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Tyler Tschantz,
General Manager
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Private and Semi-
Hernan Torres
Staff Golf Professional – USGTF Level III Certified
(202) 725-0296
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Hernan is a certified golf professional with 10 years of experience. He was born and educated in the Philippines and holds a degree in engineering. Hernan specializes in swing mechanics and fixes, trackman, short game (putting, chipping, pitching and bunker shots), long game (long irons, hybrids, fairway woods and driver), and course lesson (course management, strategies, shot selection and club selection). Hernan believes that sound golf fundamentals and correct practice are keys to success.
Lloyd "Doc" Vakay
Staff Golf Professional - USGTF Level III Certified
(516) 317-6753
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Doc began teaching golf after retiring from dentistry and holds an advanced Master of Education degree from the University of Southern California. He has been teaching golf since 2006. Doc enjoys helping individuals improve their skills and teaches both technique as well as the subliminal feel aspects of swing and game.
William "Bill" Pessaud
Staff Golf Professional - USGTF Level III Certified
(703) 919-2202
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Bill has been playing golf for 35 years and has been a certified instructor for twelve years. He retired from Xerox in 2010 after a 43-year career and brings experience in teaching and mentoring adults and youth. Bill thoroughly enjoys the game of golf and loves sharing his knowledge and love of the game with his students. He believes that golf is an art rather than a science and that once you learn the basic techniques you will have a lifetime of enjoyment mastering the game. Bill, a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia, is blessed to live close to Pinecrest and thinks of it as his private course!
SNAG Instructor
Edward "Eddie" McInnis
Starting New At Golf (SNAG) Certified Professional
(419) 790-5459
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Eddie is excited to combine his joy of the game with a passion for teaching and helping others develop as a golfer. With a background in collegiate sports and theological teaching, Eddie enjoys helping adults and young people succeed in life and sports. With a friendly, motivating style, Eddie's aim is to simplify the game, make it fun, and strive to make each person feel valued and successful.
Annalee McCann
Starting New At Golf (SNAG) Certified Professional
(703) 901-3117
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Annalee is a SNAG instructor, teaching group classes to 5- to 7-year-old beginner golfers. She also offers private and group lessons to new golfers of all ages. Her classes follow the concept that for a student to be productive and learn, a teacher must provide a fun and enjoyable experience. Annalee has enjoyed the game of golf for over 20 years. She's the President of the Pinecrest Women's Golf Association. Her background includes a career as a Registered Nurse and teacher.
Yoga Lessons for Golfers
Lisa Mijares – Certified Yoga Instructor
Tel: 703-307-5130
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Ms. Lisa Mijares brings more than 15 years’ experience practicing yoga and five years as a certified yoga instructor to Pinecrest Golf Course. All Lisa’s life she has been active with biking, hiking, walking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and golf. Lisa brings a depth of experience as a practitioner and instructor teaching Hatha, Restorative, Yin, and Vinyasa Flow yoga. Ms. Mijares specializes in teaching flexibility, strength, movement, balance, breath, and agility that is critical for any beginner or experienced golfer. She holds her E-RYT 200+ hour certification with Yoga Alliance.
Lesson Rates with Hatha Yoga certified Instructor who is also a golfer.
| Group Size | Single Session | 5-Lesson Package |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $35/person | $150/person (discount of $30/hr/person) |
| 3 People | $30/person | $125/person (discount of $25/hr/person) |
| 4 People | $20/person | $97.50/person (discount of $19.50/hr/person) |
Skills and Drills
Connie DeLorimier
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)
Certified Professional
TPI Fitness 2 Certified
TPI Golf 2 Certified
Tel: 703-587-0698
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Connie became a golfer when she moved near the Pinecrest Golf Course. She combined her love of fitness and wellness with her love for the game and began teaching Yoga for Golfers classes at the course. Already a certified personal trainer, Connie is certified for golf fitness through Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). She has been certified by TPI at level 2 for both fitness and golf. She teaches Golf Skills and Drills at Pinecrest and performs TPI assessments to help identify physical capabilities or limitations that affect the golf swing.
