Pro Shop Staff
Ronald Wright Jr. 
, Director of Golf
Ron has worked at Middle Bay Country Club for over 16 years as a PGA Professional. He has been selected to the 2012 PGA Squire Cup Team for Outstanding Professional Performance. Ron has written Teaching Tips for Newsday and was the author of a PGA Magazine Best Practice Article on Women and Golf. His specialty is his ability to communicate and teach all levels including players with physical limitations such as sight & hearing disabilities. He has faired well in the PGA Met Section Tournaments as well as national events. Ron does everything he can to meet your golfing needs.
Jim Gilbert , PGA Teaching Professional
Jim brings years of experience, as a PGA Golf Professional, to The Golf Club at Middle Bay. For twenty years, he has taught private lessons, clinics and summer camps for golfers of all ages and abilities. Jim’s skills sets range from a Class “A” Teaching Professional, outside operations and merchandising. Jim is a local professional with great ideas and knowledge of what the south shore golfer is looking for. Jim has worked at the Tam O’Shanter Club, Links at Shirley and the Lido Golf Club. He is a tremendous asset to the operation.
Kyle Seaman, First Assistant Professional
Kyle has been a part of the Middle Bay family for over ten years, giving him first rate knowledge and an unequalled passion for the course he calls “home”. He attended and graduated from the Golf Academy of America in Orlando and continues his advancement within the PGA program. Kyle has been and continues to be an integral part of the staff as the First Assistant Professional.
John Papp, Assistant Professional
John has been in the golf industry for over 20 years, starting as an Assistant Professional at Cold Spring Country Club. His experience and knowledge has enabled him work at some of the most renowned courses in the country such as Geneva National Golf Club. Before his return to New York, he ran Eaglewood Resort and Spa Golf Course for two years. John is a welcomed addition to our staff.
