Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, I didn’t pick up a golf club until I was 12 years old. By the age of 16, I had achieved my first par round—a milestone I wouldn’t repeat until I was 22. My passion for golf ignited as a young adult, leading me to pursue a degree in Business at the University at Buffalo. At 19, I officially began my career in the golf industry.

My big break came when I was offered a position in the bag room at Transit Valley Country Club (TVCC) in East Amherst, NY. Just one year later, I was promoted to Assistant Golf Professional, where I had the privilege of learning from one of the Western New York Section’s premier players and instructors, Tim Fries. Tim continues to be a vital mentor and positive influence on my career.

My commitment to growth led me to work under TPI Certified PGA Member Tony Tatro during two formative years at Frog Hair in Williamsville, NY. In 2010, I accepted the Head Golf Professional position at East Aurora Country Club, where I enjoyed five rewarding years before joining Orchard Park Country Club as Head Golf Professional in 2016.

From 2012 to 2018, I served on the Board of Directors for the Western New York PGA, forging strong industry relationships and deepening my expertise.

A highlight of my career was becoming the Director of Instruction at Transit Valley CC, where I led the Junior Golf Program—growing it to more than 220 junior golfers, making it the largest in the WNY area. I continue to bring this passion to my current roles, developing innovative Junior, Women’s, and Men’s programs at Glen Oak and Harvest Hill.

I am dedicated to continual learning—whether attending seminars with top instructors like Mike Bender, Jim Suttie, Todd Anderson, and Chuck Cook, or gaining insights from elite tour professionals such as Rory Mcllroy & Scotty Scheffler.

Golfers of all ages, skill levels, and abilities are welcome. My lessons are tailored to each student’s needs and can focus on:

Putting

Chipping

Pitching

Full Swing

Mental Game

On-Course Instruction

Each lesson is 30 minutes and priced at $75 per half hour. Interested in improving your game? Visit kulinskigolf.com or email me at kulinskichris@yahoo.com to set up your session—I look forward to helping you achieve your golfing goals!