Tim is originally from Philadelphia where he grew up around golf. His father, Buzz Garvin was the Head Professional at Philmont Country Club PA, Overbrook Golf Club PA, and the Director of Golf at The Club at Admirals Cove. Tim was the assistant professional at Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach, FL before becoming the Head Professional at Southampton Golf Club in the summer and the Head Professional at Admirals Cove Golf Village in Jupiter FL., in the winter months. He has accumulated over 500 credit hours of education in the last 15 years and has traveled to over 12 countries to play golf with the membership. In 2005, Tim qualified for the second stage of the United States Open and is a competitive member in all sectional and regional events. In 2022, Tim was named the year’s Bill Strausbaugh Award winner for the PGA. He resides in Southampton with his wife Katie, daughter Paige, and son James. He has been a PGA member since 1996.