The LPGA Amateurs Central New York Chapter is committed to growing the game among women with its Intro to Golf program and league.
The program is for new, newer and beginning golfers who are looking to learn the basic fundamentals of the game before heading out on the course for play. “I loved everything about this program,” Nicole Petranchuk
said. “It was exactly what I was looking for! I had been wanting to learn how to golf for a long time.”
The Intro of Golf program begins with a five-week clinic style instruction with a PGA of America Golf Professional that covers the basics such as how to hold a club, terminology, the correct stance, what club to use when and so much more.
Following the five weeks of instruction, participants shift to on course practice at Butternut Creek. Golfers play in small groups of three or four with a CNY Chapter Mentor. This gives participants actual playing experience to use and build on the skills learned during instruction. On course play also helps players work on pace of play and golf course etiquette.
The CNY Chapter encourages women to get in the game! Intro to Golf is a great way to become comfortable with getting out and playing. Whether you are a beginner golfer, someone who has stepped away from the game or someone who
would like a refresher, Intro to Golf is a great place to start. Read about our Intro to Golf graduates and their testimonials.
MICHELLE MILLENDER
I enjoyed this program so much that I completed it twice. The five weeks of instruction with Jack Conger (Links at Erie Village) and Dylan Plis, PGA Associate prepared us for everything we needed to know as beginners, from how to
grip the club to the finish of the swing. They were extremely patient and provided individual attention to every student. During weekly rounds, the mentors would guide us through the course with tips and lessons we would need to play on our own. Playing with other ladies who were also learning the game reduced the anxiety of being on the course and not always knowing what to do. This program is great for anyone looking to be introduced to the game or looking to brush up on their skills.
FEDERICA (FRED) PANOZZO
Back when I did the Intro to Golf program we played at West Hill Golf Course (all par 3’s). Colleen (Roche) taught us golf etiquette and helped us figure out which club to use when.
I really liked that Colleen played golf alongside us and explained why she did what she did (where to hit the ball, what club, repairing the course, etc.) No question was off limits! What I liked best about the Intro program was it was the perfect next step once you knew how to swing a club and were ready to step out onto a real golf course.
The program taught me a lot about golf etiquette! (Keeping your cart ahead of you, pace of play, etiquette on the green, etc.) I would highly recommend the Intro program to give beginners some confidence to step out and play golf!
NICOLE PETRANCHUK
Being brand new to the sport, I knew taking lessons wouldn't be enough for me. The meet and greet prior to the start of the program was a great way to meet some of the other participants, and instructor Jack Conger, PGA. Our lessons started with the very basics and built on themselves. When it came time to get out on the course with our mentos, I felt like I was ready. Having mentors go out with us each week was very helpful and the course was not overwhelming. Each mentor I worked with was kind, patient, and taught me something new each time out (the women I golfed with every week were great too!)
I recommend the program to anyone who will listen! Something else that makes this program special is the community of women who volunteer their time to grow the sport. This program created a safe and positive space for me to learn something that used to intimidate me. The program gave me confidence. I went from not knowing how to golf to having the confidence to go to the driving range to get a better feel for each of my clubs. Towards the end of the program, I felt
confident enough to play on a bigger course with my husband. I will forever be grateful for everything I learned during the program.
MARY CUNNINGHAM
The Intro to Golf Program was a great way start golfing in a welcoming environment with a fun group of women. Everyone is learning together and it’s fun!
Our golf lessons concentrated on how to hit the ball. Intro to Golf was a great way to learn how to actually go out on a course and play with the support of mentors every week. The mentors gave lots of advice that I still follow -- everything from rules and how to keep the pace of play to tips on what to keep in your golf bag. I learned the rules and etiquette of golf and met some great people!
Contact us today to learn more about the program to learn more about starting your golf journey and tee up for success with a group of great ladies!
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