TAKE OVER YOUR GAME!

Eclipse Golf Academy delivers a level of instruction, performance training, and club fitting that reflects the standards of a true elite golf development academy. We provide a clear, proven pathway for golfers of every skill level to progress with purpose, train with intention, and build a lifelong love for the game.

Located at WindRose Golf Club in Spring, Texas, Eclipse has rapidly become the premier training destination in Northwest Houston, home to one of the largest and most accomplished junior programs in the country. Our growth is driven by results, structure, and a culture built around accountability, preparation, and competitive excellence.

Our award-winning coaching staff brings expertise across every area of player development—swing mechanics, scoring skills, on-course performance, tournament preparation, and custom club fitting. We build individualized improvement plans that help athletes play their best golf and reach the level they aspire to.

If you’re committed to getting better, inspired to compete, or ready to elevate your entire game, Eclipse Golf Academy is where players come to TAKE OVER THEIR GAME!

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The practice facilities at WindRose Golf Club are second to none featuring a 15,000 square foot putting green, a 40 station tee line and short game area complex capable of teaching large groups of students. We also have an exclusive private teaching area that extends to 160 yards long hitting into a green with three pin locations.

  • All three of our bays feature the most up to date technology in video analysis software, launch monitors, balance mats and 3D imaging tools.
  • Expert personalized club fitting with the Flight Scope X2 Elite launch monitor
  • Private and group clinics and lesson series
  • Nationally recognized junior programs and custom club fitting services

Our Team

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Shelby Thibodeaux

Academy Director

Nationally Recognized Junior Development Leader • Elite Performance Coach

Shelby Thibodeaux’s journey in golf instruction began at the renowned Hank Haney Golf Ranch in Dallas, where he built a foundation under some of the game’s most respected mentors. After earning his degree from the Golf Academy of America, he chose to relocate to Houston—one of the most competitive golf markets in the nation—to pursue elite player development at the highest level.

A lifelong student of the game, Shelby has trained with many of golf’s most accomplished instructors, including Butch Harmon, Chris Mayson and Elite Golf Schools to name a few. This exposure to world-class coaching has shaped his modern, data-driven, and results-focused approach to long-term player development.

As the Director of Junior Golf at WindRose Golf Club and the Director of Eclipse Golf Academy, Shelby has built one of the largest and fastest-growing junior academies in the United States. Since 2018, he has grown the program from zero to over 500 active students, expanded the PGA Jr. League from one to eighteen teams, and elevated summer camps to full capacity. He has personally taught more than 6,000 lessons and guided countless juniors into competitive golf.

Shelby has been recognized multiple times as a Top 50 U.S. Kids Golf Coach, earned the prestigious U.S. Kids Golf Master Coach Award, and was named an Operation 36 Top 50 Coach, reflecting his leadership in junior development.

Specializing in tournament player development, Shelby works with athletes of all ages and skill levels, providing structured improvement plans and accountability-based coaching to help each golfer reach their highest potential.

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Garrett Nobles

PGA Head Professional

Nationally Recognized Junior Development Leader • Elite Performance Coach

Garrett has over 13 years of teaching experience. He has been involved in the golf industry for most of his life and has a strong passion for the game. He believes each person has a unique swing and the key to a successful lesson is introducing improved fundamentals and mechanics to that swing. Garrett specializes in developing the swings of juniors as well as short game mechanics, and believes it’s never too early or late to improve your golf game. He will work with you to design a package that best fits your needs.

Garrett’s professional accomplishments include being named a Top 50 instructor in the state of Texas by Golf Digest, being named the Youth Player Development Award Winner for the South Texas PGA, and he graduated from the PGA Golf Management Program at Sam Houston State University in 2013. In 2016 he was named Head Golf Professional at WindRose Golf Club making him the youngest member of his graduating class to earn the title. Garrett is also the head golf coach of the 2017 state champion Frassati Catholic High School. He is a “Class A” PGA Professional and a Certified Teaching Professional. Garrett is a certified club fitter for Ping and Callaway as well as a Callaway products expert. He brings energy and enthusiasm to each lesson and looks to create a positive judgment-free environment for his students to learn and grow their game.

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The practice facilities at WindRose Golf Club are second to none featuring a 15,000 square foot putting green, a 40 station tee line and short game area complex capable of teaching large groups of students. We also have an indoor teaching facility to hit out of, as well as an exclusive private teaching area that extends to 160 yards long hitting into a green with three pin locations.

  • All three of our bays feature the most up to date technology in video analysis software, launch monitors and training aids
  • Expert personalized club fitting with the Flight Scope X2 Elite launch monitor
  • Private and group clinics
  • Nationally recognized junior programs and custom club fitting services