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Chuck Klecatsky Chuck Klecatsky
PGA Golf Professional
218-825-2737
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Chuck joined the Cragun's golf team in 1997 within the first months of deciding to build a golf course. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of St. John's University and the PGA's Golf Professional Training Program, and currently a Class A member of the PGA of America, Chuck has been working in and around the golf/resort business since 1994. Winter jobs in Florida at Innisbrook helped shape the early years until the project at Cragun's demanded year round attention.

Chuck has always enjoyed helping golfers to develop better skills at the game, but feels the main focus of his teaching is to help people enjoy the activity and the time they invest in the game more. "Hitting the ball accounts for only a few minutes during a round of golf", said Klecatsky, "so I like to help people to look around, enjoy the setting in which they are playing, and remember that golf is a game and as such it should be fun!" Students of Klecatsky over the years have rediscovered that this game we play is supposed to be and is fun. Another delight to Chuck is developing better short games with his students. "I feel anyone can develop a good putting and chipping style and this can lead to more enjoyment of the game. A good short game allows you to not put so much pressure on you iron game, because you know even if you do not hit it right next to the pin you have the skills to get the ball up and down." Teaching with a variety of golf schools, as well as being a certified Troon instructor, a certified Mizuno clubfitter all have been influences that have shaped Klecatsky's teaching style and his love for the short game.

Brian Erickson Brian Erickson
PGA Golf Professional
218-825-2733
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Brian Erickson has been a PGA member since 1992 and is the Head Golf Professional for Cragun's Legacy Courses. Prior to joining Cragun's, Brian was the Head Golf Professional at Raccoon Creek Golf Course in Denver, CO, Director of Golf at Dos Rios Golf Club in Gunnison Colorado, Head Golf Professional at Perry Park Country Club in Castle Rock Colorado and Assistant Golf Professional at Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Club in Palm Springs, CA. Brian is a graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy and is a certified club fitter with Ping and Titleist Brian has worked with a number of Golf Digest Top 50 Instructors including Hank Haney, Jim McLean and Dave Pelz.

Brian started the Junior Golf Program at the Legacy and now has over 75 students participating. He is in charge of all the instruction programs from daily clinics, junior clinics, and individual lessons and would be happy to help you to diagnose and correct any problems you are having with your golf swing.. Brian manages all of the leagues at Cragun's and is the volunteer golf coach for Central Lakes College. The CLC men's team was the Junior College National Champions in 2005. Brian says that he learned early on in his golf career that the man who truly enjoys his chosen profession has a vacation every day of his life - he loves his job!

Sean Sicilian Sean Sicilian
Golf Professional
218-825-2731
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Sean joined Cragun's Legacy Courses in January of 2006 as Assistant Golf Professional responsible for Tournament Operations. Originally from Duluth, MN Sean has worked in and around golf for nearly 20 years. He attended Ohio State University and was the Assistant Golf Coach at Columbus State in 1994. Sean began his career in golf in 1989 as a cart attendant at Grovebrook Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio. By 1991, he was at The Country Club at Muirfield Village as an Outside Service Supervisor and was part of the Tournament Operations Team for the 1992 U.S. Amateur won by Justin Leonard. Prior to his return to Minnesota he was in Dublin, OH as the Head Golf Professional of a new upscale public facility, The Golf Club of Dublin.

Sean has also been involved with the Instructional Programs, Junior Golf Programs and individual lessons at Cragun's Legacy Courses. His philosophy is to work with his student's strengths and abilities and to provide comfortable, non-threatening instruction. Sean's mission is to provide the highest quality instructional experience to players of all skill levels, allowing them to realize their true potential in the game of golf. "Come when you can, bring a friend or two and pay as you go, let's figure it out together".

Sean is the proud father of a six year old daughter, Eva Lauren. His passions include all Ohio Sports especially NHL'S Columbus Blue Jackets and Ohio State Football…Go Bucks!
 
 
 
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