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Head Teaching Professional
Bob Cain
Bob Cain is retuning for his 10th season at Saratoga National as Head Teaching Professional where he is recognized as one of the premier players, coaches and club fitters in upstate New York and was recently named the 2023 NENY PGA Teacher of the Year.
Prior to Saratoga National, Bob worked at the famed Westchester Country Club teaching alongside world renowned Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Gary Weir. This is where Bob discovered his love for teaching golf and developed his unique coaching style that works for players of all ages and abilities, from the first-time golfer to aspiring professional, Bob works well with all.
Bob also has a passion for coaching juniors and has created a program for kids of all ages looking to improve their skills or take their games to the next level. Bob coaches some of the highest ranked junior golfers in the country and his talents working with juniors were immediately recognized as he was named NENY PGA Junior Player Development Award Winner after just one season of coaching in the section.
An accomplished player, Bob still competes professionally and recently added two NENY PGA Major Championships to his resume by winning the 2018 Match Play Championship and the 2023 Tour Championship. A few of his many other accomplishments include: 3-Time NCAA D-II National Championship Qualifier, 2006 NENY PGA Assistant Player of the Year, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, 10-Time U.S. Kids Top 50 Teacher, Honorable Mention (2016-2025), 2016-2017 NENY PGA Youth Player Development Award Winner. 2018, 2023 NENY PGA Teacher of the Year. 2019, 2021 NENY PGA Player Development Award.
Assistant Golf Professional
Lena Kaufman
Lena Kaufman has been an Assistant Golf Professional at Saratoga National Golf Club since 2021. A 2022 graduate of Siena College, Lena captained the Division I Women’s Golf Team and continues to carry her competitive spirit and leadership into her professional career.
Born into a golf-centric family, Lena was raised in Pittsburgh, PA before relocating to Rochester, NY. Her mother, a Golf Professional at Oak Hill Country Club, was mentored by Lena’s grandfather—a Golf Digest Top 100 Teacher for over 25 years and a veteran of multiple U.S. Open and PGA Tour events. The family's legacy in the sport began nearly 70 years ago with the founding of Scally’s Golf Center in Pittsburgh, which remains a beloved fixture in the golf community today.
Lena’s own journey in the golf industry began at Saratoga National in 2021, where she quickly discovered her passion for the business side of the sport. This enthusiasm has inspired her to pursue PGA membership, further affirming her dedication to a lifelong career in golf. Lena is proud to be part of the Saratoga National team and is especially passionate about teaching and helping others develop their skills and love for the game.
World Class Practice Facilities
Our expansive practice area features a full driving range, dedicated wedge zone, chipping and putting greens, and a practice bunker—everything you need to refine every aspect of your play before stepping onto the course.
Bob Cain Rates
Single Lesson
1 hour: $150.00 • 1/2 hour: $75.00
Schedule a lesson to work on a particular skill that you wish to improve. In your first session with an instructor, expect to spend some time on skills assessment as needed.
3 Session Package
3 hours • $400.00
A better value than the individual hourly lesson and more practical for students who want to work on several aspects of their game. Each session can be devoted to a different skill – for example, putting one day, short game the next, and finally full swing. Students may also string the lessons together to create a half-day learning experience.
Club Fitting
Wedge Fitting | Iron/Hybrid | Driver/Fairway 1 Hour Sessions • $125.00/each
Golf club fitting is critical in developing an efficient, effective game. Achieving good scores and a proper swing without the right tools can be a frustrating, uphill battle. Do your clubs have the right gapping? Are they current? How long is your putter? These are just some of the important questions we ask in determining whether the clubs fit the golfer’s game.
GROUP LESSONS
1 hour, 2 players: $75.00/each • 3 players: $50.00/each • 4 players: $40.00/each
Split the time and cost between 2-4 players.
Lena Kaufman Rates
Single Lesson
1 hour: $135.00 • 1/2 hour: $75.00
Schedule a lesson to work on a particular skill that you wish to improve. In your first session with an instructor, expect to spend some time on skills assessment as needed.
3 Session Package
3 hours • $360.00
A better value than the individual hourly lesson and more practical for students who want to work on several aspects of their game. Each session can be devoted to a different skill – for example, putting one day, short game the next, and finally full swing. Students may also string the lessons together to create a half-day learning experience.
GROUP LESSONS
1 hour, 2 players: $75.00/each • 3 players: $50.00/each • 4 players: $40.00/each
Split the time and cost between 2-4 players.