About Me
Don Connolly – Director of Instruction and Class A professional of The PGA of Canada
Don assumed the position of Director of Instruction at the Riverside Country Club in May of 2021. Prior to that, Don had been a member of The Riverside staff for over 30 years, working his way up the ranks to Head Professional in 2016. His passion for teaching and growing the game of golf has led him in the direction of starting his own golf academy at the facility that has been a second home to him for many years.
Don studied business administration at Bravard Community College in Cocoa, Florida from 1998 to 1999. He graduated from Golf Club Management at Holland College in 2004. Don continued his professional development and became a class A professional of the PGA of Canada in 2008.
Don is extremely passionate about developing the game and thrives to continuously improve. Don works countless hours and takes pride in helping Juniors grow and develop their games.
Don has been married for 10 years to Tracey, and he has two beautiful kids Kenzie and Cas.