Team Griffin Golf
Allenmore Golf Course, 13701 24th Street East, Suite F-6, Sumner, WA 98390
About
Team Griffin Golf offers golf instruction and year-round coaching that includes Birdie Basics classes, Operation 36 small group classes, private coaching, and adult coaching. The program also offers a ladies clinic called the 4 C's Clinic (Get Comfortable, Confident, Competent & enjoy a Cocktail), studio instructional and practice times, use of an indoor golf studio, and video analysis that includes a personal CoachNow space in private coaching. The LTD Program is available for juniors who aspire to reach the next level in golf.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Team Griffin Golf states its mission as: “We educate and inspire people to learn, play, and grow through golf.” The program uses the Birdie Basics developmental plan for young golfers ages 3–6 and the Operation 36 framework, which is used by golf facilities across the nation and includes an app to track progress. The indoor golf studio is usable 12 months out of the year and features a putting green, 2 Foresight Sports GCQuad Simulators, a Boditrak Pressure Mat, and CoachNow Video Software. Griffin Golf notes that it welcomes everyone regardless of skill level, goals, or budget and lists core values summarized as G.R.I.F.F.I.N. (Gratitude, Reliability, Integrity, Fun, Faith, Inspiration, Network). The program also states a focus on building a strong, connected community through golf and a commitment to guiding Washington’s junior golfers as they develop the skills needed to compete at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels.
The leadership team includes Sara Griffin as Co-Owner and Director of Instruction, Chris Griffin as Co-Owner and Teaching Professional, and Joshua Lackey as Teaching Professional. Staff credentials include more than 30 years of experience as PGA Professionals, Sara Griffin’s Class A PGA Membership earned in 2009, PGA.coach and ADM Certification, Certified U.S. Kids Golf Coach status, PAX Community Educator Mastery and Certification completed in 2012, and Heart Math Certified Coach. Chris Griffin became a Class A Member of the PGA in 2006.
Team Griffin Golf lists multiple awards and recognitions, including 2023, 2019 and 2015 PNWPGA Section Youth Player Development Award Winner; 2022–2024 PGA Junior League Game Changer Award; 2022–2024 Operation 36 Master Coach; 2021 and 2019 Top 50 Operation 36 Coach; 2017 WWCPGA Player Development Award Winner; 2011 and 2013 WWCPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year; 2019 Western Washington PGA Teacher of the Year; Pacific Northwest Section Assistant Golf Professional of the Year 2006; 2007 PNWPGA Assistant’s Champion; Top 7 Pacific Northwest Section Player of the Year Points from 2005 to 2008; Western Washington PGA Match Play Champion in 2003 and 2007; 8-time Hudson Cup Player; 2004 and 2005 Washington Open 6th and 5th place finisher, respectively; 2nd and 4th place finisher at the 2006 and 2005 Rosauers Invitational, respectively; 2005 Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) competitor at Shadow Hills, OR; 2022 and 2017 WWCPGA Player Development Award Winner; 2022–24 GameChanger Award by PGA Junior League; 2023, 2019 and 2015 PNWPGA Youth Player Development Award Winner; 2019 WWCPGA Teacher of the Year; 2013 PNWGPA and 2011, 2006 WWCPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year; and 2013 PNWPGA Washington Open Champion.
A parent testimonial states: “Chris and Sara are fantastic! They have a unique approach that marries traditional teaching with how the golf swing should ‘feel’. They also bring deep resources, technology, and relationships in the golf community that no one else comes close to. On top of all that, they genuinely care about our family!” – John C., Dad & Golfer.
Last updated January 7, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Team Griffin Golf states its mission as: “We educate and inspire people to learn, play, and grow through golf.” The program uses the Birdie Basics developmental plan for young golfers ages 3–6 and the Operation 36 framework, which is used by golf facilities across the nation and includes an app to track progress. The indoor golf studio is usable 12 months out of the year and features a putting green, 2 Foresight Sports GCQuad Simulators, a Boditrak Pressure Mat, and CoachNow Video Software. Griffin Golf notes that it welcomes everyone regardless of skill level, goals, or budget and lists core values summarized as G.R.I.F.F.I.N. (Gratitude, Reliability, Integrity, Fun, Faith, Inspiration, Network). The program also states a focus on building a strong, connected community through golf and a commitment to guiding Washington’s junior golfers as they develop the skills needed to compete at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels.
The leadership team includes Sara Griffin as Co-Owner and Director of Instruction, Chris Griffin as Co-Owner and Teaching Professional, and Joshua Lackey as Teaching Professional. Staff credentials include more than 30 years of experience as PGA Professionals, Sara Griffin’s Class A PGA Membership earned in 2009, PGA.coach and ADM Certification, Certified U.S. Kids Golf Coach status, PAX Community Educator Mastery and Certification completed in 2012, and Heart Math Certified Coach. Chris Griffin became a Class A Member of the PGA in 2006.
Team Griffin Golf lists multiple awards and recognitions, including 2023, 2019 and 2015 PNWPGA Section Youth Player Development Award Winner; 2022–2024 PGA Junior League Game Changer Award; 2022–2024 Operation 36 Master Coach; 2021 and 2019 Top 50 Operation 36 Coach; 2017 WWCPGA Player Development Award Winner; 2011 and 2013 WWCPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year; 2019 Western Washington PGA Teacher of the Year; Pacific Northwest Section Assistant Golf Professional of the Year 2006; 2007 PNWPGA Assistant’s Champion; Top 7 Pacific Northwest Section Player of the Year Points from 2005 to 2008; Western Washington PGA Match Play Champion in 2003 and 2007; 8-time Hudson Cup Player; 2004 and 2005 Washington Open 6th and 5th place finisher, respectively; 2nd and 4th place finisher at the 2006 and 2005 Rosauers Invitational, respectively; 2005 Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) competitor at Shadow Hills, OR; 2022 and 2017 WWCPGA Player Development Award Winner; 2022–24 GameChanger Award by PGA Junior League; 2023, 2019 and 2015 PNWPGA Youth Player Development Award Winner; 2019 WWCPGA Teacher of the Year; 2013 PNWGPA and 2011, 2006 WWCPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year; and 2013 PNWPGA Washington Open Champion.
A parent testimonial states: “Chris and Sara are fantastic! They have a unique approach that marries traditional teaching with how the golf swing should ‘feel’. They also bring deep resources, technology, and relationships in the golf community that no one else comes close to. On top of all that, they genuinely care about our family!” – John C., Dad & Golfer.
Last updated January 7, 2026.
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