Golf Professional of the Month Name: Brett Walton "Wally" How long have you been a golf professional? 9 years Where are you currently a golf professional? Sheraton Tamarron Resort, Durango CO How long have you been there? Since summer of 1992 What attracted you to the profession and how did you get into it? A friend that was working at Tamarron during college introduced me to the golf business. I knew that I loved golf and it seemed like a great way to tap into the profession after I graduated college. In the summer of 1992 I began my career at Tamarron and haven't looked back. Who were some of the influential people involved with getting you into this profession? My two uncles Jim and Bud introduced me to the game when I was about 14. They used to pick me up at 5:00 a.m. to be the first off. We would play 18 holes and during the round they would always teach me things as we were playing. What is your favorite aspect of the game? I truly enjoy the game because it can be extremely challenging and humbling at times. There are not to many games you can play that involve having fun with good people in a beautiful environment like a golf course. If you could change anything about golf what would it be? I would like to see players of all abilities receive a better education on etiquette and the rules of golf and we as professionals should be promoting this in our teachings. If you could give a piece of advice to a high handicapper what would it be? If you want to become a better player work mostly on your short game and putting. What is in your bag? Ball: Titleist Professional 90 Irons: Ping i3 Blades Woods: Driver-Titleist 975D, 3-wood-mizuno Putter: Scotty Cameron, Ping Zing, Odyssey Blade, Tommy Armour IMG (Ha Ha, whatever works that week). What is your most gratifying experience in the game? To give a student a lesson and walk away knowing they are completely hooked on the game.