Quail Creek residents are fortunate to have access to some of the best sports instruction around. Thanks to the Quail Creek Property Owners Association (QCPOA), the community is home to highly skilled golf professionals who bring years of experience, passion, and teaching expertise to our courses. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player aiming to sharpen your skills, these dedicated instructors help make Quail Creek’s active lifestyle even more rewarding.
Quail Creek’s Director of Golf, Josh Wilks, has a family legacy deeply rooted in golf. He has achieved remarkable success winning championships, setting records, and honing his expertise at various golf clubs. Now, at Quail Creek, he is on a mission. His goal is to transform this active adult Green Valley community into the ultimate golfing destination.
Passionate about delivering excellence, Wilks values the freedom and support he enjoys in his role. He also relishes the opportunity to engage with fellow golf enthusiasts. Don’t be surprised to find Wilks participating in tournaments, as he continues to unleash his competitive spirit and share invaluable tips with golfers. His advice shines through, emphasizing the importance of happiness and technique over others’ opinions and distance.
Golf is more than a game to Wilks; it is a profound passion that he fervently shares with anyone willing to embrace the sport.
Nano Vasquez is a dedicated student of the game, part-time swing coach, and full-time people person. He was born and raised in Tucson, Ariz. He began playing golf at the age of 18 and has since developed a consistent and thoughtful approach to the sport.
Golf is a game of patience, discipline, and self-awareness. He believes that the success on the course mirrors the mindset you bring to it—calm under pressure, focused on the next shot, and always learning. Improvement isn’t just about lower scores, but about deepening your understanding of the game and enjoying the journey every step of the way. Contact Nano at Nano.Vasquez@Robson.com.
Coach Charlie Johnson has a profound knowledge and love for the game of golf. Charlie’s passion for golf is to provide instruction to people who may suffer with limitations, such as knee, hip, shoulder or back issues, allowing them to have their best game!
Charlie is a detail-oriented and pragmatic thinker with a knack for navigating complex systems and simplifying information and instruction.
The only thing better than hitting an effortless, seemingly perfect golf shot is watching someone hit their best shot ever! The excitement students have when achieving something they have desired is priceless. Being able to help people achieve those goals has always been what Charlie is about.
Charlie has been in the field of instruction and communication for 50 years. Charlie has won awards for public speaking and communication at University of Nevada where he studied criminal justice. Charlie has been certified as an Advanced Public Information specialist through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
Charlie brings a calm, grounded mindset to golf instruction. Contact Charlie at Southernazgolf@gmail.com.