Staff Bios
MICHAEL FIRPO
Head Teaching Professional
Riverside Golf Academy
Executive Director
The First Tee of Fresno
I am a Fresno native who grew up playing golf at Riverside and Airways golf courses. I graduated from Bullard High School in 1983 where I played three years of varsity golf. I started playing and teaching professionally in 1993.
Teaching golf is a passion that I have always had and I enjoy coming to work each day. I have had the benefit of learning how to teach from some of the top instructors in the industry and have combined that with my own knowledge to create a philosophy of learning for every type of player. I have worked with players of all abilities from beginners to P.G.A. tour players and I know I can help you. The key is to customize each program to fit the individual taking the lessons. Find out what the player's goals are and work to surpass them. I also have the pleasure of working with people who have suffered a stroke and are working on regaining their old form, or learning golf as a form of rehabilitation.
Previously, I have held positions as an Assistant Golf Professional and as a Head Golf Professional. I was named Ping Club-fitter of the year in 1997 and I was honored by our local chapter of the P.G.A. in 2004 for my work with junior golfers. I am also currently the Boys' golf coach at Bullard High School.
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Marvin Wiggs
Staff Instructor
Riverside Golf Academy
Assistant Coach
The First Tee of Fresno
Marvin is a native of North Carolina who began playing golf somewhat late in life. He developed a passion for the game immediately and learned that it is a game for all ages. Marvin has been a golf professional since 1996 and played mini-tours throughout the southeastern United States. Marvin has also been teaching golf since 1996 and has worked with several golf instructors, developing an eye for detecting swing flaws and implementing training techniques to correct to correct them. One of Marvin's goals is to add value to a player's game by teaching fundamental techniques that will allow a player to create trust in their swing.
Marvin has previously held positions as First Assistant Golf Professional, Tournament Director and Administrative Assistant. Currently, he is the Second Assistant Golf Professional at Riverside.
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