Zach Theut Bio

GOLF Coach

Zach’s passion is getting on the golf course and helping players find ways to improve their game. He is grateful to have supported a variety of players, from beginners to tour professionals, with on course challenges and insights into productive training habits. Zach is dedicated to helping players not only play BETTER overall, but ENJOY the game more. Zach is a graduate of the Ferris State PGM program, and a Class-A PGA Professional since 2013.  He has sought out education and collaborated with a variety of world class coaches from the start of his career.  His interactions with coaches such as Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Charley Vandenberg, Donald Crawley, and Mike Shannon have each given him different insights on effective training. Recently, Zach began coaching the Grand Valley State Women’s Golf Team. In his first two seasons as assistant coach the team has placed 3rd at the 2021 DII National Championship and have won seven tournaments.

 A major focus in Zach’s coaching is helping players learn how to improve on their own. Whether it is learning a new swing technique or developing better focus, every session will include resolutions and how to implement them into a future practice plan. Resources such as guidebooks, practice plan templates, online support, and more are also available in order to make your time with Zach as productive as possible.

In addition, Zach is able to support players off the course with private and group style training sessions that focus on exploring the golf swing and impactful golf skills. Thanks to his extensive background learning from some of the best coaches in the nation, Zach is able to provide a wide variety of support for every player.

Zach started his career in coaching by spending five years as a team member of VISION54, co-founded by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott. During his time assisting and coaching with VISION54, Zach gained insight in how and what to coach golfers of all levels to perform better on the course and enjoy it more. Zach has also attended the well recognized VISION54 coach training on several occasions. 

During many of the programs, Zach will coach VISION54 concepts he learned while working with the team. To learn more about VISION54 click below.

In addition to his learnings from VISION54, Zach has spent extensive time learning from other swing coaches on different swing styles. Some of the biggest influencers Zach has learned from include Donald Crawley, Charley Vandenberg, Mike Shannon, and Chris Foley. Zach uses these experiences to help players find what swing fits them best and how they can access their best swings on the golf course.

Currently, Zach has joined the Grand Valley State Women’s Golf Team as an assistant coach for their 2020-2021 season. He continues to use his past education and current programming to help collegiate level players maximize their training.

Certifications and Education

• Wright Balance Certified: Level 5 (2017 - Present)

• Opti International Certification Course - Completed (2016)

• TPI Level 1 Golf Certified (2015-2019)

• VISION54 Coach Training Alumni (2014-2017)

• PGA of America Professional (Class-A member) (2013-Present)

• TrackMan Level 1 (2013-2014)

• Trained in Mike Shannon Laser Optic Putting System (2013)

• Michigan Special Olympics Coach (2012-2013)