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.
Wade Binfield
TPI Level 1
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.
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.
Roland Massimino
Roland is from Pennsylvania and played his collegiate golf at Kansas State University, where he was an Academic All-American and three time Academic All-Big 12. Roland was named to the Big 12 Tournament Team his senior year and also recorded the K-State single season scoring record. Upon graduating, Roland turned professional and competed on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica from 2020-2023, recording a win at the Dev Series Final. Roland has worked with and been mentored by some of the top instructors in the country, including putting guru Brad Faxon and full swing coach Jason Baile. He combines his knowledge of the golf swing and his ability to play high level competitive golf to help others who are looking to improve their games at any skill level. He has a passion for the game and joins The Stable as a performance coach, swing instructor and club fitter. He is excited to help his students reach their goals, improve their golf swing/short game, and most importantly, shoot better scores.
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.
Hadley Neese
Hadley is from Overland Park, Kansas, and has been a student of Kevin Ward since hanging up her competitive softball cleats and picking up a golf club in 2020. Their shared passion for the game and love of analyzing the golf swing quickly formed a strong connection. Today, Hadley is dedicated to helping golfers of all skill levels unlock their full potential and enjoy the game even more.
Now returning for her second summer as an intern for TGS, she recently completed her redshirt freshman year at the University of Tulsa, and is looking forward to competing and helping the Golden Hurricane as they pursue a third consecutive AAC Championship.
A graduate of Blue Valley High School, Hadley was a four-year letter winner, consistently placing in the top ten at the KSHSAA 6A State Championships, including a runner-up finish her junior year. She holds the 50-year BVHS record for boys and girls with a round of 66 at Eagle Bend. As a junior golfer, Hadley played in multiple events including the Mid-America Junior Cup team, Women’s and girls four state team, KCJT, KSJT, and AJGA tournaments. Notably, Hadley was named the 2024 Central Links Girls Junior Player of the Year and received the 2023-24 Kenneth Smith Award for the top high school golfer in the Kansas City area.
A dedicated student of the game, Hadley is excited to continue learning from the incredible team at TGS.