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<strong>Larry</strong> <strong>Salsman</strong>, <strong>PGA</strong><br />
College/University: Lincoln University<br />
Year Turned Pro: April 21, 2000<br />
Facility and Job Title: Sycamore Creek Golf Club<br />
Golf Professional<br />
What was your motivation to become a Golf Professional<br />
I just loved the game growing up. I enjoy the challenges of the job<br />
and the people you meet.<br />
What is your specialty in the golf business<br />
My specialty is club repair. A few years ago I became friends with a Irl<br />
Robinson, who has won many Professional Club Maker Awards, and he<br />
has helped me grow to understand the profession. What I have<br />
learned from Irl has taken my club fitting abilities to a whole new<br />
level. Irl’s knowledge is that of a tour fitting professional and he has<br />
inspired me to look well beyond the standard fitting cart.<br />
What was your greatest moment in golf<br />
Although I only have one Hole In One, I do have two Double Eagles.<br />
What or who has had the greatest impact on your career<br />
I have tried to take the best qualities from each professional I have<br />
worked with to create my own philosophies. Pat Kelliher, Steve Belton,<br />
and Bob Renken are just a few who I have had the privilege to work<br />
with over the years. I think their business principals produce solid<br />
results.
Besides golf, what else do you enjoy<br />
I enjoy my family. I have a 5 year old and a 3 1/2 year old, both boys,<br />
who I enjoy showing the world. Although, It is amazing the persective<br />
of the world you can get from someone so young. I think they have<br />
unkowingly taught me more at this point than I have taught them.<br />
If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would<br />
it be and who would complete your foursome<br />
Of course you would have to go to the top, Augusta National. As for<br />
my foursome, Arnold Palmer,Estel Baker, and Brad Friley. All<br />
sentimental favorites.<br />
If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it<br />
be and what advice would you give<br />
Tiger Woods. Anyone who knows me will tell you I have never liked<br />
Tiger. But, my advice would be something I think he about to discover<br />
on his own. (something I learned from my kids) If you look too far<br />
ahead, too far into the future, you may miss what is here and now.<br />
Changing swings and trying to get better all of the time has sent him<br />
on a course backward instead of forward. Enjoy the moment more<br />
before it passes.<br />
What is your favorite golf instruction tip<br />
Get your putter fit. We strive so hard to hit it longer, fitting our irons<br />
and woods, that we overlook the most important club in the bag. If<br />
you do not have your putter professionally fit then you are giving away<br />
strokes.
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