Meet The Golf Instructors
Lynn McCool, Director of Golf , Lough Erne Resort & Head Professional - The Golf Academy
Lynn had a highly successful amateur career winning a string of titles throughout her native Ireland and a subsequent Golf Scholarship at the University of Hawaii before embarking on a four year training programme at The Belfry.
A qualified professional for more than ten years now, Lynn began here career under the guidance of Michael Doherty, the former Head Professional at the City of Derry Golf Club.
Derek McNamara, Resident PGA Professional, Lough Erne Resort & The Golf Academy
Derek qualified as a PGA Professional in 2010, having been assistant to Joey Purcell at the renowned Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin. Derek also fulfilled a coaching role at the GUI Academy at Carton House helping him build up a strong teaching profile. Originally from Connemara, Derek is a former Irish Boys Champion and Connacht Youths Champion. He has represented Ireland at Boys and youths level on both the European and World Stage.
“I believe in simple teaching, concentrating on fundamentals and coaching the player rather than coaching method”.


