TEAM KONNECT

RALPH KARTZMAN

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

Major golf addict ! I praise the virtues of golf for personal as well as professional development. Love using technology to enhance my understanding and competence in sport. Former wall street veteran who ran towards the business right out of college and truly enjoyed the relationships built so it was an easy transition to build a new business who’s mantra is “connecting” people over the game of golf in the center of Manhattan!

LEE HETFIELD

HEAD OF PLAYER EXPERIENCE & CO-FOUNDER

Co- founder, Head of Player Experience, and lifelong golfer, Lee had a career in debt sales and trading, and as a money manager from 1994-2012. In 2012, Lee started NoHo Rec Room, a lifestyle fitness-focused business. In 2017 Lee, with co-founder Ralph Kartzman, established Konnectgolf to bring the game to the turf-access challenged urban player. In 2018 Lee looks forward to promoting a competitive screen golf series from the Konnect Flagship and beyond..

Pricing
$250 per hour
$135 for 30 minutes

CHRIS STOUDT

SENIOR GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Chris is an accomplished Golf Professional with the better part of 20 years of teaching in the sport and over 20,000 hours of experience instructing busy and driven New Yorkers, juniors and adults alike. He’s a Hank Haney Associate Certified Instructor, and is certified with Titleist Performance Institute. Chris spends time each year traveling around the United States to learn from other top instructors. Chris prides himself on his understanding of technology and incorporating it into his technique. He is experienced with BodiTrak, K-Vest, Flight Scope, Trackman, and Blast among other innovative technologies. Chris’s dedication and level of expertise in teaching has enabled him to produce high performing players especially at the Jr Elite Level. He has a longstanding relationship with Konnectgolf member Luke Sample, who in 2020 became the youngest player to win the Met Open Championship in its 105 year history.

KEVIN DISHON

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Kevin is a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength and conditioning specialist who specializes in golf rehabilitation and performance. Certified by the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), he uses his didactic knowledge in concert with his knowledge of the game to get golfers back on the course and playing their best. Whether you are in pain or just looking to outdrive your playing partners, Kevin can help you reach your goals and take your game to the next level.

Pricing
$200 per hour
$110 for 30 minutes
(Performance training or Physical therapy)

Pricing
$200 per hour
$110 for 30 minutes

MEREDITH LANGS

GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Meredith grew up on Hilton Head Island, SC where she began playing tournament golf at 8 years old. During high school, she attended the International Junior Golf Academy where she learned a holistic approach to golf. This included instruction, course management, fitness, nutrition and mental strategies. She went on to play Division 1 golf at Bucknell University, where she was a 4-year starter and captain of her team. During her competitive years she received instruction from top professionals, including those of the PGA, LPGA and David Leadbetter Academy. She has 2 years coaching experience at Chelsea Piers where she helped aspiring players better their games on the range as well as out on the golf course. She will be integral to all of Konnect’s teaching and playing programs.

JOHN YU

GOLF PROFESSIONAL

John took up the game of golf at age 8, playing with his family. He started competing in IJGT and AJGA events by the age of 13. John excelled as a junior golfer, he was 2011 US Junior Amateur & 2013 US Public Links Amateur.


He then went on to play collegiate Div 2 golf at Barry University, where his team won the Division II National Championships for both years 2012 & 2013. His team was Ranked #1 in NCAA Division II from the years of 2011-2014.


Post graduation, John’s passion flipped from playing competitively to teaching the game. Most recently, John was an Assistant Golf Professional at Sands Point Golf Club, an A. W. Tillinghast-designed track just north of Port Washington- where he spent the last 3.5 years teaching and being involved in golf operations.


John’s passion for the game makes him an excellent young teacher for all skill levels.

Pricing
$200 per hour
$110 for 30 minutes

Konnectgolf

590 Fifth Ave, 2nd Floor
(Between 47 & 48 st)