Brian Smith is a PGA golf instructor at Mission Bay Golf Course in San Diego, a par-58 executive layout situated along the shores of Mission Bay that functions as one of the city's most important entry points for new golfers and one of its most accessible facilities for players who want to sharpen their short game without the time commitment of a full round. The course's shorter par-3 and par-4 holes make it an ideal environment for learning the fundamentals of ball-striking, chipping, and putting without the intimidation of a full-length regulation track, and Smith's instruction at this venue reflects an understanding of what beginning and recreational players actually need to enjoy the game and continue playing it.