Golf Instructors
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Vespra Hills Golf Academy
Make this year the year you play better golf ⛳
Cody Kotva
Head Professional
My teaching philosophy is centered around the individual. I believe there are many effective ways to swing a golf club, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every golfer moves differently, and my goal is to find the swing that works best for each player.
Drawing on my playing experience at the University of Charleston, along with my years of teaching, I specialize in developing efficient swing fundamentals, enhancing short game creativity, and improving on-course strategy.
I take great pride in seeing my students improve, gain confidence, and ultimately enjoy the game of golf more.
Dylan Mason
Assistant Golf Professional
“Dylan is an enthusiastic and dedicated golf professional beginning his first year of teaching at Vespra Hills. A lifelong student of the game, Dylan brings a modern, approachable perspective to instruction, combining a strong foundation in golf fundamentals with a passion for helping players of all levels improve and enjoy the sport.
Having recently completed his professional training and certifications, Dylan specializes in creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clear communication, personalized coaching, and building confidence both on and off the course.”
Stephanie Landers-Fenn
Director of Operations
Stephanie has enjoyed providing golf instruction to players of all levels over the years, from beginners to advanced golfers, juniors through to seniors. Her approach to the game focuses on building a strong foundation with a solid set-up, good balance, and a swing that works naturally toward the target.
Stephanie’s background in the game is extensive. She played competitively as a junior, was a member of the Canadian National Team as an amateur and attended university in the United States on a golf scholarship. She went on to compete professionally on the mini tours, gaining valuable experience at a high level of play.
With a deep understanding of both the physical and mental aspects of the game, Stephanie enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences to help each player advance their skills and confidence. She believes that every golfer’s swing is unique, and her instruction reflects that individuality—helping each player develop a game that suits them best.
Her philosophy is simple: swing freely and play for the love of the game—one shot at a time, one hole at a time, one round at a time.
stephanie@vesprahillsgolfclub.com
Kent Osborne
Metal Game Coach
Kent will be offering one-on-one mental coaching to help you improve your game.
Vespra Hills Golf Club and Kent Osborne are happy to provide this service to members at no charge.
As a golfer, Kent has a rather unique history, He began playing golf at 50 years old and has achieved:
— a scratch handicap
— Vespra Hills Overall Club Championship
— Vespra Hills Senior Club Championship
— Vespra Hills Players championship
*member of Vespra Hills Senior Ryder cup team
*qualified for the Ontario Senior amateur championship on three occasions
Kent’s professional resume includes
— clinical director and a mental health centre
— sports psychologist in NHL
— leadership development coach with a global clientele
Kent’s also been a guest on a number of golf podcasts including
—On the Mark with Mark Immelman
—Swing Thoughts with Howard Glassman
—The Mind Factor with Karl Morris
—The Sweet Spot with Jon Sherman
If you’re interested in improving your mental game, send Kent an email or reach out the next time you see him at the club and set up a time for a face-to-face conversation or Zoom call
Sue Westwood
Teaching Professional
As a previous competitive tournament player, I love the game of golf. In fact, even more then playing, I love helping others improve their game so that they get more enjoyment (whether it be competitive or recreational) out of golf.
As a result of my years of coaching golf, I have learned that my students that are the happiest with the results are those that understand that golf is a sum of many moving parts. These parts include not only the swing, but also the limitations of each person's body and the way they think about their golf game.
As part of my coaching philosophy, our first session is focused not on immediate improvement but on understanding your current golfing style, which includes your swing, body movement, limitations, and your mental golf strategy. This first session includes an assessment of your course management and video analysis as a reference. We then determine your specific improvement goals which will be measurable, achievable, and rewarding.
Although the process is the same for each student, each program that is developed is specific for you and offering you the best opportunities for improvement.
If you are just looking for a golf teacher who will just make a couple little adjustments in your swing in one lesson, I am not the instructor for you. As all golfers know, the results of each day on the course can vary significantly. My goal is to help you reduce the variance of your game-to-game results.
Lesson Rates available upon request. Payment through the Golf Shop.