luke@rypgolf.com
Luke is the Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota and the Founder of Ryp Golf. He has been a Golf Digest "Best Young Teacher" for more than a decade and is known for his creative and personable approach to coaching golf. His academic research at the University of Minnesota includes a PhD in motor control and learning. Luke coaches State Champions, professionals, college players, total beginners, and everyone in between.
Luke lives with his wife and two boys in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2012, 2014, 2021 PGA National Championship Qualifier
Winner of 19+ professional tournaments, including 2009 Bhutan Open
DIII National Runner Up (2004)
Three time All-American
Academic All-American
Career low 60
Recognition as a Coach
Golf Digest "Best Young Teacher" (10 times)
Golf Digest "Best in State" (#2)
3x NCAA Regional Coach of the year
2017 Minnesota PGA "Teacher of the Year"
3x MIAC "Coach of the Year
Director of Speed
scott@rypgolf.com
Scott has been a Head Professional for the past nine years, including eight seasons at Minnewaska Golf Club in Glenwood, Minnesota, followed by one season at Somerby Golf Club in Byron, Minnesota. Scott’s passion to grow the game is unwavering. He has served on the Minnesota PGA Board of Directors for the last five years and is currently serving as Secretary. In 2018, Scott founded the Minnewaska Fairways Fore All, a non-profit foundation.
Scott graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he met his wife Julie and together, they have four children.
Playing Accomplishments:
2011, 2019, 2020 PGA National Championship Qualifier
2011 PGA Assistants National Championship Qualifier
Top 10 Player of the Year Minnesota PGA (2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2011, 2010)
10 Career Wins - 3 Hole In Ones
Career Low 64
sarah@rypgolf.com
Sarah joins Ryp Golf with experience in both playing and coaching competitive golf, as well as an extensive fitness background. With a wide range in certifications, Sarah takes pride in assisting her clients with goal achievement. She enjoys building personal relationships and creating communities around health and fitness. Sarah is a new mom to son Maverick, with her husband Colton. Colton and Sarah have lived in six different countries over the last eight years following Colton’s professional basketball career.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Sciences – Colorado State University
NCAA Division I Collegiate Golfer - Colorado State University
Master of Art in Kinesiology and Sport Management – University of South Dakota
Certified Personal Trainer -ACE
Registered Yoga Teacher – Mind Body Yoga
Group Fitness Instructor - ACE
Nutrition and Weight Management - ACE
TPI Certified Golf Fitness Professional – Level One
bryan@rypgolf.com
Bryan joins RypGolf with more than a decade of experience in the field of personal training. Prior to his years in the industry he served 4 years in the United States ARMY, and is a decorated combat veteran that served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. With a strong will to teach, and to have his clients succeed, Bryan brings a passionate energy to each and every session. Throughout his years as a coach, Bryan has worked with every fitness level that exists. Bryan, and his wife Jaclyn have been married for 15 years, and have 3 daughters… Ashlyn (13), Tatum (10), and Hallie(6) #girldad.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Fitness (Minnesota School of Business)
Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
Corrective Exercise Specialist – NASM
Certified Olympic Lifting Coach – USAW Level 1
Ben is a 2020 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College where he played collegiately for all four years. During the summers in college, Ben worked with Luke as his instructional intern at Interlachen Country Club.
As an Exercise Physiology graduate, Ben is very passionate about health and how we can better train our bodies for golf. His current maximum ball speed with his playing driver (44.5”) is 190mph and his goal is to reach 200mph by 10/1/21.
