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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