Tam Bronkey, PGA Head Golf Professional Bio:
Tam Bronkey is a 28-year Class A PGA Professional and the Head Golf Professional at Juniper. Tam graduated from the University of Oregon and played on the Varsity Golf Team while earning his degree. Before turning his attention to the golf business, Tam was a Touring Professional on mini-tours such as the Nike Tour and Golden State Tour. In 2001, Tam Monday qualified for and played in the PGA Tour’s Nissan Open (currently Genesis Open) at the famed Riviera CC. Competing at golf for so many years has helped Tam understand both the ups and downs associated with the passion to improve, and this translates well to his ability to work with golf students of every ability level.
Tam was formerly the Head Golf Professional at Marbella CC in San Juan Capristrano, CA (2001-2006) where he coached current PGA Tour Player, Tain Lee during his formative years.
Tam has since coached in Central Oregon for the last 20 years, serving as Eagle Crest’s Director of Instruction and as Bend Golf Club’s Director of Player Development prior to arriving at Juniper in 2023. Tam was the Head Boys Golf Coach at Redmond High School for 10 years and was the Head Boys Golf Coach at Caldera High School in 2023. Tam is especially grateful for the privilege of coaching Owen Greenough, while working at Eagle Crest and Bend Golf Club. Owen recently won the Arizona High School State Championship (as a Junior) and accepted a golf scholarship at college powerhouse Pepperdine University.
Tam’s teaching philosophy revolves around building essential golf skills vs. following a rigid swing-model. His players are encouraged to continue with their unique swing style, but to add the necessary skills to improve long-term. Tam also coaches in a comprehensive manner, which emphasizes the use of technology (i.e. video analysis, and launch monitor data), course management, and the short-game. Tam has an equal passion for working with advanced students and beginners alike…knowing how to direct each to accomplish what they desire to get from the game!