Testimonials
Over the years, Darlene has significantly enhanced my game and swing through various methods. By integrating her K-Vest training modules with swing training, she helped me understand the critical importance of developing my golf swing from the ground up.
Her meticulous attention to details and genuine concern for the progress of my game have consistently made me feel valued as a student.
Working with Darlene on my golf swing, both with the K-Vest and at the driving range, has improved my game and confidence. She can see by your stand or swing where adjustments need to be made, and tailors change accordingly. Always professional and patient, she has such a passion for teaching golf. I would highly recommend her to anyone at any level.
Darlene is the BEST! I decided to get into golf, not knowing the first thing about it. I signed up for her K-Vest training starting with her indoor golf training during the off season in than outdoor training during the Spring and Summer. By Fall, I joined a women’s league. I had confidence, skill and joy from her training. I can go out and have fun with the confidence of someone who has been playing their entire life. To think it has only been four years since I had my first lesson. I HIGHLY recommend her training for the first time or just to refresh your swing. She will get you swinging with confidence.
Darlene Sommer is the epitome of golf in Rochester. As a former playing professional, Club Professional, Instructor, Coach and General Manager, she has helped grow the game of golf for all levels of play. She makes herself available year-round from on course instruction, clinics, individual and group lessons to working in her learning center with the K-Vest in the winter. I have experienced firsthand her expertise working with our high school golfers honing their skills, course management, and etiquette over the years as our teams practiced and played matches at her course.
Darlene is a great golf instructor; I didn’t decide to start golfing until I was 45 and Darlene was so patient and able to see all the parts of my game that I needed to tweak. One unique experience for right-handed golfers is Darlene is a lefty so when you work with her you face each other and mirror her movements. She gave me the courage to join a league after just a handful of rounds. Leagues are a great way to learn so much more about the game. Whether it is working in the K-Vest, Driving Range or on the course, Darlene never makes you feel like you are doing anything wrong. She just shows you how to tweak what you are doing! I recommend lessons with Dar 100%.
I first met Darlene over 10 years ago when I joined Champion Hills Country Club. From day one, her dedication and professionalism was well above what I expected from any country club, and was one of the main reason I kept going back. Whether it was managing the course, the restaurant, the pool or golf leagues, Darlene did it all. And did it extremely well. I only took one lesson from Darlene, but it took less than 5 minutes for her to spot the bad habit I picked up. I have had friends of all levels of experience take lessons from her, and the comments are always the same. She recognizes the faults right away and has a very simplistic approach to correcting the problems. I feel very confident that any person I refer to her for a lesson, would be extremely satisfied with the experience.
I had the pleasure of taking lessons with Darlene Sommer at Champion Hills. I had lessons with the K-Vest which helped improve my golf swing and also a chipping lesson. She is knowledgeable, patient, professional, and kind. I look forward to future lessons with Darlene to improve my golf game.
Darlene Sommer is a gem in the golf community in the Rochester region. We have yet to meet anyone as knowledgeable about the game of golf, the mechanics of the swing and course management. As an instructor she is quick to recognize not only your weaknesses but your strengths. She can correct your bad habits but exploit your good ones, all without filling your head with paralyzing swing thoughts. If you have an opportunity to learn from Darlene, don’t miss out!
I have taken lessons at many of the clubs around the County. It was not until I took lessons from Darlene Sommer, and she introduced me to the K-Vest that my game improved significantly. Darlene not only can see what you’re doing incorrectly, she is able to communicate it in a way that allows me to make the necessary changes.