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Kristen Sunderhaft Ann Sunstrum

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PHOTOS COURTESY KRISTEN SUNDERHAFT / DAVE SUNDERHAFT (A.K.A DAD) PHOTOS COURTESY ANN SUNSTRUM

ristin Sunderhaft is a Class A Mem- Highland Falls, a Golf Summerlin Club,
Kber of the LPGA, Teaching and Club is the home course of the SNGA
Professional Division, TPI Certified, and the
author of the book, Swinging For Success,
Life Lessons I’ve Learned on the Golf Course.
She has been teaching golf for over 20 years
and works out of the Legacy Golf Club, but
teaching is just part of it. She believes what nn Sunstrum has been around golf for decades, including being
she does is a calling and much more than just Amarried to professional John Sunstrum. For many years, she was
helping someone hit the little round ball. the lady behind the scenes in helping turn Mesquite, Nevada, into the
Sunderhaft teaches men, women, and chil- preeminent golf destination it is today and also helping to elevate the
dren of all ages and skill levels from beginners Mesquite Amateur into one of the largest amateur tournaments in the
to professionals. Her sessions utilize swing country.
drills, various training aids, and video anal- Sunstrum now serves as the executive director of the Southern Neva-
ysis. She uses golf as a way to empower all of da Golf Association, the official arm of the United States Golf Associa-
her students and to live life to the fullest. tion in these parts. The SNGA operates a major tournament schedule,
“I have a deep passion to help people and operates several USGA qualifier events and is now a key partner in the
the avenue of how I help people is through Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association.
the game of golf,” Sunderhaft says. “I consider “What a special year it is for us at the Southern Nevada Golf Asso-
myself a coach and also a one-time lesson ciation because it is the 50th anniversary for this special organization,”
instructor. Teaching has my heart and when I Sunstrum says. “It’s an honor to help lead the SNGA into the future,
finally realized that, I was all in and that is my especially with so many exciting and interesting new initiatives by
sole focus. I truly believe that people I work the USGA. Plus, we are very focused on our work with junior golf in
with have found me for a reason and it’s an Southern Nevada and we have big things planned, including hosting
honor to help change people’s lives through the Girls Junior America’s Cup in July.” Mesquite, Nevada
this wonderful sport.”

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