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MEET OUR
AMBASSADORS
The Operation 36 Ambassador Program celebrates the most impactful and inspiring coaches who embody the mission of growing the game of golf. These elite coaches are selected for their exceptional dedication to empowering golfers of all ages and skill levels.
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Master Coaches
All 6 of our Ambassadors are Operation 36 Master Coaches — an elite honor reserved for coaches who have achieved Top 50 status for three consecutive years, demonstrating a consistent track record of creating new golfers, hosting events, and helping players improve year after year.
The Coaches Behind The Mission
OUR AMBASSADORS
Canada — British Columbia
Jeff Overholt, CPGA
The Harvest Golf Club — Kelowna, BC
PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year 2013
PGA of Canada Junior Leader 2014
Op36 Master Coach
Kentucky
Jake Martin, PGA
Big Spring Country Club — Louisville, KY
2026 Kentucky PGA Player Development Award
PGA Member since 2000
Op36 Master Coach
Connecticut
Evan Lambert, PGA
Tumble Brook Country Club — Bloomfield, CT
Golf Digest Best Teacher in CT 2024
CT PGA Youth Player Development Award 2021
Op36 Master Coach 2023 & 2024
North Florida
Steve Brewer, PGA
Dubsdread Golf Course — Orlando, FL
4x NFPGA Player Development Award
2x Golf Range Assoc. Top 100 Teacher
3x Op36 Top 50 Master Coach
Northern California
Monica Sanders, LPGA
Orinda Country Club — Orinda, CA
2025 LPGA Western Section Junior Leadership Award
First Tee Lifetime Achievement Award
Op36 Master Coach
Pacific Northwest
Maggie Simons, PGA
The Oregon Golf Club — West Linn, OR
Golf Digest Top Young Teacher in America 2024–25
Oregon PGA Teacher of the Year 2019
4x Op36 Master Coach
What they stand for
The Ambassador Mission
Inspire The Community
Share success stories and innovative coaching strategies to motivate both players and fellow coaches across the Op36 network.
Lead by Example
Demonstrate the effectiveness of Operation 36 in developing players with a clear, structured pathway to long-term success.
Expand Awareness
Act as brand champions and spread the vision of making golf more approachable and rewarding for players of all backgrounds.
Collaborate with Peers
Mentor other coaches in the Op36 network to elevate teaching standards and program outcomes across every region.
Promote Growth
Drive new enrollments and actively contribute to growing the game of golf at the grassroots level — one player at a time.
Innovate the Curriculum
Partner with the Op36 team to refine and enhance teaching tools and resources based on real-world coaching experience.
It's a logical way to learn the game. You start by getting confidence closer to the hole, and then working your way back.
Rory McIlroy
PGA Tour Winner · Masters Champion · 29 Career Tour Wins
