Tom Bach, PGA General Manager Tom was elected into membership of the PGA of America in 1994 and has been at Sharon Woods since 1995. He is a graduate of Miami University with a BS in Accountancy. Tom has competed in the 1998 Nike Tour Miami Valley Open, the 2013 Ohio Cup, the 2014 PGA Club Professional National Championship, the 2020 PGA Senior Club Professional National Championship and actively competes in the Southern Ohio PGA’s tournament schedule. He has been a member of the PGA of America since 1994 and currently serves on the Southern Ohio PGA’s Executive Board as Secretary. Tom has been honored with numerous awards including 2008 Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association Award, 2009 Southern Ohio PGA President’s Plaque Award, 2014 Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year and the 2018 Southern Ohio PGA Patriot Award.
Tom believes that all golfers are unique. Once goals are established, he develops a plan with his students to achieve these goals in a very friendly environment to promote a great learning experience.
Taylor Suggs, Clubhouse Manager/Head Professional Taylor has worked as an Assistant Professional at both Clovernook Country Club (2017-2019) and Hyde Park Golf & Country Club (2019-2022). He joined the staff at Sharon Woods in the spring of 2022. Taylor received an Associate’s Degree in Turfgrass Management from Cincinnati State in 2015, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University in 2017. He competed competitively at both colleges, won an Individual and Team National Championship with Cincinnati State in 2015, and received All-American honors all 4 years of his collegiate career. Taylor has continued his competitive schedule since turning pro in 2017 by competing in local and national PGA club professional events.
Taylor’s teaching philosophy centers around transferring the information and skills learned, to on course success and improvement. While his technical knowledge of the golf swing and short game is extensive, Taylor encourages his students to use course-management and fundamental technical skills in unison to reach their potential.
Aidan Brown, Assistant Professional Raised in Loveland, Ohio, Aidan is on his journey to becoming a PGA member. He is a graduate of Moeller High School where he won the OHSAA State Tournament in 2014 and later graduated from the University of Cincinnati. Aidan has been competing in golf since he was 6 years old, playing in GCGA, SOPGA, and AJGA tournaments. He has gained a tremendous amount of experience in the competitive aspect of this game.
Aidan works with his students to help them achieve their goals both on and off the course. By giving his students a mission to achieve their eventual vision with their game allows both parties to feel positive with what they have accomplished. One of his biggest beliefs is a to maintain a positive mindset throughout your time playing. This is developed in the friendly, non-judgmental environment that he creates with every student. From beginning golfers to s seasoned players, Aidan works with all skillsets to help his students along their journey in this beautiful game.
