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"2010 Teacher of the Year" - Illinois PGA
Biography
Connie DeMattia is a graduate of Stetson University. He is an award winning PGA golf instructor regarding his style and approach for every aspect of the game. After playing competively (1991-1994) he taught in the nationally recognized Golf Digest Schools (1995-1999) and at Medinah Country Club (2000-2006).

His present position is the PGA Director of Instruction for Cantigny Golf. Under his leadership at the Cantigny Golf Academy, golf enthusiasts are guided in the areas of swing mechanics, golf-specific physical training, mental coaching, properly fit equipment, proper practice techniques and on-course management.

Connie was the 2004 National PGA Teacher of the Year nominee from the Illinois PGA, the 2010 Teacher of the Year recipient from the Illinois PGA, and is currently listed as a Top Instructor in Illinois by Golf Digest Magazine.

As a player, DeMattia competed on the PGA Tour and Nike Tour (1991-1994), and recently earned the Player of the Year honor in 2005 from the Illinois PGA. His resume of outstanding students includes touring professionals Dan Halldorson and Jonathan Novak, Illinois Junior Amatuer Champion, Dan Stringfellow, and 2007 World Long Drive Champion, Mike Dobbyn. The DeMattia Golf Junior Development Program includes numerous junior players striving for the opportunity to play Division 1 collegiate golf and in national AJGA tournaments.

Connie provides instruction to players of all skill levels for Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, Illinois.