Nick Chavez

Born in Pasadena, Nick from a young age played many sports but chose g  olf as his passion. Growing up he learned from different professionals in the local area while competing in junior tournaments all around Southern California. He attended Maranatha High School right here in Pasadena and competed on the golf team there. From there, he earned an athletic scholarship to play for Providence Christian College also right here in Pasadena. At Providence, Nick had many accomplishments in college including an individual win at the 2021 William Jessup Warrior Invitational in Rocklin California. That win earned Nick a spot on the official World Amateur Golf Rankings. Nick also won the 2022 Club Championship at San Gabriel Country Club in his first ever time competing in the event. 

While Nick has been competing in golf for most of his life, he has also been instructing as well. Throughout high school and college, he helped coach junior camps with the First Tee of Pasadena, Ace Golf Academy, and with San Gabriel Country Club. Nick also volunteered coaching at his alma mater Providence Christian for a short time as well. Nicks says “I believe that golf is a sport that is for everyone. Anyone can play golf and if you have not started yet it is never too late in your life to start that journey." As much as I love playing and competing, I enjoy instructing so much more. Whether it is their full swings, course management, or even their mental side, I want to be there for people to help improve their game. I understand how difficult golf can be at times and I want to help players better themselves. I want to keep each session simple. I do not want to give my students too much info to make them overthink. One of the biggest problems that the average golfer does to themselves is thinking too much about their swing.”

Nick has been working as an assistant with the academy junior program since 2016. He has been a very positive and valuable member of our junior instructional program as a mentor and assistant with our summer / winter golf camps and clinics. This mentorship was done as a volunteer in his high school and college years to gain experience to one day turn professional.  We are very proud to have Nick join our teaching staff.