Buena Vista Golf Course Instructors
We are very excited to have Pam Tyska (LPGA Professional), Curt Biarnesen (past PGA Professional), Ashley Anast (NIU Assistant Women’s Golf Coach), and Irish Whalen (Former NIU Women’s Golf Team Captain) leading our golf instruction programs this year. The knowledge and expertise of these instructors will provide excellent opportunities for you to advance your game.
Pam Tyska
Head Women’s Golf Head Coach, NIU, LPGA & PGA
As NIU Women’s Head Coach since 1986 Pam knows exactly how to teach the fundamentals of the game in a way that leads to success. Pam has earned the respect of her peers, being selected to the elite group of clinicians for the NCAA’s Youth Education through Sports (YES) Clinics in 1993, 1995 and 1996. The clinics help potential collegiate golfers in their development, with discussions on the role of academics, goal-setting and mental skill development on and off the course as well as recruiting and admission requirements.
Curt Biarnesen
Former PGA Profesional
Curt, a DeKalb Police Officer, has an extensive golf background. He served as the Assistant Golf Pro at the Sycamore Park District from 1978-1982 and received his PGA card in 1982. He has seved as Head Pro at Silver Ridge Country Club and Indian Oaks Country Club. He also has taught golf classes at Kishwaukee College.
Ashley Anast
Assistant Women’s Golf Coach, NIU
Ashley came to DeKalb after serving as Assistant Women’s Golf Coach at Portland State (OR). In addition Ashley taught golf at Langdon Farms Golf Course in Aurora, Oregon including instruction at their Junoir Academy. She also worked with an inner city ministry program in Denver where she contributed both her golf and lifeskill experience.
Ashley is also an accomplished player notching National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) Academic All American, All Big Sky Academic Team, and All Big Sky Conference Player.