• Brad Brewer, President BBGA
   
  
• Dave Rose, Head Instructor, BBGA
   
  
• Elvira Barcala , Associate Instructor
   
  
• Dave Scott, Director of Golf, Shingle Creek Golf Club
   
  
• David Smiley, Head Pro, Shingle Creek Golf Club
  
   
  

Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and "Mentored by the King" author, Brad Brewer, established a place for himself in Player Development when he co-founded the Arnold Palmer Golf Academies in 1984. In 2000, Brad was involved in the startup of a golf technology company focused on distance learning through the Internet. Brad began consulting Saddlebrook Prep's aspiring juniors from across the globe in 2002. In 2004 Brad was honored to open the doors to the Brad Brewer Golf Academy at Rosen Shingle Creek Luxury Hotel and Golf Club, Orlando..

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Class "A" PGA Golf Professional Dave Rose began his golf career in 1988 competing professionally on the Florida Space Coast Tour after successfully playing in college.

Dave's club professional experience includes six years at the highly respected Bay Hill Club with two of those years as Head Professional. His teaching background includes a variety of clinics, corporate outings, and individual lessons. He has had the unique opportunity and privilege to work with every level of player, from brand new golfer, weekend enthusiast, to PGA tour professional. He is also the proud personal coach of son, Dawson.

Dave's passion for the game continues with his own competitive career, playing in USGA and PGA section events. Dave's students know he walks-the-talk.

Off the course, Dave enjoys relaxing with a ride on his Harley.

Elvira Barcala is from Venezuela. She has been a professional player and a instructor since her graduation in 2002 from Golf Academy of America, in Orlando, Florida

She has been a teaching professional at Power Golf School in Marbella, Spain and also in Maracay Country Club, Venezuela, teaching juniors and adults, beginners through tournament level players.

A competitor on the PGA Venezuelan Tour, Elvira is now a member of the Duramed Futures Tour and Sun Coast Series Tour.

"There is this 'magic' when my students connect with what I am showing them, taking their game to the next level. It makes them happy and it makes me even more happy! I'm extremely excited to work with Brad who is also my golf coach and mentor."

Dave Scott brings over ten years of industry experience to Shingle Creek Golf Club, having worked at a number of Orlando's reputable courses including Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Falcon's Fire Golf Club, and, Metro West Golf Club.

Dave's adoration for golf began at age 13 after watching a televised pro event while living in Chicago. His golf career includes playing for Stetson University, and, competing on the mini tour.

Dave manages both his golf operations and his game, winning the Lake Nona Pro-Member Event and earning a spot on the NFPGA Cup.

"I am extremely excited to be working for Shingle Creek Golf Club," said Scott. "Our emphasis is on creating the highest level of quality golf experience for all our guests."

David Smiley, a Class A Professional, spent the past ten years teaching at clubs in the Northeast working alongside mentors Jim Fitzgerald, Bill Strausbaugh and Mike Hebron.

David's philosophy is a perfect fit for the Academy. He believes in developing a student's lesson plan tailored to ability and goals. His clientele of various abilities includes golfers with disabilities, juniors, including a high school team he coached to a regional championship.

"I am excited to be working with Brad as a part of the Academy team," says David.