Millennium Magazine_5th Ed

22 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT Z achAbels knew froma young age that golf had to somehow be part of his life when he grew up; however, he did not know that it would become the center of his profession. Mr. Abels is the director of instruction and an assistant golf professional at Canyon Springs Golf Course in Twin Falls, Idaho. He has held these positions since 2011 and currently oversees all of the instructional programs at the golf course. Mr. Abels works with an emphasis on junior golf, as the programs have an enrollment of just under 200 participants. Mr. Abels graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Montana State University in Billings, Montana, in 2008. He previously worked at Twin Falls Golf Club and Blue Lakes Country Club, both located in Twin Falls, Idaho, between 2004 and 2010. While at Canyon Springs Golf Course, Mr. Abels hosted the first MV Junior Golf Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Tournament and Auction in 2015. The event had 120 participants and it generated more than $35,000 toward college scholarships and junior golf development programs. Mr. Abels began playing golf at the age of 7, and his step-father is the reason he became so interested and invested in golf. Mr. Abels admits that he was not a good golfer growing up, but he always had a desire to improve his skills. He attributes his success to his supportive mother, and to his idols who gave him the drive to continue to enhance himself as a player. Mr. Abels has found much happiness in helping others improve at the game, and he is grateful for the opportunity to help others the way others once helped him. Alongside his profession, Mr. Abels is a member of the Professional Golf Association of America and sits as a board member of the UnitedWay. In five years’ time, he hopes to continue teaching and helping others with the sport he loves. Additionally, Mr. Abels is a college basketball fan and enjoys spending time with his friends and traveling. ZACH ABELS GOLF PROFESSIONAL Canyon Springs Golf Course Twin Falls, ID