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1991 Alumni
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Matt O’Keefe is entering his 22nd year as a PGA Master Professional in Coaching and Teaching—one of only 184 worldwide and the only active Master Professional coach in the Tampa Bay area. A proud PGA Award Winner and dedicated member of both the North Florida PGA Section and the PGA of America, Matt brings passion, precision, and decades of expertise to every lesson.
Originally from Kentucky, Matt now proudly calls Largo, Florida home. He attended the University of Tampa on a full ROTC Scholarship, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1991. After passing the rigorous 36-hole PGA Playing Ability Test on his first attempt, he turned professional in 1996 and became a Class “A” PGA Member in 1999. Matt went on to achieve PGA Certified Professional status in Instruction in 2004 and earned the prestigious PGA Master Professional designation in Coaching & Teaching the following year.
Known for his ability to connect with students in both individual and group settings, Matt tailors his coaching to each player’s unique goals and abilities. His personalized approach, combined with decades of technical expertise and a deep love for the game, helps golfers of all levels play with greater confidence, consistency, and enjoyment.
Coaching Background
Owner and Director of Instruction for O'Keefe GOLF 2001-2026
FlightScope Certified Professional 2014
Golf Digest Schools Certified Instructor 2012
Arnold Palmer Golf Academy Certified Instructor 2000-2001
Saddlebrook Preparatory Academy Golf Coach 2000-2001
Instructor for the PGA Learning Center / Ryder Cup @ Valhalla Golf Club 2008
Level I Certified First Tee Coach 2018
Member of the KPGA Marketing Committee 2020-2021
PGA HOPE / Adaptive Golf Certified by PGA of America 2021-Currently
Honors
2021 Patriot Award Recipient from the Kentucky PGA Section
PGA Master Professional in Coaching & Teaching since 2005
Only KPGA Professional to ever be awarded the PGA Specialty Certification for Teaching
Only Kentucky PGA Professional to hold (8) different PGA Certifications
1st Kentucky Professional to be PGA Certified in Instruction and Golf Operations 2004
Graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program (Scholarship Awardee) 1999
Qualified for and competed in the 2014 PGA Senior National Championship / Port St.Lucie, FL
Class 'A' PGA member since 1999 / Twenty-two year member of Kentucky PGA Section
1 of 26 PGA Professionals world-wide to have earned all six original certifications
Teaching Seminars / PGA Summits
2025 North Florida Coaching Summit / Tara Golf & CC
2025 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summitt / Orlando, FL
2023 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summitt / Orlando, FL
2020 Completed PGA.Coach Certification (ADM)
2018 First Tee Level I Coaching Seminar / Augusta, GA
2017 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit / Orlando, FL
2011 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit / Port St. Lucie, FL
2009 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit / Port St. Lucie, FL
Numerous Kentucky PGA Section Teaching Seminars 1999 - 2023
2020 Completed PGA.Coach Certification (ADM)
Originally from Kentucky, Matt now proudly calls Largo, Florida home. He attended the University of Tampa on a full ROTC Scholarship, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1991. After passing the rigorous 36-hole PGA Playing Ability Test on his first attempt, he turned professional in 1996 and became a Class “A” PGA Member in 1999. Matt went on to achieve PGA Certified Professional status in Instruction in 2004 and earned the prestigious PGA Master Professional designation in Coaching & Teaching the following year.
Known for his ability to connect with students in both individual and group settings, Matt tailors his coaching to each player’s unique goals and abilities. His personalized approach, combined with decades of technical expertise and a deep love for the game, helps golfers of all levels play with greater confidence, consistency, and enjoyment.
Coaching Background
Owner and Director of Instruction for O'Keefe GOLF 2001-2026
FlightScope Certified Professional 2014
Golf Digest Schools Certified Instructor 2012
Arnold Palmer Golf Academy Certified Instructor 2000-2001
Saddlebrook Preparatory Academy Golf Coach 2000-2001
Instructor for the PGA Learning Center / Ryder Cup @ Valhalla Golf Club 2008
Level I Certified First Tee Coach 2018
Member of the KPGA Marketing Committee 2020-2021
PGA HOPE / Adaptive Golf Certified by PGA of America 2021-Currently
Honors
2021 Patriot Award Recipient from the Kentucky PGA Section
PGA Master Professional in Coaching & Teaching since 2005
Only KPGA Professional to ever be awarded the PGA Specialty Certification for Teaching
Only Kentucky PGA Professional to hold (8) different PGA Certifications
1st Kentucky Professional to be PGA Certified in Instruction and Golf Operations 2004
Graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program (Scholarship Awardee) 1999
Qualified for and competed in the 2014 PGA Senior National Championship / Port St.Lucie, FL
Class 'A' PGA member since 1999 / Twenty-two year member of Kentucky PGA Section
1 of 26 PGA Professionals world-wide to have earned all six original certifications
Teaching Seminars / PGA Summits
2025 North Florida Coaching Summit / Tara Golf & CC
2025 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summitt / Orlando, FL
2023 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summitt / Orlando, FL
2020 Completed PGA.Coach Certification (ADM)
2018 First Tee Level I Coaching Seminar / Augusta, GA
2017 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit / Orlando, FL
2011 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit / Port St. Lucie, FL
2009 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit / Port St. Lucie, FL
Numerous Kentucky PGA Section Teaching Seminars 1999 - 2023
2020 Completed PGA.Coach Certification (ADM)
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Coaching & Teaching Division
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Specialty Certified in Teaching Golf 2004
Instruction 2008 Golf Operations 2008 Executive Management 2008 General Management 2008 Retail Management 2008 Ownership & Leasing 2008 Player Development 2018 |
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MEVO+ Pro Package/Face Impact Location
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Video Capture Software
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