TOMI Putting System
Director of Instruction: Brock Shafer, PGA
Brock is a native of the famed Monterey Peninsula. He learned golf at the age of seven under his father’s tutelage. He developed through junior golf and eventually played at the University of California, San Diego, where he was an All-American in 1993. He played several years on the mini-tour circuit before turning to teaching the game. Brock is known for his play(2008 and 2010 West Tennessee PGA Player of the Year) and his teaching(2010 West Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year). Brock has a deep knowledge of swing mechanics, yet is able to convey learning to all ages and abilities in a fun and understandable way.
GOLF LEARNING CENTER, 901.754.7273; 901.755.3160.
2011 Individual Instruction Programs and Rates
Single Lesson, 40 min …………………..$ 75.00
Add a Student to a Lesson……………...$ 20.00
Add V1 Pro Online Feature…………....$ 20.00
Corporate Exhibition, one hour.............$100.00
Private Lesson Series
3- Pack $209
6- Pack $375
-Lessons can include use of V1 Pro video system or TOMI putting system, if requested. Students receive summary email after each lesson. Lessons can be taken at the range, the short game area, the putting green, indoor video center, or on the course.
GROUP LEARNING SCHEDULE: Ladies’ Golf Instruction
Ladies Clinic Dates & Times
Thursdays March 17 – April 14 10 a.m.,
11:00 a.m., 5 p.m.
Thursdays April 21 - May 19 10 a.m., 5 p.m.
Thursdays August 18 – Sept. 15 6 p.m.
Geared to ladies who wish to build or refine their swing and short-game skill. Instruction will be tailored to individual skill levels. 5 total hours of instruction. Limited to 6 students/group.
Price: $99/range balls included
GROUP LEARNING SCHEDULE: Co-Ed Golf Instruction
Supervised Practice Dates & Times
Wednesdays: April 20 – May 25(6 sessions)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: June 8-July 20(6 sessions/skip June 29th)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: August 3 – Sept. 7(6 sessions)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Supervised Practice is useful for beginning or experienced golfers of all ages who would like to practice on a consistent basis, but are not sure what to practice or where their weaknesses lie. Students who take private instruction also prefer this format as a tool to ensure that they commit to a practice schedule between lessons. Supervised Practice also provides guidance in performing prescribed drills with precision. Limited to 8 students/session.
Price $99 for 6 sessions. Non- Members $119. Includes range balls.
2011 Junior Programs:
Safe, Fun Learning…that’s our motto!
The Windyke Junior Golf Program is ramping up for another season of golf activities. The Junior Program consists of two main parts: clinics and on-course competition. We offer 2 levels of group instruction for juniors: beginner (ages 6-13), and intermediate/advanced (ages 10-17). We over two levels of on course competition: par three and championship course. You may register with the golf shop (755-3160) for any of the clinics or competitions. The 2011 schedule is as follows:
Junior Clinics
Beginner Clinics: May 30-June 3, June 6-10, July 20-24, July 4-8, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug 1-5. Classes run Monday- Friday, with separate 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - noon sessions. Short game and full swing training. On-course play(par 3) on Friday. 7.5 hours of instruction. Class size limited to 24 per session. Price: $99 for members and $119 for non-members.
Intermediate/Advanced Clinics: June 13-17 and July 18-22. Classes run Monday- Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a slightly longer camp with smaller class sizes (max 18 students per session). Rules, short game and full swing training. Swing video included. On-course play(par 3 or championship course) on Friday. 10 hours of instruction, $129 for members and $159 for non-members.
Junior Competition Series
High Noon Junior Play-Days: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. June 2 – July 28. 9-hole shotgun start with multiple formats of play. Registration will be limited to the first 50 competitors. Juniors in three age brackets compete for golf shop gift certificates each week. Culminates in an Invitational Shoot-Out at summer’s end. Rules/Sportmanship emphasized. Ages 7 – 13. $109 for members and $139 for non-members. Call 755-3160 to sign up.
High School/Prep Play-Days: Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. June 2- July 28. 9-holes on championship courses(East and West) with various play formats. Registration will be limited to the first 42 competitors. Great for developing junior players. Two age and gender brackets will compete for golf shop certificates each week. Culminates in an Invitational Shoot-Out at summer’s end. Ages 13 – 18. $149 for members and $229 for non-members. Call 755-3160 to sign up.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION FOR JUNIORS
Junior Lesson Series (three 40 min. lessons): $179
Add Additional Student: $20 per lesson
Specialty Clinics: These formats work great for business groups, school golf teams, golf leagues, etc.
Rules Seminar- Available for any group of 5 or more individuals who want to learn the rules of golf or want to expand their knowledge of the rules. Fun classroom format. Refreshments and rules book included. 1 hour. $10/person
Complete Novice Clinics- If you have never played golf before and want to know how to get to a place of comfort when asked to play at work or with friends, check out this informative clinic that walks you through etiquette, rules, and swing essentials. Five 1 hour sessions. $99/person
Mental Approach Seminar- For individuals who want to explore how to approach the game with an improved perspective. Proper perspective enables a player to perform at a higher level and with more enjoyment. Refreshments and class handout included. 1 hour. $15/person
Short Game Clinic- This clinic addresses trouble areas around the green. Covers chip shots, pitch shots, lob shots, and bunker shots. 1 hour. $39/person
Game Evaluation- This session covers the strengths and weaknesses of a student’s full swing and putting motion. Includes a V1 Pro online full swing lesson and a TOMI putting analysis. 1- hour. Anytime. $95/person
All-Day Golf School- Available in adult and junior formats. This school covers all aspects of the game: rules, mental approach, full swing, short game, putting, and on course play. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm and include breakfast and lunch. Also includes V1 Pro Online Video Lesson, TOMI putting analysis, and summary email. As good as the best golf schools at a fraction of the price. Junior All-Day $139 Adult All-Day $169.
Tip of the Month
With all the ‘Tebow’ talk that has surrounded the last few months, I came across a nice documentary on ESPN that covered the period between his last snap at Florida and draft day. Just as most commentators doubted Tebow’s chances during this season, the draft prognosticators did not see any way he could be a first round pick. The Denver Broncos, of course, did pick him in the first round. Why? The reasoning that came from management, and then coach Josh McDaniels, is rather interesting. Instead of heavily emphasizing the quarterback’s ability to throw the ball, the Broncos labeled ten categories required to be a top-level quarterback. Some examples were perseverance, competitive spirit, poise, determination, work ethic, etc. Tebow did not possess throwing skills that would guarantee any draft selection, let alone a first round pick, but he did possess intangible elements in abundance.
Why am I talking about Tebow in my monthly golf tip? Well, first of all, my parents are from Denver, so I am a bit biased. Secondly, I believe many golfers are like those NFL organizations that decided not to draft Tim Tebow. Golfers value the long drive and not the nifty up and down. Golfers value visually pleasing golf swings and not ones that repeat over and over. Golfers overemphasize a player’s physical skills and not his/her mental toughness. Golfers simply underappreciate the intangibles in golf.
So, you probably know what kind of questions are coming next. Questions like: How is your short game? How much time has been spent on it? I teach ten driver lessons to every putting lesson. Is that good practice management? Hardly any of my students budget additional lessons for wedge play. Hardly anyone wants to talk about mental approach even though attitude can be your greatest asset or your worst liability. Why not talk a little about it? Don’t keep having those ‘blow up’ holes. Don’t miss that 4-footer on #18 more times than you care to remember. Stop blading important chips across the green. Are these errors swing flaws or mental miscues? If we are honest, the latter is more likely.
Start pursuing the intangibles in golf in 2012. When you take a lesson this year, tell me what really bugs you about your game. We can attack the swing flaws that are driving you crazy; let’s also spend equal time considering your mental approach and short game. Mental approach seminars and short-game lessons should be the staple of this winter season.
Brock Shafer, PGA
Director of Instruction
Windyke C.C
brock@windyke.com
GOLF LEARNING CENTER , 901.754.7273; 901.755.3160.
At Windyke Country Club, we are committed to providing unparalleled values for all of our products and services. Our lesson and clinic programs are formulated to equip our students with the knowledge, sensations and practice routines to repeat the skills necessary to increase their golfing enjoyment. We accomplish this with a highly trained staff of PGA professionals utilizing proven training systems, state-of-the-art teaching tools and a personal touch, all of which enable us to assist our students in their improvement. Instrumental to our success is understanding the importance of listening to our students so we can help them establish clear goals to reach their ball striking and playing potentials. During the lesson setting, this approach enables us to identify the top priorities for improvement and design programs to correct and/or develop the swinging action, short game and putting stroke. But our job doesn't end there. We also pride ourselves upon helping our students apply their skills on the golf course through highly specialized playing lessons, which prepare our students to thrive in both recreational and competitive settings. In conclusion, we are confident that our experience, attention to details and concern for our students all combine to offer our membership and students the highest value in golf instruction..jpg)
