Improve Your Score Indoors!
PGA Certified Teaching Professional
Our PGA Certified Teaching Professional, Evan Silkworth, PGA has one central teaching philosophy: that every golfer can improve their game and have FUN. It has been said that the real enjoyment in golf is the reward that comes from pushing yourself to be the best you can be, whether that means just getting the ball in the air, breaking 100, or qualifying for the U.S. Open. Evan infuses his love for teaching and love for the game of golf to help all students achieve their personal best.
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.
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