Program Description:
All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.
Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.
Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.
Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score.
About the Instructor:
Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's.
Program Benefits:
By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag.
- Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes.
- Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
