Unlocking Full Potential through Expertise and Passion. Gregor leads his students to significant improvements, motivating them to train with the discipline and mindset of professionals. He ignites a passion for competitive golf and instills confidence so players can reach their full potential.

He has a proven record with PGA and LPGA Tour players, top national teams, and world-ranked collegiate and amateur golfers. Gregor has coached junior and club teams to national championships and served as head coach for the “All-Berlin” regional selection teams.

As a former professional, Gregor trained under Hank Haney and Tim Cusick in Texas. He continually advances his swing model through collaborations with experts including Robert Baker and Dr. Robert Neal, founder of Golf Biodynamics.

• Coach of PGA Tour player Matti Schmid; LPGA Tour player Polly Mack; EPSON Tour players Tomita Arejola, Sophie Hausmann
• Coached British Boys, French Amateur, and Pro Golf Tour champions
• Former German National Federation Golf Biodynamics specialist
• PGA of Germany ABC certified
• Director of Golf & Head of Gregor Tilch Golfakademie (Berlin, Stolpe)
• 2012 Best Junior Coach of Germany — PGA of Germany
• 2016 “Runner-Up” Best Overall Coach of Germany — PGA of Germany

A PGA Professional with Over 40 Years of Expertise. Tom is a Class “A” member of the PGA of Canada with more than four decades in the game—bringing deep competitive and coaching insight to the Rio Golf Academy.

He competed for 13 years on the PGA Tour Canada as well as the Australian and Asian tours, gaining invaluable experience playing alongside top professionals worldwide. That firsthand tour background shapes his approach to player development.

In 2006, Tom founded a full-time junior and post-grad residential academy in Orlando to prepare young golfers for success in junior and collegiate golf—and beyond. He partnered closely with leading Central Florida academic institutions, helping student-athletes graduate and earn sports scholarships to universities across the U.S.

After merging his academy with another established institution, Tom returned to golf operations. For the past six and a half years, he has served as General Manager of Rio Pinar Golf, continuing to elevate programs, facilities, and player experiences.

• Class “A” PGA of Canada professional
• 13 years competing on PGA Tour Canada, plus Australian & Asian tours
• Founder of a full-time junior/post-grad residential academy (Orlando, 2006)
• College placement success with partnerships across Central Florida schools
• General Manager, Rio Pinar Golf (6.5+ years)

30 Years of Excellence in Golf Instruction. Peter specializes in preparing juniors for collegiate and professional levels. He began his coaching career at Randpark Golf Club (Johannesburg) in the late 1980s, earning the respect of greats like Mark McNulty, David Frost, and Gary Player.

Across three decades he has coached dozens of PGA Tour professionals and implemented an innovative junior training philosophy that helped develop players such as Charl Schwartzel, Richard Sterne, Trevor Dodds, and Clinton Whitelaw. His athletes have amassed more than 100 professional wins, and over the last 10 years every junior he mentored has played college golf—over 70% on scholarship.

• Complete Golfer Top 20 Teacher (2000)
• Top 50 Kids Teacher USA – Honorable Mention (2011–2015)
• Sunshine PGA Tour player (3 years)
• Vector Green Reading Certified Instructor
• US Kids Golf Instructor Certified
• K-Vest Instructor Certified (Level 1 & 2)
• Mitchell, Mizuno, TaylorMade, Titleist – Club Fitting Certified
• 3D Bio-Mechanics & Body Motion Measurement Certified (GolfTEC USA)
• PGA of South Africa – Professional Golf Management (1992)
• PGA of America – Professional Golf Management (2009)
• Studied at The Belfry (British PGA HQ), Birmingham, England
• Director of Instruction: EaglesDream Golf Academy (Orlando, FL)
• Director of Instruction: WEPGA (Orlando, FL)
• Director of Instruction: Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy (California)
• Director of Instruction: GolfTEC (Boston)
• Director of Golf: Silo Ridge CC (New York)
• Director of Golf: Silver Lakes CC (Pretoria, South Africa)
• Director of Golf: Glendower CC (Johannesburg, South Africa)
• Certified Ski Instructor

A passionate instructor with a global perspective. Before joining Rio Golf Academy, Mike spent three years as the teaching professional at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, leading their junior program and teaching local and resort guests.

He lived in Japan for five years—becoming fluent in Japanese and meeting his wife—and also worked in Australia at Long Reef Golf Course north of Sydney. Mike became a PGA Member in 2023, is TPI Level 1 Certified, and holds a Master’s in Physical Education Leadership. With 8+ years as an instructor across multiple disciplines, he’s committed to making complex concepts simple and actionable.

Mike enjoys introducing golfers of all ages to the game in a fun, stress-free environment, and he’s equally focused on helping current players hit their performance goals. His laid-back, sincere approach creates a positive experience with measurable improvement.

• Teaching Professional, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista GC — junior program lead
• 5 years in Japan (fluent Japanese); stint at Long Reef GC (Sydney)
• PGA Member (2023); TPI Level 1 Certified
• M.S. Physical Education Leadership; 8+ years teaching experience

Founder of The Golf Bench and expert club fitter. Chuck brings 25+ years of precision club building and fitting, tailoring every setup to the golfer for peak performance and confidence.

A certified TaylorMade fitter, he specializes in custom fittings for woods, hybrids, wedges, putters, and comprehensive yardage gapping. He also fits and builds with premium brands including Srixon, Cleveland, Miura, Makino, Fourteen, and Fujimoto—always with meticulous attention to detail.

Chuck’s reputation for measurable gains and dialed-in feel has made him a trusted name for players seeking equipment that perfectly matches their swing and goals.

• Founder — The Golf Bench
• TaylorMade Certified Fitter
• Custom builds & brand-agnostic fittings (Srixon, Cleveland, Miura, Makino, Fourteen, Fujimoto)
• Specialties: woods/hybrids, wedge/putter fittings, shaft optimization, yardage gapping

Former Division I golfer and coach focused on holistic development. Marcel blends technical expertise with mental resilience to build well-rounded players—on and off the course.

A long-time student of Gregor Tilch, he’s deepened his understanding of swing mechanics and biomechanics through study with leaders such as Dr. Robert Neal. His coaching emphasizes discipline, work ethic, and a winning mindset.

Specializing in the performance side of golf, Marcel helps players excel in course management, shot selection, and strategic planning—ensuring they’re prepared to perform at their best in any situation.

• Former Division I player & college coach
• Mentored by Gregor Tilch; studies with Dr. Robert Neal
• Focus: course management, shot selection, strategic planning
• Holistic approach: technique, mindset, preparation, resilience