Mark Peterson, PGA, College Golf Blueprint

 At Mark Peterson, PGA College Golf Blueprint, I help competitive junior golfers unlock their full potential and prepare for success in Division 1 college golf. I deliver the essential tools parents need to support their children for collegiate achievement.  

Mark utilizes a proven Assess, Plan, Implement, Test formula explicitly designed for student-athletes pursuing college golf opportunities. His approach focuses on:

• Accountability systems that maximize player development
• Expert-level instruction made accessible to junior golfers
• Data collection to support and confirm needed skill development
• Fitness Evaluation and Planning to support physical needs for golf performance. 
• Family Engagement to create specific roles and comprehensive support systems 

Mark's coaching expertise was forged through hands-on experience, beginning in 1989 as an Assistant Golf Professional at Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course. His 25-year tenure as Head Professional at Carthage Golf Course (1997-2022) refined his ability to connect with players and design personalized improvement strategies.In 2022, Mark founded College Golf Blueprint, dedicating his full attention to helping student-athletes achieve their college golf aspirations through structured, results-driven coaching programs. 

Mark Peterson brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in player development. Mark specializes in elevating struggling competitive junior golfers into thriving tournament players while empowering parents to actively support their child's growth.

• 2023 Ozarks Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year
• PGA Life Member with three decades of industry leadership
• Founder of Stimp11 Golf and Lead PGA Coach with College Golf Blueprint
• Regionally recognized for innovative youth development programs that engage both players and families
• Professional Expertise
• 30-Year PGA of America Member
• Certified FlightScope Professional for advanced golf technology
• US Kids Golf Certified Coach
• ADM Model Coach for holistic athletic development
• Draw More Circles Certified Coach for statistics and data analytics

Competitive Background:

• Competitor in Midwest Section PGA, PGA of America, Nike Tour, and professional Pro-Am events
• Extensive tournament experience contributing to the coaching methodology