Online Magazine
SUMMER 2025
A Word About Our Contributors
A big “Thank you” goes out to the following North Carolina golf professionals who have contributed articles to this issue of
Golfing The Carolinas Online Magazine.
Pamela Rogers: LPGA/PGAGolf Professional
Pamela is a golf instructor with The Golf Academy at Wildwood Green, 3000 Ballybunion Way, Raleigh, NC 27613. She achieved a remarkable feat by securing both her LPGA and PGA cards. At the time of this achievement, she was among a select group of only 100 women nationwide to hold both LPGA and PGA cards. Pamela’s stature as a proficient and respected Golf Professional has paved the way for her extensive teaching career, spanning all skill levels since 1990. Reach out to Pamela by email at prlpga@aol.com or through call/text at 919-426-9553.  To learn more about Pamela please CLICK HERE.
How Is Your Game? - Page 3
Nick Jacobi: PGA Master Professional
Nick Jacobi is the General Manager / PGA Master Professional at Stomebridge Golf Club located in Monroe, NC. He is currently one of only 20 PGA Certified Golf Instructors in North Carolina, and as of 2012, became the 10th PGA Master Golf Instructor in the state. Nick was recently a Finalist for 2017 and 2019 Carolina’s PGA Teacher of the Year as well as a Finalist for 2019 Youth Development Award for Carolina’s PGA. Over the past 10 years as a member of the Carolina’s PGA, Nick has consistently ranked in the Top 20 players annually, won several Pro Am events and finished high in many Carolina’s PGA Majors. You can contact Nick by email at njacobi@stonebridgegolfclub.com, by phone at 704-516-7710.  Please visit him online at www.jacobigolf.com.
Practive vs. Training - Page 7
Natasha Ansley-Thomas: Founder CAROLINA FOREHER
Natasha is a former Division 1 golfer and tournament winner. She brings her passion for helping women feel confident and comfortable on the course in every aspect of their game. Natasha Ainsley-Thomas, originally from England and now based in Raleigh, holds a degree in Sports Performance and Psychology and a Master’s in Sports Administration from NCCU. A former collegiate golfer with over 20 top-ten finishes, multiple GLVC All-Conference honors, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield DAWN NCCU Athletics Award, she founded Carolina ForeHER to inspire and connect women through golf. To learn more CLICK HERE. You can email Natasha at admin@golforeher.com.  Visit golforeher.com.
Where Are The Women? - Page 12
If you are a golf professional in the Carolinas and would like to contribute an
article to a future issue of Golfing The Carolinas Online Magazine email John Snyder at:
johnsnyder@thesnydergroup.net