Lessons

Alex Tanea is the General Manager and Executive Chef at Beekman Golf Course. He combines a diverse professional background with a deep passion for golf, bringing both leadership and instructional expertise to his role. A PGA Associate, and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Alex has a certification with the American Development Model (ADM). With over 25 years of experience playing golf and 7 years of teaching students of all skill levels, Alex brings a practical and personalized approach to instruction.

His teaching philosophy focuses on simplicity and adaptability. By identifying each student’s unique learning style, he develops clear, fundamental, and repeatable techniques that lead to greater consistency. Alex emphasizes helping students understand and refine their own natural swing rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method. He offers individual lessons tailored to full swing, short game, and on-course play, as well as group lessons. Junior and adult clinics are also available.

Lisa Klenotiz joined Beekman in 2015 and currently serves as Director of Instruction for the Junior Program, where she also leads the PAT program. In addition, she directs the Town of East Fishkill’s summer golf camp. In August 2019, Lisa was named head coach of the Vassar women’s golf team, following her role as assistant girls golf coach at Wappingers Central School District.

Lisa’s professional experience includes serving as a golf professional at Escena Golf Course and Westin Mission Hills in Palm Springs, California. She is a Class A Member of the PGA of America and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Marist College (2000), as well as an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science from Dutchess Community College. Alongside her PGA membership, Lisa is a certified Teaching Professional with the United States Golf Teachers Association (USGTF) and is also certified under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).

Clark is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident and a Certified NPGIA Class A Golf Professional who currently serves as Director of Instruction and Teaching Professional at Beekman Golf Course. He earned an AOS from the Culinary Institute of America in 2000, achieved his NPGIA Golf Instructor Certification (Class A) in 2012, and further expanded his expertise with a Turf Grass Management certification from the University of Michigan’s Great Lakes Turf School in 2018.

He has also worked as a per diem instructor for the National Golf School and the U.S. Golf School, and is a New York State–certified high school and college coach. A 1992 Arlington High School graduate, Clark taught as a Continuing Education Golf Instructor there from 2016 to 2019. His teaching style was shaped through mentorship with PGA Master Teacher D.L. Beveridge from 2012 to 2014.

Clark’s previous experience includes serving as Head Golf Professional at James Baird State Park and Director of Golf and Teaching Professional at Hudson Valley Resort, where he built a strong reputation for player development and instruction.

Lisa Klenotiz joined Beekman in 2015 and currently serves as Director of Instruction for the Junior Program, where she also leads the PAT program. In addition, she directs the Town of East Fishkill’s summer golf camp. In August 2019, Lisa was named head coach of the Vassar women’s golf team, following her role as assistant girls golf coach at Wappingers Central School District.

Lisa’s professional experience includes serving as a golf professional at Escena Golf Course and Westin Mission Hills in Palm Springs, California. She is a Class A Member of the PGA of America and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Marist College (2000), as well as an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science from Dutchess Community College. Alongside her PGA membership, Lisa is a certified Teaching Professional with the United States Golf Teachers Association (USGTF) and is also certified under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).