PGA Professional
Tom turned professional at age 23 after attending Jacksonville University. He has played in numerous professional events and has been the teaching professional at the Essex County Country Club in West Orange, NJ for the past seven years.  Tom has studied under some of the most renowned teachers in the country, all of which are currently ranked in the Top 100 Instructors in the USA.  Besides his excellent teaching of the physical side of the golf swing, Tom has an in-depth knowledge of the psychological aspects of the game.  This unique insight, coupled with strong swing fundamentals has helped Tom do wonders for all levels of golfers!  A golf school with Tom is a true learning experience and for many a breakthrough experience in their golfing lives.

You can contact Tom at tomtarsia@vipgolfacademy.com

What's in Tom's golf bag...

Teaching philosophy...

Tom Promotes :

** A set up which includes correct alignment, ball position and posture that is vital to carrying our the task of swinging the golf club correctly.  When the setup is properly established one can freely swing through and past the golf ball to a FULL and BALANCED position, which are the two keys to consisteny in the golf swing.

**On course instruction allows the student to work on the important task of golf course management and to learn the secrets of how to take your game from the practice range to the golf course.

**The use of video to provide the visual aspect of learning.  This allows the student not only to FEEL what he or she is doing, but to actually SEE the results.