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Springtime Golf Primer
May clinics at the Golf Academy at University Park County Club help golfers play their best
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Photo: Participants in the weekly men’s and women’s golf clinics receive tips and insights on how to improve aspects of their game from Clinton Whitelaw, University Park Country Club's head teaching professional and former South African Open champion.
Fine tune your golf game at University Park Country Club’s Golf Academy, with clinics specifically designed to help golfers sharpen their skills and lower their scores.
Open to members and non-members, participants benefit from having head golf pro Ashley Hayden, former South African Open champion and head teaching professional Clinton Whitelaw, and LPGA Legends Tour player and LPGA golf pro Sue Ertl share their skills and knowledge.
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May School & Clinic Schedule
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Men’s & Ladies’ Golf Clinics
Men’s clinics are held every Tuesday: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Ladies’ clinics are held every Wednesday: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (same time for all dates)
Cost: $25 per person/per clinic
All golfers are welcome including members and non-members. Weekly topics include putting, chipping, irons, driver, hybrids, bunker play and specialty shots. The weekly clinics are a great way for participants to improve their game in a group setting with a friendly atmosphere. Maximum class size is 10 with a minimum 5:1 student/instructor ratio.
2-Day Golf School
Monday-Tuesday, May 7-8
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Cost: $299 per student ($100 deposit required)
Improve your entire golf game including your full swing, chipping, pitching, bunker play and putting techniques and skills. Students also receive video analysis instruction plus one lunch voucher.
Get Golf Ready 1.0
Five-week series: May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Cost: $125 per person
Designed for the new golfer or anyone who wants to be reintroduced. All aspects of the game will be covered from putting to on-course instruction. Build a strong foundation for your future in the game of golf. Golf clubs provided if you need them. Bring yourself and a willingness to learn.
Registration
Advance registration required and space is limited. Register in person at the Pro Shop, 7671 The Park Boulevard in University Park, or call 941-359-9999.