Our talented and highly-qualified instructors will tailor each individual program to meet the needs of the student. Your instructor will analyze each part of your game, including full swing (with computer/video analysis), putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play. In addition, you may receive an on-course analysis on one of our award-winning golf courses. Golf schools are offered year round and can be designed around your needs.
Please Note: no outside alcohol is allowed.
PGA - & Head Teaching Professional
Turning Stone
Eric Lorenzetti is the Golf Academy Head Teaching Professional and Merchandise Manager at Turning Stone Resort Casino. Eric’s main responsibilities are managing all aspects of the Golf Instruction and Golf Merchandise offerings at the Resort. This includes providing Golf Instruction and Club Fitting, as well as focusing on the creation and administration of new player development programming including the First Tee Program, PGA Junior League, PGA Hope, Get Golf Ready, and Central Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
His teaching philosophy is to make the process fun, simple, and painless for everyone to enjoy the game. In the Fall of 2016, Eric won the Central New York Section PGA Player Development Award, which is designed to recognize a PGA Professional for extraordinary and exemplary contributions and achievements in the area of player development. This award considers the PGA Professional's growth of the game leadership commitment at the Section and National levels and impact made at the facility.
Prior to being named the Golf Academy Head Teaching Professional, Eric started with Turning Stone as the Head Golf Professional in 2013. He is a native of nearby Seneca Falls, where he began playing golf more than 30 years ago. Prior to his arrival to Turning Stone in 2013, he spent 13 years at Geneva National Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where he worked his last 11 years as the Head Professional at the Resort's Members' Club.
LPGA & PGA - & Teaching Professional
Turning Stone
Kay McMahon, an LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame Instructor, an LPGA National Teacher of the Year.
Kay is one of the few LPGA players who is also a member of the PGA of America. She was also distinguished in 2020 as one of the Top Four Elite in the Best 50 LPGA Instructors. She will be conducting in-person individual lessons, clinics, and golf schools year-round. With over 30 years of experience, she is a well renowned teacher, author, speaker and sports journalist, known as an easy approachable communicator.
“One of my signature sayings is that ‘Golfers are made in the off season’,” said McMahon. “The amazing Golf Dome at Turning Stone and spectacular short game area provides a one-of-a-kind experience that gives golfers that opportunity.”
McMahon starts by establishing four pre-swing set-up positions. She refers to this as G-CAP, which stands for Grip, Clubhead, Alignment and Posture. This is followed by four and one-half swing positions that begin with the takeaway through impact, resulting in a high and balanced follow-through.
Kay, a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth, during her amateur playing days, captured the Minnesota State Publinks Championship twice. Her professional playing career includes qualifying and playing in three USGA Women’s Open Championships among many other LPGA events.
PGA - & Teaching Professional
Turning Stone
Marty is a Syracuse native who began his golf career at the Onondaga Golf and Country Club in Syracuse. His career led him to several other golf operations, including The Doral Golf Resort in Miami, Royal Poinciana GC in Naples, Fl, Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey and Chelsea Piers Golf Academy in Manhattan.
Marty is a certified Aimpoint Green Reading instructor. Pioneered by Mark Sweeney, Aimpoint green-reading method based on the highly accurate, Emmy Award winning AimPoint Technology seen on the Golf Channel. After going through the AimPoint Green Reading education, you will never again have to guess at how much a putts breaks. Any putt. Learn that putting is predictable and discover the most effective and reliable ways to determine the direction and precise amount of break for any putt, all based on gravity (only works on earth).
Along the way Marty has spent time working for and with Jim McLean, Jim Hardy and Mike LaBauve. Marty has hosted Mike Bennett, Andy Plummer and Marius Filmalter at Turning Stone.
Nowicki is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he was 2 time captain of the golf team.
PGA - & Golf Club Fitting Professional
Turning Stone
Alan has been a PGA member since 1996, becoming a PGA Certified Professional in Golf Operations in 2009. He has called Central New York home his whole life, having grown up in the Binghamton area and worked most of his career in Syracuse. Alan has worked in the private, public and retail categories of the golf industry. He joined Turning Stone this year and looks forward to the challenge of providing a great experience to the guests of the resort.
Alan played on his high school and college golf teams and greatly enjoys the thrill of competition. He has qualified for regional and national events within the PGA of America and has won the CNYPGA Assistants Championship, Head Professional Championship and the Emmitt Kelly Masters. During his career Alan has won the CNYPGA Assistants Championship, Head Professional Championship and the Emmitt Kelly Masters. He has been a member of the CNYPGA Mitchell Cup Team fifteen times. He has twice been voted Assistant Golf Professional of the Year by his peers in Central New York.
PGA - & Assistant Golf Professional
Turning Stone
Ryan McGinnis is an Assistant Golf Professional at Turning Stone Resort Casino and he is the 2018 Assistant of the Year. Ryan become a PGA Member in 2019 and become specialized in Teaching and Coaching in 2020.
Ryan’s main responsibilities are managing the Sportsplex at the resort along with providing golf instruction and club fitting opportunities to our guests. Ryan will focus on building and creating player development programs at the resort such as PGA Junior League, PGA Hope, Get Golf Ready, Operation 36, Drive Chip and Putt Clinics and junior development clinics.
Ryan also enjoys the thrill of competing in local and national golf tournaments. He is a three time winner of the Assistants Section Championship.
Experience 17,000 square feet of year round short game practice in addition to our indoor driving range so you never lose your edge. The facility includes three greens, two bunkers, fairway, rough and elevation changes of almost eight feet to perfect every part of your game.
| Short Game Area Rates | |
|---|---|
| 1/2 or 1 Hour Hitting Time | |
| Public | $12/$24 |
| TS Reward Card or Junior | $10/$20 |
The Callaway Golf Simulator Experience features a curved widescreen HD Golf Simulator that allows guests to play some of the best golf courses in the world from the comfort and convenience of Verona, NY. The private, climate controlled space within the Golf Dome features state-of-the-art simulator technology that provides an almost completely immersive experience.
The simulator is available for general play, leagues, private events and team building programming. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 315.361.7509. Complimentary Callaway rental clubs are available for those who need them and for those who would like to try the latest equipment from one of the best manufacturers in the golf industry.
| Simulator Rates | Monday - Friday | Saturday & Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| TS Reward Card or Junior | $44 | $48 |
| Public | $48 | $52 |
The AimPoint EXPRESS Green Reading Clinic focuses on two of the most important aspects of putting: Speed control and reading the green.
What You Will Learn
- How to accurately identify slope
- How slope direction and grade affect break
- How your position on the slope influences break and speed
- How to identify your position on the slope
- How to determine precise break amounts based on position
- How to handle changing or multiple slopes
- How position relates to speed control
- Speed Control
- How to determine optimum approach shot strategies
Customize your own golf school. Call Marty Nowicki at 315.361.7509.
| Award | Instructor | Awarded By | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher of the Year | Marty Nowicki | CNY PGA | 2022, 2015, 2014, 2008 |
| Patriot Award | Ryan McGinnis | CNY PGA | 2022 |
| Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) | Eric Lorenzetti | CNY PGA | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2014, 2013 |
| Player Development Award | Ryan McGinnis | CNY PGA | 2020 |
| Assistant Professional of the Year | Ryan McGinnis | CNY PGA | 2018 |
| Golf Professional of the Year | Miles Blundell | CNY PGA | 2016 |
| Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) | Miles Blundell | PGA of America | 2015 |
| Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) | Miles Blundell | CNY PGA | 2011 |
Looking to learn...or simply prep for outdoor play? The pros at Turning Stone have you covered. With private or group instruction, you'll be enjoying the game before you know it. In fact, you can be golf ready in 5 days for just $99.
Offer Includes:
- 5 Hours of Group Instruction
- Range Balls & Rental Clubs
- Lessons at Sandstone Hollow and the Golf Dome
Perfect for New and Returning Golfers!
For more information, please call Ryan McGinnis at 315.361.7612
$30 per person / 1 Hour of Instruction
Develop or enhance desired golf skills in a fun and relaxed environment with friends. For more information, see a golf team member, call 315.361.7509.
Progressing juniors towards par or better on and off the course.
The Turning Stone Resort Casino Junior Academy uses the Operation 36® framework to structure the program. It consists of Coaching, Playing, and Training programs and is designed to teach golfers to play the game from a hole out perspective. Each golfer will be issued a profile in the Operation 36® Mobile App to track progress through a 6 level curriculum that is designed to set appropriate objectives and challenge each student towards shooting par or better (score of 36) for 9 holes.
Sign up today by visiting operation36golf.com.
Helping Our Patriots Everywhere
PGA HOPE is the flagship military Program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to all Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Our program offers Veterans weekly instruction from PGA Professionals.
Instructor
Ryan McGinnis
Location
Golf Dome
Registration
If you know when you would like to participate, please let Ryan know as spaces will fill up fast. Also, masks will be required. Please contact Ryan McGinnis at 315.361.7612 or Ryan.McGinnis@turningstonecasino.net.
Session 2: 5 Weeks
July 27th - August 27th
Tuesday: 11:00am - 12:00pm; 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm - 3:00pm; 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LEARN TO LOVE GOLF
Founded in 1989, Girls Golf is a community of more than 90,000 girls around the globe who are learning and loving the game!
We provide quality instruction to juniors led by LPGA and PGA teaching professionals or certified coaches – experts who specialize in showing girls just how much fun golf really is.
- 1 hour bi-weekly clinics
- Saturdays, 4-5pm with LPGA Hall of Fame Instructor, Kay McMahon
- $20 per person, per session — scholarships available
- Golf instruction follows the 5 Es
- Empower > Enrich > Engage > Exercise > Energize
- Junior clubs available for use during clinics plus an attendee gift provided!
For more information, see a golf team member or call 315.361.7509
Please review our "Safer Together" plan before your visit
Through PGA Jr. League boys and girls ages 13 and under of all skill levels:
- Learn and play the game with expert coaching from a PGA Professional Captain
- Wear numbered jerseys
- Compete on teams with friends in a fun, two-person scramble format
- Receive (10) practices and (6-8) matches
Learn more at pgajrleague.com.
Join our Team Today!
For more information contact:
Ryan McGinnis
Assistant Golf Professional
Ryan.McGinnis@Turningstonecasino.net
315.361.7612
Turning Stone Resort Casino is proud to be the host of two National Junior Golf Programs.
Drive, Chip & Putt and PGA Jr. League Golf
Boys and girls ages 7 and up are invited to participate. For more information, please see a Golf Team Member or call 315.361.7509. You can register at pgajrleague.sportngin.com and visit www.drivechipandputt.com or www.pgajlg.com to learn more.
To help keep your game on-point, we can help you get fitted with the right equipment, or even complete a private lesson. Use the form below to request a date, and one of our golf reps will reach out to you to confirm your dates.
GOLF PROMOTIONS
