Chris Foley has been a member of the Professional Golfer Association since 1992. He is currently a PGA Master Professional. Since 2010, he has served as Director of Golf at The Member's Club at Woodcreek and Wildewood in Columbia, South Carolina. His prior experience includes:

• Head Golf Professional - Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN 1997-2010
• Head Golf Professional - Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines, IA 1995-1997
• Assistant Golf Professional - Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA 1991-1995
• Assistant Golf Professional - Des Moines Golf and Country Club, West Des Moines, IA 1989-1991

The main focus of his professional career has been increasing the enjoyment of golfers through his instruction programs. Foley annually gives 1000+ individual lessons along with many different group offerings. His group instruction includes "For Women Only" Golf Schools and corporate clinics.

Voted 2002 Minnesota Section PGA Teacher of the Year. One of only 57 PGA Professionals to have achieved Master Professional of Instruction from the PGA of America.

Additional honors and awards include: 

• Named Top Teachers in Region by Golf Magazine
• 2004 Callaway National Club Fitter of the Year
• Named One of the Top 2 Teachers in Minnesota by Golf Digest Magazine
• Named to T&L Golf's MASTER CLASS of Teaching Pros in America

The biggest influences on his teaching career have been world-renowned instructors Hank Haney and Mike Shannon. Haney is consistently recognized as one of the top teachers in the world and has worked with over 100 PGA and LPGA Tour players. Mike Shannon is one of the best putting instructors in the world, currently teaching 30+ Tour players and some of the top amateurs in the country. He has been extremely innovative and influential in putting instruction.

Foley has spent time teaching with, studying, and observing with these world-class instructors.