John Dipollina

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professional

Other awards won (if provided):
#Gamechanger Award (PGA Jr. League) 2019-2025, CT PGA Assistant of the Year, CT PGA Youth Player Development, U.S. Kids Top 50 Kids Coach (2 Times)

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 125
Female: 125
Junior: 150

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
1200. Majority are women's and junior but we do have men's as well

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
PGA JR. LEAGUE – YEARROUND
Lyman plays host to multiple leagues throughout the year and is the reason why Lyman is the 3rd largest PGA Jr. League program in the country. Indoor programming with Trackman simulators starts in November and ends in March. In April, our 13U and 17U Spring programs begin. In June, our 17U Summer program begins. In July our 13U and 17U All-Star program begins and runs through October as our 17U team will be attending the national championship at Twin Warriors GC in New Mexico later this month. Our Fall 13U and 17U run from September through October.

PLAY WITH A PGA/LPGA PRO
Reintroduced this program as we have members of our team at Lyman Orchards that are very accomplished golfers locally. I also have the ability to offer this program over our 45 holes of golf here at Lyman Orchards which makes it even more exciting to the student. This has built personal relationships stronger than simply working with students on the lesson tee.

OPERATION 36 AT JUNIOR GOLF CAMP
With nearly 500 junior golf campers through the 11 weeks of summer we introduced Op36 into our already successful itinerary. The campers LOVE Op36 as it challenges each student to beat their own score as opposed to beating their opponent. Op36 has been vital in keeping our repeat campers
motivated week after week. We now can boast 1243 golfers created (according to Op36 metrics) with 16 getting through to Level 6 of 10 thus far.

COUPLES LEAGUE
Format for the league will be a two-player scramble. 11 events were held at The Apple 9 and 5 events (including closing night shotgun) were held on either Jones or Player course. League is recreational in nature. No official competition. Greens fees/cart fees are paid on a weekly basis.
Complimentary beverage of your choice following each round. Enrollment was be limited to the first 50 couples to sign up.

LYMAN LADIES LEAGUE (Social & Competitive Divisions)
Lyman Orchards plays host to the largest ladies league group in the State of Connecticut with 430 participants in 2026 which is the largest ladies league in the country at a single venue. Ladies have the ability to play on Monday mornings, Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, Wednesday evenings, Thursday mornings and Thursday evenings in our social and competitive divisions.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
PGA JR. LEAGUE – YEARROUND
Lyman plays host to multiple leagues throughout the year and is the reason why Lyman is the 3rd largest PGA Jr. League program in the country. Indoor programming with Trackman simulators starts in November and ends in March. In April, our 13U and 17U Spring programs begin. In June, our 17U Summer program begins. In July our 13U and 17U All-Star program begins and runs through October as our 17U team will be attending the national championship at Twin Warriors GC in New Mexico later this month. Our Fall 13U and 17U run from September through October.

PLAY WITH A PGA/LPGA PRO
On course lessons with PGA/LPGA Teaching Professionals of Lyman Orchards on The Apple 9, Player Course and Jones Course are a great way to
learn the game. Not only will you learn on course techniques but you get to play with a talented PGA member of our Lyman team.

NIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENTS
The Apple 9 Course plays host. Two LED Night Balls Included. Complimentary Pizza Prior To Event. Complimentary Donuts After Event. Snack Bar
Open For Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks Before & After Event. Walking Only – Shotgun Start. Registration Begins An Hour Prior To Event.
Push Carts Available For Additional Charge (First Come First Serve). $75 Per Player — A Portion Of Registration Fee Goes To Support Connecticut
PGA Golf Foundation. 27 STRAIGHT SELLOUTS.

PUTT FORE PINK BREAST CANCER AWARENESS GOLF EVENT – 10TH ANNUAL
Shotgun Start – Dinner Included. Range complimentary. 9 Hole Non-Competitive Scramble. $90 includes dinner, open bar, door prize and giveaways
(immediately following golf). Massive raffle benefits Middlesex Health Breast Cancer. Men welcome to participate. SOLD OUT at 240.

WOMEN'S GOLF DAY
Women’s Golf Day is an event celebrating girls and women playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. It is a collaborative effort by a
dedicated team, golf management companies, retailers and organizations all working together to engage, empower and support girls and women
through golf. The four hour experience allows a simple and accessible platform to build a foundation and creates a network to support the continuation of golf no matter what skill level or interest while engaging them in a charitable cause with global impact from a local level.
Shotgun Start – Dinner Included. Range complimentary. 9 Hole Non-Competitive Scramble. $90 includes dinner.