Marissa Kulig-Crow, teaching professional at Lyman Orchards Golf for over ten seasons, has been named the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s Professional of the Year. The annual award recognizes a professional who has helped others succeed in the sport of golf in addition to being engaged in golf operation.

Kulig-Crow is the current Director of Women’s Instruction at Lyman Orchards’ Golf Center, which has been recognized as the number one women’s program among those managed by Troon Golf  across the country. Marissa has a number of other awards under her belt including the 2022 LPGA Northeast Professional of the Year, 2021 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and the 2019 & 2021 LPGA Northeast Teacher of the Year.

"I'm speechless and in awe receiving this tremendous honor. To be chosen among the extremely talented, dedicated professionals within this wonderful organization makes me feel truly humbled,” states Kulig Crow.  “I share this award with my facility Lyman Orchards, the most supportive General Manager, Jason Beffert, and my entire work family.  I will continue to work hard, share our successes, and keep growing this great game we all love."

Lyman Orchards offers a year-round golf club and three golf courses. Registration for classes is available online at https://lymangolf.com/.

About Lyman Orchards:

Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 executive nine-hole course which is home to one of the top golf-training facilities in the State of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.