Instructors


Justin Klemballa

Master Instructor, Director of Operations

Originally from Upstate New York, Justin has spent the last nine years studying all aspects of the game of golf. He graduated from Methodist University with a Bachelors in Business Administration focused on PGA Golf Management. Justin had the opportunity to work with several accomplished golf instructors during his internships while at Methodist University. He spent 1 ½ years immersed in the Jim McLean Teaching System at Doral. He was the First Assistant at Jim’s Flagship Golf School in Doral, Florida.

Justin had the opportunity to study and work closely with many of the McLean Master Instructors as well as Jim. In 2010, Justin moved to the La Quinta School and was the Director / Instructor for the 2010-2011 winter season. In the summer of 2011 Justin was hired as the Teaching Professional for Primland Resort, which is ranked as the #1 public golf course in Virginia and #13 nationally.

Justin has written articles for Golf Tips Magazine, and Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine. Justin has also been nominated for Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers of America.

Justin is known for his high energy and enthusiasm. He has a love for the game as a player and an instructor. He has integrated his passion for golf with his studies to create a teaching approach that suits every players needs.

Contact Justin directly at: justin.klemballa@gmail.com



Pomp Braswell II

Certified Instructor

Originally from Harlem, New York, Braswell grew up in South Central, Los Angeles. He would continue to learn the game while serving in the United States Air Force, where he worked in the Skunk works Black Operations program. Braswell played College Golf for Saddleback Junior College and then San Jose State University alongside current PGA Tour player Arron Oberholser.

He has worked and taught the game along with some of the top instructors and golf schools in the game including John Jacobs Golf Schools, Dave Pelz Short Game School, Golf Digest Schools, Dave Maga, Ben Doyle, Scott Watkins, Shelby Futch, Ray Carrasco, Alan Tapie, Terry Okura and Paul Kopp. Braswell has been published three times during the Breaking 100-90-80 series. He now leverages his experience to help students play better as an instructor for Jim McLean Golf Schools.

During his playing career, Braswell competed on the Golden State Tour, Players Tour, Montgomery Tour, Gateway Tour, IGTA Tour, Tour de las Americas, Hooters Tour, Canadian Tour and Nationwide Tour. Notable Player that he has worked with include the Nationwide Tour’s Andy Walker, Big Break Ireland’s Julian Trudeau and Scott Yancy, Hooters Tour Big Break Vegas’ George Bradford and Canadian Tour’s Dong Yi. In addition to teaching tour players, Braswell has a passion teaching golfers

Contact Pomp directly at: pompb@hotmail.com

SunRidge Hosts Jazz In The Hills

With dates running through the spring, Armand Boatman’s BeBop Revolution will perform on March 1 and the Will Goble Quartet March 15. Live performances kick off at 7:30pm, and the doors open at 5:30pm. Be sure to stop by early to enjoy a bite and beverage at SunRidge Canyon’s new Wicked Six Grill. Tickets are [...]