Gary Bates PGA Golf Professional

Gary Bates

Class A PGA Golf Professional
Turned Professional 1987

B.A. in Advertising, University of Florida
M.A. in Ministry, Biblical Theological Seminary
Junior Golf Coordinator and Teaching Professional, PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance 2007 – present
Men’s Golf Coach, Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton, FL 1987-1990. Led team to 4^th and 10^th place finish in 1988 and 1990 Division II National Championships.
Coached three All-Americans. Host coach 1990 Division II National Championship held in Jupiter, FL
Assistant Golf Professional Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course and Five-Star rated Boca Raton Resort and club, Boca Raton, FL 1987-1990

Additional Accomplishments:

Coach of Pat Bates, Former PGA Tour Player and five-time winner on the Nationwide Tour
Host and Instructor, “Practice for Success” Golf Video with PGA Teaching Professional, Suzy Whaley
Former Host of “The Kids Golf Show”, a golf television program dedicated to teaching the next generation of golfers in an entertaining and educational way
1986 Boca Raton Amateur Golf Champion
Co-Host of “The Spin Doctors” Golf Radio Program, heard nationally on http://seaviewradio.com/

Castle Pines Golf Villas, a 3 Palms Resort
2080 N.W. Courtyard Circle • Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
Phone: (772) 336-3333 • Fax: (772) 336-3855