Golf Learning Center
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.
Drew is a 1992 graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University, where he lettered for two years on the golf team. Prior to accepting the Teaching Professional position at Windyke in 1995, Drew was First Assistant to the late Paul Bertholy, PGA Master Teacher, Bertholy Golf School, in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
During the past 13 years, Drew has logged more than 15,000 hours of golf instruction while helping juniors, high school prep, adult and senior men and women of all ability levels increase their enjoyment and skills. His star pupils include Shelby County District Prep, Regional Prep Champions and All-State award-winning prep golfers, a former Tennessee State Amateur Champion, Mid Amateur Qualifiers, U.S. Amateur Qualifiers, Memphis Golf Association Boy and Girl Champions, Junior Club Champions in five brackets and Windyke Ladies' Association's Most Improved Players.
A regular guest on the popular AM Radio 790 golf talk show, "Down the Middle," Drew contributes monthly to the Windyke newsletter.
Drew was the 2003 West Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year, the 2004 and 2005 West Tennessee Junior Leader and is a distinguished Member of the Titleist Home Profesional Staff. Drew, age 37, his wife Joan, and children (Natalie, 8, and Jared, 6) make their home in Collierville, Tennessee.
Randy Potts was elected to Class A PGA membership in 1996. Through Windyke's clinics and private lessons since 2000, he instructs players of various ages and skill levels, while serving as a valuable advising associate. Randy and his wife, Jill, reside in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
| Lesson |
Cost
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| Single Lesson, 40 minutes |
$75
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| Computer Analysis/Video Lesson |
$89
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| Vector Driving Analysis Lesson |
$89
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| On-Course/Playing Lesson, 90 minutes |
$139
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| Corporate Exhibition, one hour |
$100
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Tune-Up Series $199
Two Individual Lessons and One Computer Analysis/Video Lesson
Junior Series $169
Three Individual Lessons
Game Consistency Series $479
Three Individual, One Vector Driving Analysis, Two Computer Analysis/Video Lessons, One On-Course Playing Lesson
Off-Season Series $239
Four Computer Analysis/Video Lessons plus Bonus Practice (large bag or 30 minutes indoors)
VIP Vast Improvement Program $799
Six Individual, One Vector Driving Analysis Lesson, Three Computer Analysis/Video Lessons, Two On-Course Playing Lessons
*VIP can be billed to your account at $69/month. If paid monthly, it affords you one lesson per month. You must use the lesson in the calendar month or transfer the lesson to a family member or friend.
Built in 2004, this venue offers both the flexibility to proceed with lessons during inclement weather and a comfortable and controlled environment ideal for capturing digital video clips of golf swing, pitching, chipping and putting form.
The J.C. Video Laptop Digital Video Analysis System has the following capabilities and many more:
- Jog shuttle enables students to see their swings in forward and reverse with a split-screen option
- Database of student and professional swings for instant recall and your own swing library
- Telestration tools for clarifying swing plane, pivot motion, shaft angle and more
- Eight frame sequence, showing progression of swing technique from address to finish
- Home software to accept email images, store your own clips, telestrate and compare with pros
2008 Golf Clinic Schedules
Skill Level Dates Times
Beginning/Novice Wed: March 26 – April 16 Group A: 9:30 a.m.
Ladies Group B: 11:00 a.m.
Wed: April 23 - May 21 Group C: 9:30 a.m.
Group D: 11:00 a.m.
The Beginner/Novice Clinic is geared to ladies who wish to build their basic swing technique and short game skills, while becoming familiar with general on-course rules and etiquette. 5 Hours of Instruction. Price: $99, limited to 5 students per group.
Experienced Thurs: March 26 – April 17 Group A: 9:30 a.m.
Ladies Group B: 11:00 a.m.
Thurs: April 24 – May 22 Group C: 9:30 a.m.
Group D: 11:00 a.m.
The Intermediate/Experienced Ladies’ Clinic is geared to ladies who are seeking to improve upon their swing techniques by increasing their power, and improving upon contact and accuracy. We will also cover the finer points of the short game, as well as on-course shot selection, and strategies. 5 Hours of Instruction, $99, limited to 5 students per group.
Supervised Practice
“Ladies Only” Supervised Practice Wed: March 12 – Oct. 1, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
“All Comers” Supervised Practice Wed: March 12 – October 1, 6:15 -7:15 p.m.
Supervised Practice is useful for experienced golfers of all abilities who would like to practice on a consistent basis, but only if they can do so effectively, or without getting worse. Students who take private instruction also prefer this format as a tool to ensure that they commit to practice between lessons, as well as to gain guidance in performing their prescribed drills with precision. Just one small tip suggested by Director of Instruction and 2007 West Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Drew Cote’ can keep you on track, and away from frustrating missteps. 7 one-hour sessions with large range bag, $99.
2008 Windyke Junior Programs:
Safe, Fun Learning…that’s Our motto!
Even though the grass is not yet green, the Windyke Junior Golf Program, coordinated by the 2005 Tennessee P.G.A. Junior Leader, Drew Cote’, is ramping up for another season of golf activities. This summer, we will be offering three levels of group instruction for juniors: beginner/intermediate (ages 6-17), advanced (ages 10-17), and “prep” (ages 13 - 17). Since 2002, we have also conducted a weekly competition series known as, “High Noon Jr. Play Day.” You may register with the golf shop (901.754.7273) for any of the events or clinics on the following schedules.
Week-long Beginner/Novice Clinics: June 2, 9, 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21; and August 4. Classes begin on Mondays, with separate 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions. Class size will be limited to 24 per session. Monday – Wednesday (swing instruction) will be conducted and supervised by Drew Cote’, P.G.A. Director of Instruction. 7.5 hours of instruction, $99.
Week-long Intermediate: June 30 and July 28. Classes begin on Mondays, with separate 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions. Smaller class sizes (15 students per session) will foster more individualized instruction that is most appropriate for more skilled juniors. Comprehensive Tomi putting analysis and daily swing instruction from Drew Cote’, P.G.A. Director of Instruction, is included. 7.5 hours of instruction, $129.
Weekly Prep Clinic: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., May 27 – July 29. Class will be limited to 10 reasonable skilled juniors. Drew Cote’, P.G.A. Director of Instruction and his assistant will provide a structure for effective practice with progressive assignments designed to help juniors who aspire to making their respective high-school golf teams, or elevate their positions on their teams. 10 hours of instruction, $149.
High Noon Junior Play-Days: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. registration, June 12 – July 31, 9-hole shotgun start with multiple formats of play. Registration will be limited to the first 50 competitors. Drew Cote’, P.G.A. Director of Instruction will provide a 10-minute “tip of the week” before play, at or around #18 green of the executive course. Juniors in three age brackets will have the chance to compete for golf shop gift certificates in culminating in an invitational Shoot-Out at summer’s end. 7 of the 9 scheduled events, $99.
New for 2008: High School Prep Play Day!
Due to the success of our Junior Play Days for our younger juniors (ages 6-13) on the Executive Par 3 Course and member demand for continuing a competitive series for youngsters whose games are progressing into high-school prep golf, we have expanded the event to also include older juniors, ages 14-18. Conducted on over 9 holes on the week’s assigned “optional” championship course, competitors will be required to walk (no parental caddies allowed for these age groups).
- 5 Thursday events: June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, August 7
- Boys and girls welcome to compete, 3-somes in each group, mixed when necessary
- Thursday tee times beginning at 2:30 p.m. on the week’s “optional” Championship course*
- Field limited to the first 24 competitors, members only, unless field fails to fill
- Birdie and Eagle “Skins” for entire field
- Gift Certificates as prizes, depending on age divisions and field size
- Points awarded based upon finish, top competitors in each age bracket play in Shoot Out.
- Price: $99 (5 events, no pro-ration for missed events)
*Dates and times are subject to modification based on upcoming West Course renovations. Please contact Professional Staff in golf shop for details.
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