Instructors

The ASU Karsten Golf Course features three award-winning instructors on staff to help you with your golf game. Kathy, Jeff and Matt each possess a keen insight into the mechanics of the golf swing and putting stroke.

2001 LPGA Teacher of the Year!!
This recognition tops the list of Kathy's credentials. During her 25-year career, the LPGA and her peers have consistently recognized her for her teaching and coaching skills. She is on Top Teacher lists produced by Golf For Women Magazine, Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine.

Be open to the possibilities. This describes Kathy's philosophy for teaching and learning. Along with her knowledge of the science behind club fitting, psychology of performance and kinesiology, she demonstrates an intuitive ability to create an effective learning experience for each individual client. You will always leave a session with the resources you need to improve your golfing experience.

Kathy is dedicated to 'grow the game of golf' and welcomes all new golfers. Golf programs are offered for individuals and groups. Kathy has extensive experience with competitive players having worked with top-ranked juniors, members and coaches of the ASU Women's Golf program and golf professionals. Contact her at the PING Learning Center (480-784-4839) or by email at kathymurphy@kathymurphygolf.com. You can also visit her website at www.kathymurphygolf.com.

Jeff Ritter is Director of Instruction at the ASU Karsten Golf Academy. In addition to his responsibilities at ASU, Jeff teaches and runs Nike Junior Golf Camps nationwide. He is a contributing writer for Golf Digest and Golf Tips Magazine, as well as being a member of the Golf Tips Magazine Pro Panel. A Class 'A member of the Professional Golfers Association of America, Jeff formerly taught for both The Golf Digest Schools as well as the acclaimed Dave Pelz Short Game School in LaQuinta, CA. Jeff has worked with numerous top amateurs, nationally ranked juniors, Division I college standouts, as well as players from the PGA and LPGA Tours. In addition, his tips have been seen and heard on ESPN, The Golf Channel and Fox Sports Radio. Jeff is ranked nationally as one of the Top Instructors in the West by Golf Magazine! For more information about Jeff or to book a lesson on-line NOW with our user friendly on-line booking system, visit www.jeffrittergolf.com.

A Class "A" member of the PGA, Matt Trimble brings many years of instruction experience to his students. Matt has served as a full-time golf instructor at the ASU Karsten Golf Course for the past 16 years. He also works on cooperative efforts with Arizona State University's nationally ranked golf programs. As a consultant to Titleist, Matt worked on the development of the 1994-95 club fitting program and design. Prior to joining the ASU Karsten team, Matt spent 7 years at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale, the private Nicklaus designed course most recognized as the originator of the popular "Skins Game." Matt's students include standout high school golfers, mini-tour players as well as local scratch amateurs. However, beginners comprise a significant portion of his student base, as do women golfers. Knowledge, clarity of communication, patience and success rate are the key reasons to invest your efforts with Matt Trimble. E-mail Matt today at mtrimble@pga.com. Click here to be sent to Matt's personal Web page for more information, including student testimonials!

Teaching Philosophy
Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals... Let me show you what good players do. Let me show what you are doing via video playback. Then, lets develop a practice routine to help you quickly transition to a more productive set of mechanics. I want my students to know what to practice and how to practice. But most importantly, I want my students to understand WHY good players do what they do. After a lesson with me, you will understand how the practice will improve your game.


ASU Karsten Golf Course 1125 East Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, Arizona 85281 (480) 921-8070