Michael Tobiason, Jr.
Head Golf Professional
Deerfield is lucky enough to have Michael Tobiason, Jr. lead the Deerfield golf team as Head Golf Professional. While you probably know Michael from his participation in the US Open in 2011 at Congressional Country Club near Washington DC, or his time as a contestant on the Golf Channel’s Big Break (watch him here), Michael has quickly built a reputation for one of the area’s most well known and well respected golf professionals. He is an incredible asset to the Deerfield team, designing and leading all instructional programs and supporting the overall golf operation.
Michael was born in Wilmington, Delaware and began to develop a love for the game of golf at an early age. By the time he was seven years old, he earned a presence in the junior golf community, playing in local and regional tournaments. While majoring in Human Resource Management at Goldey Beacom College, Michael was selected as a PING All American two years in a row. He continued to fine tune his game, and turned professional in 2006. Since then, he has served as an assistant professional at area country clubs while pursuing a professional playing career. As a professional, he has played in 200 events, earning 75 top-ten finishes, 51 top-five finishes, and 13 wins.
Certainly, his 2011 participation in the US Open at Congressional Country Club and the spotlight earned from participating in the Golf Channel’s series Big Break (watch him here) at the Greenbrier in 2013 are among his proudest moments to date as a player. Looking ahead, he hopes to share his passion and knowledge of the game he loves with his students and the golfers at Deerfield. His philosophy of making the game as simple as possible to lower scores – and make the game of golf more enjoyable – is one that will be popular with golfers of all ages and ability levels.
Career Highlights:
- US Open Participant – 2011
- Big Break Greenbrier – 2012
- Golf Channel Documentary Michael Tobiason, Jr. – 2011
- Two Time All American – Goldey Beacom College
- Over Thirty Junior & Collegiate Wins
- CACC Player Of The Year – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- CACC Conference Champion – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Among Who’s Who Students In America For Golf
To book with Michael, please call the Pro Shop at 302-368-6640 ext 3.
Dear Prospective Student:
I hope you will take the time to visit Deerfield and introduce yourself. As someone who grew up in Delaware, I not only have a passion for this great game, but I have a passion for Delaware golf.
Deerfield is one of the region’s most well respected, well maintained layouts. I am thrilled to call it my new home.
I enjoy breaking down the game for my students in a way that makes learning simple and fun. There are many strategies that we can implement together that will lower your scores, and make the game much more enjoyable.
My experiences playing the US Open, on national television on Big Break, and in any number of collegiate and professional tournaments have helped me develop an approach to both the mental and physical aspects of the game that I look forward to sharing with my students.
Find me in the Pro Shop or out on the practice tee on your next visit to Deerfield. I will do whatever I can to help you shoot lower scores and become a better golfer this season.
Michael Tobiason, Jr.
Head Golf Professional