Western Turnpike

Golf Instruction at Western Turnpike

Herb Moreland - The instruction at Western Turnpike is led by PGA professional Herb Moreland. Herb is a three time winner of the Northeastern New York PGA Teacher of the Year Award. He was a member of the National PGA Teaching Advisory Board from 1993 through 1996 and was elected to the Northeastern New York PGA Hall of Fame in 2005. During his 28 years at Western, he has enjoyed much success in teaching. His students include:

45 Club champions
17 Division I Scholarship athletes
3 New York State Junior Girls Championships
A runner up in the Unites States Womens Public Links Championship
3 Northeastern Womens Golf Association Championships
An All American woman and a mens captain at Florida State University
2 LPGA tour members: Moira Dunn and Kris Tamulis.

Kris Tamulis is in her fourth year on the tour and was 108th in the 2006 year end money list. Moira Dunn is beginning her thirteenth season. She won the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic in 2004. She also has three second place, two third place, and 23 top ten four finishes. Moira is in 80th place on the LPGA's all time money list.

Tim Podeswa - Class "A" PGA Professional has been a golf instructor at Western Turnpike for over 24 years. Tim is well known throughout the community for his private and group lessons, as well as his involvement with the Town of Guilderland's Junior Golf Program.

Casey Childs – This will be Casey’s ninth year employed at Western Turnpike Golf Course. Casey graduated from the University of Albany with a BS in Business Administration. He has three years experience instructing the Town of Guilderland Junior Golf Program. 2008 will mark the start of an additional weekend junior golf program run at Western Turnpike Golf Course for resident and non-resident junior golfers. For more information on this junior golf program, click here. You can register for the Weekend Junior Golf Program electronically or by calling or visiting the Pro Shop. If you would like to print out the application form and fill it out before bringing it to the Pro Shop, click here.

Knowledge Network - Over the years, we are proud to have created a golf program in conjuction with the Knowledge Network. The Knowledge Network is the largest continuing adult education program in the Capital District. Tim Podeswa has been the head instructor for the Knowledge Network Classes for the last 18 years. During these sessions, all aspects of the game are covered. Please click on Knowledge Network for more information and a schedule of upcoming classes.

Town of Guilderland Junior Golf Program - Since the Town of Guilderland has purchased Western Turnpike, we have been able to establish a comprehensive junior golf program for residents. our program offers group lessons for ages 7-10 and 10-17 for eight weeks in the summer. Each of our sessions meet for two hours from Tuesday through Friday. We have a maximum of 20 students and use two instructors. We cover all aspects of the game and conduct many interesting competitions throughout the week, complete with prizes for all of the participants.

The golf professionals at Western Turnpike are enthusiastic about teaching players of all different levels. if you are interested in learning how to play, or are committed to improving your game, contact us at the Pro Shop (518-456-0786)