Braemar Golf Course’s PGA Professionals are committed to helping all levels of golfers.
From the beginner to the seasoned golfer, the Braemar Golf Academy offers group or private lessons, camps and clinics year-round.
Tommy Koehler
PGA Director of Golf | 952-903-5778 | TEKoehler@EdinaMN.gov
Tommy is Braemar’s fourth Director of Golf / Head Golf Professional in its fifty plus year history. He has worked in the golf industry for over a decade and 2022 will be his fourth season at Braemar. Tommy has a BA in Management from Saint John’s University where he was a DIII All-American golfer. He enjoys teaching all ages and skill levels, running things behind the scenes, and playing as much as he can. When he’s not at the course you can find him spending time with his wife and three boys, or playing/watching golf.
Scott Parssinen
PGA Head Golf Pro | 952-903-5759 | SParssinen@EdinaMN.gov
Scott is excited to join the team at Braemar after 8 years of experience at other local clubs. He started his career at Wayzata Country Club, then moved onto Southview Country Club and most recently, Olympic Hills Golf Club. He attained his class A PGA certification in 2020 and enjoys playing in the MNPGA section events. He loves teaching golfers of all skill levels and abilities. Scott grew up in Bloomington and received a degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott was recently married and resides in Robbinsdale with his wife, Brittany.
Greg Ross
PGA 1st Assistant Golf Pro | 952-903-5774 | GRoss@EdinaMN.gov
Greg is entering his 3rd year at Braemar Golf Course and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for the game with players of all ages and ability levels. Greg is a Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada native who came to Braemar after spending 15 years in North Dakota as a Higher Education finance professional. His passion and talent for golf has led him to pursue his dream of becoming a PGA Professional and he is currently enrolled in the PGA PGM Associate Program. Greg was a multi-sport athlete growing up and played collegiate baseball for Jamestown College.
Matt Olson
PGA Assistant Golf Pro | 952-903-5750 | MOlson@EdinaMN.gov
Matt comes to Braemar after a career as a Flight Nurse both in Alaska and Minnesota. Matt’s excitement and passion for the game of golf is evident as he can be found at Braemar just about every day. He looks forward to passing this love for the game to all around him. He is currently enrolled in the PGA PGM Program and loves working with golfers of all ages and abilities.
To see Matt’s schedule and book a lesson, click here.
Alex Holgerson
PGA Assistant Golf Professional | 952-903-5750 | AHolgerson@EdinaMN.gov
Alex is joining the professional staff after working at Braemar for almost a 12 years. I have learned to golf at Braemar and have been playing here my whole life. I am excited to share the same great experiences I have had at Braemar and looking to growing the game at Braemar.
Grant Rosselit
Assistant Golf Professional | GRosselit@EdinaMN.gov
Grant Rosselit, having joined our staff a year ago as an assistant golf professional, brings a blend of experience from his competitive golf career and an ambition to grow the game. Grant’s background, having played competitively in high school and continuing his journey as a collegiate athlete for Grand Canyon Univerity, is now immersed in the PGA Associates program. Grant is dedicated to honing his skills with a passion for coaching all levels of golf.
Benjamin Richburg
PGA Assistant Golf Professional | 952-903-5750 | BRichburg@EdinaMN.gov
Ben is joining the professional staff at Braemar and has a passion for teaching the game of golf. Ben started golfing at age 4 and played collegiate soccer at Bethel University, where he received a BA in Graphic Design and an MBA in Business Strategy. He loves helping new golfers get into the game, as well as helping experienced players breakthrough to the next level. He is currently enrolled in the PGA PGM Associate Program. Ben is recently married and lives in Excelsior with his wife Katie. Follow up Ben on Instagram: @benrichburggolf.
Tommy Koehler and Scott Parssinen
| 1 Lesson Package | $130 |
| 3 Lesson Package | $360 |
| 5 Lesson Package | $550 |
PGA Assistant Golf Pro Lessons
| 1 Lesson Package | $110 |
| 3 Lesson Package | $300 |
| 5 Lesson Package | $450 |
