Simply put, Coach Derek Siesser is the best instructor in the Inland Northwest. It’s a bold claim to make, but his results and accolades speak for him. As an instructor, he dives deep into what his students need to accomplish their goals and works tirelessly to help them achieve them.
In 2020, he founded Inland Empire Golf Academy with the goal to help other professionals deliver the same world class instruction to their students.
Personally, Derek loves spending time with his wife and two kids, traveling around the country.
Derek’s accomplishments and awards:
- Pacific Northwest PGA – Teacher & Coach of the Year – 2022
- Pacific Northwest PGA – Player Developer of The Year – 2019
- Golf Digest Best Instructor In State – 2018 to Present
- Operation 36 Master Top 50 Coach – Elected 2017
- Inland Empire PGA Teacher of the Year – 2020, 2022, 2024
- Inland Empire PGA Player Developer of the Year – 2017, 2019, 2024
- Inland Empire PGA Youth Player Developer of the Year – 2016, 2018
- GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Professionals – 2021
- 2015 Hall of Honor Inductee – Saint Martin’s University
- 2013 Pacific Northwest Section Assistant Golf Professional of the Y
- 2013 Washington Assistant’s Championship – Champion