Instructors
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Ira Molayo, PGA
Director of Golf
Ira Molayo, PGA, has been a PGA member since 2007 and is the newly elected Secretary for the North Texas PGA Board of Directors for 2022. Molayo’s golf management company, IAMJ Enterprises, INC., manages Cedar Crest Golf Course, an A. W. Tillinghast design.In his over 20 years of golf teaching, Ira has instructed golfers of all ages and skill levels. He donates countless hours throughout the year to work with over five hundred inner-city youth in his community of Southern Dallas. In 2018, Molayo founded the I AM a Golfer Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.Ira’s focus is to bring about community renewal in South Dallas through golf, golf-related programs, and instruction at Cedar Crest Golf Course.Private Lesson Rates Regular Rate CCRC Member Rate Junior Rate
17 yrs & under90-min Lesson $145.00 $125.00 $85.00 120-min Lesson $200.00 $180.00 $110.00 Playing Lesson $250.00 $230.00 - Playing lesson is a two(2) hour on-course lesson.
Hourly & Playing Lesson Policies- Reservations may be made by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at (214) 670-7615.
- Prepayment is required to reserve private lessons.
- Private lessons must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
- Private lessons can be rescheduled at any time and are subject to a $25 rescheduling fee when rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance.
Telvin Walker
First Assistant Golf Professional
Telvin Walker is a native Washingtonian and a D.C. Success Foundation Achievers Scholar. Telvin attended Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English while also minoring in Political Science. While attending Livingstone College he was very active on campus and was a member of the Men’s Golf Team (Co-Captain), Resident Assistant, Junior & Senior Class Treasurer and a Mentor. Telvin is a member of the 2015 CIAA Golf Championship team and he is a member of two illustrious honor societies; Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society.Upon completion of college, he directed his focus to the game of golf and growing his work experience within the golf industry. His introduction to the golf industry would be through East Potomac Golf Course where he started on the Driving Range Attendant and would eventually work his way up to Pro Shop Assistant. After excelling at East Potomac he would soon become the first Sunny Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellow at the Carolinas Section Office of the PGA. Upon completion of the fellowship, he would then step into the newly created role as Event Coordinator and oversee all community outreach efforts and assist with tournament operations within the CPGA. He would soon go on to accept the role as Operations Manager of Rogers Park Golf Course in Tampa, FL where he supervised a staff of 20+employees and managed the day-to-day operations. Telvin is a hardworking, goal-oriented and self-motivated young man who is passionate about growing the game of golf and making it more accessible to juniors everywhere. Telvin is currently serving as the First Assistant Golf Professional at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, TX.Private Lesson Rates Regular Rate CCRC Member Rate Junior Rate
17 yrs & under1-hour Lesson $65.00 $52.00 $45.00 Playing Lesson $120.00 $104.00 - Playing lesson is a two(2) hour on-course lesson.
Hourly & Playing Lesson Policies- Reservations may be made by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at (214) 670-7615.
- Prepayment is required to reserve private lessons.
- Private lessons must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
- Private lessons can be rescheduled at any time and are subject to a $25 rescheduling fee when rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance.
Darius Contreras-Henson
Assistant Golf Professional
Darius Contreras-Henson graduated from Rowlett High School in 2014. He attended Oklahoma State University and Texas Tech University while majoring in Marketing. Currently, Darius is an Assistant Golf Professional here at Cedar Crest Golf Course and has begun the PGA/PGM program in just a short year back to the game. Having coached over 100 juniors, Darius employs an encouraging and even-handed coaching philosophy. His primary focus is on fundamentals and player course management which he trusts are the keys to improving students' scores.Private Lesson Rates Regular Rate CCRC Member Rate Junior Rate
17 yrs & under1-hour Lesson $65.00 $52.00 $45.00 Playing Lesson $120.00 $104.00 - Playing lesson is a two(2) hour on-course lesson.
Hourly & Playing Lesson Policies- Reservations may be made by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at (214) 670-7615.
- Prepayment is required to reserve private lessons.
- Private lessons must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
- Private lessons can be rescheduled at any time and are subject to a $25 rescheduling fee when rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance.
Phillip Pyle
Assistant Golf Professional
Phillip Pyle is an Assistant Golf Professional. His mother taught him to play the game at Hermann Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. A journalism graduate from Texas Southern University, Phil has worked in marketing communications, Public Relations, sports marketing, and sales with another golf corporation. He has written for The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, Indie Slate and was a board member for the African American Domestic Violence Council.Private Lesson Rates Regular Rate CCRC Member Rate Junior Rate
17 yrs & under1-hour Lesson $65.00 $52.00 $45.00 Playing Lesson $120.00 $104.00 - Playing lesson is a two(2) hour on-course lesson.
Hourly & Playing Lesson Policies- Reservations may be made by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at (214) 670-7615.
- Prepayment is required to reserve private lessons.
- Private lessons must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
- Private lessons can be rescheduled at any time and are subject to a $25 rescheduling fee when rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance.
Gladys Lee
Teaching Professional
Gladys Lee, LPGA Class “A”/USGA Girls Golf Pro, is the Founder and Executive Director of Roaring Lambs International Junior Golf Academy, a nonprofit charitable organizationestablished in 1986. During her extensive career and experience in golf, Gladys has dedicated her time towards educating and encouraging youth and women to excel at being the highest caliber golfers in their class.Gladys’ education and background in golf has given her tools and opportunities that have helped her to diversify the field and enrich the lives of thousands of children and youth. Her goal is to further expand Roaring Lambs International Junior Golf Academy nationwide, and continue to inspire young people who have a passion for golf.With a substantial skill set and expert knowledge, (including coaching, recruiting, inventory control, tournament operations, and program development) under her belt, Gladys has achieved outstanding awards and recognition that highlight her passion and aspirations for teaching, gaining the beloved role as “Coach Lee” amongst her students and peers.Along with the huge roles she’s played in her community, Gladys is a member of the USGA, USGA GHIN Handicap Chairman, and a proud member of The Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated.Her persistent love for golf has driven her to bring attention to giving women the tools needed to thrive in both life and golf alike, creating programs like DFW Fairways DIVAS for African American women, and LPGA Golf 101.Private Lesson Rates Regular Rate CCRC Member Rate Junior Rate
17 yrs & under1-hour Lesson $100.00 $90 - - Reservations may be made by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at (214) 670-7615.
- Prepayment is required to reserve private lessons.
- Private lessons must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
- Private lessons can be rescheduled at any time and are subject to a $25 rescheduling fee when rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance.
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