"I feel that golf is the ultimate challenge to an individual's mind and spirit," says Hasbrook, who’s played the game since he was 14. "I chose to concentrate on golf as a career due to the fact that you can play it your whole life. People of all ages and skill levels can enjoy their own success without comparing it to others," he adds. Hasbrook has certainly had his share of success out on the course. He was the 1998 New Mexico Senior Open First Flight Champion and qualified for the 1999 Texas Senior Open.

Hasbrook has also teed it up in three U.S. Senior Open Qualifiers and competed in the Conrad Hilton Open for three years. Other tournaments Hasbrook has participated in include the Sun Country Match Play Championship (3 years), the New Mexico Senior Open (3 years), numerous pro-ams and the Toshiba Senior PGA Classic Monday Qualifier. Throughout his playing and teaching career, Hasbrook has found little ways to remind himself of success out on the course – and to build on it.

"If I birdie the previous hole, I always tee off with a red tee on the next hole to remind me of the success on the last hole," says Hasbrook. This attention to detail and positive reinforcement finds its way onto Hasbrook’s lesson tee as well. Hasbrook’s students appreciate his ability to create a fun and relaxed environment, but they also benefit by the definitive set of drills and practice recommendations he provides within that comfortable setting. "I approach my lessons with humor and humanity," says Hasbrook, "but students can also expect to get a detailed cause and result analysis."

Hasbrook recently worked with a student who had good athletic ability but needed to understand the "subtleties" of golf. Hasbrook spent a summer coaching the student; his handicap went from 17 to 8, and the student had built enough confidence to challenge himself and enter tournaments. "It became a matter of trusting his swing and set-up routine," notes Hasbrook, who’s worked with golfers of all ages and abilities. He believes each one is capable of finding his or her own rewards.

"I enjoy the interaction between student and teacher and the uniqueness of each person's physiology and swing," says Hasbrook. He admits the best part about teaching, however, is hearing "Ahhhh!" after one of his student’s hits a great shot. "I also love to get phone calls saying they shot their best round ever!" smiles Hasbrook.

Many first time students ask Hasbrook how long it will take them to reach their goals. Like any good teacher, Hasbrook first assesses the situation and then helps the student put together a plan for improvement. Depending on ability and practice, it could be one summer or a couple of years. Hasbrook works with beginners to develop touch and feel with their shots. These golfers should not try to hit everything full out. Hasbrook’s intermediate level students have one primary focus: short game...short game...short game. For advanced students, Hasbrook helps define weak areas. "I usually take what already works well for them and refine certain aspects of their game that are weakest," says Hasbrook.

Hasbrook’s own game is best maintained by playing. "I usually play more than practice these days," says Hasbrook, whose favorite course to tackle is the Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California. Not surprisingly, he also enjoys golfing on The Big Island of Hawaii, especially the Kona coast. "I worked hard for three years to change my swing and now the best way for me to work it is to play." Hasbrook’s routine varies from week to week depending on what requires attention, but he does devote a large majority of practice time to putting feel.

Hasbrook loves to hit the bump and run 7 or 8 iron around the green. He is most confident in his accuracy off the tee, but don’t count him out when he gets in trouble, either. Hasbrook was playing in a match play championship when hit a poor tee shot and had 240 yards to the green. He pured a 3-wood to 15 feet from the pin and made the putt to pull back to even for the match. In tough situations out on the course, Hasbrook reminds himself just how important a positive attitude is. "I am fortunate to be playing this game on this level, and it is just a game," says Hasbrook. "It’s not my entire self worth!"

PGA Tour Player Mike Weir’s demeanor and patience on the course impress Hasbrook; he enjoys watching him play and others who work hard out on the Tour. "I always pull for the underdog with a solid game," says Hasbrook. "The player who has had to work very hard to achieve what they have - in spite of numerous obstacles on their way." You can bet Hasbrook has helped a number of golfers achieve success by encouraging hard work and promoting a positive spirit.