PGA Class A Member (since 2020)
Kevin Trobaugh
PGA Class A Professional & short game specialist helping golfers of all levels lower their scores through fundamentals, personalized coaching, and real-world insight.
Des Moines Golf and Country Club · Des Moines Golf and Country Club · Golf
Starting Price
$85.00
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Credentials
Highlights
- Class A PGA Member helping hundreds of golfers transform their golf swings and short games
- Key contributor to an Operation 36 Junior Golf Program that created 152 new golfers at Des Moines Golf & Country Club
- Experience across top facilities including The Country Club at DC Ranch and Des Moines Golf & Country Club
- Active Iowa PGA Section tournament competitor — coaching advice grounded in real playing experience
Teaching Philosophy
I believe great coaching starts with a genuine relationship. I'm not here to impose a rigid method on your game — I'm here to understand you as a golfer and build a plan around your specific strengths, tendencies, and goals. My approach centers on the fundamentals that matter most: managing the club face to club path relationship, sound course management, and the emotional side of the game that so often gets overlooked. I keep things simple and uncomplicated, because golf is hard enough without overcomplicating the instruction. Short game is where I place a special emphasis — I firmly believe it's the fastest and most reliable path to lower scores. Whether we're working in-person on the course or through remote video sessions during the off-season, I bring the same honesty and energy to every lesson. I still compete in Iowa PGA Section events, which keeps me grounded in the real challenges every golfer faces. That playing experience shapes the practical, actionable advice I give every student.
About the coach
I'm a Class A PGA Professional based at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa, with a passion for helping golfers at every level unlock their potential and shoot lower scores. My journey in golf started in Gladbrook, Iowa, where I was an All-State First Team golfer and two-time All-NICL West Conference honoree. After competing collegiately, I built my career across respected facilities including The Country Club at DC Ranch and Edinburgh USA Golf Course before settling at Des Moines Golf & Country Club, where I served as Assistant Director of Instruction. I earned my Class A PGA membership in 2020 and have since helped hundreds of golfers improve their games — most notably their short games, which I consider the single greatest lever for scoring improvement. I played a key role in launching the Operation 36 Junior Golf Program at our facility, a program that has introduced over 150 new golfers to the game. I also compete regularly in Iowa PGA Section events, which means the advice I give you is rooted in real, current playing experience — not just theory. My coaching is tailored to you: your body, your tendencies, your schedule. I offer both in-person lessons and remote video coaching, so we can work together year-round regardless of the weather. If you're ready for an honest, relationship-first approach to improving your golf game, I'd love to work with you.
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Free 15-Min Kick-off Call
Book a free 15-minute call to discuss your goals and how we can work together. This is a great way for us to get to know each other and see if we're a good fit!
Schedule ConsultationWinter Swing Rebuild
8 Online Lessons
4 Zoom Lessons- Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool. Monthly face time Bi-Weekly remote video instruction to keep everyone accountable
Live Video Session
1 Zoom Lesson