Dallas at Las Colinas

Four Seasons Dallas features a team of PGA-certified teaching professionals, focused on providing a highly-effective, personalised learning experience. These top golfers offer their expertise for both private golf instruction and the Four Seasons Golf School.

Paul Earnest leads the entire golf facility at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas – handling retail, instruction and golf course operations. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Business Management, Paul is both an accomplished collegiate golfer and a successful business person – having been named PGA Merchandiser of the Year for 2004. A PGA member since 1992, he has competed in many professional golf events, including the PGA Championship and the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Under his tenure, the Four Seasons Resort has been consistently recognized among the leading golf resorts in America. Paul Earnest is available for private golf instruction on a limited basis.

50-minute private instruction – limited availability

Abe Hernandez is an award-winning PGA Class A Professional with over 10 years' experience in managing golf operations. He was named the 2008 NTPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year as well as the 2010 NTPGA Metro Chapter Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. He currently serves on both the Junior Golf and Education Committees for North Texas PGA, and has held the title of Fundraising Chairman since 2009. He is a 1992 graduate of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin with a degree in Business Management. In his role at Four Seasons, Hernandez is responsible for the day-to-day operations of golf play and golf tournaments at the 36 hole facility that includes 600 golf members. He also provides ongoing support to the customer service and retail operations at the Resort.

Tim Cusick has been a member of the PGA of America since 1989 and was named 2005 Teacher of the Year for the Northern Texas PGA Section. Golf Magazine recognized Tim as a Top Teacher for the South Central Region of the US in 2005 / 2006. Among his students are players who have won championships on every major professional golf tour. Tim frequently travels to Europe, Mexico and Asia to train golf professionals to become more accomplished teachers. Prior to joining Four Seasons, Tim was Director of Golf Instruction for Hank Haney Golf Inc. in McKinney, Texas. He also served as an assistant to the men’s golf coach at Southern Methodist University. Tim is a two-time winner of the NTPGA Teacher of the Year award for 2005 and 2009.

50-minute private instruction – USD 175.00 per Resort guest; USD 200.00 per outside guest

Jay Winegar has been a key member of the Four Seasons golf instruction staff for nearly 10 years. He was instrumental in the creation of the Four Seasons Junior Golf Team and Junior Golf Program. Under his leadership, more than 30 members have qualified to participate on the Four Seasons Junior Golf Team. Two members currently play Division I college golf. Jay’s summer Junior Golf Camps are designed to reach all skills levels from beginners to tournament ready players. An apprentice in the PGA of America, Jay Winegar is available for one-on-one and corporate golf instruction.

50-minute private instruction – USD 110.00 per Resort guest; USD 125.00 per outside guest