Meet the Pros at Eastmoreland Golf Course
The professional teaching staff at Eastmoreland is committed to providing the best in golf instruction for golfers of all skill levels in the Portland Metro area. Our instructors combine years of teaching experience with the latest in golf technology to create a learning environment that is tailored to your various golfing needs.
Whether it’s private lessons for one-on-one learning, fun and social clinics for groups, or growing the game with junior clinics – Eastmoreland has something for every golfer. For more information about golf instruction at Eastmoreland, please contact one of our professionals listed below.
Ray Comella, PGA
Head Professional
rcomella@kempersports.com
Ray Comella, PGA, serves as the Head Golf Professional at Eastmoreland Golf Course. A Class A Member of the PGA of America since 1995, Ray brings 40 years of teaching experience and has conducted more than 25,000 lessons. A Portland native, he was introduced to the game at age ten by his father and grew up playing as a junior right here at Eastmoreland.
Ray has enjoyed a distinguished playing career, competing in numerous PNWPGA tournaments and Pro-Ams, and earning the title of Oregon PGA Player of the Year twice. He has coached players of all ages and abilities and is passionate about helping every golfer improve. For the past twelve years, Ray has also been dedicated to developing young athletes through the PGA Junior League, giving them a strong foundation in the game.
Ray believes that solid fundamentals are the key to long-term enjoyment and success in golf, and he strives to make learning both effective and fun for every student.
Michael Charles
Teaching Professional
mcharles@kempersports.com
Michael Charles is a teaching professional at Eastmoreland Golf course and has been in the role since 2007. Beginning in 1996 and prior to coming to Eastmoreland, Michael was a professional who competed on various mini tours, and instructed at golf courses in Portland, and Palm Springs, including La Quinta C.C and Mission Hills C.C.
Michael grew up in Portland, and at age 9 began learning to play at Redtail Golf Course, and played on the golf teams at Jesuit High School and University of Portland. He has represented Oregon at the junior, and adult levels. He also competed on the Korn Ferry Tour, one step away from the PGA Tour.
As an instructor, Michael enjoys the opportunity of helping golfers of all abilities reach their individual goals. His experience ranges from teaching beginning golf schools and clinics, to working with collegiate players and aspiring tour players. His philosophy is to emphasize basic fundamentals, scoring techniques, while working with each individual’s specific needs and characteristics.
