Looking for an instructor in NYC

[moadhia]

I am looking for some golf lessons in the winter. The closest range to my place is Chelsea Piers and they offer lessons in the winter. The instructors seem kinda pricey but if they are good I wouldnt mind spending the money. Any one had lessons at Chelsea Piers? Any recommendations?

[ChelseaPiersNYC]

Hi,

I'm the Marketing Manager at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. I saw your post and would like to share with you some information.

At the Golf Academy, you will have access to 12 teaching professionals, including PGA and LPGA-certified instructors. Here's a quick glimpse at some of their accomplishments:

Allan Renz - Voted one of Golf Range Magazine's Top 50 Golf Instructors in America in 2006

Dale Gray - Students include 11-time PGA Tour Winner David Frost, two-time Australian Open Champion Robert Allenby and more. Dale trained under Hank Haney for 10 years.

Marjorie Jones - Voted 2007 Northeast Section LPGA Teacher of the Year. Marjorie has played on tours worldwide, including 8 British Opens, 5 US Opens, winning numerous events such as the Australian Open. She is a member of the Women's Legends Tour, as well.

John Hobbins - John is a 26-year-member of the PGA of America. Before joining the Golf Club, John was the director of the Golf Digest Schools for 9 years. He has also been selected as one of the top teachers in the northeast by Golf Magazine and nominated for the Top 100 Teachers in America.

As you can see, we have a wide variety of pros & personalities on staff to help you find a unique match for your learning style and pace. If you'd like more information on our pros, visit: http://www.chelseapiers.com/gcAcadPros.cfm

Please feel free to write back if you'd like to schedule a lesson or want more information!

Best,
Liz Braemer
212.336.6756
braeme@chelseapiers.com

[david_wedzik]

I am looking for some golf lessons in the winter. The closest range to my place is Chelsea Piers and they offer lessons in the winter. The instructors seem kinda pricey but if they are good I wouldnt mind spending the money. Any one had lessons at Chelsea Piers? Any recommendations?

See John Hobbins there!

Dave

[abraxas]

hey! just reviving this thread bc i was thinking about getting lessons at chelsa piers
anyone have any feedback about the instructors there?

dave, could you provide any more info about john hobbins besides what i see in his bio?
personality...teaching style...
would really appreciate it

[ChelseaPiersNYC]

John Hobbins has experience teaching the 1 and 2 plane swing motions, the Stack and Tilt methodology, and more recently, Aimpoint technologies and the process of reading greens. He is a 26-year member of the PGA of America and can teach to any style that a student may prefer.

Here's a quote from one of his current students:

"There is a distinct difference between playing golf and playing it well. John has been helping me define this for over a year. His instruction is simple, logical, well explained and, most importantly, he continuously combines the latest innovations in technology into his methods. An avid fan of the sport, John is deeply knowledgeable, ever-pleasant and always full of interesting trivia. His instruction can, and will, take you to the next stage of your golf game - whatever your handicap." - Zaheen Mir

Let me know if I provide any other information!

Jenna Weinerman
Marketing and PR Coordinator
Chelsea Piers Management
Pier 62, Suite 300
New York, NY 10011
212.336.6889
jennaw@chelseapiers.com

[moadhia]

hey! just reviving this thread bc i was thinking about getting lessons at chelsa piers

I had a lesson with one of their better teachers. It was an ok experience. The tips and drills I got did help fix my golf swing. I thought the approach was a bit leadbetter like, take the club inside , place your left elbow here if that works for you. My personal opinion was that the instructors there are more concerned about the money than teaching their students. The guy teaching me kept looking at his watch and was turned off by the fact that I was only there for 30 minutes. I didn't feel a connection. Yes what he was saying made sense, but I like to establish a rapport with my instructor. Plus the rate are on the expensive side. If you dont have the time nor access to go outside the island than I think Chelsea piers is the only choice. But I wont be going back for another lesson there.

[wrx_junki]

I'd say come out to Queens or the Island for some lesson since I'm sure you come out here to play anyways. I know many instructors in the area but haven't found the money or practice time to invest in one.

[nevets88]

You're not limited to CP if you live in Manhattan. There's Randall's Island. It may be easier to get to if you live on the East Side, from there you can take a shuttle bus. In the winter, I'm not sure if the service is still available though.

If you go to CP, schedule a lesson when you're not looking into the sun, you can barely see the ball around sunset since the range is pretty much facing west, at least during the summer, not sure about winter. And sometimes it gets windy, you can't make anything out of the ball flight. Also, you can't hit driver on the top level and if you do, you can't see the flight past 200 yards since that's as far back as the fence goes.

[DoinShots]

Wife got me lessons there (CP) a couple of years ago for christmas. For the life of me, I can't remember the guys name, but I do remember he was very patient with me as I had just picked up the game.

I still suck, but that's for other reasons out of his control.

[nevets88]

There's also this place: http://www.driveclubs.com/index.php

Not big on indoor lessons though, I'm guessing they use a simulator, but based on the web site, looks pricey.

[mgd150]

Bumping this as I'm looking for instruction in the NYC area.  Anyone have any good feedback on anything in the area?  My transportation access is limited, so the closer to the city the better.

Thanks

[iacas]

Bumping this as I'm looking for instruction in the NYC area.  Anyone have any good feedback on anything in the area?  My transportation access is limited, so the closer to the city the better.

Thanks

I think you already got your answer.

See John Hobbins there!

Dave

[mgd150]

Right, when I first saw that I went and checked their website, hes not listed as an instructor anymore.

http://www.chelseapiers.com/gc/academy/golf-pros.cfm

If anyone knows otherdfwise, please do let me know.

Edit: A quick google search revealed hes now at his own place in lower manhattan.

Anyone have any other experience with any of the instructors at the piers?