CA’s Golf Instructors are here to provide you with excellent instruction, tailored to meet your specific needs and abilities. Whether you are looking for help with your short game, irons or driver we can help put your worries to rest.
Director of Instruction / LPGA-PGA Professional
Email: joan.lovelace@columbiaassociation.org
Joan Lovelace has over 32 years of experience teaching all levels of play. Joan is a member of both the PGA and LPGA – an elite club of only 200 across the country. Joan was also inducted to the Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame for her contributions to her sport. In 2019 Joan received the LPGA Professional of the year award. Joan’s passion for teaching golf comes through by tailoring her lesson plan to the student’s needs and goals.
Golf Instructor
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Richard Keh has been playing golf for over 15 years and brings a passion for both the game and instruction to every lesson. As a dedicated coach with the Columbia Association, he enjoys working with a wide range of golfers—from high school golf team players to adult beginners- helping them build a strong foundation and lasting enjoyment for the game.
Coach Keh has completed several PGA-endorsed golf clinics and holds a First Tee – Level Two certification, deepening his expertise in swing mechanics and player development. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of solid fundamentals, believing that a consistent golf swing not only improves performance but also enhances a player’s overall experience on the course.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, Coach Keh is committed to helping each golfer grow in skill, confidence, and love for the game.
Golf Instructor
Email: peter.law@columbiaassociation.org
Peter has been teaching golf classes for over 20 years. At Hobbits Glen, Peter has taught classes, provided individual and group lessons. He is involved with the Junior Program, as well. Prior to joining Hobbits Glen, Peter was a higher education professional as a college counselor and as a Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Peter brings his skills to make a positive experience for all golfers at Hobbits Glen.
PGA Associate
Email: chang.oh@columbiaassociation.org
Chang (Tony) Oh has over 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring golf in Howard County. He is involved with PGA Junior Program, Operation 36 and First Tee of Howard County. He teaches both adult and youth golf classes with customized instruction plans to help improve their golf skills and meet their goals.
Golf Instructor
Email: Keith.Tripp@Columbiaassociation.org
Keith Tripp is a passionate golf instructor focused on helping players of all levels improve their game and enjoy the sport. With over 15 years of experience and a positive, fundamentals-based teaching style, Keith tailors each lesson to fit and address the unique needs of the golfer. Keith believes everyone has their own unique swing and strives to help his students have fun on the journey to improving it.
PGA Associate
Email: steven.weathersbee@columbiaassociation.org
Steve Weathersbee is a recognized First Tee Coach (Level 3). 2023 is in his seventh season coaching with First Tee Howard County. He fell in love with golf as an adult, and the First Tee specifically when his daughter joined the program in 2016.
He has over 20 years experience coaching and mentoring youth in Howard and Anne Arundel County. In addition to coaching First Tee, he is a Level 2 certified coach with US Kids Golf. He teaches both adult and youth group golf classes for Columbia Association, and Howard County Parks and Recreation on top of private golf lessons. He is a PGA Associate, and actively pursuing full membership in the PGA.
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