Instructors

Brian Kelly
Head Golf Professional, Class A Member of the PGA
Specializes in: Avid golfers looking to touch-up on their game
Brian has over 22 years of teaching experience and has been a PGA member since March of 2004. Brian was an Assistant Golf Professional at Muirfield Village Golf Club from September 1, 2005-January 31, 2008. In 2010, Brian also had the privilege of competing in the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational on the Nationwide Tour. Brian has developed his communication skills under some of the industry's most legendary instructors including Jimmy Ballard, Mike Malaska, Jim Flick, Martin Hall and J.R. Ables. 
Brian has taught a variety of players ranging from beginning junior golfers to PGA and LPGA Professionals.  Brian is a Nike, Callaway and Ping club-fitting specialist and thrives on teaching consistent improvement to his students.
Email: Kelly.485@osu.edu


Rob Robinson
Certified PGA Instructor (Teaching & Coaching), Class A Member of the PGA
Specializes in: Junior golfers, beginners, and advanced players. 
Rob was a previous college golfer of 4 years and alumni of Mississippi State University. He has had over 30 years experience in the golf industry after turning pro in 1991. Over the years, Rob has had the opportunity to be involved in many PGA Tour and USGA major championship events since turning professional. Prior to his position with The Ohio State Golf Club, Rob had been a part of the professional staff at multiple "Top 100" clubs including Indian Wells, Olympia Fields Country Club, and Muirfield Village Golf Club.  Rob has a great passion for golf instruction and, throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work with players of all skill levels, from beginner, to PGA Tour player. Junior golf has always been a point of emphasis for Rob and he is proud to have watched his junior students grow and move on to play at the college and professional levels. Rob is excited about being back in Columbus and to be a part of the OSU Golf Club family!
Email:
Robinson.2042@osu.edu

 

Doad Edwards
Director of Instruction
Specializes in: Beginners and the physical aspect behind golf.
Doad has been actively involved in the golf business for over 35 years. Doad has had the fortunate opportunity to play with, and be mentored by, some of the legends in the golf industry. Doad is currently with players on both the Web.com Tour, as well as, the Senior Tour. Doad's teaching philosophy is quite simple; he uses your ability along with his knowledge to produce a more consistent golf swing for his students. No matter the level of golfing ability, Doad's objective remains simple; turn smoothly.
614-371-4331



Jonathan Brading
PGA Apprentice Professional
Specializes in: Junior golfers and beginners
Jonathan is the newest member of the OSU Golf Club family. Prior to joining Ohio State, Jonathan played golf for his college golf team at Urbana University and later ran a family driving range in Troy, Ohio. Jonathan joined the PGA program in September of 2017 and aims to receive his Class A PGA certification by 2025. His influences include his late father, William, Chip Fox, David Langley, and Rob Robinson. Jon’s son, Cameron, is his inspiration for working on the development of junior golfers. Jonathan proves junior golf can be fun, as well as a great learning experience at the same time! Jon desires to use advanced technology such as Trackman and flight scope to analyze each swing breakdown and see targeted areas of improvement. Jon focuses on the swing idea of athletic positioning and the utilization of assets to implement an ideal swing position.
Email: Brading.7@osu.edu