Meet Chaz Edwards | PGA Teaching Professional & Co-Founder

We had the good fortune of connecting with Chaz Edwards and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chaz, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Our goal was to create a relaxed and comfortable environment where all skills levels from beginner to expert can learn the game of golf as well as hone their skills. Full swing is just a part of a game where putting and short game are a large percentage of your score making the ability to work on all aspects of the game a priority. Our chipping/pitching green and putting green outfitted with PuttView technology make practicing short game more fun and engaging. The open layout of our space creates a feeling of being outdoors without the worry of inclement weather or running out of daylight in the afternoon hours of winter.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
There is no shortage of golf instruction or indoor facilities throughout the DFW metro-plex. We believe the over all vibe of our facility mixed with our approach to coaching is what sets us apart. One of the things that makes us most proud is the positive feedback we receive when people enter the space; it matches what we hoped to achieve and brings a smile to our face every time. The thing we are most excited about is actually pretty simple; knowing we have a place of our own where we can do what we love. The three of us (Chaz Edwards, Kunio Kasuga, Dustin Holcomb) have over 60 years of experience in the golf industry. As anyone who has ever been or currently is in the golf industry can tell you, it is not a glamorous or easy road; it is certainly one where you spend your career hoping that “paying your dues” will pay off one day. There are numerous lessons we have learned along the way but one stands out, nothing worth having or doing is ever going to be easy. Count your blessings along the way, treat others with respect, have a deep belief in what you are doing and go after what you want with everything you have. As far as what we would like people to know about our brand and story goes, you will be hard-pressed to find people who care more about their students and have a love for what we do. We are so excited to share our passion with anyone who comes to Direct Impact Golf.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Where do you even begin? Any time we have someone visit the area, the most difficult thing to do is narrow down an itinerary. Depending on the time of year, there are some DFW staples that you have to visit: The State Fair of Texas, The Dallas Aboretum, The Perot Museum, just about any of the Downtown areas (Grapevine, McKinney, Denton, Frisco, etc). If you are a sports fan, the tours of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field are worth the visit. Catching a race at Texas Motor Speedway is always fun. Dining options are too many to mention so just pick a direction and you will find some great options.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
We are fortunate to have a wonderful and extensive support system. Our families, peers, and friends have graciously volunteered their time and skills to help us see our dream come to fruition. Our students deserve credit as well. We wanted to create a place for them to come enjoy practice, comradery, and coaching; a place they don’t want to leave.

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