Cleveland Metroparks Golf Offers Programs For Juniors And Adults

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

BOB ROTATORI  216-635-3263 - or -

ERIC BARNETT 216-635-7014

This summer, juniors and adults, alike can improve their golf
game through Cleveland Metroparks �Summer Golf Day Camps� and
�Academy of Golf.�

�Summer Golf Day Camps� are for boys and girls, ages 8 to 17,
offered as 5-day learning opportunities over an eight-week period
at Seneca Golf Course (440-526-0043) in Broadview Hts. or
Washington Golf Course (216-641-1864) in Newburgh Hts. The golf
camps include instruction, tips on etiquette and rules, playing,
and on-course experience - all a great way to get kids interested
in a great sport.

Juniors can participate in any of the following camp weeks:

o        June 11 - 15

o        June 18 - 22

o        June 25 - 29 (girl's
only)

o        July 9 - 13

o        July 16 - 20

o        July 23 - 27

o        July 30 - August
3

o        August 6 - 10.

The camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $200 per week. Campers
should bring a packed lunch (optional lunch provided at Seneca for
$25/week). Extended care is available for kids arriving at 8 a.m.
and/or staying until 5 p.m. for an additional $25 weekly fee. 
Space is limited.

Adults can also improve their golf game with the following
Academy of Golf
class:                             

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 provides general,
fundamental and basic instruction useful for players of every skill
level, gender and age. A maximum of 7 participants per session.

The mission of the Academy of Golf is to provide a variety of
high quality learning opportunities for golfers of all skill
levels, age and gender, to improve their golf skills, knowledge and
enjoyment of the game and learn golf skills, traditions, rules and
etiquette.

The Academy of Golf and Camp coordinators are:

� John Fiander - Fiander has 26 years of teaching
experience, was named the 2003 �Teacher of the Year,� has received
the PGA Specialty Teaching Certification, and has appeared in such
publications as pga.com, usatoday.com, cleveland.com, and The Plain
Dealer.

� Jami Taylor - Taylor, a former captain of the
GannonUniversity golf team, is a LPGA golf professional and
clubhouse supervisor at Seneca Golf Course. She is also a past
instructor of the First Tee of Cleveland.

� Ryan Short - Short, Washington Golf Course clubhouse
supervisor, is a PGA Training Level 1 graduate.

The eight Cleveland Metroparks golf courses are:

�  MANAKIKI GOLF COURSE - 18 hole, par 72 -

440-942-2500 - North Chagrin Reservation - 35501 Eddy Road,
Willoughby Hills

�  SLEEPY HOLLOW GOLF COURSE - 18 hole, par 71 &
Driving Range -

440-526-4285 - Brecksville Reservation - 9445 Brecksville Road,
Brecksville

�  SHAWNEE HILLS GOLF COURSE - 18 hole, par 71, a Par 3
Course & Driving Range -

440-232-7184 - Bedford Reservation - 18753 Egbert Road,
Bedford            

�  BIG MET GOLF COURSE - 18 hole, par 72 -

440-331-1070 - Rocky River Reservation - 4811 Valley Parkway,
Fairview Park

�  SENECA GOLF COURSE - 18 hole, par 72 & 18 hole,
par 71

440-526-0043 - Brecksville Reservation - 975 Valley Parkway,
Broadview Heights

�  LITTLE MET GOLF COURSE - 9 hole, par 34 -

216-941-9672 - Rocky River Reservation - 18599 Old Lorain Road,
Cleveland

�  MASTICK WOODS GOLF COURSE - 9 hole, par 31 -

216-267-5626 - Rocky River Reservation - 19900 Puritas Road,
Cleveland

� WASHINGTON GOL FLEARNING CENTER - 9 hole, par
29 & Driving Range

216-641-1864 - Washington Reservation - 3841 Washington Park
Blvd., Newburgh Hts.

To make reservation and for more information on the �Summer Golf
Camps� or the �Academy of Golf,� call the individual course or go
online at
clevelandmetroparks.com.                           

This summer, make a commitment to improve your golf game with
Cleveland Metroparks  - part of your life,
naturally.

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