581 Millennium - Seventeenth Edition HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE with junior and college golfers, Mr. Cook teaches and guides those who professionally play the sport, as his facilities are specifically designed to aid those with their sights set on competitive golfing success. Alongside his primary duties, Mr. Cook also previously served as an instructor for Golf Digest Magazine from 1979 to 1991. As part of his vocational journey, he personally trained under many of the finest professionals in the sport, and he is now eager to pass on their wisdom and tutelage to others. Ever committed to his profession, he also remains affiliated with the PGA of America. Well-regarded for his creative output as well, Mr. Cook has offered his expertise in the writing of dozens of golf articles, 11 of which were cover articles in Golf Digest Magazine. Furthermore, he authored his 1996 book, “Perfectly Balanced Golf,” which was published by Doubleday, an imprint of Penguin Random House. To commemorate his achievements, Mr. Cook has been honored with several accolades, including being inducted into the World Golf Instructors Hall of Fame and the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. He was also named the Teacher of the Year by the PGA of America in 1996. In light of his fulfilling career, Mr. Cook has largely attributed his success to his undying curiosity. To wit, he was inspired to learn about biomechanics, which has since informed many of his practices in training others in professional golf. While he is grateful for all his accomplishments, he is particularly proud of the success of his students, many of whom have subsequently won numerous prestigious golf championships, including the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship. Looking toward the future, Mr. Cook hopes to continue teaching others in the sport of golf for many more years. Chuck Cook has cultivated a fulfilling career in the sports industry, leveraging more than four decades of practiced expertise. Specializing in playing and teaching golf at a competitive level, he has served as the owner of the Chuck Cook Golf Academies, based in Austin, Texas, since 1980. In addition to working CHUCK COOK OWNER Chuck Cook Golf Academies Austin, TX
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