Tom Zahradka
Head Golf Professional
Phone: (510) 232-7815
I began my PGA golf career at Richmond Golf Club as an Assistant Golf Professional in October of 1982. In 1990, I was awarded the Head Golf Professional position. My fascination of this golf course still grows. Day in and day out, it plays differently in so many ways. Through the years, the membership has become family to me. Outside of my job, I have been married for over 30 years to my wife, Glenda. We have one son, Kyle. My other passions include sporting events, fishing and exotic travel.
Chris Hatzke
First Assistant Golf Professional
Phone: (510) 232-7815
Chris grew up in a military family and was a High School freshman when he relocated to Fairfield after his father retired from the U.S. Air Force. His journey to becoming the new First Assistant Professional at Richmond Golf Club included stops at Napa Valley College where he played well enough to earn Conference MVP honors and to CSU Stanislaus for another 2 years of college golf. After playing at CSU Stanislaus, he played professionally for a few years before starting his path to become a PGA Class A professional. He served as an assistant professional and then eventually served as the Head Golf Professional at Paradise Valley in Fairfield, and most recently was in Las Vegas working as the GM at The Club at Sunrise.
“I can’t think of any other team I would rather be a part of than the one at Richmond Golf Club.”
Kaz Hoffman
Assistant Golf Professional
Phone: (510) 232-7815
Kaz Hoffmann joined the RGC Team in May 2024 as an Assistant Golf Pro. Kaz (pronounced like the word “cause”) is a lifelong golfer. He played D1 golf at Rice University and 3 seasons on PGA Canada. If you would like to book a lesson with Kaz, please email him.
Jon Guntrum
Director of Instruction
Phone: (510) 289-8095
A PGA Member since 2011, Jon has spent his career working with students of all ages and skill levels. With over 15 years of teaching experience he has also held positions as Lead Assistant at Burlingame Country Club in Hillsborough, CA. and Head Golf Professional at Berkeley Country Club, CA. In April of 2019 he was afforded the opportunity to open his own Golf Academy at Richmond Golf Club, CA. and in May of 2019, The Golf Path Academy (GPA) opened its lesson book.
Focusing on teaching students the most efficient golf swing attainable. The GPA utilizes the latest in Flightscope X3 technology as well as V1 Pro video software to teach how and why the suggested changes will make you better. You will learn what to practice, how to practice and why to practice specific movements in multiple ways to speed up and ensure long term improvements.
GPA lessons and clinics are available to all students member or guest, young or not so young, beginner or pro. We take pride in making your experience with us enjoyable and making sure you end your time with us excited to play golf and get better.