One 3-Hour session of Award Winning on course PGA Instruction for two men or women of all ages, abilities and skill levels
Golf Schools are available at the New York Golf Park. Players can work on and improve every segment of their game on the course. 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.
A typical on course lesson includes
- Player Profile & Assessment – In the first session, we complete a profile together to outline strengths, weaknesses, golf background, prior injuries, and personal goals. From this, we establish a customized improvement plan.
- Focused Instruction – Each lesson emphasizes one specific area of the game (e.g., putting, chipping, driving, bunker play) to ensure measurable progress.
- Skill Demonstration & Coaching – The student demonstrates their current technique while I carefully observe to identify root issues. Using targeted drills, training aids, and varied instructional methods, we work on correcting mistakes and building better habits.
- Video Analysis – Swing videos are recorded both before and after instruction. Together, we review the footage to highlight key changes, improvements, and next steps for continued success.
- Personalized Follow-Up – Students receive their lesson videos via email, along with written tips and drills to reinforce progress and support ongoing development.
Golf School Packages & Pricing
1-Day
Golf School
$900
8-Hour on course playing lesson for 1 player
1-Day
Playing School
$600
5-Hour on course playing lesson for 1 player
1-Day
Short Game School
$450
3-Hour on course playing lesson for 1 player
2-Day
Golf School
$1,200
Two 5-Hour on course playing lessons for 1 player
Golf School Schedules
1 Day Golf School
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Greeting & Introduction to the facility |
| 9:15 | Putting |
| 10:00 | Chipping and Pitching |
| 11:00 | Video Analysis |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Full Swing Dynamics |
| 2:00 | Driving |
| 2:30 | Recapture Video |
| 2:45 | On-Course Instruction |
| 5:00 | Review / Continue Play |
1 Day Playing School
| Time | Topic | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Greeting & Introduction to the facility | |||||
| 9:15 | Warm-up | |||||
| 9:45 | Play 9 holes (Q & A On Course) | |||||
| 12:00 | Lunch | |||||
| 1:00 | Evaluate Round / Create Player Profile | |||||
| 2:00 | Turn weaknesses into strengths | |||||
| 3:00 | Drills and Practice Methods | |||||
| 5:00 | Review / Continue Play |
1 Day Short Game School
| Time | Topic | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Greeting & Introduction to the facility | |||||
| 9:15 | Putting | |||||
| 10:00 | Chipping and Pitching | |||||
| 11:00 | Bunker and Specialty Shots | |||||
| 12:00 | Lunch | |||||
| 1:00 | Review |
2 Day Golf School
Day 1
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Greeting & Introduction to the facility |
| 9:15 | Putting |
| 10:00 | Chipping and Pitching |
| 11:00 | Video Analysis |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Full Swing Dynamics (Ball flight laws) |
Day 2
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Greeting & Introduction to the facility |
| 9:15 | Putting |
| 10:00 | Chipping and Pitching |
| 11:00 | Bunker and Specialty Shots |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Review |
How to get the most out of your Golf School:
- Arrive early, stretch, loosen up by hitting a few balls so that you are warm by the start of the session
- Empty your mind, be open to suggestions on how you are going to improve
- Realize that change is good and necessary in order for improvement
- Ask questions about anything that you are unclear about
- Commit to the changes!!! Be consistent!!!
- Communicate to the instructor what you are thinking and feeling
- Make sure you are clear on the purpose of certain drills and exercises
- Review the keys to success at the conclusion of the lesson
- Give yourself adequate time to practice after the session is complete
If you are looking for an exceptional golf instructor, who knows how to simplify all segments of the game, with clear and concise teaching techniques, then look no further. Lucas Cohen, PGA Pro
- 2024 Player Development Award
- 2020 Northeastern NY PGA
- Junior Player Development Award
- 2019 U.S. Kids Top 50 Coach
- 2016 Northeastern NY PGA Junior Player Development Award
- 2015 Northeastern NY PGA Player Development Award
- Director of Instruction, Start to Finish Golf Academy
- Owner, NY Golf Park
- President & Founder, Playground Golf Foundation
- Active & recognized member of the Professional Golfers’ Association
- Tournament Director, US Kids Golf Hudson Valley
- First Tee Certified Coach