Chris is a Golf Digest-Best Young teacher in America, FCG Top 25 Elite Junior Coach in USA, and Regional Director of the USA Junior National team. He is one of only a few coaches that has had players win on both the PGA tour and LPGA Tour in 2016 and 2017, including IK Kim's win in the British Open in 2017.

The Southern California Section of the PGA of America was established in 1924, and today is comprised of over 1,700 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, education seminars, and player development initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from Cambria to the Mexican border, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.

George Pinnell has been involved in golf for over 30 years. As a member of the PGA (Professional Golfer’s of America), George has studied the golf swing under the direct tutelage of such noted instructors as Paul Runyon, Butch Harmon, Jim McClean, Mike McGettrick, Randy Smith, Todd Anderson, Jim Flick, Craig Harmon, Hank Haney, and Craig Shankland, to name a few.

George’s in depth knowledge of the golf swing has helped players achieve their goals of playing at the NEXT level, whether it be the local junior golf tour, AJGA (American Junior Golf Association), college golf or the professional tours, the LPGA or PGA Tour. Since 1999, George has worked with 28 AJGA Rolex Junior All-American’s.