Matt reached out to P4S for guidance on his weight training as well as regaining his flexibility and mobility to regain some clubhead speed that he had lost due to the layoff from his accident.

Pete Popovich began teaching junior and beginner clinics in 1989 (at 17 years of age) and has not stopped teaching since. Attending the prestigious Professional Golf Management program at Ferris State University allowed Pete access to some of the leading teaching institutions in the country where he apprenticed under some of the top teachers of that time. However, this was only the beginning. Never satisfied with the status quo, his desire to help his students improve and thirst for knowledge lead him to continued research and the study of; physiology, neurology, biomechanics, learning styles, club fitting, fitness & health, and the effects of each of these on one another. The result of this research concluded with the development of the instructional philosophy known as; ‘The Golf Paradigm: A Whole in One Approach to Improvement.’ Utilization of his philosophy not only allows a student’s problem to be pinpointed, but also allows for the proper solution to be implemented as well as overall plan for continued improvement. This way the golfer’s entire game is addressed, and improvement is continual. Through these methods he can offer a guarantee of improvement both in lower scores and more fun. Such extensive research allowed Pete to author over 40 published articles, lecture at different venues and develop the GP Putter Fitting System. All have received widespread acclaim from his peers and golfers of all abilities. Over three decades of being in and around the game as a club professional, instructor/coach, club fitter, and playing professional on various tours Pete was able to meet many smart, interesting, and unique people. In 2019 he started the ‘Golf 360 Podcast’ to introduce them to the masses so others could learn from them as well. The podcast has experts from all walks of life and continues to help everyone improve their game and life.

I’m Sara Davis, I am the Lead Golf Instructor here in Kiawah Island. I am a proud native of Detroit, Michigan. Although rooted in the Motor City, my journey has led me to explore numerous remarkable places in pursuit of my golfing aspirations. I received a degree in Media Communications, specializing in Radio, Digital, and Television. I was lucky enough to be a dual-sport athlete through college, playing both volleyball and golf.

Upon graduation, I transitioned into the world of becoming a PGA Professional, fueled by an unwavering passion for the sport. With a certification from TPI (Titleist Performance Institute), I discovered a profound joy in intertwining my love for golf with fitness, channeling this enthusiasm into coaching and instruction. Through countless lessons, collegiate competitions, and coaching sessions, I’ve been fueled by a deep understanding of the intricacies of the golf swing. I was recently elected into membership and am a Class A PGA Professional.

Odds are, you can find me swinging a golf club, talking about the golf swing.. my life revolves around golf and I would not want it any other way. My journey began just six years ago when I first gripped a golf club, and since then, my journey has been very exciting. From serving as a Director of Fitness and Golf Instruction in the North Carolina mountains to leading training sessions in a specialized golf gym in South Florida, each experience has enriched my understanding and fueled my passion.