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Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
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The Suzy and Jim Broadhurst Golf Teaching and Research Center (GTRC) is dedicated to conducting relevant research that focuses on improving player performance. We are interested in partnerships with companies and agencies which allow for opportunities to transfer research to theoretical and applied problems.

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Eric Handley
Eric Handley
Director, Golf Teaching and Research Center
Associate Teaching Professor
Summary Statement

Eric oversees all of the functions of the Golf Teaching & Research Center, including research projects, player development programs, club fittings, golf instruction classes for the Penn State PGA Golf Management students, and detailed swing analysis for the general public.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Phone
814-867-3198
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Joe LeSueur
Joseph LeSueur
Assistant Teaching Professor
Summary Statement

With a background in biomedical engineering, my interests revolve around optimizing human performance and reducing injury through biomechanics. My teaching and research involve direct application of biomechanical data in golf and other sports.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
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Dan Merrell
Daniel Merrell
Head of Coaching and Player Development
Assistant Teaching Professor
Summary Statement

Dan is the Head of Coaching and Player Development in the Golf Teaching and Research Center. He also teaches a general education requirement golf courses for KINES.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Phone
814-867-3198
Email
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