I would like to offer my support in any professional golf position Bill Donato intends to pursue.
I started golf lessons with Bill in the middle of July 2014. Prior to starting my lessons with Bill, I had practically no sense of proper form and technique in golf. Even with my limited time being instructed by Bill and the limited amount of practice I have put in, Bill has heightened my skill level beyond what I could have imagined in a matter of two months. Bill has raised my level of passion for golf by improving numerous areas of play (grip, swing with my driver and irons, ball placement, accuracy, chipping, putting, etc.).
Bill has shown that he has a great ability to find what works for me as an individual and make changes to consistently improve my shots. Bill has also been able to teach me by doing – he shows me how changes in swing, grip, etc. impact a shot and this has been very helpful for me to modify my own technique. As a visual learner, having Bill demonstrate what he is teaching is invaluable. He is very accurate when hitting shots.
I would highly recommend Bill to any of my friends, family or associates if they are looking to improve their golf game. Bill is professional, friendly, and most importantly, effective.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions about my experience with Bill.
Best regards,
Sam Nguyen, Certified Public Accountant
Cell: 312-919-3062
Email: samngu@gmail.com
I am writing you on behalf of Bill Donato for consideration on a position with your
company. Other than Bill’s excellent credentials I would like to tell you about Bill the person.
Bill conducts himself as a professional when working or teaching the game of golf. He is very much interested in improving everyone’s golf game no matter who they are or how old they are. He believes everyone can improve even himself. His personality is very easy going when teaching, and that makes it a comfortable way to learn. Bill is there to help you improve which can cover many different areas and he looks at them all. He looks at your body, like height, weight, mobility, age and many other areas that can help you get better. Bill is always looking at new technology and tools that are out there to help your golf game.
I have played with Bill on more than one occasion and I have never seen him score higher than 69. He hits a golf ball the way we all hope we could accomplish. Someday I hope I can get close to his abilities.
I think Bill would be a great addition to your company. If you would like to contact me I can be reached at: office 815-226-9043, cell: 815-289-9747.
David Mays CEO
DRM Promotions
I am writing as a reference for golf instructor Bill D.
This summer I have taken about 10 lessons from Bill. Bill has shown great interest in helping me reach my goals. He clearly desires to see me not just succeed in my golf score and technique, but to truly enjoy the game of golf.
I came to Bill with a very specific problem in my golf game that I wanted addressed. He has worked diligently with me all summer to correct my ball striking and driving skills. Any time a certain method or technique didn’t work or I wasn’t able to execute it properly, he would give it some thought and at the next lesson we would try something different.
Bill was always able to demonstrate every technique and shot he tried to teach me. At the same time, he wasn’t a showboat, trying to show me how great of a golfer he is. He would just demonstrate what he wanted me to do so that I could see it done properly. I was very impressed on how he could hit the driver with consistency.
He also utilized technology in our lessons and I found this very helpful. Not only would he record my swing but he would then put it side-by-side with professional golfer’s swings and email me a video that I could watch in slow motion and really see how my swing was different. He would also often narrate the videos to provide explanation of the nuanced differences that I may not be able to detect with my untrained eye. He also would send me videos of just professional golfers so I could watch lots of different variations of different golfers’ swings.
Bill has been a great instructor and I would highly recommend him to
anyone for lessons.
Very truly yours,
Laura D. Mruk
Attorney At Law
1-847-445-1886
Hi Bill.......
Please share with them my name, occupation, golfing ability, etc.......as well as my personal cell phone number. Would be happy to help you in any way.
I have learned much from you, and have improved not only from a playing standpoint, but from the mental side of golf as well. I have seen Bill hit many shots on the course and he is very accurate with any club.
My handicap has probably gone from a 20 to a 13 under your care this past two years; and I enjoy golf more now than ever before.
I know I hit the ball better, farther, and straighter than ever before. Chipping is MUCH better. No more duck hooks!
Now I am winning a few bucks when I play with some of my buddies, which rarely happened before.
Rick Field MD
OB-GYN
cell (815) 978-0428
To whom it may concern:
I had just move from sunny Sarasota, FL to Rockford, IL in December. The seasonal golf really destroyed my swing. Up to that point I had never missed a week without playing since beginning the game over 7 years ago.
After struggling to find my swing I decided I needed professional help so I called Bill. He helped me find my swing by not only verbal instruction, but also by demonstrating all golf shots. He is very accurate with his ball striking.
This gave me confidence in his knowledge of the golf swing. I am now swinging my clubs better than ever. I broke 80 for the first time since taking up the game!
Anyone can call me if they wish me to speak about his knowledge and hitting capabilities
1-941-544-6396
Thanks Bill!
My name is Ray Sullivan I live in Rockford ,Il.
I am 73 years old and started to play golf approximately 7 years ago, up until the time I met Bill Donato I did not improve my game of golf very much.
I did have about 4 lessons where I would meet the instructor at a driving range and after about ½ hour with the instructor with me I would seem to hit the golf ball better but when I would play I would seem to revert back to my old game.
It was getting very frustrating and my wife mentioned I needed to get an instructor that would spend some time with me and even go out and play a round of golf with me to see exactly what I was doing wrong.
I looked on line for a local instructor and came across Bill Donato and I must say Bill has been more than expected as the first time I called he returned my call within 1 hour and we met the following day for my first session where he proceeded to teach me starting with how to grip the golf club with grip pressure, alignment, ball position, and posture which Bill called the basics of golf, he also explained about the grips on the clubs and where I needed to get new grips.
I must have had at least 7 sessions with Bill and each time I called he would make himself available for a lesson within 24 hours and each lesson would last at least 1 hour and longer if I had questions also playing 9 holes of golf with me.
Bill would explain each club and how to hit that club including chipping and putting.
Bill not only instructed me on hitting a golf ball but he would demonstrate hitting a golf ball and I was very much impressed on how he could hit a golf ball with very little effort and keep it right on his intended target.
I would highly recommend Bill Donato to anyone wanting to learn how to play golf better.
I am still not a par golfer but I really enjoy the game of golf more since getting instructions from Bill.
If anyone would like to call me direct my phone number is listed at the bottom of this letter.
Ray Sullivan
Phone 847-741-4400
Fax 847-741-4407
Cell 847-612-5171
9-14-2014
To Whom It May Concern:
I have been with two other golf instructors in the area of Rockford and could not
get any better with my golf game so I did some surfing on the web for help.
I found Bill Donato’s instruction web page while searching for golf on the internet.
Simply put, he is for me at least, the best verbal and knowledgeable instructor I have evertalked with. I have watched him hit golf balls with every club in his golf bag and I find it refreshing and exciting on how he can direct a ball to its target with such consistency.
I only played four times with him this summer (2014) and those times his scoring was indeed very impressive. I cannot remember exactly what he scored, but it was certainly under par every time. My score, well never mind, at least I am trying.
In my case, I just hit the ball around the course as he would consistently help me thru each shot which was very helpful for me. He really displays a great deal of golf understanding. I finally am playing the game with some confidence now and indeed I hit the ball much nicer. I cannot thank him enough.
I have spoken to many of my golfing league friends about his services and if they are looking for a truly caring golf teacher, then he is the one.
Call me if you would like any further comments about his performance.
It will be my pleasure
Carol Massey- Supervisor, AT&T
815-547-7467
My Name is Greg Wessman. Age 58. I have been golfing for 45 years. My iron game has been absolutely awful the last 2 years, and I needed help. Contacted Bill.
When we 1st met, he told me a lot about himself, and I did the same. At this point I kind of knew good things were going to happen. Bill was not in a hurry to get the lesson started which made me relax and not rush anything. I really liked that he took his time and just watched me hit balls for a while. Bill only changed 2 things at our 1st lesson. I could see a positive result right away. He worked with me for over an hour. He stated that there were 1 or 2 things we would work on at out next lesson.
Previous instructors changed so many things that by the time we were done with our 1st lesson, I was more confused than when we started. What I found most impressive was how clearly he explained why and what I needed to do to get the results that I wanted.
He would then show me by hitting golf balls himself. They were always right where he wanted them to go. Bill made learning very simple and easy for me. And that is not an easy thing to do.
I improved very quickly. My iron play has not been this good for years.
I am also very impressed that Bill spends so much time with me each time we get together. I never feel rushed. He also makes himself available on short notice. He really shows an interest in you and your golf swing / game.
One thing I found extremely helpful was that Bill will ride with me and coach me for 9 holes out on the golf course. There is a big difference hitting golf balls on a driving range and actually going out and hitting balls on a golf course.
I would recommend Bill to anyone who is serious about improving there golf game.
Please feel free to contact me at 815-715-0086.
Greg Wessman
Hi Bill
To whom it may concern
Bill Donato is truly a professional golf teacher.
I've learned a great deal of golf swing and course management knowledge. He presents himself in a caring, polite, manner in the execution of his teaching duties.
Bill's teaching is founded on research proven fundamentals. Through the use of video technology, Bill has helped me identify weaknesses and developed appropriate corrective measures. The use of visual aids is a part of his effective instruction from full swing to putting. Bill's instruction has produced results. I am now breaking into the mid 70s. This is a substantial improvement from the mid 80s previously scored. In conclusion, Bill, has gone far beyond the extra mile to help me .
His commitment to helping a student is plain awesome ! He will be an excellent addition to your staff. I highly recommend Bill Donato.
Sincerely,
David Copp, High School Math Teacher
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to let you know about my experience with Bill Donato. My name is Brent Searcy and I’m the Step Father of Logan Moothart. As a former Teacher and Coach I was very impressed with Bill. He worked with Logan for two years his Junior and Senior years in High School. Logan is now a freshman at Monmouth College and has made the Varsity squad #5 out of 18 players.
During the time spent with Bill he was given instruction on the driving range, putting green, sand traps, and on course lessons and also took many calls from Logan on new issues that cropped up during his High School matches. Bill also made several trips to Logans home course to work with him on what issues he was having.
One of the best things I felt was that Bill was able to verbally connect with Logan and he was able to demonstrate the shots himself. Logan would tell me he wished he could strike and control shots like Bill.
When an instructor can shoot scores under par like Bill did with my son, it makes it a driving force to learn
how it is done.
Another key to Logan’s success was that Bill was able to help with the mental side of his golf game and his decision making process while on the course.
Bill was always on time and professionally dressed for all lessons and moved his schedule around to work with Logan. As a parent you only come across a few people and coaches that will impact your child’s life and without a doubt Bill Donato is one of these people.
Sincerely,
Brent Searcy
641 N Fairway Drive
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 990-7401