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    There's Still Opportunities to Brush Up On Golf Skills with Cleveland Metroparks "Academy of Golf"

    News & Press | May 2010

    There's Still Opportunities to Brush Up On Golf Skills with Cleveland Metroparks "Academy of Golf"

    Posted: May 4, 2010
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                                


    MAY 4, 2010  

     

    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

    BOB ROTATORI OR PAULETTE WELCH

    216-635-3200, EXT. 3263 OR 3205

     

    Do you want to get into golf this season, but don't know how to
    play the game? Or have the clubs not made their way out of the
    closet yet this year? Well, don't let golf be a spectator sport for
    you any longer! Cleveland Metroparks "Academy of Golf"
    has PGA-certified instructors who can help golfers of any skill
    level learn the game or get better at playing.

     

    The following classes are just some of the offerings provided by
    the "Academy of Golf" in 2010:

     

    Beginners - An Introduction to Golf

    This hands-on, four- and six-week series covers the basics of the
    full swing, chipping and putting. Basic golf terms, rules and
    etiquette are reviewed. Loaner equipment is available. All
    participants completing the course are provided a pass to a
    Cleveland Metroparks Par 3 course. A limit of 7 adult participants
    per class accepted. The sessions range from $100 (4 weeks) to $150
    (6 weeks). Session dates, times and locations are as follows:

    � Thursdays May 27 through June 17 - 7:30 p.m. at Mastick Woods
    (216-641-1864) - 4 weeks

    � Thursdays, June 10 through July 1 - 6 p.m. at Washington
    (216-641-1864) - 4 weeks

    � Fridays, June 11 through July 2 - 6 p.m. at Washington
    (216-641-1864) - 4 weeks

    � Tuesdays, June 22 through July 20 - 6:30 p.m. at Washington
    (216-641-1864) -  5 weeks

     

    The Golf Swing - The Fundamentals

    This hands-on clinic covers aspects of a solid, fundamental golf
    swing, including grip, set-up and swing. The class provides
    general, fundamental and basic instruction useful for adult players
    of every skill level, gender and age. A limit of 7 participants
    accepted per session. The 1 1/2-hour class costs $30. Session
    dates, times and locations are as follows:

    � Tuesday, May 18 - 10:30 a.m. at Shawnee Hills (440-232-7184)

    � Thursday, June 10 - 6 p.m. at Manakiki (440-942-2500)

    � Thursday, June 24 - 6 p.m. at Shawnee Hills (440-232-7184)

    � Thursday, June 24 - 6 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow (440-526-4285)

     

    The Short Game -Sand

    Learn the fundamentals and refine your skills around the green.
    Discover the similarities between pitching and green-side bunker
    shots. Discussion also involves the variables of loft and lie that
    determine what is the best sand wedge to use. A limit of 7 adult
    participants accepted per session.

    The 1 1/2-hour class costs $30. Session dates, times and locations
    are as follows:

    � Wednesday, May 12 - 6:30 p.m. at Washington (216-641-1864)

    � Wednesday, June 16 - 6:30 p.m. at Washington (216-641-1864)

    � Wednesday, July 14 - 6:30 p.m. at Washington (216-641-1864)

     

    The Golf Swing - Hitting Woods

    For adult players who have abandoned using their driver or struggle
    to use it well. This session focus esmore on how to launch a ball
    with a driver and control its flight. Designed for golfers from
    beginners to 10 handicap. A limit of 7 participants accepted per
    session. The 1 1/2-hour class costs $30.  Session dates, times
    and locations are as follows:

    � Wednesday, May 19 - 6:30 p.m. at Washington (216-641-1864)

    � Wednesday, June 23 - 6 p.m. at Shawnee Hills (440-232-7184)

     

    The Short Game -Putting and Chipping

    This session reviews the basics of successful "around the
    green" shots. The class provides general, fundamental and
    basic instruction that is useful for players of every skill level,
    gender and age. A limit of 7 adult participants accepted per
    session. The 1 1/2-hour class costs $30. Session dates, times and
    locations are as follows:

    � Thursday, May 27 - 6 p.m. at Manakiki (440-942-2500)

    � Thursday, June 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Hills
    (440-232-7184)

    � Wednesday, June 23 - 6 p.m. at Big Met (440-331-1070)

     

    The "Academy of Golf" brochure lists all the learning
    opportunities offered, prices, dates and times, and locations. The
    brochures are available at all Park District facilities or by
    calling 216-635-3200 or online at clevelandmetroparks.com.

     

    For more information on Cleveland Metroparks "Academy of
    Golf," call 440-232-7247.

     

    Learn the basics of the links or brush up on golf skills with the
    "Academy of Golf "of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your
    life, naturally.



     



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