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NEW YORK GOLF PARK
The NYGP learning center officially opened in the spring of 2012 and is now a Professional Golfers Association Recognized Facility

START TO FINISH GOLF
The New York Golf Park is the new summer location of the Start to Finish Golf Academy.

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
New York Golf Park is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with scenic views of the Catskill Mountains and offers a variety of fun activities for the entire family.

The New York Golf Park is the new summer location of the Start to Finish Golf Academy. Located in Greenport (just south of Claverack on Route 9H), the New York Golf Park is a fantastic setting to enjoy the outdoors, with scenic views of the Catskill Mountains, Empire Stud Horse Farm and apple orchards. NYGP offers a variety of fun golf and batting activities for the entire family.

The NYGP learning center officially opened in the spring of 2012 and is now a Professional Golfers Association Recognized Facility. New owner, Lucas Cohen, Class “A” PGA Member, has taken drastic measures to improve the existing Driving Range, Miniature Golf Course, Batting Cages, Pro Shop and other facilities located on the property. Cohen states, “I couldn’t be happier, coming back to my home town to grow the game of golf and own my own business is a dream come true.”

LUCAS COHEN MAKES PGA PRO NEWS

DRIVING RANGE

The Driving Range is equipped with 10 artificial swing stalls, two artificial putting greens and a 5000 square foot natural grass tee. It has several target greens to enable each golfer to pick a specific target and practice with a purpose. The practice facility is over 300 yards from the rear of the natural grass tee to the fence of the horse farm.

MINIATURE GOLF

The 19-hole Miniature Golf course has been completely renovated with brand new top of the line SYNLAWN synthetic turf that is unlike any putt-putt course in the capital region. The course winds through newly manicured: Hydrangeas, Flowering Plum, Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, Ornamental Grass, and Hostas that flower in different parts of the season. The course has ground cover with red mulch and decorative rock to add a playful yet soothing element of color. Large artificial rocks and natural wood features will be added to create tunnels and obstacles on the course to make for a fun yet challenging experience.

GOLF LESSONS

Golf Lessons, Golf Schools and Junior Golf Camps are available at the Start to Finish Golf Academy. Players can work on and improve every segment of their game at the facility. Any skill level of golfer, from green grass beginners to single digit handicaps will benefit from the Start to Finish Golf Academy’s proven methodology. All private lessons include: unlimited practice balls, video analysis, and a detailed email review.

BATTING CAGES

The Bells Pond Batting Cages have undergone a dramatic overhaul. It took weeks of preparation to improve the barrier netting, concrete foundation and pitching machines. The enhanced batting cages offer 5 hitting bays where various speeds of baseball and softball pitches can be selected. All of the equipment including bats, balls, helmets and signage are all brand new.

THE PRO SHOP

The Pro Shop offers anything and everything golf related including: clubs, balls, hats, gloves, training aids, complete sets and much more. With vendors such as Taylor Made, Nike, Titleist, Wilson, US Kids, Adams, PING, and Callaway to name a few, the Pro Shop will be happy to special order any equipment you desire. Purchase any in stock driver, fairway wood or hybrid and receive a FREE GOLF LESSON!

Experience

Career Focus

Highly motivated and ambitious Class “A” PGA Member possessing a special desire to learn and accomplish in management situations. A golf professional with a strong base of experience in high-end member owned and resort golf operations. With a well-rounded personality and proven track record to work effectively with all club human resources. One who has the ultimate goal to become a head golf professional.

Profile

Background includes extensive knowledge and expertise in management of the daily golf operations, a passion for the game and a work ethic that focuses on customer satisfaction.

• Experience with inside golf shop and outside operations
• High energy, Well Groomed, Leads by example, Punctual
• Strong- Instructor, Merchandiser, Tournament Operator, Player
• Junior Golf leader and innovator of fun programs
• Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Professional Accomplishments

• Top 50 U.S. Kids Instructor – Honorable Mention 2010 & 2011
• Created the Start to Finish Golf Academy
• Elected to PGA Presidents Council 2007-2011
• Head Golf Coach West Broward High School (District Champions 2008)
• Passed certification as a PGA Tour Academy Master Instructor
• Articles published – PGA Magazine (May 2009 & September 2010)
• Finished top 10 in every NJ section Pro Am Tournament entered in 2009
• 1st Place in Berkshire County Pro Series events 2003-2006

Activities, Services & Proficiencies

• 11 years Annual Support Rally for a Cure (2000-2011)
• USGA Rules Official Mass Open Qualifier
• Elected to PGA Presidents Council 2007-2011
• Computer literate with retail POS systems, website management (Microsoft Office, EventMan, Jonas, ProShop Keeper, Clubtech)
• Expert club fitter / club repair (Taylor Made, Callaway, Ping, etc.)
• Calligraphy
• JC Video Analysis used during instruction

Professional Experience

First Assistant / Academy Director – April 2011-Present

The Poland Spring Resort – Poland Spring, ME

Donald Ross design 18-holes with over 250 members and resort guests playing 18,000 rounds annually

• Presently act as manager of the brand new Learning Center and Golf Park
• Coordination of all golf school, clinics, private lessons and learning center activities
• Work closely with head professional and private owner to track usage, billing, and maintenance of the facility
• Merchandising, inventory control (including snack bar)
• Scheduling over 20 employees between the golf shop and learning center
• Development of operational procedures
• Marketing the facility through various web traffic and print media

First Assistant Golf Professional – April 2009-March 2011

Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club – Scotch Plains, NJ

Tillinghast 1916 designed 18-hole upscale member owned 275 members playing 15,000 rounds annually

• Managed the entire golf operation in absence of Head Professional
• Implement customer service standards and impressive level of professionalism amongst golf operations staff (20+ staff members in peak season)
• Tournament Coordination providing unparalleled tournament experiences for participants through extensive planning, marketing, and execution
• Work closely with member-administered golf associations to assure competitor satisfaction (Over 30 events per season both member and outside events)
• Oversee tee sheet, monitor pace of play, handicap system, billing
• Merchandising, inventory control ($500,000 apparel & hard goods)
• Playing golf with members in both casual and PRO-AM tournament settings
• Successful representation of Shackamaxon as an ambassador enforcing the club policies, rules and regulations

Teaching Professional – July 2008-Present

Grand Palms Resort and Golf Club – Pembroke Pines, FL

27-Hole Resort with 300 members & resort guests playing 50,000 rounds annually

• Promotion of instructional programs, clinics, private sessions and golf schools for men women and children for all ages and abilities ($12,000 revenue for resort)
• Provide a PGA presence, visibility and level of professionalism
• Setup, and organization of practice facility (over 10,000 square feet)
• Course marking and layout for major member tournaments (20+ events)
• Member and guest services (bag storage, private cart maintenance)

Master Golf Instructor – October 2007-June 2008

PGA TOUR Academy Weston Hills Country Club – Weston, FL

Robert Trent Jones designed 36-hole upscale private with 800 members playing 40,000+ rounds annually. Host of PGA Honda Classic (1992-1995)

• Private Lessons, Clinics, Golf Schools (300+ private lessons in 6 months)
• Marketing (design: flyers, signage, pricing structure)
• Expert Knowledge of Golf Club Technology (12 sets of irons sold in 1 demo day)

Tournament Coordinator – April 2007-October 2007

Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club – Wolcott, CO

36-hole resort and exclusive private club owned by Vail Resorts with 200 members (Tom Fazio course ranked #1 and Greg Norman #2 course in Colorado by Travel & Leisure Magazine)

• Manage all golf tournaments to include promotion, setup, operation, scoring
• Budgeting for over 25 tournaments and social events ($37,000)
• Exclusive resort/high end private golf operation (Rated #1 in CO)
• Golf shop operations (inventory control, budgeting, merchandising)
• Junior Golf Camps for over 100 children throughout the summer

First Assistant Golf Professional – 2003-2006

Country Club of Pittsfield – Pittsfield, MA

Donald Ross 1908 designed 18-hole with 330 members playing 21,000 rounds of golf annually

• Highly active in daily operations to include merchandising, golf shop management and outside service management
• Tournament Coordination – 200+ Member and Outside Events
• Handicap Chairman and liaison to the Handicap Committee
• Cart Fleet Management for 54 Golf Cars (Club Car DS Player)
• Golf instruction over 1200 private lessons/clinics
• Develop golf merchandising buying plan ($500,000+ inventory)

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