Christoff Els
Denville,NJ
Summary
Experienced Class A PGA Professional and Golf Fitness Specialist with a specialized focus on teaching and coaching. Utilizing a deep understanding of sport science and human motor skills to provide a coaching approach that seamlessly integrates technical proficiency with a genuine commitment to player growth. Passionate about cultivating talent and fostering a supportive environment for athletes to thrive and reach their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Instruction
Montclair & Millburn Indoor Golf Club
01.2023 - Current
- Launched and scaled a full-service coaching business across both locations
- Delivered 100+ online and 2000+ in-person lessons
- Oversaw instruction in 8 Trackman bays, managing all lesson programming
Teaching Professional & Head of Junior Golf Development
Montclair Golf Club
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed junior golf program of 250+ participants, implementing Operation 36 weekly
- Conducted 20+ hours of private instruction weekly using Trackman and Foresight Sports
- Performed club fitting and managed POS systems
Lead Assistant Golf Professional & Teaching Professional
Mountain Ridge CC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided private instruction alongside Terry Rowles (Top 100 Instructor)
- Utilized Ground Reaction Force Plates and Trackman to optimize player performance
- Led all member clinics, operated Jonas POS and Golf Genius daily
Education
BSc - Sport Science
01.2014
Skills
- Foresight Sports Certified
- Trackman Certified
- Specialized PGA Professional (Teaching & Coaching)
- American Development Model (ADM) Certified
- Golf Digest Certified Teaching Professional
Certification
- PGA of South Africa Member (2015)
- PGA of America Member (2024)
- Golf Fitness Specialist – NASM (2023)
Accomplishments
- 3x PGA New Jersey Strokeplay Winner
- Instructional Feature – Golf Digest (May 2025)
- Instructional Feature – NJSGA (Summer 2024)
- Best International Teacher Nominee – PGA South Africa (2025)
- New Jersey PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Nominee (2025)
- Coach to DP World Tour Winner (2022)
- Honorary Colors – University of Pretoria (2014)