Michelle Grafos, PGA
Award-winning Golf Instructor
Experience & Accolades
Esmeralda Golf Course
- Director of Player Development | 2021 to Present
Indian Canyon Golf Course
- Assistant Golf Professional/Instructor | 2014 to 2020
The Links Golf Club
- Assistant Golf Professional/Instructor | 2003 to 2013
Lewis and Clark High School Coach
- Ten-time Greater Spokane League Girls Golf Coach of the Year
- Led Lewis and Clark High School to 10 League Titles, a 2009 4A State Championship, and numerous athletes earning first and second team All-League Honors.
Awards and Certifications
- 2023 Top 50 Master Kids Coach, Awarded by U.S. Kids Golf Foundation (View Press Release)
- 2023 Inland Empire PGA Youth Player Development Award Winner
- 2022 Inland Empire PGA Youth Player Development Award Winner
- 2022 Top 50 Kids Coach, Awarded by U.S. Kids Golf Foundation (View Press Release)
- 2021 Top 50 Kids Coach, Awarded by U.S. Kids Golf Foundation (View Press Release)
- 2017 Inland Empire PGA Teacher of the Year
- 2015 Inland Empire PGA Youth Player Development Award Winner
- 2014 Inland Empire PGA Youth Player Development Award Winner
- 2014 Founding Member of PGA Junior League Golf in the Inland Empire Chapter of the PGA
- US Kids Golf Certified Coach
- Positive Coaching Alliance Certified Coach
- PGA Coach / ADM Certified Youth Sports Coach
- Eyeline Golf Tour Roll Certified Instructor
- Eyeline Golf 4 Putting Elements Certified Instructor
- PING Golf Certified Club Fitter
- Callaway Golf Certified Club Fitter
University of Washington Athlete
- Four-year Varsity Letter-Winner on nationally ranked team
- Participated in four NCAA Regional Championships
- Participated in two NCAA National Championships
- Three-time Academic All-American in Women's Golf
- Three-time Pac-10 All-American Team (two 1st Team Honors, one 2nd Team Honor)
Education and Membership
- 2012 Elected as a full member of the PGA of America
- 2012 Master of Arts in Sport and Athletic Administration, Gonzaga University
- 2005 Washington State Teaching Certificate, Seattle Pacific University
- 2003 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, The University of Washington