Golf Instruction
at Eastman Golf Links
2008 Information is here! Click on PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS below.
The golf instruction staff at Eastman is experienced. The staff is skilled in helping first time golfers learn the basics, encouraging people that played golf years ago to give it another try, or coach the obsessed player to shooting lower scores. The instructors are trained in teaching clear golf concepts first, then showing you how the club and ball affect each other and finally how the body needs to move to produce a good result. The instructors know how to communicate with young children, working, busy adults, and retired players alike. Tell the staff what it is you want from golf and they will help you achieve your goals. Golf is such a great social, mental, physical and spiritual activity. Are you getting your fair share of it? Men's and Women's Adult Golf 101, 201, 301 for 2008 and ........
Junior Golf Schedules are in the above link, 'New Player Development Programs for 2008'
See Player Development Programs Above
An instructional program open to everyone for beginning golfers and those with limited on-course experience. Stroke instruction by Eastman's golf professionals at the driving range and putting green. Aspects of the long and short game will be covered. Play a few holes accompanied by a mentor from the Eastman Women's Golf Association. A great opportunity to get started in the game, meet other women golfers, and have fun!
Learn in a Group
Whether you are an experienced golfer or a beginner, male or female, righty or lefty, tall or short, member or guest, you play once a year or fifty times, can hit a drive 100 yards or 300 yards, we have an improvement program for you. Time is spent at the driving range as well as on the course. Bring a desire to have fun and learn golf in small doses and you will succeed. Group sessions are offered weekdays in the a.m. and p.m. and weekend afternoons too.
See Player Development Programs Above
Topics are not necessarily progressive week to week but are certainly aimed at the most common challenges for the ability level.
Clinics are $10 for a single session and $75 for a nine-week package. Pre-registration is required. Checks and VISA, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover cards are accepted as well as ECA accounts.
Be ready to have fun, learn a little at a time, and laugh! You might consider bringing a pencil and notebook.
Golf instruction needs reality. Not every shot is on a flat lie in the fairway. The driving range is a good place to learn important golf concepts, swing fundamentals, and specific drills; however, the course needs to be utilized when it comes to teaching specialty shots, course strategy, and the ability to 'score.' Options for lessons include 15-minute assessments, 1-hour privates, video, and several multi-session programs. Also, if you are more serious about your equipment, club fittings are available by appointment on most days.
Mark has been teaching and coaching golf as a PGA member since 1985. He is also a Natural Golf instructor, certified in 1999. He was the United States Natural Golf Teacher of the Year in 2003. Mark is available to teach several days each week by appointment.
Programs, Cost, # of Sessions - Duration
- Basic Start, $85.00 , 1 Session - 60 minutes
- Double Up, $160.00 , 1 Session - 2 hours continuous
- Trifecta, $225.00 , 3 Sessions - 60 minutes each
- Five Star, $350.00 , 5 Sessions - 60 minutes each
- Ten Pin, $650.00 , 10 Sessions - 60 minutes each
- Fifteen Pack, $900.00 , 15 - 60 minutes each
'NEW' Programs for 2007
- Tee to Green (on the golf course), cover several topics of play, 3 hours - $200.00
- Any 2nd Student in a session, take 20% off the program, must take sessions together
- Junior (under 18), beginner player, take 50% off any session, session times vary around 40 minutes
- Junior (under 18), experienced player, take 25% off any session, session times vary 45 - 75 minutes
- Coach 4-a-Day, $300.00 , Warm-up, play 3, 6 or 9 holes, video, written plan
* Prices are subject to change, pay by cash or check made out to Mark Larrabee or by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
*Multiple lesson programs can be paid in 2 payments 30 days apart, savings are based on a rate of $85.00 per 60 minute session
Mike Denver, First Assistant Golf Professional
Mike has been teaching golf at Eastman for five seasons to all levels of players, and this season, he will direct the Junior Development Program. With an engaging manner and 26 years of teaching experience, Mike utilizes a teaching style in golf he calls Guided Discovery. In this technique, Mike analyzes a student's skills, discusses with the student which areas to focus on, and through clear and easy-to-understand direction, guides the student in a process of self-discovery. Mike is available to teach several days each week by appointment.
Programs, Cost, Number of Sessions - Duration
- Basic Start, $40, 1 hour - driving range and putting green
- Quick Fix lesson, $30, 30 minutes - driving range and putting green
- Junior Lessons, $30, 1 hour for 18 and under - driving range and putting green
- Junior Fore Pack, $90, four 1-hour lessons - driving range and putting green
- Group Lessons: $30, 1-hour, maximum 3 students - driving range and putting green. Ideal for novice golfers!
- Special lessons include playing lessons, course management, and video analysis. For cost and details, see Mike in the Golf Shop.
Kalem Taft, Second Assistant Professional
Lessons are based on a relaxed atmosphere where the student can be open and ready to learn. Kalem's lessons are aimed at accomplishing goals and evaluating the progress each of his students has made. He believes that the golf swing must be fit to each individual. With a fundamentally sound grip, aim, and setup, most any golf shot can be accomplished. Students must be willing to give their input and learn while practicing.
Programs, Cost, Number of Sessions - Duration
- Basic Start, $30, 1 hour
- Double Up, $50, 2-hour continuous lesson
- 3 Lesson Series, $80 - three 1-hour lessons
- Short Game Package, $100
Natural Golf Clinics
The Natural Golf method allow golfers to hit straight shots, time after time. It is the most direct way to strike a ball because the golfer is swinging on a single plane. The three main tenets of the method are: the Natural hold, stable stance and leverage to the target through single plane.
For more information on the Natural Golf Technique, please talk with Mark Larrabee in the Golf Shop at 603.863.4500.
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