Kim Silva is a highly accomplished LPGA Class A Professional and collegiate golf coach with an extensive career as both a competitor and a mentor.

Professional Playing Career
• Collegiate Success: A standout player for the University of Southern California (USC) from 1985 to 1989.
• LPGA Tour: Competed professionally on the LPGA Tour from 1992 to 1996.
• Major Championships: Qualified for and competed in two U.S. Women’s Opens, the most prestigious event in women’s professional golf.

Coaching and Instruction
• Sierra College: Since 2010, she has served as the Head Coach for the Sierra College Women’s Golf team, leading them to a State Championship in 2016 and multiple undefeated seasons.
• Instruction: Class A LPGA Teaching Professional, she currently leads instruction at Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin, CA. She has previously taught at the Jim McLean Golf Academy, the Dana Rader Golf School, and San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Accolades and Honors
• Hall of Fame: Inducted into the Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame, honoring her journey from her hometown of Salinas, California, to the global professional stage.
• Reputation: Recognized as a collegiate coach with “Tour-level” instructor experience, specializing in technical efficiency and mental toughness.