Golf Shop & Staff

PGA Head Golf Professional John Vitale is your link to success from tee to green! Now in his 9th full season as head PGA golf pro at Hawk's Landing. John is ready to improve your game with the latest in lessons and techniques. John offers video golf analysis, clinics, lessons for individuals, groups, seniors, juniors, men and women. You can contact John at 860-793-6000, ext. 7, cell 203.206.0048 or by email at john@hawkslandingcc.com

Besides teaching, John also organizes club tournaments and outings, coordinates and facilitates junior golf programs and clinics. He currently instructs junior golfers in the First Tee of Connecticut as well as other accomplishments and community service which includes:

Elected to class "A" PGA Membership, March 2010
Course record '64' at Hawk's Landing Country Club, 2009
Raised $2,000 for Connecticut Golf Foundation, 2005
Two first place finishes in CT Assistants Association competition, 2002
Instructed camp for underprivileged youth, 2002
Assistant golf coach, Holy Cross High School, 1999-2000
Qualified for U.S. Amateur Tournament, Pebble Beach Golf Links, 1999
Instructed youth program, East Mountain Golf Club, 1999
Qualified for U.S Mid-Amateur Tournament, Dallas Athletic Club, 1997

Chef Tom Nardi

We are delighted to welcome Chef Tom Nardi, formerly of Nardi's Old Mill Restaurant, to our staff. Tom brings 30 years of impeccable culinary talent and stellar cuisine to our Club 19 Restaurant and Bella Vista banquets. He has been busy rolling out a fresh new menu in our Club 19 Restaurant. He has also received much positive feedback from the many banquets and receptions he has done since taking over the kitchen. Tom would love to prepare lunch or dinner for all his loyal friends from his Old Mill days. Whether you golf or not, please stop in and welcome Tom along with us.