Each week on “5 Minute Salute” our host Shawn Welsh talks to veterans making a difference in their communities. Today, Shawn has the honor to speak with Rob Bannon of TPG Golf.
Rob Bannon
Founder and President of TPG Golf
Website Address: www.tpggolf.org
Short company description:
Coach Rob Bannon started TPG Golf in 2016 to bring the new age of golf instruction and performance coaching to players of all skill levels. In 2020, TPG Golf opened a state of the art Golf Performance Center at Cimarrone Golf Club in Saint Johns, Florida to fully integrate player development programs and instruction at one location. Rob is a former High School State Champion Golfer, NCAA Division II Collegiate Player, PGA Tour Canada and PGA Tour LatinoAmerica coach and retired U.S. Army Special Operations Officer who has developed a unique golf performance facility to improve scoring and take player consistency to the next level. U.S. Military Special Operators master the basics and display relentless pursuit of excellence during training and mission execution.
What Is Your Why (Why Do You Do What You Do)?
I love to coach teach and mentor. That’s what I did as leader in the military.
How did you get started in your field or work?
I got started by coaching my son Casey when he started playing in high school. Casey went in to play collegiately and was part of the 2016 Nation Championship Team at Saint Leo University.
What’s one thing we should know that makes you or your company unique?
TPG Golf is a Veteran Owned Company that builds customized golf training programs for our players utilizing the latest in technology and modern performance coaching techniques.
How can veterans utilize the services offered at your agency?
We offer discounted lesson rates and Mizuno golf club purchase programs for veterans and also parter with Wounded Warrior project and Zellner Foundation for veterans.