Gary Keating
Head PGA Golf Professional/General Manager
The San Carlos Golf Club is pleased to introduce Head Golf Professional and General Manager. With 20 years of experience, Gary brings an accomplished background in all aspects of the profession, from playing and touring to teaching and managing.
Gary was featured in several golfing magazines after he made four Eagles in one round of golf in the Powder Puff Pro-Am in 1991 – the first time this feat was recorded in the history of golf! A 16-time Challenge Cup competitor, he played on the European Tour for three years and is a record holder at 19 golf courses.
A Class A PGA Member since 1991, Gary was named the Southwest Florida PGA Player of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 1999. He also qualified and played in the 1995 and 1997 Honda Classic.
As a teacher, Gary worked with 15 touring professionals from PGA tour, Senior PGA tour, LPGA tour, the Canadian Tour and the European tour. He was named PGA Southwest Florida Chapter Teacher of the Year in 2001 and 2002.
Our reasonable instructional rates reflect our eagerness to help each individual improve their game. Individual private lessons start at $50.00 for 1/2 hour and $90.00 for 1 hour. Clinics and group lessons are also available upon request. Contact Gary Keating at 239-267-3131 ext.6, or email Gary Keating at gmpro@sancarlosgolfclub.com.
Billy May
PGA professional, Florida native and University of Houston collegiate player. Billy May has given golf instruction from 1983 – present. While at Falmouth Country Club, he served as Head Golf Instructor and worked directly with renowned CBS TV Commentator, Peter Kostis. Bill gained prominence in the golfing world by virtue of his monumental victory in the 1975 Jr. Orange Bowl Classic, an event that Tiger Woods shares as past champion. A two – time Ben Hogan Tour participant, Bill was awarded the “Player of The Year” award in ’89, with a 68.8 scoring average in New England Section Pro-Am events.
Bill is currently giving golf instruction and “on course lessons” at San Carlos Golf Club in Fort Myers, FL.
Call the Golf Shop at 239 267-3131 or email him at billmay@sancarlosgolfclub.com
For further information on lessons and rates please fill out our contact form or contact the San Carlos Golf Course at 239-267-3131.