WE ARE GOLF
Featuring Geoff Keffer, PGA
Geoff's Journey
For Maggie Hartman, PGA, golf has always been more than a career—it’s been the constant in her life. Over the past 16 years, she’s given 2,100+ lessons to 650+ students, mostly juniors, finding joy in their growth both on and off the course.
As a kid, the golf course was where Maggie felt most at home—surrounded by mentors who shaped her path. Today, she pays it forward by
helping young golfers find their footing, their confidence, and their love for the game.
Q&A With Maggie
What joy do you get out of coaching junior golfers?
"It is incredibly fulfilling and joyful for me to be able to introduce young people to the game I love and have loved for as long as I can remember."
Why do you love golf?
"I grew up loving golf because time at the golf course has always equated to time spent with my favorite people. Golf has always been my connector."
How did your coaches impact your playing and coaching career?
"The PGA Professionals I was surrounded by on a daily basis taught me to believe in my abilities and that hard work pays off."
"Golf is an equalizer and doesn't discriminate. Anyone can learn to play golf. It has the ability to bring entire communities together." ~Maggie
Maggie’s Favorite Golf Tips
"All players, with all shots, should hold a balanced finish – also known as a 'trophy pose'."
"Here's my tip for getting up and down around the greens more often. On your next chip, pay attention to the break and the curve it takes, especially if it rolls past the hole. With this info, you don’t have to worry so much about reading your next putt and stressing about which side is the high side or the low side. You just saw how the ball rolled. Use that knowledge and knock your putt in the hole!"
What People Say About Maggie
"We are so grateful to have had her as a coach and role model. She exemplifies what it means to grow the game of golf from the ground up, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of recognition from the PGA.”
~ Elizabeth Laird, Mother of Junior Golf Program Participants
“Maggie Hartman is a standout example of the positive influence a coach can have on a student. I hope to one day lead with the same passion and integrity she demonstrates every day. Even after I aged out of junior golf, she continued to stay connected and supportive—something I’ll always value.”
~ Madison Brown, PGA Student
"There is a very special moment that happens in coaching where your student is working hard to execute a golf shot, and they figure it out and look back at you with a big smile. That is the greatest moment." ~Maggie
5 Tips for Parents of Competitive Juniors
Parents need to focus on supporting their juniors while the players compete, develop emotionally, and enjoy the game we all love.
- Never force them to stay at the golf course. Leaving should never be the reward - "We can leave when you make 3 more putts."
- Reward effort, not outcomes. Make it their idea & honor their autonomy.
- Never golf hungry. Eat first.
- You both should be having fun. If that changes, ask a PGA Pro for help.
- Ice cream has never made things worse.
Maggie Hartman, PGA
Instructor - Trent Wearner Golf Academy
(303) 517-0085
maggiehartmangolf@gmail.com
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