Scottsdale
Golf Schools:
Best in the Country
TravelGolf.com Staff Report
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (Jan. 2, 2002) - In addition to more than 174 courses
in Scottsdale and the surrounding area, Scottsdale also offers golfers
a choice of top-level golf instruction. Five of the "Top 25
Golf Schools" named by GOLF MAGAZINE for 2000-2001 are located
in Scottsdale. GOLF MAGAZINE also named 11 Scottsdale golf instructors
among the "Top 100 Teachers in America 2001-2002." These
golf teaching professionals include: Craig Bunker, Donald Crawley
and Shelby Futch of John Jacobs' Golf Schools; Peter Kostis and
Paul Trittler of Kostis McCord Learning Center; Mike LaBauve, Sandy
LaBauve and Timothy P. Mahoney of Golf Digest Schools; Scott Sackett
of Resort Golf Schools; and Jim Flick of Nicklaus/Flick Game Improvement.
Nicklaus/Flick Game Improvement
A Nicklaus/Flick Game Improvement golf school is located at the
Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale. The Nicklaus/Flick experience
was created in 1991 and is based on the Anti-Tension teaching
and playing philosophy developed by Jack Nicklaus and Jim Flick.
Winter programs are available from February through May for individuals
or corporate groups. Nicklaus/Flick Game Improvement offers a
resort package that includes three-nights accommodation at The
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, three full days of personalized
instruction, swing videotape analysis in the Jack Nicklaus Coaching
Studioä, daily greens and cart fees, unlimited range practice,
golf equipment evaluation, and special amenity gift package. Daily
breakfast, lunch and refreshments are also included. For more
information, call 800-642-5528 or visit www.nicklaus.com.
Golf Digest Schools
As a Golf Digest Schools student, you will be taught by an award-winning
staff of professionals comprised of PGA and LPGA Teachers of the
Year. Golf Digest Schools in Scottsdale are located at Kierland
Golf Club, Talking Stick, and Troon North Golf Club. Programs
are designed with individual goals in mind. Golf Digest Schools
also offer ball-flight analysis and hi-tech video to help you
understand the tips and techniques that produce the best results
for you. For more information, call 800-243-6121 or visit www.golfdigestschool.com.
Golf Schools of Scottsdale
Golf Schools of Scottsdale specializes in personal attention. Each
golfing student receives the individual instruction that best fits
his or her learning needs. The learning center is located at the
renowned Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale. Instruction is in
small group lessons that include direction on swing, pitch, chip
and putting with each student receiving extensive video analysis
of golfing performance. Golf Schools of Scottsdale's package caters
to individuals or couples wishing to improve their golfing skills
while relaxing at the Orange Tree Golf Resort. For more information,
call 800-356-6678 or visit www.azgolfschool.com.
John Jacobs' Golf Schools
With 30 years of experience and global recognition as a leader
in golf instruction, John Jacobs' Golf School is committed to
teaching the sport of golf. Named after one of the most widely
known and respected golf instructors in the world, Jacobs' Golf
Schools have been able to continually update and modernize proven
instruction methods to better teach golf students. With award-winning
golf instructors, The John Jacobs teaching program specializes
in personal attention, while teaching the fundamentals of golf
and how they relate to the golf swing. For more information, call
800-472-5007 or visit www.jacobsgolf.com.
Resort Golf Schools
At Resort Golf Schools, located in Scottsdale at The Golf Club
at Eagle Mountain, Legend Trail Golf Club, and Dove Valley Ranch
Golf Club, you can improve your game, take a much needed weekend
getaway, or impress your favorite customers at a corporate outing.
Resort Golf Schools continue to follow their mission and strive
to exceed customers' expectations every step of the way. From
a three-day rotating golf school package to a ladies only program,
Resort Golf Schools offer something for every golfer. For more
information, call 1-866-444-0992 (602-910-6821)
Kostis/McCord Learning Center
Located at one of Scottsdale's prime golfing locations, the challenging
Grayhawk Golf Course, the Kostis/McCord Learning Center offers
a professional staff and customized golf instruction. The award-winning
instructors include PGA tour professionals and CBS commentators
Peter Kostis and Gary McCord. The program caters to the individual
golfing student with half-day workshops that tone up golfing skills
to five-day Scoring School aimed to help lower golf scores. Also
included is the complimentary club fitting and professional video
analysis. For more information, call 888-506-7786 or visit www.kostismccordlearning.com.
Lyford Scottsdale Golf School
At the Lyford Scottsdale Golf School, students have the opportunity
to be challenged by one of the best golf instructors in the Southwest,
Keith Lyford. Lyford and his staff have taught more than 34,000
golfers at every skill level. Golfers can better refine their
skills in small group instruction during a one-, two- or three-day
program and later receive extensive video analysis of their swing.
Lyford's outdoor classroom is set against the majestic Camelback
Mountains on the McCormick Ranch Golf Course. For more information,
call 800-238-2424 or visit www.swingbetter.com.
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