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In EWGA, we strive to provide golf education and player development to ALL golfers.
Want to brush up on your short game? Have a specific problem area in
your game? Read on to find out about all our program offerings to
improve on your game.
EWGA Kalamazoo / Battle Creek thanks Kreis Enderle, our 2010 Golf Education Sponsor for sponsoring all these fabulous programs.
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APRIL
"Keys to Consistency"
Monday April 12th 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Instructor: Dean Marks/ PGA Certified Pro, Kalamazoo College Women's
Golf Coach, U.S.
Kids Golf "2008 & 2009 Top 50 Kids Teacher"
Location: Grand Prairie Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members) / $10 (Non-members)
Program Objective: “Keys to Consistency” is to address pre-swing fundamentals to help women hit
more consistent shots. At the end of this program, the student should:
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- Understand grip positioning and grip pressure
- Understand good setup and posture
- Understand alignment of the clubface and her body to the target
- Understand the importance of a consistent pre-shot routine
"Making Sand a Day at the Beach"
Thursday April 29th 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Instructor: Steven Tyler / PGA, Director of Golf Milham Park GC,
Kalamazoo College Men's Golf Coach
Location: Milham Park Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members)
Program Objective:
The objective of “Making Sand a Day at the Beach” is to help students
understand how to get
the ball out of the bunker and safely in play without the fear
associated with being in the bunker.
At the end of this program, the student should:
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- Understand how to hit the ball out of the bunker and keep it safely
in play
- Understand what to do in a greenside bunker
- Have at least one strategy for what to do in a “less than perfect”
lie
"Get Golf Ready"
Wednesdays April 21st, 28, May 5, 12, at 6-7pm and May 19 at 6-8 pm
Instructor: Dean Marks/ PGA Certified Pro, Kalamazoo College Women's
Golf Coach, U.S.
Kids Golf "2008 & 2009 Top 50 Kids Teacher"
Location: Grand Prairie Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: $75 (EWGA members) / $99 (Non-members)
MAY
"Strategies for the 1st Tee"
Saturday in May 8th 10:00 - 11:00AM Instructor: Steven Tyler / PGA, Director of Golf Milham Park GC,
Kalamazoo College Men's Golf Coach
Location: Milham Park Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members)
Program Objective:
The objective of “Strategies for the 1st Tee” is to help students learn
to overcome the “first tee
jitters” and get their round off to a good start. At the end of this
program, the student should
have learned how to:
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- Warm up before a round
- Prepare their mind for the first tee
- Choose a shot and club for the first tee
"Simple Shots Around the Green"
Saturday in May 15th 10:00 - 11:00AM
Instructor: Dean Marks/ PGA Certified Pro, Kalamazoo College Women's
Golf Coach, U.S.
Kids Golf "2008 & 2009 Top 50 Kids Teacher"
Location: Grand Prairie Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members) / $10 (Non-members)
Program Objective: Simple Shots Around the Green” is to help students
understand the basics of
choosing the easiest possible shot around the green. At the end of this
program, the student
should:
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- Understand hitting a basic chip shot
- Understand
the results of using different clubs for chipping
- Understand
when to pitch, chip or putt
"Equipment that can work for you"
Thursday in May 20th 6:00 - 7:00PM
Instructor: Tyler Eddy / PGA Pro
Location: Thornapple Creek Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members)
Program Objective: To help students understand the basics of
choosing clubs that fit them. At the end of this program, the student should understand:
- The impact shaft flexibility and swing speed have on ball flight
- The lie angle of the club – what it is and how it can impact ball flight
- Club length and weight
- Grips (size & when to regrip clubs)
- Set makeup, including:
- Getting the right set makeup to be able to hit the ball a variety of distances
- Choosing the right loft for a driver (or club hit from the tee)
- Understand the difference between fairway woods, hybrids and long irons and
why they might make different choices
- Understand why they might want wedges of different lofts
JUNE
"Putting Made Simple"
Saturday in June 3rd 6:00 - 7:00PM
Instructor: Nancy Nagle/ PGA Pro
Location: Thornapple Creek Golf Course, Kalamazoo
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members)
Program Objective: “Putting Made Simple” is to help students have a better chance of getting the
ball in the hole in 2 putts or less. This program is focused on putting speed and learning how to
get the first putt close to the hole in a simple, non-technical way. At the end of this program, the
student should:
- Understand the basics of putting speed
- Understand the concept of accelerating the putter through impact
- Understand the basics of reading a green
JULY
"Strategies for the 1st Tee" --- *** JUST ADDED ***
Saturday in July 15th 6:00 - 7:00PM Instructor: Clark Peterson of Golf Performance Academy, PGA Teaching Professional, TPI CGFI
Location: Heritage Glen Golf Course, Paw Paw
Cost: FREE (EWGA Members)
Program Objective:
The objective of “Strategies for the 1st Tee” is to help students learn
to overcome the “first tee
jitters” and get their round off to a good start. At the end of this
program, the student should
have learned how to:
•
- Warm up before a round
- Prepare their mind for the first tee
- Choose a shot and club for the first tee
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