Instructors

Justin originally comes from Santa Rosa, California, where he spent four and a half years as Bennett Valley Golf Course’s First Assistant Golf Professional. Justin also graduated Magna Cum Laude at Arizona State University’s W.P. School of Business, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He is currently a Level 3 PGA Associate and nearing completion of the PGA Professional Golf Management program as he works towards his PGA Membership. Justin’s passion for golf extends beyond his professional career. He is committed to growing the game, welcoming new players, and creating an environment where golfers of all ages and skill levels can enjoy the sport. He takes pride in sharing the game with others, creating memorable golf experiences, and contributing to the continued growth of golf for future generations.

Wataru Tomita, or “Watt” as he is affectionately known, was born in Tokyo, Japan, and immigrated to California in 1977. Raised and schooled in Arcadia, Watt’s father introduced him to the game of golf when he was about 12 years old. “My dad has always been a huge fan of the game. I believe that the passion my father had for the game over the years really inspired me to love golf as well”. At Arcadia High School, he was a three-year varsity letterman in baseball and also received M.V.P. Awards in football and soccer. After high school, Watt played professional minor league baseball across the United States, Europe, and Japan. After realizing his dream of making it to the Big Leagues had ended, he decided to help other young athletes achieve theirs.  Tomita became a high school teacher and varsity baseball coach at Alhambra High School and soon developed a passion for teaching and coaching. He took this new passion for teaching and decided to apply it to golf.  Tomita went on to attend the Golf Academy of America in San Diego, CA, for 16 months, where he earned his teaching, tournament operations, and player credentials. After the Golf Academy, Tomita was recruited to join the Golf Made Simple School in St. Augustine, FL. For three years, he was an instructor for the company at several different locations across the United States.  Tomita’s ability to speak fluent Japanese helped to break down the language barriers with some of the school’s Japanese golfers who would come directly from Japan to get instruction. In addition, Tomita coordinated the Golf Schools for five different courses in Florida and two in California.  In 2008, Tomita joined the golf professionals at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena and has expanded his clientele, teaching junior through senior golfers at all levels.