Meet the Team
Kevin Ward
TPI Level 1, TPI Golf Level 2, TPI Power Level 2, GCS-ACE
Kevin is the founder of The Golf Stable, whose holistic approach has found one central theme that was lacking the golf community...wellness. Through years of study, experience, and implementation, Kevin has been able to develop one of the most unique training platforms for golfers. Kevin played at KU and highlights during his amateur career include: Big 12 All-Conference Golf-Team, Kansas Amateur Champion (2004),Missouri Amateur Champion (2004), 3-time State Champion at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, MO. He turned pro in 2005 and competed on the Nationwide, Hooters, Gateway, and Canadian tours and worked with world renowned coaches such as Chuck Cook, Randy Smith, Stan Utley, Pia Neilsen, Matt Christian, and Brech Spradley. Kevin has received the following designations: TPI Certified Level 1, Golf Level 2, Power Level 2 and ELODA through TPI. He is also certified as a Golf Conditioning Specialist through ACE.
Charlie Hillier
Charlie is from New Zealand and is a recent graduate of The University of Kansas. Charlie led the KU Golf Team in scoring average in 2018-19 with a 71.13, including a win and 5 top-10 finishes. He finished with the 2nd best career scoring average in KU Golf history and was an Academic All-American for the Jayhawks. On top of helping improve golfer's games at The Golf Stable, Charlie will be competing on professional tours around the world including the PGA Tour China. Charlie has a passion for helping give golfers of all levels the tools in orders to play better golf. He spends the majority of this time helping golfers identify swing faults and correlating them to specific body limitations, short game, and putting. He also works with his students on pre-shot routines, course management, and performance.
Wade Binfield
Wade, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, joins The Golf Stable as a swing instructor, club fitter, and putting coach - bringing with him nearly twelve years of experience playing the game at the professional level. Wade played collegiately at Clayton State University, earning NCAA Division II All-American honors in 2009, as well as capturing the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Tournament title. That same year, he finished 2nd at both the Spirit of America and the Southeastern Amateur.
After turning professional in 2010, Wade has competed on various mini tours in the US, earning double digit wins to date. Wade played PGA Tour Canada from 2015-2018, and spent 2019-2021 on the Korn Ferry Tour.
During his years as a professional, Wade has come to understand the holistic model of playing golf at a high level. His experience with club fitting and putter analysis will help our clients maximize what is in their bag and get the ball in the hole faster! Additionally, he understands how professionals practice, and can help map out practice plans for juniors and executives looking to maximize their time on the practice tee. Wade also brings a tour level approach to course management and the mental side of golf.
Wade lives in Overland Park with his wife Courtney, whom he met at the 2019 edition of the AdventHealth Championship.
Harry Hillier
Harry is from New Zealand and is a recent graduate of The University of Kansas. Harry led the KU Golf Team to the #9 Ranking in the 2021/2022 season. Harry won twice while he attended the University of Kansas, Jack Rabbit Intercollegiate Champion 2018 & Hawkeye Invitational Champion 2022. He was also on the Haskins Award Watchlist November 2020. Harry turned Pro straight after college & quickly Monday qualified into the Wichita Open on the Korn Ferry Tour. Harry is currently on the PGA Tour Latin America & joins The Golf Stable as a swing instructor & club fitter. Harry loves seeing the progress of his clients at The Golf Stable in order to play better golf.
Sara Ward
TPI Level 1, TPI Fitness Level 2
Sara graduated from The University of Kansas focusing on Health, Sports, and Exercise Science. She was a dance instructor for 7 years and then furthered her passion for exercise by getting her certification though ACE in Personal/Group Fitness Training and Pilates Instruction. In 2018, Sara became the founder and instructor at Core Performance 18, which focuses on helping golfers and other athletes work on body awareness, core strength, stability, and flexibility. Sara is a certified Golf Fitness Specialist through NASM and has received both her TPI Level 1 certification and TPI Level 2 Fitness certification, and will continue innovating within the industry to help keep TGS on the leading edge. Sara is an integral part of our initial TPI screening process, using 3D motion capture with the Kvest to analyze and identify where any limitations or strengths are. She specializes in helping clients in one-on-one general and golf fitness sessions, whether it be just to improve overall health and fitness, or anyone wanting to dive further into a more personalized approach to bettering their game in the gym. Sara enjoys educating her clients with the tools and knowledge that they can take with them and apply to their everyday life…they love her passion for helping them on and off the golf course.
In her free time when she isn’t working on her own golf game, you can usually find her walking or playing with her and Kevin’s two Cane Corso’s, Stella and Birdie
Michael Sinks
TPI Level 1
Michael is a former college baseball player who played at the University of Central Missouri. He was a First Team All-American in junior college in 2017 and was awarded First Team All-World Series in 2019 with Central Missouri. He attributes his success to one major component: his ability to move with proper biomechanics. He has taken the knowledge he gained from years of studying baseball biomechanics and transitioned quickly into the realm of golf, making him vital in members’ pursuit of more speed in their golf swings. Michael’s passion for movement and proper body mechanics has helped him blend instruction & movement in order to get golfers of all levels to hit it with more speed. Michael is certified as a Golf Conditioning Specialist through NASM and will continue to further his knowledge and certifications, as he serves as The Golf Stable’s specialist on swing speed and ground force reactions.
Cindy Barnes
Cindy has taught group fitness for over 25 years and is an expert in a variety of fitness modalities, with yoga being her passion. She is an ACE certified group fitness instructor and a RYT 200 yoga teacher. Her classes are carefully curated and intentionally sequenced blending the perfect amount of strength, movement and stretch. Cindy brings a unique quality to The Golf Stable, as she understands the importance of all these blended areas that golfers need. Her classes will help you achieve not only feeling more comfortable in your golf swing, but moving through your daily life. Her mantra is "there is no perfect yoga pose" as she recognizes that we are all built differently and must honor our own unique bodies.
Gabby Torline
Gabby is a former college volleyball player at Northwest Missouri State University where she graduated with a BS focused in Corporate Recreation and Wellness. She has been a competitive athlete all her life and brings with her 6 years of group exercise, personal training, and health coaching experience. Gabby also works as a fitness programs manager in the Kansas City area and is an NCSF-certified personal trainer. Over the years she has worked with a wide range of ages and abilities. She is passionate about "active aging" and learning new ways to improve our ability to move well. If she's not in the gym you can usually find Gabby out hunting with her family, in her studio painting, or coaching club volleyball.
Cate Nunnelee
A West Palm Beach, Florida native and recent graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Global Club Management and Leadership, Cate is passionate about the game of golf and brings a strong knowledge of the industry to The Golf Stable. Her involvement in organizations like Seminole Student Boosters and CMAA during her time at FSU demonstrates her dedication to the sport. Cate's passion for the golf industry has led her to work at prestigious tournaments such as The Player's, PGA Championship, and most recently with the Midwest PGA, where she gained valuable experience in marketing and tournament operations. At The Golf Stable, Cate will utilize her expertise in the golf industry and her passion for fitness to head up membership services and merchandise sales at TGS. Additionally, Cate will be helping members with strength, flexibility & mobility, and golf flow & strength sessions. She is committed to growing the game of golf and making it accessible while balancing her passion of fitness for both physical and mental health. When Cate is not hanging out at The Golf Stable, she enjoys yoga, running, and cheering on her favorite football teams.