Rick is the Director of Golf at Randalls Island Golf Center and was the Head Professional at Randalls Island Golf Center since 1998. Rick was the co-founder of the East River Golf School with two locations in Manhattan. In 2006, the East River Golf School was named best junior golf school in New York City. Previously, Rick was the Head Professional at Smithtown Landing CC on Long Island where he conducted an extensive junior golf program. Rick is a class “A” PGA Professional with over 25 years of experience, specializing in golf instruction. He is an authorized instructor of The Golfing Machine and one of only 62 instructors worldwide with the designation of Master in Golf Stroke Engineering (G.S.E.M.). Rick is an Ambassador for Mizuno Golf and has extensive experience in clubfitting.

During his career, Rick has taught professionals, men, women and juniors to championship levels. Rick has produced two instructional DVD’s, Power Golf Dynamics and Shrink Your Score and is President of Power Golf Dynamics, Inc. Rick conducts frequent speaking engagements to both professional and amateur organizations and has hosted his own radio show, GolfTalk. Rick has written instruction articles for numerous golf publications and has sat on the Metropolitan PGA Board of Directors. Rick actively participates in Metropolitan PGA championships and Pro-Ams and has been nominated for the Met PGA Teacher of the Year in 2007. Rick is also a Certified Pilates instructor receiving his training from renowned Core Pilates NYC and incorporates golf specific pilates into his teaching program.

Most of the professional golfers on the PGA TOUR are exercising to improve their bodies and their games, and many of them (Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam, Rich Beam, Rocco Mediate and others) are using Pilates.

Through Power Golf Pilates, players can make corrections to the body — strengthening the core, increasing flexibility, building stability in the pelvis and shoulder girdles, and balancing both sides of the body, all of which allow them to hit the ball farther, straighter and more accurately. Power Golf Pilates can help you achieve:

• Better overall fitness
• Increased strength and endurance
• Increased flexibility and balance
• Increased club head speed and power
• Increased shot accuracy
• Less injuries

Please call 631.428.4653 for information on our Power Golf Pilates combination lessons, featuring a 30 minute pilates lesson and a one hour golf lesson for $180.

RATES: 1 hour lesson $140
45 minute lesson $110
30 minute lesson $80
Series of five one hour lessons $650
Series of ten one hour lessons $1300
Series of five 45 minute lessons $525
Couples lesson - 1 hour $150
Group lesson (Minimum of four students) $50 per person
Junior lesson (30 minutes, ages 7-15) $60
Playing lesson - 2 hours or 9 holes $275v Clubfitting (using digital launch monitor) $50
Meetings and seminars $250 per hour
Power Golf Pilates Combo (1/2 hour Pilates lesson with a 1 hour golf lesson) $180

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website at www.ricknielsengolf.com or call us at 631.428.GOLF (4653). Gift certificates available.