Meet the Team

Ken Schall, PGA

Ken has had a profound interest in teaching the game of golf for over 30 years. Dozens of his students have attained college golf scholarships and gone on to become PGA Professionals.

He is a 3 time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year recipient for “Outstanding service and excellence as an instructor, leader and promoter of the game of golf.”

Ken is also a 7-Time Iowa PGA Player of the Year and former PGA Tour player who has competed in 9 major Championships, including 2 US Opens and 7 PGA Championships.

In 2012, Ken was inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame


Jon Cornish

Jon is a GolfWRX Certified fitter and builder, and is also certified through every major OEM to fit their products.

At Ken Schall Golf, Jon manages the repair room and handles a majority of all our fittings. If you’re looking for one of the best, most knowledgable people in the industry, look no further! In 6 years at Ken Schall Golf, Jon has fit more than 3000 people!


Seth Svejda, PGA

Seth has been teaching and coaching since he started in the industry in 2017 at Indian Creek Golf Course in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Since then, he’s been involved with one-on-one coaching and player development programs at every facility he’s worked with.

After graduating from Grand View in 2020, Seth worked as an Assistant Professional at Stone Creek Golf Course in Omaha, Nebraska while he worked through the PGA Associate Program. In June of 2021 he became a full PGA Member.

Now he’s here to help get your game right. Whether that’s club fitting or lessons, Seth can help you out!


Sam Rice, PGA

Sam Rice is a Professional Golf Management Alum from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has honed his teaching skills through PGA internships at several fine facilities including: The Aspen Club (Aspen, CO), Glen Oaks Country Club, The Traditions Club (College Station, TX), Des Moines Golf & Country Club and most recently, as an Assistant at Hyperion Field Club.

Since starting at Ken Schall Golf, Sam has given well over 1500 game changing lessons and he’s eager to help get your game going in the right direction!