Meet Our Instructors

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Meet the Pros

No matter your level of play, there's always areas of your game to dial in. At Crystal Mountain, our golf professionals know how to assess and offer tips that are easy to implement and can bring big changes. Using a mix of video, TrackMan technology and tailored instruction, tap in to some of the best Class A golf professionals for tips and tricks that will help you score lower, play consistently better and achieve your goals on the golf course.

Director of Golf & PGA Professional

Mark Fenech

Mark Fenech brings a wealth of knowledge and over two decades of comprehensive golf experience to Crystal Mountain. A distinguished Class A Member of the Professional Golfers Association of America and a Certified “Yoga for Golf” Instructor, Mark is recognized among the nation’s top teaching professionals. No matter your skill level, Mark's ability to provide feedback and make real-time adjustments spans from beginners to PGA Tour players with major tour victories under their belt. He's also guided amateur champions, aspiring junior players, and collegiate athletes to the the top of their respective ranks.

"Whether I'm working with someone striving for a college scholarship, aiming to play professionally, or simply wanting to enhance their personal enjoyment of the game, my goal is to bring peace, balance, and focus to their play by teaching PGA fundamentals and incorporating core yoga principles that have proven to be beneficial. This approach gives the player a deep understanding of not just the golf swing, but the entire game physically as well as mentally."

Prior to joining the team, Mark served as the Director of Instruction at Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams, AZ. He's also served as the Buyer/Merchandiser for Anthem Golf and Country Club in Anthem, AZ, and as the PGA Head Professional at Indian Springs Ranch in Eureka, MT.

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PGA Head Professional

Greg Babinec

Greg Babinec earned professional status in 1984 and has been sharing his knowledge of the game with students across the country ever since. He began his career at Ferris State University teaching junior and adult golf camps before becoming the Director of Instruction for Japanese Golf at Ferris. Under his leadership, several students in the program returned to Japan to compete on the women’s tour, while others remained in the United States to become members of the Professional Golf Association of America (PGA). Greg also spent three years teaching at Saticoy Country Club in southern California.

“The best part about teaching for me is when a student has that ‘aha!’ moment with their swing – whether it’s a minor tweak or starting from scratch, it’s always rewarding to show someone something new to try.”

A member of the PGA since 1988, Greg is also on the board of directors for the Michigan Section PGA. He was named PGA Professional of the Year for northern Michigan in 1992, Michigan’s Merchandiser of the Year in 2008 and Michigan PGA Professional of the Year in 2018.

Those who work with Greg will learn to enjoy the game of golf through small tweaks, precise instruction and a true love of the game. Prior to joining the Crystal Mountain team in 2012, Greg spent 11 years working at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club where he served as Head Professional and Director of Golf.

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Assistant Golf Professional

Brandon Dean

Brandon is a class A PGA Golf Professional elected in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree from Ferris State University in Professional Golf Management. He was named the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year in the Northern Michigan PGA Chapter. And the accolades don't stop there - most recently he was awarded the 2021 Michigan Section PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. Brandon currently serves on Michigan PGA Tournament Committee.

In the last several years, Brandon has developed a strong passion for golf instruction. As an instructor, he focuses on finding the strengths of each student and utilizes custom techniques to build on that student’s potential.

While attending Ferris State, he studied golf abroad in Scotland learning about the history and culture of the game. He brings knowledge of our new Trackman product, a custom club fitting and swing tracking technology, from the years studied at Ferris State.

Prior to joining the Crystal Mountain team, Brandon was the Assistant Golf Professional at Royal Wellington Golf Club, the host site for the 2017 Asia Pacific Amateur Championships in New Zealand.

Brandon has been in the golf Industry for over 10 years and is excited to continue his career at another pinnacle facility.

“Each student has their own unique swing, so to be able to utilize high tech tools like the Trackman to really break down a student’s swing is a game changer. Golf is a challenging game for anyone, but I really enjoy teaching someone something new they can immediately go out and try on the course.”

Brandon Dean, Assistant Golf Professional