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.

Grand Rapids Instructors

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

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

Full rate students can email Kosta at [email protected], or [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Kosta/Jordan directly.

Holland Instructors

Randy White, PGA | Three Fires GC | Phone: (231) 750-4653 | Email: [email protected]

  • Rates: $15 for scholarship families, $70 for all other First Tee students

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 Randy at [email protected], or Tom at [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Randy/Tom directly.

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 ________ to book a lesson. Please pay Molly/Halle directly.

Muskegon Instructors

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

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

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

Full rate students can email Derek at [email protected], or Randy at [email protected] to book a lesson. Please pay Derek/Randy directly.

 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.