Golf Quest is open year round, much like the Post office, where neither rain nor snow nor heat nor cold can stop you from practicing your swing.
• 72 tee stations • heated, wind protected tees • all areas lighted for night time play • 5 measured target greens • practice chipping green
• 6500 sq.ft. clubhouse w/heat & a/c • entire field is articial turf • 3000 sq.ft. putting green • bunkers and water features • greenside & fairway practice bunkers
Private and Group lessons available for all skill levels
GOOD GOLF AND GOLF QUEST ... A WINNING TEAM Golf is our business and improving your game is what Golf Quest is all about
Our practice facility allows you to work on all aspects of your game. Our Golf Quest Academy provides you with the best PGA instructors in Connecticut year round.
Over 7,000 Lessons given every year!
It's no secret why! WE get results. Combine our award winning PGA Pros with our award winning practice facilities and YOU get results.
Take advantage of our state of the art VIDEO SYSTEM.
Voted Best Instructor in CT by CT Golfer Online!
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. He has instructed over 7,000 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 Player of the Year, PGA CT. Section
3-Time Connecticut Open Champion
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
PGA Professional Pete Stankevich
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.
Seventeen (17) years teaching experience.
Voted 3rd Best Instructor in Connecticut by CTGolfer.com poll in 2001 and 2002.
Has given over 16,000 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.
