Meet the Golf Staff
![Brandon Johnson, PGA](/globalassets/canyon-gate-country-club/_team-members/brandon-johnson.jpg?format=webp)
![Brandon Johnson, PGA](/globalassets/canyon-gate-country-club/_team-members/brandon-johnson.jpg?format=webp)
Brandon Johnson, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2020
702-363-0442
About Brandon
Brandon Johnson was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. He grew up playing basketball and baseball, and it wasn’t until his dad took him to the driving range, the summer before high school, where he developed a passion for golf. By his Senior year, he was a top amateur in Washington and went on to play for Walla Walla Community College, which ranked as the best golf team for a Junior College in the Pacific Northwest. Brandon moved to Las Vegas in 2006 to continue to work on his game and attend UNLV where he earned a degree in Professional Golf Management. During that time, he gained an interest in teaching, and became a PGA certified teaching professional who has worked at a few different courses across the Valley. Before landing this great teaching opportunity at Canyon Gate, Brandon spent 4 years as the Lead Instructor at Topgolf Las Vegas where he taught everything from individual lessons to large clinics and corporate outings.
![Dana DeSarle, PGA](/globalassets/canyon-gate-country-club/_team-members/dana-desarle.png?format=webp)
![Dana DeSarle, PGA](/globalassets/canyon-gate-country-club/_team-members/dana-desarle.png?format=webp)
Dana DeSarle, PGA
Player Development Professional
Serving since 2025
702-363-0252
About Dana
Dana is a PGA Class A Member, specializing in Teaching & Coaching, and holds certifications from both the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and as a Certified Personal Trainer. His well-rounded approach to instruction focuses not only on swing mechanics but also on fitness, biomechanics, and mental performance training.
Beyond his teaching credentials, Dana is an accomplished competitor with over 10 professional wins in the Northern California PGA Section and qualified for the 2023 PGA National Senior Professional Championship. His continued success as a player enhances his ability to coach and develop golfers at every stage.
Dana has also contributed to the game off the course, serving on the Tournament Board of Directors for his Northern California PGA Section, further demonstrating his commitment to the sport and its growth.
Dana is excited to lead our instruction programs and encourages you to take advantage of his expertise. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a lesson, please don’t hesitate to reach out!