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Meet
the Golf Professionals...
Pete Stankevich joined the staff at Golf
Quest in Brookfield when it opened in 1997 and brings
over a decade of experience to his position as Head
Golf Professional.
Pete has been the Head PGA Pro at Golf Quest
since 1998 and has created an outstanding teaching
program for those interested in improving their
game, at all levels.
- Fifteen (15) years teaching experience.
- Voted 3rd Best Instructor in Connecticut by
CTGolfer.com poll in 2001 and 2002.
- Has given over 10,000 lessons at Golf Quest
since 1997.
- Former member of University of Hartford Golf
Team. Teammates included PGA Tour members
Jerry Kelly, Tim Petrovic and Patrick Sheehan.
Captured the NCAA Division 1 District
1 Championship.
- Former member of Connecticut PGA Squire Cup
Team
- Placed 5th in NCAA Long Drive Championship
in Thousand Oaks, California
- Prior to Golf Quest, Pete worked and taught
at Clinton Country Club, Wampanoag Country
Club, Glastonbury Hill CC, Elmridge Golf Course
and the TPC of Connecticut.
- Pete is also a practicing golf course architect.
- Certified clubfitter.
His uncomplicated approach to teaching the fundamentals
allows students of all skill levels to reach their
playing potential, from beginners to tour professionals.
With the help of digital video, training aids,
or drills, Pete can develop a program to meet
each student's individual needs and have them
on their way to playing their best golf.
Southington

Voted Best Instructor in CT by CT Golfer
Online!
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Kevin G. Giancola, Head Golf Professional at
Southington, joined the staff of Golf Quest when
it opened in 1997. Kevin brings over fifteen years
experience as an instructor/coach to our Southington
facility. He has specialized in the biomechanics
of the golf swing as well as the psychology of teaching
and playing.
Kevin has held several positions in the Connecticut
and New England section PGA's. Most recently he
was the Head Professional at the Shattuck Inn
Golf Club in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. He also worked
at the New England School of Golf and the Copper
Hill Golf Academy.
His teaching methods are to adhere to the fundamentals
of the golf swing and work within the students'
ability level. "I believe there are six major
denominators of good ball strikers & we try
to improve those areas as much as possible".
He has instructed over 25,000 individual lessons
with player's ability levels ranging from absolute
beginners' to tour professionals. His ability
to create a pressure free, positive only learning
environment leads to increased success in both
his individual and group lessons. Kevin's enthusiasm
and teaching ability make him one of the most
sought after golf instructors in the state. "
I feel my years of experience as both a teacher
and a player provide a strong foundation for the
techniques I share during my lessons. I will do
everything I can to help each and every student
attain success and reach their individual goals."
Giancola has also enjoyed a decorated and distinguished
career as a player. His playing credentials, competitive
records and noteworthy awards are as follows.
- 2003, 2004, 2005 Player of the Year, PGA CT.
Section
- 3-Time Connecticut Open Champion
- Vote CT's Best Instructor 3 times
- Exempt member of the Nike Tour 1995
- Competed in the 1993 U.S. Open at Baltursol
- Competed in 8 PGA Tour events
- 1996 Manchester Open Champion
- Vermont Open Champion 1992
- New Hampshire Open Champion 1994
- Connecticut Section PGA Assistants' Player
of the Year 1997,1998
- Two-time Connecticut State Golf Association
Player of the Year
- Named Male Athlete of the Year (Gold Key Recipient)
by the Connecticut Sportswriters Association
- Two Time All-American at Central Connecticut
State University
- Holder of 8 course records statewide and abroad
Dennis Coscina
Professional Golf Accomplishments
- 2001 Selected Coach of the Year- Northeast
Conference
- 2001 Selected Coach fo the Year- New England
Intercollegiate
- 1999 Connecticut Senior PGA- Player of the
Year
- 1998 Connecticut Senior PGA- Champion
- 1998 Connecticut Senior PGA- Player of the
Year
- 1998 Manchester Open- 2 time Champion 1976,
1998
- 1997 Compaq World Putting Chamipionship- Top
Ten Finish
- 1997 Senior PGA Tour Exempt Player
- 1996 Senior PGA Tour Exempt Player
- 1996 Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame- Inductee
- 1975-1994 Eight time Connecticut PGA Champion
- 1979 & 1992 United States Open Championship-
Competitor
- 1976-1979 PGA Championship- Competitor
- 1972-1983 Five Time Connecticut PGA Player
of the Year

Joe Cipriano
PGA Golf Professional
Professional Experience
- Head Golf Professional, Heritage Hills Golf
Club, Somers, NY
-Director of Instruction, Woodbury Golf Range,
Woodbury, CT
-Assistant Golf Professional, Heritage Hill Golf
Club, Somers, NY
-Met PGA Junior Golf Instructor, Westchester Country
Club
Playing Highlights
- 1996 Met Section PGA Superintendant's Pro
Am, Minisceonga Golf Club (1st Place Team).
- 1996 Met Superintendant's Pro Am, Minisceonga
Golf Club (1st Place team)
- 1995 Westchester Golf Association, Fenway
Park Golf Club Pro Am (3rd Place team)
- 1993 Boys Town of Italy Pro Am, Knollwood
Country Club (1st Place team)
- 1990 Met Superintendant's Pro Am, Winged
Foot Golf Club (1st Place team)
- 1990 Westchester Golf Association Pro Am,
Fenway Golf Club (1st Place team)
Published Articles
- PGA Magazine, Pro to Pro article, March 2000
- PGA Tip from the Pro, Heritage Hillls Double
Eagle Newsletter
- Monthly Golf Instruction Tips, suburban Gannett
Newspapers, White Plains, NY
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