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THE GOLF ACADEMY
The Founders Club ~ (910) 253-3008
Whether you are just beginning to learn the game or you have been playing for years, the golf academy’s team of certified instructors will help you play better golf and enjoy the game more.
Teaching Approach
Each student is taught as an individual with differing abilities to learn and progress. We’ll first establish your pre-swing fundamentals and improve your swing based on ‘Connection’, Golf’s master fundamental. We’ll allow latitude to develop your swing based on your own individual physical attributes and athletic ability. Through video analysis, specially designed drills and the use of training aids, you will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing.
Preparation is the Key to Success
The majority of swing errors result from an incorrect pre-swing fundamental. The six pre-swing keys: grip, stance and posture, ball position, aim, mind-set, and tension level. These keys have a direct relationship with the in-swing fundamentals as follows: grip controls the clubface, ball position controls the path, stance and posture controls the ability to coil, aim controls sequence, mind-set controls the ability to change, and tension level controls the ability to swing.
The three key elements to perfecting your swing: circular body rotation - the source of your power which creates and maintains centrifugal force is your torso that rotates in a circular motion to create coiling and uncoiling; an unrestricted hinge – the hinges at the end of your arms (wrists) need to move freely so you will cock and uncock creating leverage; constant forward tilt – your torso remains at a fixed angle to the ground, this spine angle should be maintained throughout the swing.
Progressive Learning
All golfers have at least one major swing flaw. We’ll diagnose and correct the cause of the swing flaw, not the effects of the flaw. The student is then made to understand the swing error and progressive learning techniques are utilized to move the student toward his/her fundamental golf swing.
The following is a listing of instruction offered through The Clubs at St. James Golf Academy. For additional information, instruction rates or to schedule a lesson call the Golf Academy office 910-253-9500, x3 or email bwalters@troongolf.com.
Game Improvement Group Clinics
q Designed for all skill and handicap levels.
q Improve an area of your game, which needs special attention.
q Topics review full swing and short game fundamentals.
q Sixty minutes of instruction.
q Sign-up at the Golf Shop hosting the clinic.
q $10 per person/clinic.
q Private group clinics available. Call for details.
Game Improvement Private Instruction
q Designed for the golfer in need of a check-up to improve one specific area.
q Concentrate on full swing or short game.
q Learn to identify and correct common swing faults.
q Understand cause-effect to improve your swing fundamentals.
q Video swing analysis - Use of training aids.
q 30-minutes - 60-minutes – Series.
Course Management Playing Lesson
q Designed to help a golfer become more familiar with playing the game.
q Learn HOW to think and plan each stroke.
q Learn HOW to eliminate mistakes due to faulty decisions.
q Gain knowledge about the Rules of Golf and Golf Etiquette.
q Begin with a 15-minute warm-up followed by an educational 9-hole round.
PLAY GOLF ST. JAMES
PGA Barry Walters and Matt Rauth have developed “Play Golf St. James” to introduce beginners to the game of golf by providing basic lessons on equipment, rules, etiquette, and learning to play and swing.
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On Monday afternoons The Founders Club will block off tee times starting at 2:00 pm for beginner golfers. Barry will make pairings and get players started every Monday. To sign up, email Barry at bwalters@troongolf.com each week by 6:00 pm on the preceding Sunday to sign up for that weeks play.
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On Wednesday afternoons The Members Club will block off tee times starting at 2:00 pm for beginner golfers. Matt will make pairings and get players started every Wednesday. To sign up, email Matt at mrauth@troongolf.com each week by 6:00 pm on the preceding Tuesday to sign up for that weeks play.
Pairings will be made based on your preference: men only, ladies only, or mixed. This is meant to be fun, and the pairings and number of holes played will remain flexible. | 
