Jim Mitus
Head Professional
Skyline Country Club

Contact: 413-445-5584

Education: Springfield College, 1979; Business and Commercial Recreation

Affiliation: Head Professional at Skyline since 1984; Class A PGA Member since 1983

Family: Single

Hometown: Ludlow Country Club

Residence: Lanesboro, Mass.

Career Highlights: winner of multiple Berkshire County Pro Series events; Division II All-American in college; along with Dennis Perrone, coordinated Berkshire County Junior Golf Day, which provides instruction and entertainment to hundreds of aspiring golfers and has included such guests as Denis Walters and Divot the Clown 

Low round: 66 (Ludlow CC)

Tip to Amateurs: Good balance and don’t rush your backswing. If you can do that, you can hit it bad and still keep it in play.