Steve Burdick- West Region Brad Payne- Central Region Stephen Bunn- Southeast Region Marcus Jones- South-Central Region Gunnar Avinelis - Southwest Region Korky Kemp- East Region
helped the Cardinal win a National Championship in 1994. While attending Stanford, Steve was a student leader with the Athletes-In-Action ministry and was a teammate with PGA Tour players Casey Martin, Notah Begay and Tiger Woods.
After graduating, Steve went on to play professional golf for two years before God led him into full-time ministry. He served as a youth 
working with special-needs children. After graduating, Brad went to Dallas Theological Seminary and received his Master's of Theology degree in 1996. While in seminary, he worked with high school and college students and served as an intern with College Golf Fellowship. He joined the CGF Staff full-time in 1996.
After graduating from the University of Alabama in 1993, he served on staff for Campus Crusade for Christ for five years---four years at Auburn University and one year in East Asia. He has been working with College Golf Fellowship since 1998, and is passionate about helping young men break down misconceptions of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and helping them unpack the message of the Bible. He attended Birmingham Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Biblical Studies.
Stephen works with coaches and players throughout the southeast.
Marcus joined the CGF staff in February of 2007, after playing professional golf for almost nine years. 
He currently resides in Argyle, TX and covers the South-Central Region for CGF. Marcus was an honorable mention All-American at the University of Texas and grew significantly in his faith during his college days through his involvement with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and College Golf Fellowship.
After graduating in May of 1998, Marcus played professional golf full-time on various developmental tours. One of the highlights of his career was qualifying for and playing in the PGA Texas Open in San Antonio. While competing, Marcus helped administer Bible studies on the Tightlies Tour, TearDrop Tour, NGA Hooters Tour, Gateway Tour, and Canadian Tour. Marcus has also ministered in various roles with many F.C.A. Junior Golf Camps. Throughout his nine-year professional golf career, God had been preparing Marcus for full-time Christian ministry. In 2007, Marcus’ desire to pursue a career on the PGA Tour was surpassed by his passion to build into young men and help them develop a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.
Marcus is currently pursuing a Masters of Christian Education at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Marcus has been married to his wife, Robin, since 2001. They have been blessed with two children, a son, Davis Graham Jones born in February of 2005 and a son, Avery Marcus Jones born in January of 2008.
Marcus works with schools throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado.
Contact Marcus:
Phone: 940.391.0400
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Gunnar is the newest addition to the CGF team, coming on staff in July of 2007. He currently resides in Brea, California, and covers the Southwest Region for CGF. Graduating from Fresno State University in May of 2007, Gunnar was a 
four-time WAC Scholar Athlete, a two-year team captain, and a 2007 GCAA All-American Scholar for the Fresno State Golf Team.
During his five years as a Bulldog, God prepared Gunnar for his call to full-time Christian ministry. Committed to growing in his faith and wanting to invest in the lives of other student athletes, Gunnar became involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at Fresno State. Serving as the president of FCA at Fresno State from 2004-2007, Gunnar grew significantly in his relationship with God and as a Christian leader. During this time, the Lord confirmed Gunnar’s passion and call to be Christ’s hands and feet to the student athletes on his campus and beyond.
CGF also played an important role in Gunnar’s spiritual development. Touched by the ministry early on in his collegiate golf career, Gunnar had the opportunity to attend multiple CGF events and spend a great deal of time with Steve Burdick, who became both a mentor and close friend.
Gunnar married his lovely bride, Deborah, in June of 2007.
Gunnar works with players and coaches throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Contact Gunnar
Phone: 559.359.7905
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Korky Kemp
Korky came on staff in November of 2005. He currently resides in Greensboro, North Carolina and covers the East Region for CGF. Korky was an academic All-American at N.C. State University and grew significantly in his faith during his college days through his involvement with Athletes-In-Action and College Golf Fellowship. 
After graduating in 1998, Korky played his way into the Top-30 of the Golfweek/Titleist National Amateur Rankings. He then played professional golf for seven years-- qualifying for two PGA Tour events, several Nationwide Tour events and winning various mini-tour events. Korky continued to serve God in ministry as a professional golfer-- partnering with CGF whenever he could, leading the EGOLF Tarheel Tour Bible study, and serving as a counselor at multiple FCA Junior Golf Camps. In 2005, Korky responded to the Lord's call to full-time ministry and came on staff with CGF. He is approaching completion of graduate school, pursuing a Masters in Biblical Studies degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Korky has been married to his wife, Helen, since 1999. They have been blessed with two children, Wyatt (March 2006) and Ellie (August 2007).
Korky works with schools throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida.
Korky has been married to his wife, Helen, since 1999. They have been blessed with two children, John Wyatt (March 2006) and Ellie (August 2007).
Korky works with schools throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Maryland.
Contact Korky:
Phone: 336.254.9517
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