ProFile

PATTI MARQUIS

Course: The Links Golf Club in Post Falls

Turned professional: 1979

Years at The Links: 5, all as head professional.

Age: 51

Family: Single, with two dogs (Alex and Ollie) and a cat (Jack).

Education: Kent-Meridian High School and University of Washington and University of Alaska-Anchorage, with degrees in art and education.

Past experience: Taught at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage for seven years; served as head pro at Lake Limerick Country Club in Shelton for three years; served as head pro at Lake Land Village Golf Course in Allyn for two years; spent three years as head pro at Downriver Golf Course; taught at Painted Hills Golf Course for 12 years; and taught at MeadowWood Golf Course for one year, prior to taking over at The Links.

What’s in the bag

Driver: Henry-Griffitts

3, 5 and 9 fairway metals: Callaway Big Berthas

Irons: Older model Titliest DCIs

Wedges: Henry-Griffitts

Putter: Bullseye

Best golf tip received: Keep your chip shots around the green low and get the ball running as quickly as possible.