Jiro started his 4th season as a PGA Golf Professional at Sportsman's Country Club. He turned professional October of 2006 shooting a 72 (even par) on his final round to pass the player ability test conducted by the PGA of America.  Completing the PGA Professional Golf Management Program in April last year, Jiro feels he has a greater understanding of the game of golf. He completed the 3 year PGA Golf Program in less than 2 years and in February this year passed the PGA golf instruction certification program.  “I am very passionate about teaching and playing golf. When you love what you do, you get that extra push to learn everything you can about the game of golf” says Jiro.

Graduating from Illinois State University with a psychology degree, Jiro worked at the Maryville Golf Academy as a job coach. He taught underprivileged children the beauty of life through the game of golf. “There are many life lessons that can be taught to children through golf.” Jiro strongly believes that volunteering his time to give back to the community is a big part of his responsibility as a PGA golf professional.

As a very passionate teacher, Jiro took on the responsibility of lead instructor for both the adult and junior clinics and taught over 200 private lessons in 2008. He believes that every golfer has their own unique golf swing that fits them. Stressing the importance of the fundamentals, Jiro works on building a golf swing that is consistent with the player's goals, physical abilities, and body type. In Jiro's opinion “many high handicappers skip the fundamentals and never develop a solid foundation for their golf swing. “ His teaching philosophy is keep it fun and simple.

Jiro is a personal golf instructor to JLPGA Tour Player, Noriko Nakazaki. Noriko is a former University of Notre Dame Women's Golf Team Captain who is the school record holder in career stroke average. While maintaining her spot on the Futures Tours in 2008, Jiro took on the responsibility to work more closely with Noriko on her golf swing during the offseason. In March of 2007, Noriko marked her first win as a professional golfer at Bloomingdale Golfers Club in Valrico, Florida. She has added 5 more wins since then.  “I am very proud of Noriko's accomplishments. She listens very well and practices hard. I am confident that 2009 will be a successful golf season for her” says Jiro about his sister.

Jiro loves every aspect of the game of golf and would like to share his experience and knowledge with you. His mission is to help all of his students achieve their individual goals whether they are  beginners or an advance player. Jiro will identify the factors in your golf swing or game that is preventing you from playing your best golf. It is Jiro's guarantee that you will become a better player and enjoy the game even more.

Jiro currently resides in Illinois with his wife Christina and Pomeranian puppies Mika and Bella.

Jiro can be reached through his office phone at (847) 897.6137 and at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Students may schedule lessons with him through the Northbrook Golf Academy at the Sportsman's Practice Range by calling (847) 897.6133, or by contacting him directly.