Chris Oetinger

Teaching Professional

Chris has been with Las Positas Golf Course since 2012. Having grown up in the golf community, he has been in the golf industry most of his professional life with over 15 years of experience. Chris has a helpful personality and likes to keep the atmosphere light and fun during his lessons. He believes in tailoring each lesson for each player. “Every player has a unique swing that requires unique solutions to their swing tendencies and body limitations.” Chris brings a combination of technical training and elite competition experience to his lessons. Chris attended the Golf Academy of America where he learned to teach the technical facets of the swing to beginners and advanced players alike. He also has extensive tournament experience having traveled the world playing professional golf. Chris had a touted collegiate career at CSU East Bay that led him directly into professional golf. In his 4 years of playing professionally, Chris garnered 14 professional wins and eventually found his way to Asia where he played on the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) & Asian Developmental Tour (ADT). Chris now spends most his time coaching the Men’s & Women’s teams at Holy Names University. He has been the Head Coach since 2016. In his 3 years of collegiate coaching Chris has won the 2018 NCAA West Region Coach of the Year, 2019 PacWest Coach of the Year 1x, and Holy Names Coach of the Year every year since 2016.