About the Instructors Home Departments McCall Municipal Golf Club Instruction Lessons About the Instructors About the Instructors About Rich Stanwood I grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. I worked for my dad at Purple Sage Golf Course where he was the Golf Professional.  I went to Boise State University on a full golf scholarship and turned Pro after college. I started focusing on golf management and teaching. I met a teacher in New Mexico named Irv Schloss, he became my mentor. I followed him to Clearwater, Florida where he worked with me for about 6 weeks. While there I sought out some of the best teachers in the game. Peggy Kirk Bell, Bob Toski, and Irv Schloss. In the 1980’s I was honored to meet Mr. Ben Hogan. I was lucky enough to work with him for several years. He was an amazing man. I had been using his book 5 Lessons for years. We were tested on his book at PGA Golf School. I continue to use it today. In 1976 I set the all-time PGA Putting record in Pocatello, Idaho, while playing a