ALBANY, NY. – The Northeastern New York Section of the PGA of America recently named the 2021 NENY PGA Special Award Winners. Kay McMahon, President of eduKaytion Golf and creator of Golf 8.5, has been awarded Teacher of the Year for the Northeastern NY section. This is the fourth time McMahon has been recognized by the section (most recently in 2016).
McMahon has been a member of the the LPGA Professionals since 1979. She has been an innovator in teaching the golf swing for more than 30 years.
In 2002, McMahon established eduKaytion Golf based in Albany, N.Y. and Orlando, Fla. She is the creator of Golf 8.5, a simple approach to learning and improving your golf swing. Golf 8.5 identifies 8.5 steps to a classic and consistent golf swing.
“I believe that the traditional way of teaching golf causes people to think that ‘golf is hard’, said McMahon. “With a degree in education, it has been my lifelong approach to make the golf swing simple and easy to learn. Golf 8.5 teaches golfers four steps in the set-up and 4.5 positions in the swing. That’s it.”
McMahon has received numerous awards and accolades during her teaching career. She is a member of the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame and is a past National President. She has also been designated as one of the LPGA’s Elite Four swing instructors out of more than 1,800 worldwide.
“It is my mission and passion to grow the game by accelerating the learning process and having golfers experience more success, more quickly,” said McMahon. “It is an honor to be recognized with this award by my distinguished peers and fellow instructors in the Northeastern New York Section.”
A total of 14 awards including Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professional of the Year were announced. The 2021 NENY PGA Special Award Winners will be celebrated for their achievements at an awards banquet set for November 10,2022.
For more information, please contact Kay McMahon, kay@edukaytiongolf.com or call 518-669-1551.
About eduKaytion golf
eduKaytion golf is directed by LPGA Teaching Hall of Famer, Kay McMahon, and Eloise Trainor, LPGA Member and Founder of the FUTURES Golf Tour, now the Symetra Tour. Since 2002, eduKaytion Golf, has been the leader in accelerated golf instruction through its Golf 8.5 programs. Private lessons, group lessons, workshops and corporate events are available. For more information and to view our videos, visit www.edukaytiongolf.com
About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, the PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and grow interest and participation in the game of golf. The PGA of America delivers world-class championships while building the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility for everyone, everywhere. The PGA represents the very best in golf. For more about the Northeastern New York PGA, Town of Colonie Golf Course, Schenectady, NY, visit neny.pga.com or for the PGA of America, visit pga.org.
