Instructors & Pricing

Matt Swanson, Director of Golf and Instruction

Matt was named as one of America’s top-ten teachers under 40, and was recently listed as one of Golf Digest’s top 20 Instructors in Texas and one of the top 5 Instructors in Houston. Swanson is a PGA-certified professional who has worked with several nationally recognized teachers, including Jack Burke, Jr., Jim Hardy and Hank Haney. His instruction has been featured on KTRK-TV Channel 13’s Shell Houston Open News Special, as well as in the Houston Chronicle, Texas Golfer, Golf Tips, Gulf Coast Golfer and Maximum Golf.

Matt Swanson, Director of Golf and Instruction

Matt was named as one of America’s top-ten teachers under 40, and was recently listed as one of Golf Digest’s top 20 Instructors in Texas and one of the top 5 Instructors in Houston. Swanson is a PGA-certified professional who has worked with several nationally recognized teachers, including Jack Burke, Jr., Jim Hardy and Hank Haney. His instruction has been featured on KTRK-TV Channel 13’s Shell Houston Open News Special, as well as in the Houston Chronicle, Texas Golfer, Golf Tips, Gulf Coast Golfer and Maximum Golf.

Richard Hines, Senior PGA Professional

Richard Hines brings a wealth of experience to our staff at Matt Swanson’s School of Golf. He has been a golf teacher for more than thirty years and is a Quarter-Century member of the PGA. Richard was the Head Golf Professional at the Lakeshore Country Club (owned by PGA Tour professionals Jeff Sluman & Dudley Hart) and the Midvale Country Club in Rochester, NY. He also served as an Operations Consultant to Robert Trent Jones, Sr. at the Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. He also wrote monthly golf instruction tips for the Rochester Voice Newspaper in 2000, 2001 & 2002 and did live TV golf tips during the 6:00 news while in Rochester.

Steve Bowman, Senior PGA Professional

Steve has been a PGA member as a touring and club professional since 1980 and has played competitive golf since the age of 12 years old. As a member of the U.S., Asian and European tours, and having competed in two U.S. Open’s, he knows what it takes to compete at golf’s highest levels and what parts of your game are critical to becoming a quality player. For the past 9 years, through the South Texas PGA, Steve has assisted in growing the South Texas Junior Program and improving the South Texas Club Professionals tournament series, which keeps local, PGA professionals competitive in their golf game.

Daryl Parrott, Senior Professional & Director of Club Fitting

Daryl has been teaching at Matt Swanson’s School of Golf since 2006 and is an avid student of the golf swing. Daryl made a hole-in-one on the Lakes Course, number 9 (Par 4), at Wildcat Golf Club. Daryl is a Custom Club Fitting Specialist and Director of Club Fitting at Swanson Golf Center. He has extensive knowledge about all aspects of custom fitting, and the various club designs available through each manufacturer. In addition to custom club fitting, Daryl teaches adult and junior private lessons and playing lessons.

Shelby Manning, Teaching Professional

Shelby’s experience in golf and his passion for the game are set to inspire our team and  customers alike. Shelby has held key roles in prestigious clubs, notably as an Assistant Golf Professional at The Clubs at Carlton Woods in Texas. There, he played a crucial role in staff development, customer service, and club operations, including club fitting and repair. He’s also known for his impactful golf lessons to various groups. His expertise isn’t limited to golf; Shelby also excelled in baseball, playing for Wayland Baptist and Harris Stowe State University, earning accolades like Newcomer of the Year and Academic All American. This background underscores his athletic talent and leadership abilities. We are thrilled to have Shelby at Swanson’s, where his professional skills and leadership are sure to enhance our experience.