Laura Hendee • High School Player
I first met Rick when I was struggling with my swing while practicing at Mangrove’s driving range. He noticed I was having some difficulties and offered to help me out.
Now Rick has helped me take my game to a whole new level! He is very good at identifying subtle flaws and knowing how to fix them. The greatest improvement I have noticed is in my short game...
Kristoffer Shane • College Player
My name is Kristoffer Shane I am a 21 year old junior at the University of Tampa, where I currently play golf. I have been working with Rick Sopka for 6 years now. Rick is a very personable and knowledgeable instructor, we are still working hard and continuing to improve and maintain my golf swing and game as a whole.
Rod Perry • PGA Member
Having worked with and relied on Rick advice for the past ten years, I have been able to attain many of my professional goals. There is no doubt that, if I had not met Rick at the beginning of my career, things would be very different today. Much of what I do and teach on a daily basis came from Rick Sopka. Rick possesses an almost a supernatural ability to prioritize what is needed to play better golf.
Unni Haskell • Amateur
Last year my husband and I moved from Connecticut to St. Petersburg. I decided, since my husband has played golf his entire life since 8 years old, that I would take up golf. I have been playing tennis for many years but thought it would be nice to have another sport together. Consequently, I called Mangrove/Cypress Links and was lucky enough to get a lesson with Rick Sopka. He made it interesting and fun so I signed up for 6 one half hour lessons.