MEDIA CONTACTS:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263, rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com
ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014, ejb@clevelandmetroparks.com
Are you new to golf or are you looking to take your golf game to the next level? Then, sign up for a class with Cleveland Metroparks �Academy of Golf.�
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.
Check out these upcoming sessions and sign up today:
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 will be provided a pass to a Cleveland Metroparks short course. A maximum of 7 students per class. Students should be beginners to 25 handicap.
Date
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Time
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Number of Sessions
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Location
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Fee
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Instructor
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Tue. May 7
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6 - 7:30 p.m.
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6
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Shawnee
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$170
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TBD
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Thu. May 16
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7 - 8:30 p.m.
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5
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Mastick
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$145
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Smith
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Sat. June 1
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3 - 4:30 p.m.
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4
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Washington
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$120
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Short
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The Short Game- Complete Series- 500 Series
Many golfers say �drive for show, but putt for dough!� This series is guaranteed to help all facets of a golfer�s short game including putting, chipping and pitching. A maximum of 7 students per class.
Date
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Time
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Number of Sessions
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Location
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Fee
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Instructor
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Tue. May 14
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6:30 - 8 p.m.
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4
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Washington
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$120
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Staker
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Thu. June 6
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6:30 - 8 p.m.
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3
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Seneca
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$90
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Taylor
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Wed. Sept. 4
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6:30 - 8 p.m.
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3
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Seneca
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$90
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Taylor
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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
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Time
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Number of Sessions
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Location
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Fee
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Instructor
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Mon. May 6
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6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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1
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Sleepy Hollow
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Free
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Fiander
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For more information, a complete list of all Academy courses, and to register for any of the Academy courses, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/golf or call 440-232-7245.
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
216-526-0043 - 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 GOLF LEARNING CENTER - 9 hole, par 29 & Driving Range
216-641-1864 - Washington Reservation - 3841 Washington Park Blvd., Newburgh Hts.
Make this the best year for your golf game ever with the �Academy of Golf� of Cleveland Metroparks - Discover, Enjoy, Protect.
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