Team

MARK DIAMOND

Director of Curriculum

Mark leads curriculum development at Short Game Artist Golf Academy as well as serving as an instructor. He has developed a passion for the techniques, skills, mental training and creativity for all shots within 100 yards and focuses his coaching on the short game. He has and continues to study extensively under James Seickmann, Golf Digest’s #1 ranked short game instructor in the world.

Mark’s instruction focuses on the following:

Finesse Wedge (chipping and pitching)
– Standard lie/medium trajectory
– Hardpan lie/low trajectory
– Against grain/high trajectory
– Very high trajectory
– Buried lie
– Uphill/downhill/sidehill lie
– Cock and pop
– Finesse wedge strategy

Putting
– Putting fundaments –
– Setup, mechanics –
– Starting line
– Distance control
– Green reading
– Skill development
– Process and mental strategies

Bunkers
– Bunker fundamentals
– Club selection
– Hardpan, fluffy, uphill and downhill lies
– Buried lies
– Two-handed axe
– Longer bunker shots

Playing Strategies:
– Green approach mapping –
– Shot selection
– Short game assessment
– Practice and development strategies

Mark has taught golf with PGA Tour players, coached junior golfers, and works as a volunteer golf coach for First Tee of Silicon Valley. As a golf rules expert, he wrote the local rules for Shoreline Golf Links.

A California native growing up and attending high school in the Bay Area after college he returned to the Bay Area, to raise his family. An avid player, he enjoys golfing with his now adult sons.

Sean runs all operations for Short Game Golf Academy. He has more than six years in golf operations, including course management, retail, food and beverage as well as instructional support. At Short Game Artists Golf Academy Sean is responsible for all operations, including scheduling, enrollment, facilities and equipment.

Believing that customer satisfaction is the key driver in any enterprise, he strives to provide the best learning experience for all the students. A recent University of Arizona graduate, Sean is currently studying to be a commercial pilot. Growing up in the Bay Area Sean has been golfing since he was very young.

His favorite part of golf is the short game, bringing an intuitive touch and feel to his shots. He particularly enjoys competing against his family.

Amelia leads marketing and social media at Short Game Artists Golf Academy. Her experience working on the PGA Champions Tour, creating social media and media relations campaigns, has shaped her view of the industry and game. She loves the excitement and passion around golf and wants to share that with others.

A retired college athlete, Amelia understands the importance of developing your skills for your sport, while having fun. She hopes to share Mark’s Tour-proven approach with all golfers who want to improve their game.