Katie Bakken

Katie Bakken is a seasoned golf professional currently serving as a Player Development Professional at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe since June 2022. Bakken has been an LPGA Golf Instructor since 2008, having achieved Class A certification through the rigorous LPGA instruction program and continues to engage in ongoing education. Previous experience includes roles as a Customer Service Representative at Acushnet Company and as a tour player on several prestigious tours, including the Ladies European Tour, Ladies Asian Golf Tour, Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour, and LPGA's Epson Tour. Bakken holds a BA in Communication Studies from the University of Minnesota and has also studied at the University of California, Berkeley.