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2013 Academy of Golf Schedule

Adult Programs

Indoor Spring Training – 500 Series
Get an early jump on the season ahead. These sessions are designed to help you take advantage of practice time before the weather breaks in the spring. You’ll have a game plan in place covering areas of your swing that need work for a better golf experience. Video analysis will be used to review your swing. The session with Jeff Staker and John Fiander will also include a brief introduction into golf fitness exercises to improve flexibility and mobility. A maximum of 10 participants per session. Call 440-942-2500 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sat. February 23 10 a.m.- noon
1
Sleepy Hollow
$25
Fiander/Staker
Sat. March 23 10 a.m. - noon
1
Manakiki
$25
Kochensparger

 

Beginners - An Introduction to Golf – 200 Series
A hands-on series covering the basics of the full swing, chipping and putting. Basic golf terms, rules and etiquette are reviewed. Loaner equipment available. All participants completing the course receive a pass to a Cleveland Metroparks short course. A maximum of 7 students per class. Students in this class should be 25 handicap and above plus beginners.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Thu. April 4 6 - 7:30 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Short
Sat. April 6 2 - 3:30 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Short
Tue. April 9 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Staker
Mon. April 15 6:30 - 8 p.m.
5
Washington $145 Staker
Mon. April 22 10 - 11:30 a.m.
4
Washington $120 Staker
Tue. April 23 6 - 7:30 p.m.
6
Sleepy $170 Fiander
Wed. April 24 6 - 7:30 p.m.
6
Sleepy $170 Fiander
Wed. April 24 6 - 7:30 p.m.
6
Manakiki $170 Kochensparger
Thu. April 25 6 - 7:30 p.m.
6
Shawnee $170 TBD
Sat. April  27 9-10:30 a.m.
6
Manakiki $170 Kochensparger
Wed. May 1 6 - 7:30 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Short
Thu. May 2 (Women Only) 6:30 - 8 p.m.
5
Seneca $145 Taylor
Tue. May 7 7 - 8:30 p.m.
5
Mastick $145 Smith
Thu. May 16 7 - 8:30 p.m.
5
Mastick $145 Smith
Sat. June 1 3 - 4:30 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Short
Tue. June 18 7:30 - 9 p.m.
5
Mastick $145 Smith
Thu. June 27 6 - 7:30 p.m.
6
Shawnee $170 TBD
Thu. June 27 7:30 - 9 p.m.
5
Mastick $145 Smith
Tue. July 2 (Women Only) 6:30 - 8 p.m.
5
Seneca $145 Taylor
Sat. July 6 9-10:30 a.m.
6
Manakiki $170 Kochensparger
Thu. August 15 6 - 7:30 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Short
Mon. August 19 6:30 - 8 p.m.
5
Washington $145 Staker

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Beginners II - 200/300 Series
This class is suggested for graduates of the Beginners Series. (Although that is not mandatory)  It will reinforce the fundamentals and try to advance the skill levels needed to be more successful and confident on the golf course.  Graduates of this course also receive a 9-hole golf pass. A maximum of five students per class. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sat. May 4 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $140 Short
Sat. June 1 (Women Only) Noon - 1:30 p.m.
5
Seneca $175 Taylor
Mon. June 3 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $140 Staker
Thu. June 6 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $140 Short
Fri. July 12 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $140 Short
Tues. Aug 6 6 - 7:30 p.m.
4
Sleepy $140 Fiander

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Intermediate Series - The Next Step - 300 Series
This class is suggested for graduates of Beginners and Beginners II. (Although that is not mandatory)  It will refine previously learned skills and help convert these to use on the golf course. There will be less emphasis on fundamentals and more time spent on game management, specialty shots, and situational golf.  A brief video analysis for each student will be included. Graduates of this course also receive a 9-hole golf pass. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Mon. July 8 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $140 Staker

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Novice Golf Learn-n-League - 200 - 300 Series
This 6-week adult program combines instruction and practice (about an hour) followed by playing 9 holes (usually) in a supervised league setting. Each week a different part of the game will be featured. Program is meant for newer players, but not raw beginners. Fee includes green fees, instruction, range balls and hand carts. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Wed. April 17 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
6
Washington $150 Staker
Mon. April 22 8:30 a.m. - noon
6
Shawnee Par 3 $150 TBD

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Parent/Junior Learn-n-League - 200 Series
This 6-week program is designed for a parent/junior (junior's age guidelines 10 - 14) to spend time together with instruction and practice (about an hour) followed by playing 9 holes. Each week a different part of the game will be featured. Program is not meant for raw beginners. Fee includes green fees. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sun. April 21

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

6
Washington $199/pair Staker
Sat. April 27

1 - 4:30 p.m.

6
Shawnee Par 3 $199/pair TBD

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Golf Swing - Cure Your Slice - 500 Series
This class is for golfers who hit shots that curve to the right for right-handed players and left for left-handed players. If you want to learn how to lessen or eliminate your slice this is the class for you.  This class will address set-up, aim/alignment and squaring the clubface at impact.  A maximum of 7 students per class.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sun. May 5

1:30 - 3 p.m.

1
Washington $35 Staker
Wed. June 12

6:30 - 8 p.m.

1
Seneca $35 Taylor
Wed. August 21

6:30 - 8 p.m.

1
Seneca $35 Taylor

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The Short Game- Complete Series– 500 Series
Everybody knows you drive for show, but putt for dough! This series is guaranteed to help all facets of your short game including putting, chipping and pitching.  A maximum of 7 students per class.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Tue. May 14 6:30 - 8 p.m.
4
Washington $120 Staker
Thu. June 6 6:30 - 8 p.m.
3
Seneca $90 Taylor
Wed. Sept. 4 6:30 - 8 p.m.
3
Seneca $90 Taylor

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The Short Game - Pitching and Sand - 200/300 Series
Learn the fundamentals and refine your skills around the green. You'll discover the similarities between pitching and green-side bunker shots. Discussion will also involve the variables of loft and lie that determine what is the best sand wedge for you. A maximum of 7 students.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Thu. May 16 6 - 7:30 p.m.
1
Manakiki $35 Kochensparger

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The Golf Swing - The Fundamentals – 500 Series
This hands-on clinic covers aspects of a solid, fundamental golf swing, including grip, set-up and swing. The class will provide general, fundamental and basic instruction useful for players of every skill level, gender and age. A maximum of 7 participants per session.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sat. May 18 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
1

Manakiki

$35

Kochensparger

Thu. June 6 6 – 7:30 p.m.
1

Manakiki

$35

Kochensparger

Wed. June 13 6 – 7:30 p.m.
1
Shawnee $35 TBD
Thu. June 20 6 – 7:30 p.m.
1
Sleepy $35 Fiander
Thu. July 11 6 – 7:30 p.m.
1
Shawnee $35 TBD

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Golf Outing Prep- 200 Series
Have you been invited to golf in a company or social outing, but have almost no experience? Then this is the class for you. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of playing golf and proper golf etiquette. You will also learn how different formats are played such as scrambles and better balls and how to strategize with your teammates. A maximum 8 students per class.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sat. May 18

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1
Seneca $50 Taylor
Sat. August 3

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1
Seneca $50 Taylor

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The Golf Swing - Hitting Woods - 200/300 Series
Learn the fundamentals and refine skills. For players who have abandoned using their driver or struggle to use it well. This session will focus more on how to launch a ball with a driver and control its flight. Designed for golfers from beginning to 10 handicap. A maximum of 7 participants per class. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sun. May 19 1:30 - 3 p.m.
1
Washington $35 Staker
Wed. May 22 10 - 11:30 a.m.
1
Shawnee Hills $35 TBD
Wed. June 26 6:30 - 8 p.m.
1
Seneca $35 Taylor

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Women's Super Clinic – 200 - 300 Series
This is a great opportunity for the adult golfer to hone her skills early in the season. There will be stations for putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing. A light lunch will be provided. You do not need equipment or experience. Maximum 75 participants. Call 440-526-0043 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Mon. May 20 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
1
Shawnee Hills $25 TBD/Staff
Mon. June 24 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
1
Mastick Woods $25 Taylor/Staff

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Golf Instruction Summit -500 Series
This unique classroom session features all of the Academy's Golf Professionals together for an evening filled with insight and information. Instructors will deliver presentations on many aspects of the full swing and short game followed by a Q & A session.  With well over 100 years of combined teaching experience the Academy instructors will share their wealth of knowledge and stay until everyone's questions are answered. As an added bonus there will be a raffle for some prizes including free private lessons! 

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Wed. June 5 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
1
Sleepy Hollow $10 Academy Instructors

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The Short Game - Putting and Chipping – 500 Series
This session reviews basics of successful around the green shots. The class will provide general, fundamental and basic instruction that is useful for players of every skill level, gender and age. A maximum of 7 students per class.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Thu. June 13 6 - 7:30 p.m.
1

Manakiki

$35

Kochensparger

Wed. June 19 6 - 7:30 p.m.
1
Shawnee $35 TBD
Thu. July 18 6 - 7:30 p.m.
1
Shawnee $35 TBD

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The Short Game – Putting - 200/300 Series
A maximum of 7 participants per session. Call 440-526-4285 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Thu. June 18 6 - 7:30 p.m.
1
Sleepy $35 Fiander

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Women's Clubfitting/Rules Seminar - 500 Series
For women of any playing level looking to purchase a set of clubs at affordable prices, and has no idea what to look for, this clinic will ease your worries. There will also be an opportunity to learn basic rules and etiquette from a PGA Master Professional. Included with registration, you will receive a USGA Rules book and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. A maximum of 24 participants per session. Call 440-526-0043 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sat. July 13 10 a.m. - noon
1
Sleepy Hollow $10 Fiander/Raby/Taylor

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The Golf Swing- Hitting Woods Complete – 200/300 Series
This two-week session will cover all aspects of hitting woods from off the tee, in the fairway and rough. The first session will cover hitting your driver off the tee. The following session will cover how to hit fairway woods. Also covered will be the effectiveness of hybrids versus fairway woods. A maximum of 7 students per class.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Thu. July 18 & 25 6 - 7:30 p.m.
2
Sleepy Hollow $70 Fiander

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Private Golf Clinics
Custom-designed 4-hour clinics includes use of driving range, chipping and putting areas and equipment. Clinic topics include The Golf Swing - Driving for Distance, Women's Golf for Beginners, The Short Game - Sand. Designed for 6 - 8 individuals with like interests. Taught by PGA/LPGA professionals with more than 20 years experience. $75 per person

 

Properly Fit Equipment
Over the years we see many students come to Academy programs or take private lessons with clubs that are not properly fit for them.  These clubs instead of helping the golfer play their best actually make it more difficult.  When a student says, “Until I play better I’m not getting new clubs,” the answer many times is, “You probably won’t play better until you get new clubs.”  The Academy’s golf professionals know how to properly fit woods, irons and hybrids.  From beginners to more advance players Cleveland Metroparks Sleepy Hollow and Manakiki golf pro shops have clubs and fitting systems to make sure you achieve your best golf.

 

Junior Programs

Homeschoolers Golf Phys Ed
This 6-week program is designed for home schooled juniors in the age range of 10 to 15 years of age.  The skill level best suited for this class would be in the beginner to intermediate range.  The first 2 to 3 weeks will be practice and skill building on all parts of the game.  The last 3 to 4 weeks will be playing golf in a supervised setting.  The fee includes instruction, range balls, green fees, use of pull carts, and loaner equipment as needed. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Tue. April 23 1 - 3 p.m.
6
Washington $100 Staker

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Future High School Player Parent Seminar – 100JR Series  
Do you have a son or daughter who is showing interest in playing more golf?  Is playing high school golf someday a possibility? Are you unsure about instruction or how to develop their talents?  What skills and scores will they need to play high school golf? All these questions many more will be answered by a panel of golf experts.  The panel will include PGA Golf professionals, the director of a local junior tour, high school coaches and a college coach. 

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Mon. May 6 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1
Sleepy Hollow Free Fiander

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Junior "Fun"damental Series
Designed like our Adult Beginners classes, juniors will get a chance to learn the basics, but have fun too. Full swing, putting and chipping will be covered by our best junior instructors. A maximum of 6 participants per class. Call 216-641-1864 for more information. Ages 12 - 17.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Sat. June 8 11 a.m. - noon
4
Manakiki $85 Kochensparger
Thu. June  13 4 - 5 p.m.
4
Shawnee Hills $85 TBD
Tue. July 9 4 - 5 p.m.
4
Shawnee Hills $85 TBD
Wed. July 17 4 - 5 p.m.
4
Sleepy Hollow $85 TBD

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Junior Clinics (Ages 6 - 17) 200JR Series
Fundamental instruction for entry level and beginner level junior golfers. Loaner clubs provided as needed. Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

One day "Super" clinic at Washington Golf Course is designed for beginning and intermediate juniors to get hands-on instruction. Each junior will rotate through full-swing, pitching, chipping and putting stations.

Three day clinics - a different fundamental is covered each day.

Date
Ages
6-9
Ages
10 - 17
Location Fee Instructor
June 7
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Washington $10 Staker/Staff
June 11 - 13
9 - 10:15 a.m.
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Shawnee Hills $20 Patterson/Staff
June 18 - 20
9 - 10:15 a.m.
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Sleepy Hollow $20 Fiander/Staff
June 25 - 27
9 - 10:15 a.m.
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Manakiki $20 Kochensparger/Staff

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Cadet Junior Golf League with Instruction – 300JR Series  
Golfers, ages 8 to 14 with skills above entry level up to intermediate level, will spend an hour covering the swing and striking the ball and how to play the game. Then will play 9 holes of golf with supervision, utilizing a shotgun start format.  Included is the league registration, instruction, use of range balls, and green fees. Hand carts are optional and not included.  All participants need to have their own set of clubs.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Mon. June 10 7:45 - 11:30 a.m.
7
Washington $125 Staker/Staff

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Junior Golf Learn -n-Leagues 300JR Series
Registration starts Saturday, March 17 at 8 a.m. These 6-week programs are designed for serious junior golfers looking to take their games to the next level. The program starts with about an hour of instruction & practice. Each week a different part of the game will be featured. Participants will finish playing 9 holes of supervised golf. Fee includes instruction, range balls, green fees, and hand carts.  Call 216-641-1864 for more information.

Date Time Number of Sessions Age Guideline Location Fee Instructor
Tues. June 11 8 a.m. - noon
6
10 - 15
Seneca $135 Staker
Wed. June 12 8 - 11:30 a.m.
6
8 - 13
Washington $120 Staker

Thurs. June 13 8 a.m. - noon
6
10 - 15
Seneca $135 Staker
Fri. June 14 8 - 11:30 a.m.
6
8 - 13
Shawnee Hills Par 3 $120 Staker
Fri. June 14 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
6
8 - 13
Shawnee Hills Par 3 $120 TBD

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Little Birdie Class - 200 Series
This 5-week class is designed for parents seeking to get their toddlers, ages 3 to 5, in the game of golf. This introductory class will give parent and child the basics in putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing. Equipment and experience is not necessary. For children ages 3-5. A maximum of 32 students per class. For more information call, 440-526-0043.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Tue. July 2 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
5
Seneca $105
1 child/ 1 adult
Taylor

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High School Prep - 500 Series
A class for the experienced teen golfer who is looking to make the high school team. This class will cover course management and assess the player's strengths and weaknesses. Golf professionals with experience in high school and collegiate golf will be instructing this course. A maximum of 8 students per class. Experience and equipment are necessary. For more information call, 440-526-0043.

Date Time Number of Sessions Location Fee Instructor
Thu. July 11 3 - 5 p.m.
4
Seneca $135 Taylor

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Junior Day Camp (Ages 8 - 17) 500 Series
This five day camp for young golfers will include instruction, etiquette, rules, playing and on-course experiences. Juniors should bring a packed lunch. Optional lunch provided through the Back 9 Grill at Seneca for $25/week. Extended care is available for children arriving at 8 a.m. and staying until 5 p.m. A fee of $25 covers extended care for the entire week. Call Washington at 216-641-1864 or Seneca at 440-526-0043 for more information.

Date Time Number of sessions Location Fee
Mon. - Fri., June 10 - 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200
Mon. - Fri., June 17- 21 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200
Mon. - Fri. June 24 - 28
Girls only
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
Girls only     Seneca $200

Mon. - Fri., July 8 - 12

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200
Mon. - Fri., July 15 - 19 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200
Mon. - Fri., July 22 - 26 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200
Mon. - Fri., July 29 - Aug. 2 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200
Mon. - Fri., Aug 5 - 9 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
5
Washington $200
      Seneca $200

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Junior Day Camp Registration form

Parents' Guide Booklet