Our Team
Mike Sullivan
Director of Instruction
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Mark Twain
Mike began his golf career in 1997 at Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs FL. Mike was the primary teacher for men, women and junior golf instruction. Mike also had the opportunity to work with many retired golfers as well as aspiring professionals who frequent the Florida mini-tours.
Before moving to North Carolina, Mike was the Director of the Golf Advantage School, a teaching facility located at one of the largest private country clubs in the United States. In addition to private lessons and group instruction, Mike also ran a large junior golf program that involved instruction as well as tournament competition.
From 2014 to 2017, Mike also spent a few weeks per year at PGA Tour stops, including Pebble Beach, Augusta National and the U.S. Open & PGA Championship. While on location, Mike provided swing analyses to corporate golf clients from all over the world.
Recently, Mike has been reaching golf students all over the world through the internet. Mike’s YouTube videos receive over a million views per year and his clientele of students he assists through online swing analysis is growing at an exponential rate.
Specifically, some of Mike’s qualifications include:
-Over 20 years of golf teaching experience
-Former Director of the Golf Advantage School, in Houston, TX.
-Titleist Certified Clubfitter
-Graduate of The Golf Academy of the South
Pat Thomas
Instructor
Pat Thomas has been involved in instruction since 2005, associated with the Mike Sullivan golf school since 2011. He continues to help golfers of all ability levels improve their games. By focusing on strengths and weaknesses he can help players learn and develop the essential skills that will improve any golfer’s game. Pat suffered a stroke in March of 2020 and took a few months off from teaching. Pat has returned to teaching golf as he continues to recover.
Lauren Rosella Sullivan
Fitness & Ladies Golf Director
Lauren has been working with Mike Sullivan Golf School since 2015 assisting Mike at major PGA Tour Events around the country. She has been heading up our ladies golf program for several years and most recently has become a David Leadbetter Certified Associate Instructor. She shares Mike’s passion for helping people not only learn the game but creating an atmosphere that helps individuals find lifelong enjoyment in golf.
Lauren’s qualifications include:
David Leadbetter Certified Associate Instructor
Certified L.A.B. Putter Fitter
Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Corebarre, Weight Training, TRX, Golf fitness, Barre Boxing™
Mason Perry
A Raleigh native, Mason has deep ties to the Triangle’s golf community. His passion for golf began early, honed through junior golf programs and six years working at Wil-Mar Golf Club. As a dedicated instructor, Mason is committed to helping golfers of all skill levels enhance every aspect of their game. His teaching style emphasizes key swing fundamentals within an inspiring and supportive environment, fostering both skill improvement and a lifelong love for golf.
“Literally the best place in North Carolina for the beginner golfer to learn the fundamentals and the advanced golfer to fine tune skills. ”
