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ANDREW SIMAR
Director of Golf / Head Golf Professional
I am a left-handed golfer who writes right-handed! I started playing at 4 years old with my grandpa and didn’t take any lessons until I was 11 years old. I have an unconventional grip and I am a feel player. I don’t see straight lines on the course and don’t hit the ball straight, everything is a fade or draw shot. Everyone has their own swing and can be successful with their swing with good fundamentals and knowledge of how to swing the golf club on the proper plane for the shot being hit.
- Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana
- Graduate of the Professional Golfers Career College
- 30 years of playing experience
- 13 years of teaching experience
- Trained and taught at Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge in Winter Garden, Fl
- Adult & Junior: $120 per hour
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14 years of playing experience
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Division I golfer at Nicholls State University
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PGA Associate
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Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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8 years of golf instruction experience
- Adult: $90 per hour
- Junior: $80 per hour
THOMAS WARTELLE
Golf Instructor / Master Club Fitter / Club Repair
A native of Louisiana, Thomas T Wartelle turned pro after graduating with a BS in Agronomy from University of Louisiana in 1993. He is a PGA and WGTF Master Professional as well as a WGTF Course Examiner. Thomas’ career as a playing professional brought him around the world competing in Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and the USA. Thomas' has competed and/or taught golf in over 40+ countries around the world. He has presented his unique teaching style and philosophy to numerous PGA and professional entities globally including the Brasil PGA, PGA Costa Rica, Mexico, Taiwan, Japan, Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Austria, China, India, and the UK to name a few.
Thomas is a renowned master club-fitter having built his first set of clubs in 1982 when he was just 12 years old. He is a Callaway Master Certified Fitter and recently named Callaway Top 100 Club-fitter in the World. He is also a PING Certified Fitter. He has been a professional for 30+ years. He has worked in the golf industry for 40+ years.
Thomas' golf career has been a fantastic journey around the world as a player, instructor, and golf swing coach. He has given 30,000+ hours of instruction to 1000’s of students as well as other golf instructors around the globe. He has traveled the world training golf instructors teaching them how to teach golf using a unique system for learning that Thomas developed early in his career.
Thomas’ teaching philosophy and methods have been recognized as innovative and best described as a combination of "old style feel" with the latest in technology.
Currently, he averages over 40+ hours per week instructing, club-fitting, seminars, player development, and club building / repair. Farm d’Allie Golf Club has now become a destination point as clients travel from all over the world for instruction, club-fitting, or to just sit and have a cup of coffee as we grow the game. On any given day at our Academy one can find Tour Players, pro athletes, celebrities, junior golfers, locals, members, and any type of golfer who loves the game visiting TTW for a lesson, advice, club-fitting, club repair, or just a casual session about golf and the adventures golf takes us on.
Thomas instructs players of all levels; however, he is well known for training players who are serious about moving to the next level. This includes numerous professional tour players, college golfers, amateur champions, and high-level junior golfers. Training includes all aspects of the game with a focus on: mechanics, short game, tournament preparation, and fitness / speed training. Thomas has been named to the WGTF Top 100 Instructors in the World list. In 2007, he was inducted into the WGTF Hall of Fame. He is a contributing writer for several golf publications and media.
Thomas’ mission is to grow the game while developing golfers into champions in golf and life. His mantra is « Pay it Forward ». He is involved in the PGA Hope Program which is a free golf program that helps Veterans and Active Duty Military improve their well-being through adaptive golf and military cultural competency. Visit his social media @ttwgolf.
Awards / Accolades / Accreditations:
- PGA Member
- PGA Coach Certified
- ADM Certified
- USGTF Master Teaching Professional
- WGTF Course Examiner
- PGA Hope Certified
- Honorary Brasil PGA Member
- WGTF Master Professional
- WGTF Hall of Fame Inductee
- WGTF Top 100 Teacher in the World
- Callaway Top 100 Club-fitter
- Callaway Master Certified Fitter
- PING Certified Fitter
- FlightScope Trained
- Red Cross Certified
- University of Louisiana BS in Agronomy & Horticulture
We also have an indoor TTW Golf Academy and online coaching. If you’re an elite player with long-term aspirations, package discounts are available.
Lesson Rates with Thomas T Wartelle:
- Adult: $175
- Adult Members: $165
- (10) pack rate: $1600
- Student: $155
- (10) pack rate: $1400
- 30 minutes lessons $120 for adults and $100 for students
- Full day Golf School (6-hours): $975
- Half day Golf School (3 hours): $500
Custom Golf Club Fitting Rates with Thomas T Wartelle:
- Whole Bag: $200
- Specific Clubs: $180
Custom Club Repairs, Adjustments, Grips
Price varies on service required
Credit Card & Venmo Payments are subject to a $5 surcharge for single lessons and $40 for 10 lesson packages.