Chris Gabriele grew up in Cold Spring Harbor, NY on the North Shore of Long Island. After graduating from Clemson University in 2018, he became a member of the PGA of America and began working for David Young at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, NY.
While at school, Chris was a student intern at The Creek , Deepdale Golf Club, Sleepy Hollow Country Club and Royal Poinciana. Chris assisted with golf operations, club tournaments merchandising, golf lessons, clinics and junior golf programs.
Chris has had the opportunity to work and learn with a number of great professionals including; Sean Farren, 2017 PGA Professional of the Year, Darrell Kestner, and Master Professional and Met Section Professional of the year 2019, David Young. Other mentors and junior golf coaches include: Kevin Hinton, Kirk Oguri, and Kevin Sprecher.
Chris is currently a US Kids Certified coach and Trackman Certified Professional Level 2.