Golf Professional Staff
Nick Novak, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
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(475) 363-0096
Nick Novak is a PGA Professional recognized as one of the region’s leading instructors and player development coaches. A three-time Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America selection and 2022 MET PGA Player Development Award winner, Nick has worked with golfers of all ages and abilities, from beginners discovering the game to elite juniors, collegiate players and Professionals.
A Norwalk native and former Norwalk High School golfer, Nick is especially passionate about growing the game within the local community and creating a welcoming environment for players of all backgrounds and skill levels at Oak Hills Park. Before becoming Head Golf Professional at Oak Hills Park, Nick served as Director of Instruction at The Apawamis Club in Rye, NY, Director of Coaching at The Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, CT, Teaching Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Director of Instruction at The Tuxedo Club, and a Certified Instructor at the Jim McLean Golf School in Miami, FL.
Born in Texas, but raised in Southern California, Nick’s golf journey began through the First Tee program, which introduces the game to young players from all backgrounds. That experience continues to shape his passion for growing the game and creating a welcoming environment for the community at Oak Hills Park. Nick’s coaching philosophy combines modern technology, performance training, and research-based instruction to help golfers improve while enjoying the journey
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
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(475) 363-0096
Nick Novak is a PGA Professional recognized as one of the region’s leading instructors and player development coaches. A three-time Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America selection and 2022 MET PGA Player Development Award winner, Nick has worked with golfers of all ages and abilities, from beginners discovering the game to elite juniors, collegiate players and Professionals.
A Norwalk native and former Norwalk High School golfer, Nick is especially passionate about growing the game within the local community and creating a welcoming environment for players of all backgrounds and skill levels at Oak Hills Park. Before becoming Head Golf Professional at Oak Hills Park, Nick served as Director of Instruction at The Apawamis Club in Rye, NY, Director of Coaching at The Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, CT, Teaching Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Director of Instruction at The Tuxedo Club, and a Certified Instructor at the Jim McLean Golf School in Miami, FL.
Born in Texas, but raised in Southern California, Nick’s golf journey began through the First Tee program, which introduces the game to young players from all backgrounds. That experience continues to shape his passion for growing the game and creating a welcoming environment for the community at Oak Hills Park. Nick’s coaching philosophy combines modern technology, performance training, and research-based instruction to help golfers improve while enjoying the journey
Michael Rapisarda, PGA
Teaching Professional
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
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(914) 760-3330
Mike has a lot of experience, has been in the golf business a long time, and loves teaching golf!
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
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(914) 760-3330
Mike has a lot of experience, has been in the golf business a long time, and loves teaching golf!
Vince Velez
Apprentice Golf Professional
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
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(203) 838-0303, ext 2
Vince is a new apprentice golf professional tutoring under Nick and Mike. He is a graduate of Grand Canyon University in Sports and Entertainment Management.
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
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(203) 838-0303, ext 2
Vince is a new apprentice golf professional tutoring under Nick and Mike. He is a graduate of Grand Canyon University in Sports and Entertainment Management.