FALL 2025
A Word About Our Contributors
A big “Thank you” goes out to the following North Carolina golf professionals who have contributed articles to this issue of
Golfing The Carolinas Online Magazine.
Golfing The Carolinas Online Magazine.
Pamela Rogers: LPGA/PGA Golf Professional
Pamela is a golf instructor with The Golf Academy at Wildwood Green, 3000 Ballybunion Way, Raleigh, NC 27613. She achieved a remarkable feat by securing both her LPGA and PGA cards. At the time of this achievement, she was among a select group of only 100 women nationwide to hold both LPGA and PGA cards. Pamela’s stature as a proficient and respected Golf Professional has paved the way for her extensive teaching career, spanning all skill levels since 1990. Reach out to Pamela by email at prlpga@aol.com or through call/text at 919-426-9553. To learn more about Pamela please CLICK HERE.
Shadows Are Your Friends - Page 3
Nick Jacobi: PGA Master Professional
How To Gain 10 Yards Off The Tee - Page 7
Zim Zimmerman: PGA Professional
Now retired, Zim is a well known golf professional in North Carolina. He was the Director of Golf and General Manager at Cedarbrook Country Club in State Road,NC (near Elkin) for 41-years and has been in the busness for more than 46-years. A two-time All-American at Garner-Webb University, he led the golf team to two National Titles in 1976 & 1977 and a 3rd place national finish in 1975. His outstanding collegiate play landed him in the Gardner-Webb University Athletic Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the Surry County Sports Hall of Fame. More recently, for the past 23-years, Zim has been involved in coaching the Men’s Golf Team at Elkin High School, and has also coached the woman’s team for 7-years, leading the teams to many outstanding seasons. He is also very active in his community with golf, governmental and civic organizations. He can be reached at zimmermanta@aol.com.
Junior Golf ... More Than Just A Game - Page 9
If you are a golf professional in the Carolinas and would like to contribute an
article to a future issue of Golfing The Carolinas Online Magazine email John Snyder at:
johnsnyder@thesnydergroup.net
article to a future issue of Golfing The Carolinas Online Magazine email John Snyder at:
johnsnyder@thesnydergroup.net
Nick Jacobi is the General Manager / PGA Master Professional at Stomebridge Golf Club located in Monroe, NC. He is currently one of only 20 PGA Certified Golf Instructors in North Carolina, and as of 2012, became the 10th PGA Master Golf Instructor in the state. Nick was recently a Finalist for 2017 and 2019 Carolina’s PGA Teacher of the Year as well as a Finalist for 2019 Youth Development Award for Carolina’s PGA. Over the past 10 years as a member of the Carolina’s PGA, Nick has consistently ranked in the Top 20 players annually, won several Pro Am events and finished high in many Carolina’s PGA Majors. You can contact Nick by email at njacobi@stonebridgegolfclub.com, by phone at 704-516-7710. Please visit him online at www.jacobigolf.com
Nicole Weller: LPGA/PGA Golf Teaching Professional
Golf's Consistency Challenge - Page 5
Nicole Weller is an award-winning LPGA/PGA teaching professional with a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology Moto Skill Learning and instructs local area golfers at Compass Pointe Golf Club in Leland (near Wilmington), NC. She is a proud member of the PGA of America, the LPGA, Proponent Group and the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Nicole is also an instructor with the Pine Needles Golfari Schools. She has served on the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Savannah Board, two terms on the PGA National Youth Player Development Committee, LPGA Education and Hall of Fame Committees, the PGA Special Awards Committee, LPGA and PGA Mentorship Programs and is a co-author of the LPGA Girls Golf Playbook. Nicole was voted an LPGA Top 50 Teacher again in 2023 and listed #3 on the Golf Digest Best in State Teacher for North Carolina.
A U.S. Kids Master Kids Teacher certified with both U.S. Kids Golf and Spirit of Golf, Nicole was given the prestigious honor of being the only professional to ever receive both the 2013 PGA and LPGA National Junior Golf Leader awards in the same year. Some of her top accolades include 2017, 2019, 2021 & 2023 LPGA Top 50 Teachers List, GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teacher, Georgia PGA Horton Smith Section Award, Golf Digest Best 50 Women Teachers, Golf Digest Best Young Teacher, Golf Digest Top Teacher in the State, LPGA T&CP Southeast Junior Golf Leader and Teacher of the Year, Georgia PGA East Chapter Teacher of the Year. Contact Information for Nicole: Nicole Weller Golf Enterprises, LLC | PH: (912) 695-5211 | www.NicoleWeller.com | Email: nicolewellergolf@gmail.com
A U.S. Kids Master Kids Teacher certified with both U.S. Kids Golf and Spirit of Golf, Nicole was given the prestigious honor of being the only professional to ever receive both the 2013 PGA and LPGA National Junior Golf Leader awards in the same year. Some of her top accolades include 2017, 2019, 2021 & 2023 LPGA Top 50 Teachers List, GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teacher, Georgia PGA Horton Smith Section Award, Golf Digest Best 50 Women Teachers, Golf Digest Best Young Teacher, Golf Digest Top Teacher in the State, LPGA T&CP Southeast Junior Golf Leader and Teacher of the Year, Georgia PGA East Chapter Teacher of the Year. Contact Information for Nicole: Nicole Weller Golf Enterprises, LLC | PH: (912) 695-5211 | www.NicoleWeller.com | Email: nicolewellergolf@gmail.com
Director of Instruction at The Club at 12 Oaks and MacGregor Downs Country Club, Andrew Kiger has built one of the Carolinas’ most respected teaching teams. A Golf Digest Best Young Teacher
in America and Best in State Award Winner, Andrew specializes in simplifying the game and helping golfers of all levels find confidence in their swing and short game. Matthew Palmer and Bo Bolick round out Andrew Kiger Golf located in th Raleigh, NC Area and the group provides a solid resource for excellent golf instruction. Whether you are just beginning, or fine-tuning your game as a pro, Andrew, Matthew and Bo can get you where you want to go.
in America and Best in State Award Winner, Andrew specializes in simplifying the game and helping golfers of all levels find confidence in their swing and short game. Matthew Palmer and Bo Bolick round out Andrew Kiger Golf located in th Raleigh, NC Area and the group provides a solid resource for excellent golf instruction. Whether you are just beginning, or fine-tuning your game as a pro, Andrew, Matthew and Bo can get you where you want to go.
Andrew Kiger: PGA Professional/Andrew Kiger Golf
The 3 Shots To Make Your Short Game Elite - Page 11
Mathew Palmer, PGA
Bo Bolick, PGA
Contact: (919) 449-4274 | akiger@pga.com | www.AndrewKigerGolf.com
