Welcome to Spectorgolf
Professional Golf Instruction
at Riverside Golf Course.
Abby Spector, PGA
Jim Fairbanks, PGA
Katy Heskett, LPGA
Spectorgolf Instructors
Abby Spector, PGA
Abby Spector competed in over 750 rounds of competitive golf before the age of 22. She is in the Maine Golf Hall of Fame and the Maine Sports Hall of Fame not only as a result of her impressive amateur and collegiate success on the golf course but also due to her dedication to growing the game of golf.
Abby graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a full golf scholarship. She holds the following titles:
- Pine Needles NCAA Division 1 Intercollegiate Champion 2002
- 7- time Maine Women's Amateur Golf Champion.
- 2001 New England Women's Amateur Champion.
- 4-time Maine Schoolgirl Champion
Abby became a Professional Golf Association Member in 2013 and is currently the Director of Instruction at Riverside Golf Course. She has been voted one of Golf Digest's Best Teachers in Maine from 2019-2024. Abby is also the Director of Women's Golf at Bates College in Maine.
Katy Heskett, LPGA
Spectorgolf is excited to welcome Katy Heskett back for her fourth year as one of our instructors. Katy has been competing in golf tournaments since she was a junior golfer. In 2007 she finished her senior year of high school playing number one on her golf team and winning the High School State Championship as well as the Women's Amateur Championship in her home state of Delaware. From there she moved on to play collegiate golf at Methodist University. Katy joins Spectorgolf after coaching the Cape Elizabeth High School team from 2017-2020 and is currently enrolled in the LPGA Teaching Education Program. Katy has a passion for growing the game of golf for women here in Maine and her tournament golf experience will benefit those golfers looking to play at a higher level. Katy gives golf lessons on the simulators at Throttle Car Club in Scarborough during the winter months.
To contact Katy directly email her at Golfwithkaty@gmail.com
Jim Fairbanks, PGA
Spectorgolf welcomes Jim Fairbanks, a 25 year veteran in the golf business. Jim is coming to us from Nonesuch River Golf Course in Scarborough. Here is a note from Jim:
There is nothing more satisfying to me than the look on someone's face when they hit a shot that they didn't think they could. Sometimes the perception is that the golf swing is very complicated but I don't believe that it needs to be. I'd like to help you simplify your golf game.
To contact Jim directly email sub.par.63@gmail.com
To book a lesson with Jim visit his website:
Services
Specialized Clinics Available
Specialized Clinics Available
Specialized Clinics Available
Spectorgolf in Portland offers clinics for golfers of all ages and abilities! See below to choose which clinic fits you best based on your age and ability.
Spectorgolf Facilities
Specialized Clinics Available
Specialized Clinics Available
All instruction takes place on the 3-hole practice course at Riverside Golf Course. The facility includes three 100 yard holes, 4 practice bunkers and a 1200 square foot putting and chipping green.
Private Lessons
Specialized Clinics Available
Private Lessons
Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced golfer, private lessons are the best way to improve! Available by appointment.
Instructor rates
One Hour Private Lesson with Abby
$140
One Hour Private Lesson with Katy
$110
One Hour Private Lesson with Jim
$100