About Us

Who is Kevin Connole, PGA?

Kevin L. Connole, PGA is the founder of Par 68 Golf.

Kevin was born and raised in a small community in Montana. He has a great love of the outdoors, having grown up hunting and fishing in the nearby mountains and streams.

Kevin was able to participate in many sports throughout his school years, including baseball, football, track and field events, and basketball. But his real love was golf! Unfortunately, he didn’t even have a golf course in his town. Kevin did the next best thing…he hit golf balls in the alfalfa fields.

Kevin’s love of golf eventually led him to pursue a career in the golf industry. In 1997 he attended the San Diego Golf Academy in Chandler, AZ where he graduated top of his class. After graduation he started pursuing his membership in the PGA of America and was elected to membership in 2005. In 2011 Kevin founded Par 68 Golf.

Kevin has the expertise to teach all levels of golfer; including juniors, seniors, women, skilled and unskilled players. He possesses a strong proficiency in on-course game management, in playing and in the rules of golf, which he incorporates into his golf programs. He is skilled and trained in cutting edge technology such as V1 Video, Trackman, K-Vest, TOMI Putting system; AMM 3D Motion Sensor system; Foresight Launch Monitor.

Currently, he teaches and promotes Par 68 Golf at Fox Hollow Golf Club in American Fork, Utah.

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Accomplishments, Professional Skills & Training

  • Director Nike Golf Schools and Junior Camps, UT
  • Director of Golf Instruction – Golf Academy of America, San Diego
  • Owner – CompleteLee.com
  • Created year-round sports activities and training programs for an online charter school
  • Managed a 10-week after-school golf enrichment program
  • Established golf league for 6 member schools of the Arizona Charter Athletic Association
  • Founded Back Yard Golf; a program to introduce local youth to golf
  • Ask a Golf Pro writer for local newspaper
  • TPI Level 1 Certified
  • Certified Coutour Putter Fitter
  • Head Professional – Robson Ranch, AZ
  • 1st Assistant – Oakwood Golf Club, AZ
  • Tournament/Sales Director – Whirlwind Golf Club, AZ
  • Titleist PGA PGM Scholarship Award winner 2005
  • Southwest Section PGA Junior Golf Committee Member and Rules Official
  • PGA Tour FBR Open Referee for Wednesday Pro-Am
  • 2nd place Southwest Section PGA Pro-Am 2005
  • Low personal round is 64
  • Korean (Speak, Read, Write) – Lived in Korea for 2 years – volunteer service.
quotes
“Kevin really knows the game and has the knowledge and experience to help with all facets of it. He goes beyond the lesson by filming your swing and providing feedback you can review later, along with homework to keep improving after each session.”

– Chandler