Golf lessons by Ken Racca USGTF Instructor

Welcome to the Hudson Valley Golf Academy!

The golf season is underway! Start playing better NOW! Please call 845.857.4656 or email info@hudsonvalleygolfacademy.com today!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to my website. My name is Ken Racca, and I am a Level III Golf Teaching Professional certified by the United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF). I am proud to offer professional golf instruction that will help you play the game even better than you thought possible, and thus enjoy the game even more!

Your course of instruction can cover a wide variety of topics such as the full swing, short game, putting, bunker play, course management, golf etiquette, equipment consulting, and the rules. I offer low rates for both private instruction as well as group lessons and clinics, for all ages and abilities. Most importantly, I want to make the learning process FUN and ENJOYABLE!

A USGTF Level III Fully Certified Member is one who has successfully completed the certification course and has met all USGTF criteria in the playing, written and teaching aspects of the organization. Ken Racca achieved Level III Fully Certified status in October of 2002. He has given hundreds of lessons since then to players of all abilities and handicaps. He has worked in the golf business for the last 8 years and garnered several national awards for his skills as a Professional Clubmaker and Fitter. Ken has also attended the David Leadbetter Academy in Orlando, Florida. Ken continues to work in the golf business as a Tour/Custom Rep for a major equipment manufacturer.

Ken's teaching methodology utilizes "The American Golf Teaching Method™", which provides students with the most accelerated learning process available. Two words can best describe this method of teaching that has allowed us to become the area's most sought after golf academy: SIMPLE and FUN! We realize that no two golfers swing the same way. This is where the advantage of The American Golf Teaching Method™ becomes evident. No matter how you swing, our teachers are skilled in applying these fundamentals to your game. You will enjoy the results!

Ken has provided lessons to players of all skills and abilities. His focus on the fundamentals of the game has helped hundreds of players in the Hudson Valley area. Ken is available for private instruction as well as group lessons at Fishkill Golf Course and Driving Range. Please call or email to schedule your lesson or clinic, and begin seeing improvements right away.

Email info@hudsonvalleygolfacademy.com or call 845.857.4656!

Fishkill Golf Course and Driving Range features grass hitting stations, lighted, heated, and covered hitting stations, a short game area which includes genuine playing areas for chipping, pitching, putting and sand play. We have a 12 hole golf course and full service restaurant. It truly is one of the best golf facilities in the Northeast. Click the link below for more information.

www.fishkillgolf.com

Individual and group lessons are always available by appointment anytime. Day, evening, and weekend appointments can be made to fit your busy schedule. Beginners, ladies, and juniors are encouraged and welcomed! I am proud to offer competitive rates for instruction, based on my belief that golf is a game that should be enjoyed by everyone!

Want a free half hour lesson? Ask about my Instruction Package Referral Program and start learning today!

Please note that the student is ALWAYS responsible for the purchase of range balls for each lesson or clinic!

Rates for 2008 Season:

$35 per Half Hour Lesson SPECIAL GASBUSTER* RATE $25 per Half Hour

$70 per Hour Lesson SPECIAL GASBUSTER* RATE $50 per Half Hour

$200 Six Lesson Package SPECIAL GASBUSTER* RATE $150 for Six Lessons

$25 One Hour Clinic (Minimum 4 Students) Various Topics

$50 Two Hour Clinics (Minimum 4 Students) Beginners, Ladies, Juniors, and more!

Special Junior Rate $20 per Half Hour Lesson (Let's keep the game going strong!)

*The price of traveling to your lesson just got lower with my GASBUSTER Rates! This season book your lessons now and receive the discounts listed above.

*Lessons purchased with a package or special promotion must be used in the season and year they are purchased, and cannot be carried over into the next season. Sorry!

Email info@hudsonvalleygolfacademy.com or call 845.857.4656!

The United States Golf Teachers Federation® was founded and incorporated in 1989. It is the largest organization of golf teaching professionals in the world, with the main office located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The aim of the USGTF is to train and certify well qualified teaching professionals to serve the American golf public.

USGTF MISSION STATEMENT

The United States Golf Teachers Federation, through innovative, effective swing mechanics, and teaching methodology, establishes a national and international standard in training and certification for professional golf teachers. In addition, the USGTF provides services for its members and promotes the organization and the golf teaching profession.

Founded in 1989, the United States Golf Teachers Federation began making history by training and certifying golf teaching professionals for the golfing public. By opening the door to those that previously were never given the opportunity to teach golf, the USGTF started a trend that has led the game through a decade of growth and popularity never seen before.

Today, the USGTF is the largest organization of strictly golf teaching professionals in the world with over 17,000 members. The USGTF is a founding member of the World Golf Teachers Federation® and is one of 35 member nations that make up this entity. Both Federations help to establish the world's standard for golf teaching professionals.

The USGTF educational theme is that of progressive learning. Here is a list of Ken's prior achievements in the golf business: