Golf Lessons and Instruction

Paul Fitzpatrick

PGA Director of Golf

The Shell Point Golf Club is pleased to introduce Director of Golf, Paul Fitzpatrick. With more than 20 years of experience, Paul brings an accomplished background in all aspects of the profession, including playing, teaching and managing. 

Paul was raised in Stoughton, MA where he began his career working for Blue Hill Country Club, which is predominantly known for hosting the 1956 PGA Championship. He has also worked for clubs such as River Country Club, Warwick Country Club, and Shelter Harbor Golf Club before relocating to Southwest Florida in 2009.

Michael Jones

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Michael was raised in Minnesota and has lived in Florida for more than 8 years. He began his career in the Golf Industry at Mystic Dunes Golf Resort in Celebration while attending the Golf Academy of America. After graduation, he served as the First Assistant at Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyrna Beach for 4 years. Michael then moved on to GOLFTEC in Naples as a Certified Golf Coach. Before being promoted to First Assistant here at Shell Point, Michael served as a cart barn attendant. Michael had the opportunity to caddie in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Pro-Am for several years as well as hosting the Inaugural Diamond Resorts Invitational in 2014 hosting the best-in-class celebrity and amateur golfers.

Deb Keim

Assistant Golf Professional

Deb Keim is a seasoned golf professional with over 35 years of experience in the industry. From winning the Massachusetts State High School Championship three times in a row as an amateur to playing in USGA events nationwide, her golf journey has been remarkable. After a brief stint on the Futures Tour, she settled on Cape Cod, raised a family, and remained actively involved in the sport. Deb’s dedication to causes such as breast cancer research and promoting women in business led her to collaborate with the Susan G. Koman Foundation and the LPGA, organizing golf clinics along the East Coast. She has held various roles as a Head Professional at prestigious golf courses and currently divides her time between Shellpoint community in South Florida and teaching at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in Massachusetts during the summer months. Deb’s teaching philosophy focuses on making the game fun and challenging by emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics and utilizing the body in the swing, ultimately helping her students succeed on the golf course.

Caroline Lennox

Membership Coordinator

Caroline is a Southwest Florida resident with over 10 years of experience in the region. After attending FGCU and playing Division 1 Golf, she interned with the LPGA and attended the 2013 Solheim Cup. Recently, Caroline served as a theology teacher and assistant girl’s golf coach at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Her diverse experiences have shaped her into a compassionate individual, skilled in golf and dedicated to education and character development. With her strong work ethic, she continues to positively impact lives both on and off the golf course.

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