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Instructional Offerings with Mark Smith, PGA

Contact Mark directly to make an appointment at 419-304-8119 (Cell or Text) or email him at marksmith@PGA.com.  To check out Mark's teaching style, please visit his YouTube Instructional Page...   https://www.youtube.com/@MarkSmith-ep4je/videos

PRIVATE LESSON

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Private Lessons
Lesson Packages 

30 Minute Individual Lesson  $70
60 Minute Individual Lesson  $120

30 Minute Junior  $50

3 Pak - 30 Minute Lesson Series  $200

3 Pak - 60 Minute Lesson Series  $340​

2 Person Share 1/2 Hour  $55 each

*Each lesson includes video analysis sent to your phone & email!!


60 Minute Couples (1 lesson)
$100 each
60 Minute 3 Golfers (1 lesson)
$75 each
60 Minute 4+ Golfers (1 Lesson)
$50 each

 

PLAYING LESSON

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Play Lesson - Coaching Session

9-Hole Play Lesson (2 hrs)

$175 (1 Golfer)

$140 per (2 Golfers)

$100 per (3 Golfers)
    
Everything you need to know to execute and play better in a real game.

What is covered:

  • On course playing lessons 2 hours

  • Play with the pro

  • Learn to play on the golf course

  • First tee jitters are covered and explained

  • Pre-shot routines

  • Course management

  • Play rules

  • Play shots around the green

  • Club selection

  • Reading greens

  • Uneven lies and trouble shots

PRACTICE SESSIONS WITH MARK

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1 hour 15 minute sessions that will target either Full Swing or Short Game.  You will have the opportunity to learn and hone your skills with Mark guiding you on what to work on, how to practice and various drills to improve.

Practice with a Purpose!

 

Dates:

December 3, 10, 17

January 7, 14, 21

February 4, 11, 18

March 4, 11, 18

April 4, 18, 25

 

Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

10am-11:15am  

Full Swing, 

100 yards, Approach Shots,   

Short Game, Bunkers, 

Around the Green

 

Min-Max Participants:  

6:1 student-teacher ratio

Open to all membership types & guests.  Men & Women

 

Cost:

$40 per golfer per session

MEN'S GROUP CLINIC

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Each Friday, a different aspect of the game of golf will be presented.

We will explore each topic in depth, work on practice techniques and drills!  Each golfer will receive session notes and video.

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Each Session 10:00am – 11:15am
$40 per Session

Open to all membership types & guests


SHORT GAME, SHORT GAME, SHORT GAME
Enjoy a relaxing environment and learn more about chipping & pitching. What are the differences and when to use each technique to get up & down.
PUTTING

Putting games, drills, ways to make putting practice more enjoyable! Reading Greens, how does grain & gravity effects the putt, is your putter right for you and more.
FULL SWING

Techniques will be introduced to help your full iron shots, hybirds, fairway woods and driver!  Impact!!
BATTLING THE BUNKERS!
Fairway bunkers, various wedges & more.  

Come out to this session and find out.

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DATES:

December 4 - Short Game & Putting

December 18 - Full Swing (Irons/Hybrids/Fairway/Driver)

January 8 - Short Game & Bunkers

January 22 - Full Swing (Irons/Hybrids/Fairway/Driver)

February 5 - Short Game & Putting

February 12 - Full Swing (Irons/Hybrids/Fairway/Driver)

March 5 - Short Game & Bunkers

March 19 - Full Swing (Irons/Hybrids/Fairway/Driver)

April 2 - Short Game & Putting

April 9 - Full Swing (Irons/Hybrids/Fairway/Driver)

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BEGINNER GOLF

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For new golfers, it's crucial to focus on the fundamentals like proper grip, posture, and alignment, and to start with basic equipment instead of expensive clubs. Practice on the driving range and practice green, focus on making solid contact and having fun!  Finally, learn basic rules and etiquette to play safely and respectfully.

  • Basic golf terminology, concepts, & rules

  • Feeling comfortable with etiquette

  • Skills and fundamentals that start near the hole and work backwards

  • How to practice off the golf course

  • Using the practice area to simulate play on the golf course.

               

Dates:

Thursday afternoons

January 7 – March 18

10 Sessions 

3pm – 4:30pm

 

Min-Max Participants:  

4-12 golfers

Open to all membership types & guests.  Men & Women

 

Cost:

$500 for all 10 Sessions

*NEW* Refresher Series "Get Golf Ready"

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*NEW*. Four Week Refresher Series

Get Golf Ready

This four week series is a great way to ease back into the game.  Refresh your body and mind to prepare yourself for casual play, tournament play or just playing the game with more confidence!  We will meet weekly 3 consecutive Thursdays & One Wednesday beginning on November 5 through November 25.

               

Dates:

November 5 (Thursday) - Putting

November 12 (Thursday) - Short Game

November 19 (Thursday) - Full Swing, Irons/Hybrids

November 25 (Wednesday) - Full Swing Driver/Fairway

2pm – 3:15pm

 

Min-Max Participants:  

4-10 golfers

Open to all membership types & guests.  Men & Women

 

Cost:

$150 for the Series

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