"I first started taking lessons from Stephen in the summer of 2009. I was going into my freshman year at St. Johns Prep High School in Danvers, Massachusetts with high expectations for making the golf team. Coming into the lessons I was a decent golfer and shot in the high 80's low 90's. I did not have the greatest swing, but my athleticism made me a good player. After working with Stephen for about a month he fixed my golf swing for me to shoot the best possible round i could with only being coached for 4 weeks. In August, I had tryouts for golf in which I shot three rounds all in the low 80's with the help of Stephen. Within a month I shaved about nine strokes off of my average being coached by him. As a result I became the number one golfer for the junior varsity team at the Prep. Out of all the things Stephen has taught me throughout this past few months I always think of one thing on the golf course which is, you never want to over think things. He told me if I hit a bad shot just clear your mind of everything and start over on the next shot to minimize your mistakes. In the months that I have worked with him it is amazing even to myself how much i have improved. Before I started working with Stephen I really only golfed about once a week with my dad, I just didn't have the ambition to go out and play golf more than that but working with Stephen has made me realize that if I went out and played more often I could get a lot better at golf and have a future in it. Stephen has taught me so much in these past few months, I am excited to work ahead with him and I know he will continue to make me a better overall player at every aspect of the game."

 - Brandon Bingel

    Peabody, MA

"When I first started with Stephen, I had only been on a golf course twice in my life. My goal was to put the ball in the air consistently and start learning some golf fundamentals. Stephen was able to quickly change my goals from putting the ball in the air to breaking 100. My second time on the golf course, 100 was broken. So, we changed my goal to breaking 90. Two months later, 90 was broken. The rest of my season, my goal was to play in the 80s consistently. Well, that goal was met too. Our goal by the end of this season is to break 80. Within one year, my expectations went from putting the ball in the air to playing the game at a strong level and becoming a better all around golfer. Stephen’s ability to communicate with me on a level that I understand, and use examples and analogies that I can relate to, make each lesson extremely valuable. Some of most our most productive lessons have come when we barely work on mechanics or practice, but rather spend a significant amount of time talking about mental part of the game, the difference between what I feel and what really is happening in the swing, and how to approach the game on the golf course."

 - Alan Arruda

  Medford, MA

"I've been working with Stephen for two years and I've seen my handicap go from a 19 - 11.   More importantly Stephen has helped me to understand the technical aspects of the game whether it's my swing, my short game or my putting I have gained an understanding of how to play the game given different scenarios.    I have found the video aspect of the training to be most helpful in seeing the proper swing and then feeling it. "

 - Lou Maiuri

  Topsfield, MA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 - Sandra Petti

  Stoneham, MA

"I am a golfer at the collegiate level trying to elevate my golf game to the next level. Stephen and I began working together in May of 2006 and since then I have began to understand the science of MY golf swing. In addition to working on the physical aspects of the game, Stephen has greatly shaped the way I approach competitive golf mentally and the way I manage my game on the golf course."

- Nick Antonelli          

  Salem State Golf

"I have been a student of Stephen’s for three years. During that time, Stephen has adjusted and customized my swing specifically for me and my body limitations. Each lesson was tailor made for me! Then, through much practice, I was able to apply all of Stephens’s golf techniques and the results followed. Today I am striking the ball much better and my distance has greatly improved. I am playing the game more consistently and my confidence on the golf course has grown. I credit Stephen with taking my game to the next level. His professionalism and patience is invaluable to any golfer at any level."

- Bob Keating

  Stoneham, MA

"During the 4 years working with Stephen, I have captured Two Club Championship Titles and one runner-up finish.  I have past my playing ability test and have recently passed all my requirements of the Professional Golfers' Association of America.  I was elected to membership in January 2009 and am currently a Class A PGA Professional!" 

- Craig McLaughlin

   Woburn, MA

"Stephen, I want to thank you for the great lessons this past season.  My game and my swing have been transformed this year.  It was amazing to see the improvement in my swing on video from my first lesson to what it looks like today.  My index has dropped from 3.5 to 0.6 A huge improvement!  My ball striking, particularly my irons/approach shot is like night and day.  My shots are now solid with a strong, penetrating flight and on target.  I have gained significant distance as well-at least 20 yards on average with my driver.  Par 5's which I typically had to lay up I now routinely go for, par 5's that I could never quite reach I can get home in two, and Par 4's that I would typically have a 5 iron (even a 4 iron) in I now normally hit a 7 iron (or a 8 iron) approach shot.  In addition, with your help my putting has significantly improved-I drain many more significant putts, my distance control is right on the mark, and overall my putts are much more solid.  One of the most valuable things that I have learned, is when I do miss a shot, I KNOW WHY AND HOW TO FIX IT during the round.  I look forward to continuing to work with you."

- Stacey Arbetter

  N. Reading, MA

"Two years ago I was ready to give up golf.  My handicap was 25;  I tried new clubs, I went to the range, I practiced my putting, nothing seemed to help.  I was frustrated.  Steve came highly recommended.  His instruction skills are precise and easy to follow, he has great patience and a relaxed style.  My game improved remarkably.  My handicap is now a 12!  Thanks to Steve, I now enjoy golfing and have much more confidence on the course.

- Louis Finocchiaro

   Austin Prep Hockey Coach