Professional Golf Instructor Staff

Bob McHugh/PGA Director of Golf
PGA Class A Member Bob McHugh is the Director of Golf here at Sweetwater CC.  He brings a wealth of experience to the club, most recently serving as the Head Golf Professional at The Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley, Massachusetts where he hosted and directed services associated with the 2004 Women’s U.S. Open Golf Championship.  Prior to this professional experience, Bob served as the first Head Golf Professional at Harbor Lakes Golf Course in Port Washington, New York and received the prestigious Arnold Palmer Golf Professional of the Year Award in 2002.  Bob is the consummate Golf Professional with expertise and quality customer service standards in all operations relating to golf here at Sweetwater CC.  An accomplished and experienced teacher who credits PGA Top Teachers Brad Brewer, John O’Leary, Craig Shankland, Randy Smith, David Leadbetter, and Charlie Sorrell as influential models, Bob is also available for golf instruction and clubfitting., scheduled through the golf shop. Bob and his wife Kristin live here in Sugar Land with their twin daughters Emily and Elyssa.


Adult/Junior Lesson (30 minute)............................................................ $50.00

Adult/Junior Lesson (60 minute)............................................................. $85.00

Clubfitting Lesson Session (60 minute)…………………………………..$ 90.00


Deb Vangellow
LPGA Class A member, Deb Vangellow holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science Degree in Health/Physical Education/ Educational Leadership and Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa and Miami ( Ohio ) University respectively. A multi sport athlete who was a scholarship recipient, captain, and letter winner in soccer and track, Deb chose to devote her career path to develop into a top golf educator. Her experiences reflect this endeavor.

After holding numerous positions in Higher Education (academic advisor, resident director in facility housing undergraduate men, health and physical education instructor),  she coached Division I collegiate golf at UNI and led the American Junior Golf Team that traveled to Europe in 1996 as part of the International Sport for Understanding Program. She has worked with the Japanese corporate sponsored "Superlady" project/Kathy Whitworth Golf Academy (TX), the Heritage School of Golf at Old Orchard Golf Club (TX), the NIKE Junior Golf Camp at Pebble Beach (CA), Pine Forest Country Club (TX), Camp Olympia Junior Golf Academy (TX),  and at Rice University (TX) teaching golf classes.

Deb now writes regularly for Houston Links, Tee Time, and Southern Gaming and Destinations magazines, and has contributed to Golf Digest, Golf World, Golf Illustrated, Gulf Coast Golfer, Junior Golfer and Corporate Golfer magazines.  She is the female online “Professor” for Golf Illustrated Magazine “University.  Deb is one of GOLF Magazine’s “Top Teachers”, Golf Digest Magazine’s “Top Regional Teachers” and is listed as one of the “Top 50 Teachers” by Golf For Women Magazine.  She is a contributing author to the “Chicken Soup For The Woman Golfer’s Soul” and Donald Trump’s “The Best Golf Advice I ever Received” top selling golf books.  In 1997, Deb was honored as a recipient of the "Young Alumni Award" at the University of Northern Iowa and then was named the LPGA’s Central Section Teacher of the Year in 2002.  Continually learning, Deb studied with the late PGA Long Drive Champion and kinesiologist Mike Austin in Los Angeles, CA and has been implementing Golf Conditioning and Educational Kinesiology into her instruction programs. She credits much of her education in golf to invaluable experiences with instructors Betsy Cullen, Charlie Epps, Mark Steinbauer, Jackson Bradley, Craig Harmon, and LPGA Hall of Famer Kathy Whitworth. 

In addition to teaching men, women, senior and junior golfers of all skill levels individually and in groups, Deb is also on the renowned faculty for the LPGA National Education Program, the industry leading golf instruction training program for golf professionals.  A busy golf educator who gives 2000+ lessons each year, Deb believes in teaching the whole game to the whole person.  Her philosophy of teaching is wellness based and she offers instruction, clubfitting (Titleist/Cobra), peak performance training (GolfPsych), and health/fitness programming as part of her “Balanced Golf” curriculum.


Individual Adult Lesson (30-minute)………………………………………. $ 65.00

Adult Lesson Series (6 30-minute sessions)…………………..............….. $325.00

Clubfitting Session (60-minute)…………………………………....……..... $ 90.00

Junior Lesson  (30-minute sessions/ Under 17 yrs.)………………….…. $45.00
Customized programs available (call for information)

Daren Heflin
PGA Class A Member Daren Heflin is the Head Golf Professional here at Sweetwater CC.  He is an experienced teacher for 18 years, having studied under Butch Harmon, Don Massengale, and Charlie Epps. Daren comes to Sweetwater CC from South Shore Harbour CC where he was the Head Golf Professional from 1998-2008. He currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Southern Texas PGA. Daren is married. He & his wife Julie have two daughters Daughters, Alexis(13), Savannah (9)

"I want to thank everyone I have met at Sweetwater for making me feel welcome and accepting me into their club.  I look forward to building long lasting relationships with each and every one of you as well as continuing to make Sweetwater a place you can be proud of."

Assistant Golf Professionals

Ernie Annicchiarico
Kevin Eger
Pinkey Hartline, Jr.

Our assistant golf professionals are actively involved in all aspects of the golf operation here at Sweetwater CC.  You will see these busy staff members working on tournaments and events for all of our golf associations here at the club, supervising our outside golf member services team, organizing and maintaining the golf apparel and merchandise in the golf shop, and most of all, working as an integral part of our golf member customer service in the golf shop.   Additionally, all of our assistant golf professionals are available for golf instruction, clubfitting, and club repair service, scheduled through the golf shop.


A bit more about our Assistant Pros...
Kevin Eger:
Originally from Houston, Westbury HS, Attended HBU.
32 years in the equipment industry, specializing in service and fitting, certified Mizuno fitter,
lessons available for all levels of play.
 
Kevin greatly appreciates been back working at a great facility like Sweetwater, after so many
years in the equipment industry.
He really enjoys working here with all the members, and the golf staff, to help enjoy this great game of golf.
 
Kevin's Wife LIz, and daughter Christin.
 
Ernie Annicchiarico:
Better know as Ernie A. is one of three Assistant Golf Professionals  at Sweetwater CC.
Ernie holds a Bachelors Degree in Psy from U. of St.Thomas here in Houston.
and has more than 15 years of experience as a golf professional and instructor and more than
10 years of total tenure at Sweetwater CC.
Ernie's teaching methods and style come from a culmination of highly respected nationally well known
instructors such as Jim Murphy and Jim Hardy. Ernie is well known by most juniors and beginners for his methods that keep things simple and uncomplicated. However, players of all abilities have found
substantial improvement in their games through his challenge to master sound fundamentals and game management.
 
 
Adult/Lesson ( 30 minutes )--------------------------------$ 40.00

Adult/Lesson ( 60 minutes )--------------------------------$ 70.00

Adult/Lesson series ( six 30 minutes )-----------------------$ 200.00

Adult/Lesson series ( six 60 minutes )-----------------------$ 350.00
 
Juniors 30 minutes-----------------------------------------$ 30.00

Juniors 60 minutes-----------------------------------------$ 50.00

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