Kyle Holmes
PGA Member · Owner / General Manager
Kyle Holmes, PGA has dedicated his life to the game of golf. From picking up a club at just two years old to becoming a PGA Professional, owner, and instructor, his passion for the game has always been matched by a commitment to helping others improve. His teaching foundation was built through years of studying and working under three Top 100 Golf Instructors, including time at the renowned Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in New York. With 18 years of teaching experience, Kyle specializes in working with beginners, women, juniors, and players looking to elevate their short game. His lessons are designed to be approachable, confidence-building, and tailored to the individual.
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Ben Cook
PGA Member · Director of Instruction
Ben is a member of the PGA of America and a graduate of Ferris State University's PGM Program, where he was a two-time All-American and helped lead the men's golf team to the NCAA DII National Championships. Ben has competed on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica over three seasons and has qualified for six PGA Tour events, including three appearances at the PGA Championship. In his 2021 appearance, he earned Low Club Pro honors. Ben's teaching centers on helping each player build a repeatable, consistent swing using video analysis, launch monitors, and swing analysis software.
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Marc Gerst
Head Golf Professional · Instructor · Club Fitter
A native of Ada, Michigan, Marc played collegiate golf at Aquinas College and specializes in working with low-handicap players, with expertise in the short game, putting, and course management. Marc trained at the University of Texas Golf Club under mentors including Chuck Cook (PGA Tour coach), Mark Brooks (retired PGA/Champions Tour player), and Greg Garner (Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year). He later served as Assistant Golf Coach at Long Beach State, leading the Beach to back-to-back conference championships. Marc is also highly skilled in club fitting and club building.
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Clark Klaasen
Golf Instructor · Former PGA Tour Canada
Clark Klaasen has extensive playing experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. A four-year scholarship golfer at Duke University, Clark was a four-time letter winner receiving All-ACC honors in 2008. He played in the 2009 US Open, won the 2011 Hooters Tour event, and was a full-time member of PGA Tour Canada from 2014–2016. Clark has been coaching since 2016, serving as Assistant Men’s Coach at Calvin University and Director of Player Development at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Passionate about sharing the sport with anyone who wants to learn, Clark has worked with adult and junior golfers of all skill levels in West Michigan since 2017.
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Carter Tallaire
PGA Associate · Assistant Golf Professional
Carter is a PGA Associate Level 1 and Assistant Golf Professional at Quail Ridge. A former NCAA Division II collegiate golfer, his playing career includes two Club Championships and five high school tournament victories. Prior to joining Quail Ridge, Carter spent four years coaching Varsity Golf in the MHSAA, developing student-athletes both technically and mentally. His instructional philosophy is built around repeatable swing fundamentals, scoring skills, mental resilience, and clear development pathways for long-term success.
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Ben VanScoyk
Golf Instructor · PGA Tour Americas Member
Ben VanScoyk is a West Michigan native and active touring professional. A 2013 Michigan State Champion out of Grand Rapids Christian, Ben went on to become a DIII All-American at Calvin College in 2018, racking up seven collegiate wins. After turning pro in 2018, Ben has tallied five professional victories, competed as a PGA Tour Canada member in 2022, and earned his PGA Tour Americas membership in 2024. Ben brings elite-level playing experience and a competitor’s mindset to every lesson.
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