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Jim O'Keefe, PGA
Golf InstructorI’ve always loved to play any game with a ball; tennis, basketball, football and baseball. But, it was golf that was calling me. It’s where my mind wondered. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. I was thinking about my golf swing and how I should be on the golf course practicing as a fly ball was heading my way in centerfield.
It was time to focus on the game of golf. I was on a mission to get better. A couple of years later, my family moved to Iowa and I started working at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. I realized with practice and some good coaching, You Can improve.
I moved to Texas while in college and had the opportunity to play with guys on the PGA Tour gals on the LPGA tour, various mini tour players and highly ranked amateurs. It was there I realized that I wanted to pursue golf as my profession. My ability to connect with all golfers regardless of where they were on their journey was exciting and very natural for me. I wanted to make a career of it. I spent over a decade in the golf business and became a member of the PGA of America. My favorite days were working with players who were new to the game or anyone who had the bug and wanted to improve.
I pivoted from golf to selling software in midlife while raising my family. Now my passion for golf has called me back and I’m excited to share my knowledge with golfers of all levels.
Come see us at The Golf Gym and share your passion of golf or start your journey with us!
Credentials Include: Member PGA of America American Development Model (ADM) Certified Sports Box 3D Certified OSAA/NFHS National High School Federation Cert’s PGA HOPE Certified Instructor
Helping players achieve their goals.
Getting Started
Learn the basics
Get comfortable for business golf
Avoid embarrassment on the first tee
Having More Fun
Connect with golfers of similar age
Have more fun on the course
Connect with golfers of similar skill
Improving Your Game
Break 100
Break 80
Make the high school golf team
Get swing diagnostic testing
Break 90
Add 10 yards
Prepare for Tournament Golf
Earn a college golf scholarship
Improve your Short Game
Coaching Services
Player Type
Female
Senior
Teen
Adult
Male
Session Type
Individual
The Golf Gym
Portland OR
A true golf studio featuring 1 on 1 instruction utilizing Foresight launch monitor, 3D SportsBox AI technology, K-Vest technology and the workout space and weights to build stronger golfers. If you've ever felt nervous about getting a lesson in front of a crowd; you'll certainly feel your in a learning environment where all of your goals can be reached.
*Coaching available to public
4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211