About Mike

MIKE PEREZ -
SELECTED BY THE U.S.G.T.F. AS 2008 PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

* The following article taken from United States Golf Teachers Federation website

2008 Professional Of The Year PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
MIKE PEREZ, LAKE VILLA, ILLINOIS
Mike has been a longtime fixture at the annual United States Golf Teachers Cup, and has participated in several World Golf Teachers Cups as well. His story is a lesson in perseverance and how the human spirit cannot be extinguished.

Originally from Havana, Cuba, Mike served time as a political prisoner there under Fidel Castro’s reign. After being released, he eventually made his way to Miami, and then Chicago. He worked his way up the ranks at the Zenith Electronics Corporation, retiring after holding the position of plant operations manager.

Mike might have retired from Zenith, but he didn't retire from work. Earning his USGTF certification in 1995, he became a Master Teaching Professional® in 1999. He is currently the assistant manager of the Renwood Golf Course and also its teaching professional. He conducts all the junior clinics for the Round Lake Area Park District, and conducts clinics for the Illinois Cadillac Series.

FROM THE WORLD GOLF TEACHERS TOP 60 PUBLICATION

Mike has a remarkable story of perseverance. Originally from Havana, Cuba, he served time as a political prisoner under Fidel Castro’s regime, merely for being a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mike eventually made his way to Miami where he worked in the restaurant business until he relocated to the Chicago area. He joined the U. S. G. T. F. in 1995 becoming a Level IV Master Teaching Professional in 1999. Mike is also a frequent competitor in U. S. G. T. F. and W. G. T. F. events as well as local professional events.

Mike

Mike conducts all Junior Golf Clinics at Renwood Golf Course in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. He also conducts clinics for several area high schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA First Tee Program, Spanish foreign-exchange students and others.