Golf Channel Academy with Kelley Brooke

Providing elite coaching for all skill levels and ages.

Regardless of the location or instructor you choose, our goal is to provide consistent, high-quality golf lessons. We harness advanced technology to fine-tune your swing and meet your specific goals. With Trackman, we analyze detailed aspects of your swing like launch angles and spin rates. V1 video analysis offers insights on how to enhance your swing, while K-Vest biofeedback addresses physical challenges and teaches correct positioning. For putting improvements, we use Sam Putt Lab and Eye Line aids to ensure a smooth roll. Additionally, our range of teaching aids and drills are designed to solidify your technique and achieve a technically sound swing.

Services Offered

Adult Programs

Golf Channel Academy Coaches

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James Hong

Director of Instruction
  • Featured in November, 2016 and June, 2020 GOLF DIGEST    
  • Featured in June, 2020 GOLF WORLD
  • National Awards:

            – 2021-now GOLF.com Top Teachers to Watch

            – 2017-now Golf Digest Top Teachers in NY
            – 2014-now GRAA Top 50 Teachers in America

            – 2012 US Kids Golf Top 50 Master Teacher 
            – 2009-11 U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Teacher       

 

  • Certified in:

            – Aimpoint Express
            – Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Coach
            – US Kids Golf Instructor
            – 4DMotion & KVest 3D Biomechanics           

  • Advisor to Foresight Sports, 4DMotion Sports, Ikonik Golf
  • Swing Catalyst Brand Ambassador
  • Callaway Golf Staff Professional
Email: Jhgolfinstruction@gmail.com
Phone: 516.767.4812
   
 
“He’s not just one of the best teachers in America.  He’s one of the best on the planet.”  – Mike Adams, Golf Digest #2 Ranked Teacher, Golf Hall of Fame member
Personal Teaching Philosophy: Ever wonder why you can’t improve, or do what you’ve been told to do?  It’s because you are trying to fit a mold or model. There is NO ONE WAY to swing a club; you have YOUR way to swing consistently, based on what YOUR body allows you to do, not what a Tour Pro does. Using the latest technology (V1 video, Boditrak pressure mat, KVest, Flightscope radar launch monitor) everyone, from BEGINNER to ELITE golfer, can learn to play well.  None of my students swing the same way, which is why they all succeed ON THE COURSE, not just the range. We will spend time in the practice area making you swing better.  And then we will take it out on the course – yes, the course – to see if you PLAY BETTER too.

FORREST HAMLIN

Teaching Professional
  • 15th season at Harbor Links
  • 25-year member of the PGA of America
  • Former first assistant at the Cedarbrook Club
  • Titleist certified Fittingworks fitter
  • Certified US Kids Golf Instructor
           
E-mail: forresthamlin1959@gmail.com
Tel.: 516-455-5402
   
 
Personal Teaching Philosophy: While there are numerous ideas on how to swing a golf club, I believe the most effective way is to swing the golf club by its design.  A major part of the golf club’s design is its LIE ANGLE.  It’s this angle that creates the plane angle of the swing, what the clubhead’s arc should prescribe.  When the student swings on the correct plane, the clubhead will swing correctly through the ball and turf resulting in the desired trajectory, accuracy and distance.

SONNY DEFEO

Teaching Professional
  • Honorable Mention for 2014, 2015, 2018, & 2019 U.S Kids Golf Top 50 Teachers 
  • 9th season as Teaching Professional
  • US Kids Golf Certified Instructor  
  • Future’s Club Golf Instructor
  • Callaway Golf Staff Player
         
E-mail: Sdefeogolf@gmail.com
Phone: 516-287-0491
   
 
Personal Teaching Philosophy:  

There are two key words that I will continue to use, “Trust” and “Patience”.  You must always TRUST what you are doing to accomplish a desired result.  There cannot be any doubt or lack of confidence as to what type of shot you want to pull off.  To understand this point you must have a tremendous amount of PATIENCE.  We all want to improve, but we must allow for some bumps along the way.  If a person is going through a swing change they must accept the fact it will not happen overnight.  But through PATIENCE and TRUST a player can improve significantly if hard work is put in.  

 

JOHN ROONEY

Teaching Professional

John has been involved in the golf industry for two decades and coaching since 2012. He has given thousands of lessons and has worked with players of all skill levels. He played collegiate golf and has competed professionally and coached many junior athletes to compete at the high school and collegiate levels.

John received Honorable Mention in 2024 for the US Kids Golf Top 50 Instructors nationally. For the last five years he has been a Lead Instructor for Florida Golf Schools and has developed the curriculuim and execution of an entertaining and motiviational learning experience for developing golfers.

           
E-mail: forresthamlin1959@gmail.com
Tel.: 516-455-5402
   
 

Achievements & Certifications:

  • Honorable Mention- US Kids Golf Top 50 Instructors 2024.
  • International PGA
  • Golf Digest Certified Instructor
  • TPI Certified Level 1
  • Leadbetter/GolfZon Level 2 Certified
  • USGTF Teaching Professional
  • US Kids Certified Coach
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Member
  • Skilled Coaching Alliance Member

Lesson Rates

2022 LESSON RATES

       
         
ADULT LESSONS:       Director of Instruction               Teaching Staff   
 Individual 1/2-Hour        $90    $85
 Series of 5 1/2-Hours     Not available       $375 ($75/lesson)
 Individual 1-Hour    $175    $155
 Series of 5 1-Hours    Not available    $725 ($145/lesson) 
 Playing Lesson, 1.5 hours*
(Fee incl. cart & green fee)   
   $265 (1 person)
 $300 (2 people)
   $250 (1 person)
 $285 (2 people)
 Aimpoint Express Putting: 1 hour
        1.5 hours
   $175
 $265
   NA
         
 * Playing lessons are not for beginners        
         
 JUNIOR LESSONS:        
 Individual 1/2-Hour    $85    $70
 Series of 5 1/2-Hours    Not available    $325 ($65/lesson)
 Individual 1-Hour    $160    $135
 Series of 5 1-Hours    Not available    $625 ($125/lesson)
  Playing Lesson, 1.5 hours
(Fee incl. cart & green fee)
   $250 (1 person)
 $275 (2 people) 
   $225 (1 person)
 $250 (2 people) 
 Aimpoint Express Putting    Same as adult rates    NA