John A. Vitale, PGA
Owner/Director of InstructionMy passion for teaching and coaching started at a very young age in Waterbury, CT where I fell in love with the game of golf, and all that it stands for. I knew back then teaching and coaching was the path that I was destined to take. My passion grew as I traveled to Florida to compete for Miami Dade College, one of the top D3 schools in the country. Playing college golf instilled in me teamwork, the value of proper practice, and the value of hard work and dedication to achieve one's goals. Two highlights of my competitive career were the 1997 USGA Mid-Amateur Championship and the 1999 USGA Amateur Championship at Pebble Beach, where I competed against some of the top golfers in the world.
I have been a professional for over 23 years, a PGA member for 14 years, and in that time I have held positions ranging from head pro, director of instruction, and lead instructor with the First Tee of CT. My belief is that every student is unique and no two golf swings are alike. This philosophy has allowed me to become the 2015 CT PGA Teacher of the Year as well as being recognized by Golf Digest on their “Best in State” list from 2015 to 2022.
I have been influenced by some of the top instructors in the game including Michael Breed, Martin Hall, Todd Anderson and Andrew Rice. As part owner of Full Circle Golf, I will continue to grow the game with my passion for teaching, and work to provide all of our students and patrons with a great golf experience.
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Helping players achieve their goals.
Getting Started
Learn the basics
Get comfortable for business golf
Avoid embarrassment on the first tee
Having More Fun
Connect with golfers of similar age
Have more fun on the course
Connect with golfers of similar skill
Improving Your Game
Break 100
Break 80
Improve your Short Game
Make the high school golf team
Get swing diagnostic testing
Break 90
Add 10 yards
Prepare for Tournament Golf
Earn a college golf scholarship
Coaching Services
Player Type
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Male
Playing with disabilities
Teen
Senior
Female
Session Type
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Full Circle Golf
Berlin CT
Full Circle Golf is a 6 bay indoor golf facility that offers golf instruction, practice, club fitting and virtual golf. Our customers have the option to get started with a one hour lesson/assessment that will create a path to reaching their goals. They can also work on their game while having video feedback and play virtual golf at some of the top golf courses in the world.
*Coaching available to public
170 Deming Road, Berlin, CT 06037