Kostis McCord Learning Center

Paul's experience on the PGA and Nike Tours and combined seven top-10 finishes coupled with his over 20 years of golf instruction experience give him an extraordinarily deep understanding of both the golf swing and the game of golf. Therefore it is not surprising that Paul is noted as one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 instructors.

Paul's teaching style puts students at ease with their natural abilities. His simple, yet effective, teaching philosophy has improved the golf games of thousands of golfers throughout the United States and has garnered him national attention as a top golf instructor.

Prior to arriving at the Kostis McCord Learning Center, Paul served as the director of golf instruction at the prestigious Lely Resort Golf and Country Club in Naples, Florida. While at Lely Resort, Paul was awarded numerous teaching awards, including 1994 and 1996 South Florida Section of the PGA Teacher of the Year. In 1999 Paul was featured for two days as a host instructor on Golf Academy live on the golf channel. He has also written informative articles for numerous golf publications including Senior Golfer and Golf Magazine.

Paul credits Kostis McCord Learning Center co-founder Peter Kostis with having a great influence on his golf teaching career. "I've worked with Peter Kostis on my own golf game for fifteen years and he's helped me tremendously. I look forward to passing along to my students what I've learned from Peter over the years."

In his tenth year at Kostis/McCord Learning Center, Jeff will continue to disperse the information with a personal teaching style that is valued by the Kostis/McCord Learning Center. Jeff's great knowledge for the game of golf is credited to Peter Kostis and Paul Trittler, both Golf Magazines Top 100 Golf Instructors.

Also, Jeff's State and National tounament experience, including the 2005 PGA Championship at Baltusrol, gives him insight to help his students play better golf, through course management and shot selection. Jeff is a Class A PGA member and a graduate of New Mexico State Golf Management Program.

In addition to his experience as a member of the Kostis McCord instructional staff, Jeff has extensive working with junior golfers. Jeff began instructing juniors while working at Hiland Golf Club in upstate New York in 1993. Two years later, as President of the New Mexico State University's Professional Golf Management Program, Jeff exhibited his strong leadership skills by directing the local "Clubs for Kids" Program. In addition to helping kids learn the fundamentals of the game, each youngster received a few donated clubs to help them get started. As President, Jeff also introduced an after-school program for high school students, instructing them on the fundamentals and etiquette of the game.

Terese Dynjan - Staff Golf Instructor

Terese Dynjan is now in her eighth year as part of the Kostis McCord Learning Center's Instructional Staff. Terese was a scholarship athlete for the women's golf team and is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. While attending the University of Missouri she was actively involved in the Athletic department and held an office for two years on the Student Athletic Advisory Council. Before attending the University of Missouri she grew up in the Phoenix area and was the only woman on the boys golf team at Central high School. As captain her senior year she led the team to one of their best seasons ever.
Terese has implemented a golf clinic specifically for women golfers of all skill levels, which covers all aspects of the game. She has also been instrumental in expanding the junior program both by instructing and trying to improve all aspects of the program. Terese has also helped with numerous corporate clinics and 3-day schools. While gaining experience she continues to learn from Paul Trittler and Peter Kostis both top 100 instructors.
Terese is also a Class A member of the PGA of America.