What was your first job as a journalist?
PGA.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I'm 50 years old, so yes.
How is social media changing news?
It is making it harder to distinguish what's real from what's made up. Don't get me wrong, it's needed, but it's complicated.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I love to share my take on the world of golf from all angles. That is a very rewarding thing.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email. I am a strong advocate for maintaining a written record of correspondence.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Tiger Woods
Why did you become a journalist?
I'm a PGA Professional and Coach first, writer second. Sharing my almost 30 years in golf with readers is why I write.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I actually did. I was the Sports Editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Every one I have written about real people doing extraordinary things. The pros are always talked about, but the average golfer rarely is.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be authentic.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
Diet Pepsi
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The golf course.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
PGA.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Don't have one.
