Mark Csencsits, PGA

PGA

2016 GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals

Mark Csencsits, PGA

In the golf business since 1992, PGA Professional Mark Csencsits is entering his 25th year specializing in golf instruction for juniors and women. His proven methods and expertise have helped thousands of golfers improve their games. Mark guarantees positive results or the lesson is free! His coaching is all about getting results. Mark was a 2012 Top 100 PGA Play Golf America recipient, a 2013 Top 50 Honorable Mention for U.S. Kids Golf,  and was named the “Best Golf Pro to Work on Your Game” by Lehigh Valley Style Magazine, 2014-2016.

Facility type: Public

Past awards/recognitions:

  • 2012 Top 100 Play Golf America Recipient
  • 2013 Reader’s Choice Award “Best Driving Range”
  • 2013 Top 50 Honorable Mention U.S. Kids Golf Teacher Award
  • 2014-2016 Best Golf Pro to Help You Work on Your Game” Lehigh Valley Style Magazine Award 2014-2016 Best Public Course to Work on Your Swing: Bethlehem Municipal Golf Club

Technology used in instruction:

  • Flightscope
  • Cswing
  • Orange Whip products
  • Tour Striker products
  • Over 500 training aids

Approximate number of free “tune-ups” and lessons given per year: 500

Growth of the game initiatives:

LPGA Girls Golf nation wide program, Get Golf Ready PGA program, RDG Results driven Golf RDG is designed to achieve individual results by learning, playing and training together in very small collaborative groups. RDG’s 6 to 1 ratio ensures individualized attention along with a team building environment. Sessions will consist of skill building/training at the range, short game area and putting green. On course sessions will be utilized to apply and test the knowledge acquired. Course management and specific strategies will be curtailed to the skill level of each student. Program is for the dedicated golfer looking to greatly improve.LV Meetup Group: Interested in getting better, MUCH better at GOLF? Members of this group are interested in acquiring knowledge from a very qualified source (PGA Pro Mark Csencsits) and applying said knowledge to their own games. Children are FREE and most welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.

The meetings will have an “open forum” feel to them with plenty of time for questions and answers. Weekly topics will be discussed on all aspects of the game. Each meeting will have a $10 fee/donation per adult (kids are free!) Fee will be used for giveaways, prizes, and donations to the promotion of Junior Golf and Ladies golf in the Lehigh Valley.

Some lucky volunteer(s) will receive a free golf lesson as an extra special bonus. Watch “live lessons” being executed right before your eyes! LCC: LCC is designed for the lady who feels she is either “not yet ready for course play” but strives to be in the near future, or is “seeking more comfort for on course play”. LCC is a 9 week course designed to teach ladies the game of golf in very small, easily managed increments. LCC will be based on fun and social interaction. Whether you are a complete beginner trying to find out if golf is for you, or a golfer looking to improve your game, this program will benefit you. A variety of friendly skill contests will take place on the course as you play 3 to 6 holes of golf on both our Executive (9 hole) and Monocacy Courses (18 hole). LCC contests will test the skills and information previously learned by the student. Golf professionals will guide you every step of the way through the fundamentals in a relaxed, safe, and fun environment. LEP: LEP is designed for the lady who feels she is ready to “Enrich her own golf skills.” The LEP is a 8 week program designed for ladies to achieve individualized golf goals. It will be based on fun and social interaction, along with a heavy emphasis on individual goal-oriented instruction. Before the first week, your game will be assessed by a PGA Professional. You will sign up for a leisurely, hour-long “lesson” by June 30th with either Mark or Alex. You will talk about your game, discuss your strengths and weaknesses, and may be asked to hit some shots or play a few holes. A detailed written plan will be given to each lady during the first session. Specific deficiencies in your game will be recognized, addressed, and corrected through range and on course sessions. Golf professionals will guide you every step of the way to achieve your own goals in a relaxed, safe, and fun environment. LOCC: LOCC is designed for the lady who feels she already has some basic skills but wants more ON COURSE instruction to fine tune those skills. This program is perfect for ladies who have previously completed Ladies Casual Club, II, III, LEP, RDG and LAP, course knowledgeable ladies, and established players. The LOCC is a 4 week program designed to teach course-ready-ladies advanced course management skills. The entire 4 weeks will be played on the course with our skilled golf professionals. Ladies will play 9 holes each week with at least 50% of the holes for the 4 week program under the guidance of a PGA professional. Students may continue to golf on their own until closing after each session. Ladies are encouraged to ask questions about their particular game during this time. Coaching will be based upon the specific needs of the player versus a predetermined agenda. Emphasis will be placed on playing the game and lowering scores for your particular game! Junior 8 week: This 8 week plan is designed to achieve individual results by learning, playing and training together in very small collaborative groups. A 12 to 1 ratio ensures individualized attention along with a team building environment. Sessions will consist of skill building/training at the range, short game area and putting green. On course sessions will be utilized to apply and test the knowledge acquired. Course management and specific strategies will be curtailed to the skill level of each student. Program is for the dedicated golfer looking to greatly improve.

Combination of range, course, short game area and putting green Program is schedule over 8 weeks
2 Private video lessons included
Only 12 students per plan (4 minimum)

Equipment analysis, playing evaluation, mental golf assessment
8 weeks of coaching, team building, training smarter / playing better
Range balls, Green Fees, & pull carts included
18+ hrs. over 8 weeks 2.0 hrs per week Junior Camps:Junior Camp is designed to teach the physical and mental skills necessary to play the game of golf. The camp is open to new and returning golfers. This camp emphasizes skill building, playing the game, and fun!! Much of the instruction will take place on the course. Students will get the chance to play along-side our golf professionals. They will witness and discuss first-hand, course management techniques designed to shave strokes off of their score. A variety of skill contests will take place on the course. Closest to the pin, long drive, straight drive, fewest putts, etc. are some of the fun competitions in store for the students. Juniors will also learn the meaning of words like honor, integrity, sportsmanship, and etiquette. Golf is a lifetime game, and students will learn life skills necessary to be successful in both golf and life. NEW features have been added for 2016!! On the fourth day, a PGA professional will give your junior a private 1 on 1 golf lesson. The lesson will include a video, making it a cherished keepsake as well as an instructional tool.