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Professional Golf Instruction

LaFortune Park Golf Course has assembled a top notch team of professional instructors.
Headed by PGA Director of Golf, Patrick L. McCrate they utilize the best in classic and new golf instruction techniques using the Vector Launch monitor and the V1 Digital Coaching Software, their instruction is state of the art. If you are looking to improve or have a question, talk with our pros. It could be the best thing you ever do for your golf game.


Programs/Services Available

  • Rates for individual instruction are listed below. Corporate clinics, group lessons, schools are all available and can be catered to your specific needs. Just e-mail Patrick@LaFortuneParkGolf.com for more information.
  • Three Class A PGA of America Professionals
  • Five Assistant Golf Professionals

GET GOLF READY IN 5 DAYS:

If you have friends that have never played we are proud to roll out the newest instructional program from the PGA of America - Get Golf Ready!  This is a five day introduction to the game designed to get you ON THE COURSE as soon as possible. Go to our links page and click on Get Golf Ready for more information or to register. We look forward to seeing you. 
 

Professional Staff at Lafortune Park GC

Patrick L. McCrate
PGA Director of Golf - Titleist Staff Member
Patrick@LaFortuneParkGolf.com

After graduating from Ferris State University with a B.S. Degree in Business/Marketing (Professional Golf Management), Pat began his career as an Assistant Golf Professional at LaFortune Park Golf Course in 1989. During the past 19 years, he has served as Assistant Golf Professional, Head Golf Professional, and now resides as Director of Golf for both LaFortune Park Golf Course and South Lakes Golf Course located in Jenks. The awards and accomplishments he has achieved are impressive and include: 2007 South Central Section PGA President's Placque, 2006 South Central Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year-public, 2005 named in the GSO Top 100 golf shops of all time, 2004 - 2006 named to the PGA of America's President Council, 1997-2000 PGA Eastern Chapter Director, awarded Tulsa's Best Golf Shop six times by Urban Tulsa Weekly, 2005 Best Public Golf Course by Oklahoma Magazine, and many others. Pat is very active in the promotion of the game of golf and has dedicated countless hours towards this pursuit. He has served as the Host for the Tulsa Area Special Olympics State Golf Qualifier, established the Byrd/Thoreau Junior Golf Program, and instructed golf programs for numerous other organizations. Pat is proud to serve the patrons of Tulsa County as a community leader and is dedicated to the growth of golf here in Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma.

 

 Jeremy Dear - PGA of America
Head Golf Professional - Callaway Staff Member
Jeremy@LaFortuneParkGolf.com

Jeremy Dear has been an Assistant Golf Professional for over five years here at LaFortune Park Golf Course. His playing background includes amateur and collegiate competition on the NAIA and NCAA Division II Levels. He is a registered PGA member. Jeremy is extremely active in the promotion of Junior Golf and has coordinated our Junior Programs at LaFortune Park Golf Course. In addition, Jeremy has donated numerous hours to the First Tee Program and the PGA of Americas play golf initiative. He takes pride in helping students achieve their goals and providing them with the skills to accomplish them.

$45 per half hour
$75 per hour
$100 for 3 half hour lessons

 

 
 

Steven Ramsey
Assistant Golf Professional - Titleist Staff Member
Steve@LaFortuneParkGolf.com

Steve joins our staff here at LaFortune Park Golf Course after graduating from the Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula California. Prior to attending PGCC he was a student at Southern Illinois University and a pitcher for the baseball team. He passed the PGA players ability test in 2008 and has completed the Jim McLean Level 1 teacher certification. Steve is now pursuing his goal of becoming a PGA Member and looks forward to helping you with all aspects of your game.
$25 per half hour
$50 per hour
$100 Five half hour lessons

 

Robby Jackson
Assistant Golf Professional - Ping Staff Member
Robby@LaFortuneParkGolf.com

Robby joins our staff here at LaFortune after graduating from Oklahoma State University.  Robby began his golfing career at LaFortune Park in 1997 when he began taking lessons here as a junior golfer.  Through the years, his passion for the game has never faded and he has assisted us with numerous juniors and ladies clinics.  Before joining the staff of golf professionals, Robby worked with us in the shop for the past 3 years before passing the PGA Players Ability Test in 2008.  Robby is currently working towards his goal of becoming a PGA member.
 
$25 per half hour
$50 per hour
$100 Five half hour lessons



David Ellinghausen-PGA of America
Assistant Golf Professional
David@LaFortuneParkGolf.com

David comes to LaFortune Park from Pecan Lakes Golf Club in Navasota Texas where he was the head professional.  He has over ten years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels and abilities and he specializes in teaching beginners.  David's teaching concentrates on the setup, the foundation of a good golf swing.  His biggest teaching influence is Harvey Penick and he also had the chance to work with Chuck Cook, one of Golf Magazine's top 10 teachers in the world, when he was employed at Barton Creek Country Club in Austin.  David became a member of the PGA in 2008.  Lessons with David are available at the following rates:

$35/half hour lesson
$90/series of 3 half hour lessons
$135/series of 5 half hour lessons
$80/9 hole playing lesson
 

Raynor Lynn
Assistant Golf Professional
Raynor@LaFortuneParkGolf.com


Raynor was previously the first assistant professional for Las Cruces Country Club, in southern New Mexico.  He’s an enthusiastic young Class B-08 PGA Apprentice - eligible for election to full status in July of 2012!  Raynor's teaching philosophy is centered on the connection between balance and timing – he’ll help you improve your flexibility and body control, which beget the consistency we’re all looking for!  Raynor loves helping his students shoot lower scores, and most importantly he wants to help you have more fun!  Don’t forget we offer group lesson discounts as well as series discounts, so bring out your spouse, your friends or both!  Rates for private lessons with Raynor are as follows:

$25 per half hour
$50 per hour
$100 Five half hour lessons


 

Joe Galloway
Golf Shop Manager & Club Repair Tech
Joe@LaFortuneParkGolf.com

Joe brings a tremendous amount of experience to our professional staff here at LaFortune Park Golf course as an accomplished player and club repair specialist. He is a proud member of a retired military family. After attending Central Oklahoma University with a major in marketing, he moved to Tulsa to begin his business career in sales. With a passion for the game of golf he entered the golf industry in 1990. He brings 20 years of club repair and equipment expertise and looks forward to sharing that knowledge with you. If there are any equipment needs he can assist you with, please feel free to contact him at the golf shop or by email.