Scot has been playing golf for 60 years and instructing golfers of all ages and abilities for 50 yrs. Golf is fun. Learning to play golf should also be fun. With a wealth of experience and the wisdom of years, he has developed a natural, simple and fun way to help golfers improve by starting with where his students are and building from there.

Each golfer has unique physical attributes which can be leveraged to maximum potential. He is as comfortable with Jr. and beginning students as he is with experienced players. He believes practice leads to improvement and practice should be fun. With the advent of data driven feedback now available with golf simulators, combined with his proven innovative approach his students find improvement fun and fast.

Coach | Instructor

Tele Wightman is a PGA Member and current Director of Golf at Thanksgiving Point GC. He is a renowned golf instructor with over 25 yrs of experience helping golfers of all skill levels elevate their games. Tele played collegiate golf at the University of South Florida followed by professional stints on PGA Tour Canada and regional circuits around the country. A main passion of his now is promoting and developing junior golfers through out the state of Utah. Tele led a Utah based PGA Jr League team to a National Championship in 2021. He was recognized as the Utah Section PGA Youth Player Development Award winner in 2021.

Coach Bowen has been playing golf for over twenty years and competed collegiately at BYU–Hawaii. A former high-school state champion, he combines competitive experience with a clear, practical approach to player development.

With 1,000+ lessons taught and several seasons coaching both boys’ and girls’ high-school teams, Bowen knows how to connect with golfers of all ages and skill levels to help them find their personal rhythm. His teaching focuses on understanding why things happen in the swing, giving students the tools to self-diagnose and make lasting improvements.

Using advanced indoor simulator technology and swing-data analysis, Bowen helps players see what’s really happening in their motion, making progress tangible and rewarding. He truly believes most golfers are closer to great golf than they think. His is goal is to help every student play smarter, strike it better, and enjoy the game more.

Kimshil Pinegar, known as Coach “O,” is entering her fourth year as an assistant coach for the Utah Valley University women’s golf team. With more than four decades of coaching experience, she brings a unique, holistic approach to player development that combines golf instruction, physical performance, and mental strength. Coach O is a PGA Associate, TPI Certified, KGMC (Korea Golf Medical Center) Certified, and a Certified Reformer Pilates instructor. Her diverse background also includes certifications in NLP coaching, yoga instruction, and neuroscience behavior training, as well as a 4th-degree black belt in traditional sword martial arts. Drawing on her extensive training and studies in early childhood and physical education in Seoul, South Korea, Coach O helps athletes develop focus, resilience, mobility, discipline, confidence, and balance while reaching their full potential both on and off the golf course.

With over 17 years of experience in the game, from NCAA competition to years of hands-on teaching and course play, I bring a deep understanding of golf from both a player’s and a coach’s perspective. My mission is to help every student feel more confident, consistent, and capable—no matter their starting point.

As a former collegiate golfer, I’ve seen firsthand how the right balance of fundamentals, mindset, and course strategy can completely transform a player’s performance. My teaching philosophy centers on clear, simple instruction and a supportive environment that helps students develop strong mechanics while truly enjoying the process.

Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or a competitive player ready to fine-tune your game, I focus on practical, personalized improvement that sticks. Each lesson is designed to meet you where you are and build a confident, repeatable swing that performs under pressure.

Ultimately, my goal is to help golfers of all levels unlock their potential—and have fun doing it. Because when you love your game, great golf follows.

Greg is a dedicated and experienced assistant golf professional at Thanksgiving Point, where he combines his passion for the sport with a commitment to developing golfers of all ages and skill levels. With 30 years of golfing experience and 15 years of coaching, Greg has refined his abilities in both playing and teaching golf, making him an invaluable asset to the Lehi High School golf teams, where he serves as the assistant coach for both the girls' and boys' teams.