Meet Leo

Meet Coach Leo P. Tabick

High-level coaching for serious players of all ages

High-level professional golf coach, outstanding in his field and very accomplished, Leo Tabick is Owner and operator of The Golf Performance Academy. He is an accomplished “Class A” PGA Professional with more than four decades of experience. Leo has provided golf instruction and operations management at courses throughout New York and New Jersey. He is currently based at the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in Clark, NJ.

Leo’s Approach

Personalized coaching that adapts to how you learn best

Through the Golf Performance Academy, Leo brings his expertise and experience to serious players looking to reach that next level of performance on their way to competitive play. He has a hands-on golf curriculum that advances the player’s understanding and view of what is necessary to play at their highest level. Leo’s style is such that he is able to convey his love of golf and his philosophy to his students.

Leo believes that his role is to educate players to the subtleties of high level play. While there are many different ways to do that, his approach is to find your unique learning style.

Using the Intellectual, Creative and Sensory abilities that each of us have, Leo uncovers the best approach for each player that leverages their abilities most effectively to reach an understanding

Leo’s Philosophy

Make the game ten times more enjoyable

According to Leo, the game of golf can be played by anyone who has the time and patience to gather core information. A PGA Player Coach can help identify your path to successful ball striking that allows you to enjoy this wonderful game.

Lessons can make the game ten times more enjoyable. They can help you to reach your potential skill level. Lessons will give you a clear understanding of your swing, its strengths and weaknesses. Here are Leo’s tips on how to approach lessons – then you can really begin to enjoy the great game of golf!

Professional Accomplishments

Recognition and Leadership in Golf

American Golf Corporation 2000 Northeast Regional Golf Professional of the Year.
Contributing author and technical advisor to Long Island Golf Magazine.
Member of the Metropolitan PGA Board of Governors.
Metropolitan PGA Junior Golf Chairman.
Metropolitan PGA Junior Golf Promoter Award recipient.
Tournament Committee Member, Metropolitan PGA.

Career Highlights

Head Professional

LaTourette Golf Course

Staten Island, NY

Inwood Country Club

Inwood, NY

Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course

Bronx, NY

Lido Golf Club

Lido Beach, NY

Director of Instruction

Randalls Island Golf Academy

New York, NY

NEW APP

Better Golf Performance APP

The Better Golf Performance APP provides a wide variety of information, video golf tips, podcasts, resources and more, it’s like having a golf coach in your pocket.

Features:

Monthly video Golf Sound Bites for greater detailed tips and training.
“Mind Mapping the Game of Golf” Podcast
News and updates on lessons, corporate events, and programs for junior players.
Enroll in classes or register for private lessons directly on the app.
1-touch calling to Leo P. Tabick, PGA
Directions/map to Hyatt Hills Golf Complex
Alerts on: Specials; Discounts; Club fitting events