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Award winners, accomplished players and countless success stories, our staff guarantees results and an experienced beyond your expectations.
MASTER STAFF INSTRUCTORS
PRIVATE LESSON RATES: $109/HOUR, $69/HALF HOUR. PLAYING LESSON RATES AND JUNIOR LESSON RATES AVAILABLE
MATT GAGNON, PGA
DIRECTOR OF GOLF, EASTWOOD
- Former Lead Instructor for Orange Whip Golf & Fitness
- Lead Instructor for the Andy Scott School of Golf ’15 – ’17, teaching up to 1,000 hours a year
- Multiple SWFL PGA Teacher of the Year Nominations
BRIAN NEWMAN, PGA
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION, EASTWOOD
- Director of Instruction for Orange Whip Golf Fitness X
- Golf Fitness X Founder
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- Multiple certifications including TPI, Crossfit Training, GFAA, AimPoint and K-Motion
AMANDA MYERS, PGA
HEAD PROFESSIONAL, EASTWOOD
- Played Division I college golf at the University of Northern Colorado
- Former GolfWeek Top 100 college amateurs
- Multiple Big Sky Conference golf awards
- Over a decade of teaching experience
ASSOCIATE STAFF INSTRUCTORS
PRIVATE LESSON RATES: $79/HOUR, $55/HALF HOUR. PLAYING LESSON RATES AND JUNIOR LESSON RATES AVAILABLE
Trained by some of the biggest names in golf instruction and fitness, this team of energetic and well rounded Florida Gulf Coast University PGA Golf Management students are passionate about improving your game. Click their photos below to learn more.
Mira Rubin, orginally from the East Coast of Florida, recently won gold & bronze for Team USA in Israel. "Teaching has become a passion for me because it allows me to make a difference in someones life, whether it be having them learn something about golf or just being a helpful hand."
Kyra Woods, originally from PA, has won multiple hurricane tour golf tournaments, and came in 6th individually and 2nd for team at the PIAA State Championship in 2019. "I love being able to pass my knowledge of the game on to people who also strive to become better in the game of golf."
Zack Sweatman played high school golf in Kentucky, where he placed first in 13 matches, while winning his district tournament. "I have a very open ended perspective on teaching strategies and ideas in the game of golf. I strive to help other golfers have the same fulfillment I do, playing the game of golf."
Carson Racich played for three years on the D1 golf team at Lamar University in Texas. Carson has also coached numerous PGA Junior League teams, First Tee classes and junior adult camps/clinics. Carson's outlook on teaching focuses heavily on course management, and the mental game. "Coming from a competitive playing career, I enjoy utilizing my experience to help golfers' with the mental and physical parts of the game on and off the course."