2/3/2010
Written By: Erin Lenninger, Iowa Section PGA
Category: On the Tee  

Name: Aaron Krueger, PGA
College/University: University of Iowa
Year Turned Pro: 2003
Facility and Job Title: Pinnacle Country Club – Milan, Illinois, Head Golf Professional

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
I wanted to do something that I love everyday. As a PGA Professional I am able to interact with great people, operate a business, teach and play a wonderful game.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
Customer service, running golf tournaments and owning the operation.

What are some of your professional accomplishments?
2007 Iowa PGA Assistant of the Year, 2008 Iowa PGA Section/PNC Champion

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Playing in the 2009 John Deer Classic in front of my family, friends and Membership.

What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
The PGA Members that I have worked with and for: Steve Reilly, Pete Beringer, Jonathan Sutera and Todd Smith.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Spending time with my wife Tonya and daughter Lydia as well as watching Iowa Hawkeye sports.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
I would play Augusta National with my dad Gene, my grandpa Bill and fellow PGA Member Jonathan Sutera.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
No matter who the player, I would tell them to enjoy this game and to play it for the rest of their life.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
The swing doesn’t stop at impact … swing through the ball, don’t hit at it.