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Gary W Tatar, PGA

PGA DSP & ADM Certified Coach
PGA Crest

Brockport, NY
Salmon Creek Country Club, Spencerport, NY

About Gary

Take It to the Next Level: Coaching to Unlock Your Full Potential

Every lesson and individual is unique, but understanding that success is 90% mental can be the game-changer. My goal is to help you improve your natural abilities by connecting your intellect and desire to achieve lasting performance breakthroughs.

I am a lifelong student of the mental game. My favorite sport psychologists include Dr. Bob Rotella, Dr. David Cook, and Dr. Deborah Graham—leaders in mental performance and player development.

My favorite coaching programs focus on:

  • Course Management
  • “Break” Milestones: 100, 90, 80, and 70 Clubs
  • Family and Couples Camps
  • Junior Development

The Salmon Creek Country Club Advantage allows me to blend these principles into a hands-on, on-course instruction model tailored to each golfer’s goals.

With over 20 years of experience as a Direct Support Professional, I have worked extensively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My Adaptive Golf Program is designed to help young adults build confidence and independence in the community through the empowering experience of golf. We also offer a unique Adaptive Golf Membership at Salmon Creek.

Career Highlights:

  • PGA Quarter Century Club Member
  • Served on the WNY Section Board
  • Section Merchandiser of the Year
  • Led three organizations to Top 100 Golf Shop Operations
  • Coached four State Gold Medal Special Olympic Champions
  • Mentored high school players who went on to earn college scholarships
  • Consultant, project manager including Mill Creek Golf, Rolling Hills Golf Course, Smokin’ Joes Driving Range Executive, and Golf Galaxy Rochester
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Gary's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 80

Improve your Short Game

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Teen

Adult

Senior

Male

Female

Playing with disabilities

Session Type

Individual

Group

Gary's Facilities

Salmon Creek Country Club

Spencerport NY

*Coaching available to public

355 Washington St, Spencerport, NY 14559-9511

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