Gary Wiren
A world-renown author and teacher of the game, Gary Wiren wrote the PGA teaching manual and five other books on golf. He was named the national PGA Teacher of the Year in 1987 and is the Director of Instruction for the Mizuno Golf Schools with 90 sites in Japan and over 60,000 students each year.
Although born in Ft. Dodge, IA, Gary’s family moved to Omaha when he was one, living there until his graduation from Creighton Prep in 1953.
Wiren then left for Huron College in South Dakota where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1960. Advanced degrees followed with a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1960 and his doctor’s degree from the University of Oregon in 1968.
Prior to his association with the Mizuno schools in Japan, Wiren was named the director of education for the PGA of America in 1972. During the next 12 years he also served as Director of Club Relations, the PGA Hall of Fame and of Learning and Research for the PGA of America.
A collegiate conference champion, Wiren now lives in Florida where he has won the state senior championship. In 1991 he added the national senior stroke play championship for his age division (55-59) with rounds of 71-69.
