We are a spirited group of PGA Professionals and golf executives who understand the game and business of golf. Our focus is to create the right atmosphere and to use the experience we have in growing the game to improve your golfing experience. Dedication, a love for the game and the ability to follow through on our goals are key characteristics that our team brings to Makefield Highlands to ensure the overall success of the golf experience and facility.
Makefield Highlands Golf Club is Redefining Public Golf
OUR TEAM

Mike Attara
PGA, President of Spirit Golf Management, Inc., COO
Mike Attara is a certified PGA Professional, golf industry executive, and the founder and president of Spirt Golf Management. Serving as the PGA General Manager for Five Ponds Golf Club. Mike is Trustee of the New Jersey Golf Foundation, Board Member of the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association, and Board Member of the GAP Public Golf Committee. Mike served two terms as a NJ PGA Board of Director and has been a long-time supporter of the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Mike’s love for the game of golf began when he first picked up a club at the age of 12. He enjoyed success playing competitively and earned his Class A PGA certification in 1990 and certification in general management in 2006. Mike graduated from Bucks County College and went on to attend Wilmington University. During Mike’s 30 + years as a PGA Professional, Mike spent 10 years serving as a Regional Vice President for a national golf course management company, 10 years as the Director of Operations at Eagle Ridge Golf Club and the past 12 years as the President of Spirit Golf Management.

Ed Gibson
PGA, Head Golf Professional
Ed has over 16 years of teaching experience and is a PGA certified Professional as of 2002.
Ed Gibson is the active Director of Instruction at Makefield Highlands Golf Club. Prior to Makefield, Ed was the Head Golf Professional at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, PA.
Ed was named the Philadelphia PGA Section “Assistant Professional of the Year” in 2007, and was also named one of the Top 25 Golf Instructors in Philadelphia Magazine, May 2008. Ed has served as the President of the Philadelphia Assistants Organization and is currently on both the Philadelphia PGA Growth of the Game Committee and Membership / Mentor Committee since 2007. Ed was a nominee for the 2010 and 2011 Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year and Junior Golf Leader and was also named 2011 and 2012 US Kids Top 50 Honorable Mention.
Ed was the winner of the 2004 Philadelphia Pro-Scratch Tour Event, and also has placed Top 10 in the Haverford Trust Philadelphia PGA Section Event in 2012 and was a 2012 Teacher of the Year nominee. Most recently, Ed was awarded the 2015 Philadelphia PGA Youth Player Development Award.
Ed Gibson is very involved in PGA Growth of the Game program which is the core foundation for Spirit Golf Management: “Growing One Club at a Time.” Ed believes strongly in the program in order to keep building the game, helping students improve and wanting to play more golf!

Joe Garstka
Assistant Golf Professional, Junior Golf Coordinator
Joe Garstka comes to Makefield Highlands from First Tee of Greater Philadelphia.
As a coach, science of golf instructor, and outreach manager with The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, Joe has worked in the golf business for 5 years. He has an extensive background working with youth education and development for over 14 years. He holds a Masters in Elementary Education from Holy Family University and has worked as both a 2nd and 6th grade teacher, as well as a music teacher.
Currently, Joe is working on completing his Doctorate in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in assessment and student engagement. In addition, he is continuing his golf education to become a certified PGA Professional.

Howard Hirsch
PGA, Teaching / Playing Professional
Howie is a Lifetime Member of the PGA and brings a wealth of experience to the Golf Academy. He has worked as Head Golf Professional for Frenchman’s Creek Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Hidden Springs Golf Club (now Commonwealth National) in Horsham, PA; and as Director of Instruction at Marriott’s Sea View Golf Resort. Some of Howie’s career highlights include playing on the Canadian PGA Tour from 1977–1980. Howie’s passion for golf and his family has never wavered – he believes that any day on the links is a great one!

Fred Seabright
PGA Associate, Golf Instructor
Fred Seabright is a retired commercial fitness industry executive who worked with the US Military and professional sports teams with training techniques and technology.
Fred has been a life-long golf enthusiast and recently applied his passion for golf to his pursuit of becoming a PGA Professional. He is presently a PGA Associate and is the oldest American to pass the PGA Playability Test (at age 77), which enables his completion of PGA Professional requirements.
Fred loves helping those new to golf to achieve a reproduceable, effective golf swing, enabling his students to rapidly progress to enjoying the game of golf. He believes that it’s all about having fun -f un while you learn, fun while you play and most of all fun as one meets new friends pursuing the same goals!
Staff Directory
Kevin Beirne, PGA | General Manager
kevinb@spiritgolf.net
215.321.7000
Ed Gibson, PGA | Head Golf Professional
edg@spiritgolf.net
215.321.7000 x103
Mark Peterson, GCSAA | Superintendent
markp@spiritgolf.net
215.321.7000×108
Joe Garstka | Assistant Professional, Junior Golf Coordinator
joeg@spiritgolf.net
215.321.7000
Howard Hirsch, PGA | Teaching / Playing Professional
hdh1251@aol.com
215.740.5269
Fred Seabright | PGA Associate, Golf Instructor
fredseabright@verizon.net
215-287-0775
Jena Marshall / Food & Beverage Manager
jenam@spiritgolf.net
215.321.7000 x107
Elisa Malinoff | Events Coordinator
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