INSTRUCTION

When it comes to golf, our team is inviting, helpful, and never condescending—we are eager to get you out on the course, no matter your age or ability level. Our golf pros aren't inclined to hang around the clubhouse, either. PGA Golf Professional and Director of Golf Patrick Roper,  Head Golf Professional Jason Rodriguez, and Assitant Golf Professionals Kyle Holt and Zach Cruz want to be out on the incredible Hill Country Texas golf course as much as you do, and if they aren't working one-on-one with a member or guest, you'll see them on the course on the practice range, offering up tips, and making you feel excited to play your next round.

MEET OUR PROS

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Patrick Roper, PGA

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Director of Golf Operations

Patrick grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he began to play golf in the 7th grade. Patrick started his golf career at The Legend at Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ in 1991. After a few years, he joined Troon Golf at Troon North Golf Club, eventually moving on to Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. He then took an opportunity to move to the San Diego area and work at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, CA. Patrick worked there for 13 years (the final 2 years as Head Golf Professional). In December 2013, Patrick and his wife decided to make the great state of Texas home and transferred to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio, as Head Golf Professional. Patrick brings a wealth of talent and experience to his new position as Director of Golf

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Jason Rodriguez, PGA

Title

PGA Golf Professional

Jason graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2018 with a degree in General Business and a concentration in PGA Golf Management. During his time at Sam Houston, he completed internships at Corpus Christi Country Club, the University of Texas Golf Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and with the Southern Texas PGA Section. Elected for PGA Membership in 2019, Jason has gained experience with teaching golfers of all ages ranging from beginners to more advanced skill levels.

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Kyle Hoyt

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Assistant Golf Professional

Originally from Minnesota, Kyle began playing golf in high school when his family moved to Texas in 2014. Two years later he started college at UTSA and became president of the school's club golf team. His passion for club golf grew and he became the Texas regional coordinator for the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA). Kyle graduated from UTSA in 2020 with a degree in business management and entered the PGM program in pursuit of a PGA membership. He has a passion for seeing beginners grow their skills and knowledge to feel comfortable on the golf course.

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Zach Cruz

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Assistant Golf Professional

Zach is a Native of Texas growing up two hours south of Boerne in Asherton, Texas. He grew up learning the game at the young age of 7 and went on to play college golf at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico, as well as competing in Public Links qualifiers, U.S. Amateur qualifiers, and U.S. Open local qualifiers. Zach moved to Houston in 2016 where he began his career in the golf business at River Oaks Country Club. He brings his extensive insight of knowledge and teaching experience to Tapatio Springs as the Assistant Golf Professional. Zach is now an Associate member with the PGA’s southern Texas section.