Joel Van Der Sloot

Joel Van Der Sloot has been a Teaching Professional for over 44 years in Texas, Arizona and 10 years in Germany, having given his first golf lesson at the age of 16. His specialty is in individual instruction and the development of advanced teaching techniques. He focuses on producing Tour Players out of juniors and making playing professionals better players. He also loves to teach both women and men in all areas from beginner to tour player. As a PGA Teaching Professional he finds it important to give the student as much knowledge as possible. He has helped over 40 juniors get college golf scholarships.

Career Highlights

• Contributing Expert for Golf Forum Magazine
• Earned Golf Scholarships to Hartnell College (Salinas Ca.), Brevard College (Cocoa Beach, Florida.), Schreiner College ( Kerrville, Texas.)
• Turned Professional at age 21 -Played TPA Tour (1986-1989)
• Challenge Tour Events Europe (1993 -2000)
• Co-instructed ASU Girls Golf Team
• Co-instructed Gateway Community College Men's Team

Student Highlights

• 40+ College Golf Scholarships Awarded
• 23 Touring Professionals developed

Specialized Training

Lesson trained and studied with the following players and instructors

• Lee Trevino
• Chi Chi Rodriguez
• David Leadbetter
• Hank Haney
• James Hardy
• Bill Roger (British Open Winner)
• Tom Kite
• Mike Adams (PGA National Palm Beach Florida)
• PGA Seminars throughout Germany and Europe
• Trackman