PGA Certified Professional Staff
About Evan
Evan Silkworth, a Poughkeepsie native, began tournament golf in high school and graduated to NCAA competition before turning professional in 2009. In addition to serving as the Head Golf Professional at Marine Park Golf Course, Evan founded the Silkworth Golf Academy, and has been teaching golf for almost two decades. Evan also spent several years as the Operations Manager at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie Florida, before moving back to New York to serve as the Head Golf Professional/Director of Golf at Columbia Golf & Country Club for 6 years. In 2024, Evan stepped aside from his role at Columbia to focus on his passions of teaching and club fitting and growing his business, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf.
About Joey
Joey Zielinski was born and raised in Schenectady, New York, and has been involved with the game of golf since 2015. He first found his love for the game when working in the maintenance department at the Edison Club. After graduating from Western New England University in 2017, he spent two seasons as an Assistant Professional at Mohawk Golf Club, and since then, has spent his summers at Baker Hill Golf Club in Newbury, New Hampshire. Joey has also spent his last 6 winters as an Assistant Golf Professional at Naples Lakes Country Club in Naples, Florida. In early 2023, Joey was elected to the PGA of America, and later that year was promoted to Baker Hill’s Head Professional. Joey is excited to join the Hudson Valley Indoor Golf team and ready to give all customers the best indoor golf experience they can enjoy in the region!
What Our Students Are Saying!
“Last year I purchased a membership at Hudson Valley Indoor Golf and it had an immediate positive impact on my golf game. Having an opportunity to analyze swing speed, club path, launch angle, distance and so many other metrics allowed me to dial in my game and it resulted in the best competitive season of my life, including a State Am Championship and a trip to the USGA Women’s Senior Am. The results speak for themselves”
– Karen Feldman, Claverack, NY
“I've been playing golf nearly 5 years and over that time I was nothing short of terrible. After attempting to self teach it was clear that I needed a coach. I found Evan and Hudson Valley Indoor Golf. Within 10 minutes of reaching out Evan had me booked with an intro lesson at no charge. What I learned from day one was that he actually cares. His teaching style gives and takes feedback incredibly well and you leave each lesson with something to focus on but still feeling accomplished.”
– Drew