Lessons

Keith Amodeo began teaching lessons at 3 Lakes in 2011 and has been head golf professional since 2018. An accomplished player, Keith is a 2010 graduate of the Myrtle Beach Golf Academy and passed his player ability test on the first try! Keith is easy going and finds the fun in everything. His flexibility & availability makes it easy to get a lesson with him.

As head pro, Keith is always at the course to answer questions and conduct lessons. He also carries a club repair certificate and can regrip your clubs at 3 Lakes. Keith can coach beginners to experienced players and wants everyone to enjoy the game.

Contact Keith at 412-512-4241

Robert "Rock" Robinson

Rock Summer Camp

“Rock” Robinson has been teaching lessons at 3 Lakes since 2018 & has over 30 years of managing youth golf programing. He is a certified Level III USGTF Teaching Professional. Rock has a jovial personality and can work well with people of all backgrounds and abilities.

In 1995, he founded West Penn Minority Jr. Golf Assoc & ran it successfully while working as a mechanical engineer for Bechtel. In 2015, Rock was inducted into the City of Pittsburgh All Sports Hall of Fame! Learn more about Rock’s life & legacy in his book “From The Ghetto to the Green”.

Contact Rock at 412-292-8175

Rev. Bill Thompson graduated from Schenley High School in 1971. He owned a construction company for 40 years, and is now retired. He graduated from GWBS School of Theology in 2017 and became an ordain reverend in the spring of 2018 later that year began teaching at GWBS. He dedicates himself to helping students of all ages achieve their personal best in life and golf. His golf career started as a volunteer golf coach 15 years ago in what now is the First Tee of Pittsburgh, level III golf lead coach & also achieved his class (A) PGTAA Golf Professional status. As one of the top instructors in the region, he looks forward to collaborating with you as we grow together.

Teaching Philosophy:

Here is what Bob Toski said: Most golfers prepare for disaster. A good golfer prepares for success. Bill believes that every golfer, regardless of skill level, has the potential to improve and enjoy the game. His approach is to personalize and tailor all sessions to meet the unique needs of each student, by focusing on the fundamentals and fostering a positive learning environment for single or group sessions. He feels that helping golfers build a solid foundation and develop confidence in their abilities not only helps their game but can be life changing.

Achievements:

– Certified Class “A” PGTAA Professional Master Teaching Pro.

– Head Coach, First Tee Pittsburgh, 15 years of experience coaching over 7,900 youth.

– USGA Member.

– Ran 3 Lakes Junior League since 2014

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Contact Bill at 412-423-8595

Any questions about our coaching team can be answered by calling the golf shop at 412-793-7111.

We look forward to helping you improve and have lower score!

Keith Persing joined the 3 lakes team in 2024. He is a Class “A” PGTAA Master Teaching Professional who was born and raised in Pa, introduced to golf at age 12 by his father. He played junior golf, high school, competitive leagues and tournament golf. He has over 48 years of experience playing golf. Keith’s goal is to help guide, instruct, and create a customized lesson plan for individual golf lessons. Lessons are tailored to fit each participants goals and to see a lasting improvement.

Contact Keith at 717-836-9170

All skill levels are invited to improve today! Golf is a skill game where good or bad habits form that impact your score. Out of practice players who are looking to learn proper drills for regular practice days will benefit. Players looking for guidance on the golf clubs or equipment used can meet with a pro to help you play well and make decisions on how to get in and stay in the right mind to enjoy playing golf.