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 201.

Hope Kelley, PGA
Head Golf Professional

Hope Kelley has 17 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 (2007)
  • Massachusetts Women’s Open Champion (2001)
  • Nominated Golf Teacher of the Year, CT Section PGA (1998)
  • University of Hartford Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame inductee (1998)

Lesson Prices

Individuals with Head Professional

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

Individuals with Assistant Professional

$30 Half-hour
$55 One hour
$160 Series of six half-hour lessons
$10 One hour clinic

Juniors (age 6 to 16) with Head Professional

$35 Half-hour
$65 One hour
$170 Series of six half-hour lessons
$15 One hour clinic with (4 to 7 juniors) (rate is per junior)

Juniors (age 6 to 16) with Assistant Professional

$25 Half-hour
$45 One hour
$125 Series of six half-hour lessons
$10 One hour clinic with (4 to 7 juniors) (rate is per junior)

Group Lessons (rates are per person)

$45 One hour with 2 person group
$40 One hour with 3 person group
$30 One hour with 4 person group

Playing Lessons

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

For more information on playing lessons, group clinics and corporate clinics, please contact our Head Golf Professional Hope Kelley at (413) 569-9333 ext 201.

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.

Ladies' Clinics are one hour from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M on the following dates:

  • Monday, May 12, 2008
  • Monday, May 19
  • Tuesday, June 3
  • Tuesday, June 17
  • Tuesday, July 1
  • Tuesday, June 15
  • Tuesday, June 22

For more information, please call our Golf Shop at (413) 569-9333 ext 1.

Junior Clinics

Juniors between the ages of 6 – 15 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.

All clinics are one hour long on the dates and times listed below:

  • Sunday, May 18, 2008 (4:00 pm)
  • Sunday, May 25 (4:00 pm)
  • Sunday, June 8 (4:00 pm)
  • Sunday, June 15 (4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday, July 2 (11:00 am)
  • Saturday, July 5 (4:00 pm)
  • Saturday, July 12 (4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday, July 16 (11:00 am)
  • Saturday, July 19 (4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday, July 23 (11:00 am)
  • Saturday, August 2 (4:00 pm)
  • Saturday, August 16 (4:00 pm)

For more information, please call our Golf Shop (413) 569-9333 ext 1, or stop by in person at The Ranch Golf Shop.

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