Golf

Tom Patri

Coached
Len Mattiace, Val Skinner, Meaghan Francella, Seve Ballesteros

Tom Patri

Tom Patri is widely regarded as one of the most experienced golf coaches in the world. A former NCAA Champion and eight-year touring professional, he has coached over 125 tour players including world number one Seve Ballesteros and LPGA professionals like Meghan Francella, whom he guided from age 11 to the pro ranks. Based at TwinEagles Club in Naples, Florida, Tom is known for simplifying complex concepts and building structured, long-term development plans tailored to each player. His coaching emphasizes that performance cannot change without behavior changing first—focusing on structured practice, emotional control, and turning technical instruction into feel that holds up under pressure.

Players coached

Len Mattiace Image

Len Mattiace (Peak OWGR: 24)

Val Skinner Image

Val Skinner (Top 15)

Meaghan Francella Image

Meaghan Francella (World ranking: 42)

Seve Ballesteros Image

Seve Ballesteros (World No. 1)