Following a successful season as Director of Instruction at Pleasant Valley, John decided to launch his own Academy on site. John brings over ten years teaching experience from such renowned Florida courses as Lake Nona and ChampionGate in Orlando. John was also Head Teaching Professional at Celebration Golf Club. Learning his craft from some of the best instructors in the world helped John earn a spot on the 2004 Canadian PGA Tour. He has also won over 15 pro-am and mini-tour events. John has been lucky enough to play golf with and instruct clinics with some of the best players in the world. Having competed and taught with these players has helped mould John's teaching philosophy and has given him experience few instructors have had.

Butch Catone has been teaching golf for more than 15 years; the past three years at Pleasant Valley.  Previously, he was an instructor for the Nike Golf Learning Centers.
 
As a partner in the John O'Leary Golf Academy, Butch brings his passion for the game to each lesson -- whether he's working with children, novices or avid veterans.  His goal is to focus on the individual player(s) and help him/her improve their game.
 
Butch's experience in golf sales and tech work, representing various companies including Orlimar, Yonex, Mizuno, Goldwin and Ping, adds to
his breadth of knowledge and makes him an ideal fit for the golf academy.
 
Contact him at (703) 244-6510 or via email at butchcatone@yahoo.com