Private Golf Instruction
Below is our roster of Individual Instructors. Each one of them is SAFESPORT certified and has an understanding of First Tee’s life skills and golf fundamentals. All lessons are between 30-60 minutes. Contact the instructor for specific length of lessons. To book a lesson at the $15 scholarship rate (for families receiving First Tee programs for free) click the button below. After purchasing lessons, please contact the instructor directly to schedule your lessons!
Grand Rapids Instructors
Jordan Kreisman, PGA | X-Golf Grandville (4830 Wilson Ave SW suite 500) | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Kosta Ramirez, PGA | The Mines GC (330 Covell Ave SW), 24/7 Golf (4255 Alpine Ave NW) | Phone: (313) 717-5678 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Brandon Roby, PGA | BRG Performance Center Grand Rapids (2320 28th St. SE) | Phone: (616) 450-9872 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Ryan Bayer, PGA | Kent Country Club (1600 College Ave NE), The Leaderboard Indoor Golf (5366 Plainfield Ave NE) | Phone: (616) 550-3984 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Full-rate students can email Kosta at [email protected], Jordan at [email protected], or Brandon at [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Kosta/Jordan/Brandon directly. After purchasing lessons, please contact instructors directly via the contact info above to schedule your lesson!
Holland Instructors
Tom Haverdink | Winding Creek GC | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $30 for all other First Tee students
Jordan Kreisman, PGA | X-Golf Holland (12331 James St STE. 100) | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Full-rate students can email Tom at [email protected] or Jordan at [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Tom/Jordan directly. After purchasing lessons, please contact instructors directly via the contact info above to schedule your lesson!
Kalamazoo Instructors
Halle Taner | Milham Park GC | Phone: (260) 319-6649 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Full-rate students can email Halle at [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Halle directly. After purchasing lessons, please contact the instructor directly via the contact info above to schedule your lesson!
Muskegon Instructors
Paul Hoersten | Waters Edge GC (1100 Ramshorn Dr, Fremont) | Phone: (231) 519-3879 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Tim Hurja | Waters Edge GC (1100 Ramshorn Dr, Fremont) | Phone: (760) 567-0997 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Andrew Ruthkoski | Fruitport Golf Center (6420 Harvey Street in Muskegon, MI 49444) | Phone : (231-740-7783) | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Derek Thornberry, PGA | Under Par Golf (4949 Harvey St, Norton Shores) | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Randy White, PGA | Personal Studio on Pontaluna Dr. in SW Muskegon | Phone: (231) 750-4653 | Email: [email protected]
- Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students
Full-rate students can email Derek at [email protected], Randy at [email protected], Tim at [email protected], Paul at [email protected], and Andrew at [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Derek/Randy/Tim/Paul/Andrew directly. After purchasing lessons, please contact the instructor directly via the contact info above to schedule your lesson!
Eligibility
To be eligible for the $15 scholarship rate or the full price rate, the student must be an active participant of First Tee – West Michigan and must have participated in First Tee programs in 2022, 2023 or registered for programs in 2024. After purchasing lessons, please contact the instructor directly via the contact info above to schedule your lesson!