Dennis Wells, PGA - Background
Teaching and Coaching
- Recognized by the PGA of America as a PGA Master Professional, a designation earned by less than two percent of all PGA Professionals
- Served as Head Professional at Little Miami Golf Center from 1993-2022.
- Taught thousands of golfers of all ages and ability including junior golfers, beginner golfers, college players, and professionals
- Junior Golf Programs at Little Miami were attended by over 500 players per year
- Coached teams on the middle school, high school, and Division I collegiate levels.
Playing Highlights
- Qualified for and competed in 2019 US Senior Open
- 2015 SOPGA SW Chapter Senior Player of the Year
- Winner of Senior SW Chapter Stroke Play (2) and Match Play Championships
- Two-time winner of Cincinnati PGA Chapter Match Play Championship
- Winner of Cincinnati PGA Chapter Stroke Play Championship
- Winner of Southern Ohio PGA’s Springfield Open and Centerville Open
- Runner-up in Southern Ohio PGA Championship and SOPGA Open
- Qualified six times for PGA Northern Region Club Professional Championship
- Qualified three times for PGA National Professional Championship
- Qualified twice for Senior PGA National Professional Championship
- Qualified twelve times for Southern Ohio PGA’s Ohio Cup Team
- Holds course record (62) at Sharon Woods Golf Course in Cincinnati, OH
- Career Holes in One – 9
Awards and Achievements
- Named 2011 Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the PGA of America
- Named 2018 Bill Strasbaugh Award winner for distinguished service in mentoring other PGA Professionals
- Named 2005, 2007, 2014 Southern Ohio PGA’s Junior Golf Leader for outstanding contributions to Junior Golf
- Named 2010, 2021 Southern Ohio PGA’s Player Development Award recipient for extraordinary contributions in the area of player development and growth of the game
- Nominated multiple times for Southern Ohio PGA Teacher of the Year
- Earned PGA Certified Professional Designation in Golf Operations and General Management
- Earned “Expert” certification in the USGA Rules of Golf