Coleman Gibson has been a teaching golf professional since 1983 and has been at Westlake Golf Course since 1989. Coleman has a wide range of clientele ranging from beginner golfers to experienced veterans. To schedule a private or group lesson, contact the Westlake Pro Shop at (818) 889-0770 ext 240.

Drew Thomas has over 15 years of experience in the golf industry ranging from playing high level junior golf, Division I college golf, and professionally. Drew now teaches full time and works with men, women, and juniors of all ages.

Drew is the director and a lead instructor in the Westlake Summer Junior Golf Program. She also runs her own year round junior program.

To book a lesson or for more information on the junior programs please contact drew.thomas@westlakegc.com or 805-320-9190

www.drewthomas.golf

Instagram: @drewthomasgolf

George Gankas is a teaching professional out of Westlake Golf Course since 2007. George graduated with a psychology degree from Cal State Northridge in 1995. In 1996 he turned professional and played mini tours while starting to teach at the same time.George has become an instructor for players of all levels including members of the Nationwide Tour, Canadian Tour, Hooters Tour and the Gateway Tour, Div 1 college golfers, elite amateurs, high profile celebrities, professional athletes, and a number of up and coming junior golfers.

George’s unique approach to teaching comes from countless hours of research on the golf swing. He studies swings from the greatest golfers of past time and never stops learning from the best players of our time. His passion for the game of golf keeps him motivated to help every golfer he comes across.

Rich Greenwood grew up in the San Fernando Valley and first learned to play the game at El Caballero Country Club.  He attended UCLA from 1984 to 1989.

During his career at UCLA, Rich won many events individually such as the Pasadena City Championship, UCLA/Bill Bryant Invitational, Western Intercollegiate and twice a winner at the Costa Mesa City Championship.  Rich was also nominated to the All Pac 10 team in 1987 and was the captain of the UCLA Men’s Golf Team in 1989.

The highlight of his collegiate career was winning the NCAA National Team Championship in 1988 at North Ranch Country Club.  This was the first NCAA Golf title taken home by the Bruins.  Rich turned pro in 1989 after graduation.  He spent the next 5 years playing in Southeast-Asia, Canada and a variety of Web.com events.  Rich won the Northern California Open in 1990.  From 1995 to 2002, he has taught at El Caballero Country Club and Brentwood Country Club.  Rich got the highest honor to become Director of Instruction where he has held this position for 11 years at Tour Golf in Agoura Hills, California.  As a player, he still remains competitive in the Southern California PGA Section. He currently is a member of the PGA.

Rich in 2011 co-stared and produced the docu-reality series “Pipe Dream” which followed homeless golf pro Mark Burk on his pursuit to get his life back on track.  This was a 10 week reality series featured on the Golf Channel.  From the success of Pipe Dream he had an opportunity to be a consulting producer on the follow up series “Chasing the Dream”.

Rich Greenwood: 818-261-8228

Phone: 805-559-3325
Email: R.Fulgentis@gmail.com
Website: www.rossfulgentis.com

Ted Lehmann PGA Professional can be reached at 818-370-8850