Bob Benning, PGA Golf Professional
Bob Benning School of Golf – Round Hill, Virginia

Throughout the years at some of America's top country clubs, Bob Benning has remained heavily involved in his first love, teaching the game of golf. During the thousands of golf lessons he has given, he has studied the golf swing and what makes golfers successful, from beginners to the very best amateur and professional golfers.

Bob served as Head Professional for 11 years at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD, site of the 1976 PGA Championship, the 1995 U.S. Senior Open and the 1997 U.S. Open. While there, he instructed many of Washington's and the country's top business people and lawmakers. He also played with and studied the swings of many of the country's premier golfers.

Prior to Congressional Country Club, Bob was Head Professional at Plainfield (NJ) Country Club. After Congressional, he served as the first Director of Golf at Lansdowne Conference resort in Leesburg, VA. Most recently, Bob was the director of golf at the growing Stoneleigh Golf Club, in Round Hill, VA.

As a player, Bob competed with many of the world's top professionals on the PGA TOUR, the Latin America Tour, the South African Tour, in two U.S. Opens and PGA Championships; and in Scotland, Portugal and Bermuda with club teams.

Bob worked with ABC-TV golf telecasts, assisting Jim McKay, Chris Schenkel, Byron Nelson and Dave Marr in their descriptions of major golf championships throughout the U.S. He also worked with the Mutual Radio Network as an on-course reporter for major championships in the U.S. and Great Britain.

His knowledge of teaching the game was shaped as an assistant professional by the legendary golf instructor, Claude Harmon, father of Tiger Wood's mentor, Butch Harmon. His knowledge of golf, gathered from years of experience, and his desire to see others improve their skills and enjoy the game, will put beginners at ease and help experienced golfers reach their potential. His technique will make your learning experience enjoyable, and his wealth of knowledge will make your improvements lasting.

For further information on The Bob Benning School of Golf call 703-707-3702.