Golf Instruction

PGA Head Professional Hope Kelley is available for personalized instruction for players of all levels. For more information on playing lessons, group clinics and corporate clinics, please contact Hope Kelley at 413.569.9333 ext 3 .

Hope E. Kelley, PGA
Head Golf Professional

Hope Kelley has 19 years of experience in the public and private golf sector. She has been a member of the PGA since 1995 and in 1997 was the first female Head Golf Professional in the history of the Connecticut Section PGA. She attended the University of Hartford and received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education and was inducted into their Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998 for her golf and basketball achievements. She comes to The Ranch with experience at Willowbend, The Denver CC, Tower Ridge, and Blue Fox Run. She is affiliated with EWGA, CWGA, NAWBO, Westfield Parks and Recreation Department, and the PGA of America.

Awards and Achievements:

  • Merchandiser of the Year - Public Golf Course, CT Section PGA
  • Massachusetts Women's Open Champion
  • Nominated Golf Teacher of the Year, CT Section PGA
  • University of Hartford Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame inductee
  • Northwest Catholic Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame inductee

Lesson Prices

Individuals with Head Professional

$45 Half-hour
$80 One hour
$250 Series of six half-hour lessons

Juniors (age 6 to 16) with Head Professional

$35 Half-hour
$65 One hour
$180 Series of six half-hour lessons
$15 One hour clinic with (4 to 7 juniors) (rate is per junior)

Group Lessons with Head Pro (rates are per person)

$45 One hour with 2 person group
$35 One hour with 3 person group
$25 One hour with 4 person group

Playing Lessons with the Head Pro

$90 One hour lesson on course with cart (game management & strategy)

Individuals with Assistant Professional

$35 Half-hour
$65 One hour
$160 Series of six half-hour lessons
$10 One hour clinic

Juniors (age 6 to 16) with Assistant Professional

$25 Half-hour
$45 One hour
$45 One Hour
$10 One hour clinic with (4 to 7 juniors) (rate is per junior)

For more information on playing lessons, group clinics and corporate clinics, please contact our Head Golf Professional Hope Kelley at 413.569.9333 ext 3 .

For the Ladies

New and experienced players are encouraged to join in. The Practice Facility at The Ranch is a comfortable environment where a player can learn. The clinic sessions will involve coaching on putting, the short game and full swing. Equipment options and on course game strategy will be reviewed.

2010 Ladies' Clinic: $25 / session Summer Clinic Schedule:

  • June 14th
  • July dates to be announced

Register in advance by calling our staff in the Golf Shop 413.569.9333 ext 1, or stop by in person.

Junior Clinics

Juniors between the ages of 6 – 12 are encouraged to participate in the clinics to learn about the sport of golf . The Practice Facility at The Ranch is a fun, safe environment that will enhance their experience. A review of the short game, full swing and course etiquette and rules will be emphasized.

Junior Clinics are available for a fee of $15 per person. The clinics are 50 minutes long on the following dates:

Wednesday's 3 - 4pm
  • June 16th, 30th
  • July 7th, 14th
  • Register in advance by calling our staff in the Golf Shop 413.569.9333 ext 1, or stop by in person.

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