Steve Burdick- West Region
      SACRAMENTO, CA

Brad Payne- Central Region
    DALLAS, TX

Stephen Bunn- Southeast Region
    BIRMINGHAM, AL

Marcus Jones- South-Central Region
    ARGYLE, TX

Gunnar Avinelis - Southwest Region
    BREA, CA

Korky Kemp- East Region
    GREENSBORO, NC




Steve lives just outside of Sacramento, California and covers the West Region for CGF. He was an All-American golfer at Stanford University from 1991-1995 and 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 pastor for two years before joining the CGF team in 2001. He graduated from Western Theological Seminary in 2004 with a Master's of Divinity degree, and he has helped plant two churches in the Sacramento area. Steve has been married to his wife, Jenelle since 2000, and they have one daughter, Jessica, born in 2004.

Steve works with colleges throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

Contact Steve:
Phone: 916.765.5247
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Brad resides near Dallas, Texas, and leads the Central Region for CGF. He was a 3-time All-Conference golfer at Pepperdine University from 1988-91. While in college, Brad was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ, youth ministry, and 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.

Brad has been married to his wife, Caprice, since 1993. They have been blessed with 3 special children. Darrin was adopted in 1999 as an infant and later was diagnosed with Autism. Abigail, adpoted in 2002 has the challenge of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA). In 2005, the Paynes delivered their first biological child, Kailey.

Brad works with coaches and players throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Contact Brad:
Phone: 214.683.3405
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Stephen resides just outside Birmingham, Alabama, and covers the Southeast Region for CGF. After graduating from the University of Alabama in 1992, 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 the many misconceptions about God and the Christian life while helping them navigate through life's tough questions. He is also working on a Master's Degree in Apologetics at Birmingham Theological Seminary.

Stephen has been married to his wife, Lisa, since 1994, and they have two children; Davis, born in 1997, and Walker, born in 2001.

Stephen works with coaches and players throughout Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Lousiana.

Contact Stephen:
Phone: 205.281.0085
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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 also plans to pursue a Biblical Studies degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Marcus has been married to his wife, Robin, since April of 2001. They were blessed with their first child, Davis Graham, in February of 2005.

Marcus works with schools throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Kansas, 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 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 and winning various mini-tour events.Korky continued to serve God in ministry as a professional golfer-- partnering with CGF whenever he could, leading various tour Bible studies, and serving as a counselor at multiple F.C.A. Junior Golf Camps. In 2005, Korky responded to the Lord's call to full-time ministry and came on staff with CGF. He plans to pursue a Master's degree from the Dallas Theological Seminary.

Korky has been married to his wife, Helen, since 1999. They were blessed with their first child, John Wyatt, in March of 2006.

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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