About Us

The Golf Farm Experience

The Golf Farm is an instruction and training facility dream space unlike any other in the game. It’s a place all golf enthusiasts truly enjoy coming back to over and over again to perfect their games. Featuring three Trackman bays, a putting green and a gym. The energy, passion and knowledge of The Golf Farm staff only add to the unique experience inside this golf training mecca. A lobby with comfortable couches, warm decor, golf on TV and snacks for guests offer a perfect place to relax during and after a strong day of practice.

Brian Henninger

Brian grew up in Eugene, OR and walked onto the University of Southern California golf team where he was a 2-Time All-American. After playing the PGA-Tour for 15 years and winning twice, Brian started working with some of the best junior, amateur and professional golfers in the Northwest. For 10 years, he taught and trained dozens of the top players in the area. After a few years on the Champions Tour, he recently shifted his focus to his passion for teaching full-time and opened up The Golf Farm in 2018. His vision for the ultimate indoor training center is now a reality and he couldn’t be more excited to help golfers that have a thirst and enthusiasm to play better golf.

2-Time PGA-Tour Winner
3-Time Korn Ferry Tour Winner
T1 Final Round of 1995 Masters
2-Time All-American (USC)
15 Years on the PGA-Tour
5 Years on the Champions Tour
Brian Henninger Foundation (Founded 2000)

Amy Simanton

Born and raised in Portland, OR, Amy played golf at UC Davis after a standout junior golf career that included an individual high school state championship. At UC Davis, she Freshman of the year and a 4-Time, First-Team, Big West All Conference selection. She finished as high as T15 at the NCAA Championships and has also won the Oregon Amateur twice and qualified for the LPGA Portland Classic multiple times. After college, Amy took her passion to the game to Peninsula Country Club where she was the Director of Instruction and supported a large junior program for several years. She is one of the best female or male golfers to ever come out of the Northwest and an original co-founder of The Golf Farm with Brian.

4-Time 1st-Team All Big West (UC Davis)
2 NCAA Championship Appearances (15th, 2011)
Big West Freshman of the Year (2010)
2-Time Oregon Amateur Champion (2009, 2012)
Oregon High School 6A State Champion (2007 - Lake Oswego)
2-Time Qualifier of LPGA Portland Classic (2010, 2018)
LPGA Epson Tour (2013-15)
The Peninsula Golf & Country Club (2015-18)

Carson Barry

Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Carson played five years of collegiate golf at Oregon State University. In 2021, Carson received an All-American nomination after a Tied for 22nd at the NCAA National Championship. He finished his collegiate career with 11 Top-10’s and reached as high as 231st in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. Carson joins the team after playing one year of professional golf and learning from some of the top instructors in the game (Brian Henninger, Jeff Smith, Parker McLachlin, Derek Deminsky). Carson is Trackman Level 1 and 2 certified to help quickly diagnose your game!

Accomplishments

T22nd in 2021 NCAA National Championships
Advanced as an individual in 2022 through a 4-man playoff
3rd best Single Season Scoring Average in OSU History (2019 - 71.22)
2020 U.S. Amateur Participant
2019 Idaho State Amateur Champion
2-Time Idaho High School State Champion (2016, 2018)
Pac-12 Golfer of the Month (October 2019)

Dr. John Leidholt

John received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2018. Prior to earning his doctorate, John spent his freshman year at the University of Wyoming as part of the Cowboys football team, then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

Prior to joining HQ, John’s physical therapy career began at Nike World Headquarters, where he was able to gain valuable exposure to a variety of clientele, ranging from professional athletes to weekend warriors. He currently leads the Nike Golf Performance Program and assists in designing content for on-campus fitness and sport specific training classes.

John enjoys treating a variety of patients with varying backgrounds and believes physical therapy should follow the narrative of resilience and empowerment that focuses on the entire individual, not just an injury or diagnosis. He utilizes a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches and truly believes a patient centered model that involves building a long-term relationship through open communication, respect, trust, and education.

Outside of the physical therapy clinic, you’ll find John at the local golf course, brewery, or mountain. Being from Colorado, he continues to relish the outdoors, whether it’s for a short hike, weekend camping trip, or day spent snowboarding.

Doctorate of Physical Therapy – University of Saint Augustine

2018

Bachelors of Science Kinesiology, Minor Biology – University of Northern Colorado

2015