Swinging the day away on a scenic, expertly-designed golf course is an idyllic way to spenda vacation.
Teaching philosophies vary from school to school.
Most stress the fundamentals grip, aim, stance, posture, and balance.
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Some emphasize rhythm, tempo, and the “feel” of a proper swing.
Others investigate the six most important inches in golf the ones between your ears.
There are also longer programs that allow you to design your entire vacation around the sport.
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Rates vary seasonally, but usually run between $1,000 and $2,000 for the multi-day sessions.
Golfzon Leadbetter Academy, Florida
David Leadbetter is the swing guru.
There’s also a three-day retreat that includes lunch and on-course instruction.
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The student-teacher ratio here is 3:1, and players are grouped by ability.
Tuition for the programs ($441) include a welcome party and daily lunch, among other perks.
The basics are emphasized, as is Jacobs' ball flight theory.
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The commuter school offers one-day and two-day sessions.
Morning clinics cover everything from driving and chipping to pitching and putting; afternoons are devoted to on-course instruction.
The school also offers four-day sessions (from $2,145) where all aspects of the game are covered.
Classes are held at golf clubs across the U.S. and in Europe, and teaching aids include video analysis.
There is an emphasis on short game, including stroke-saving specialty shots, and video analysis is used.
Watch lessons from the likes of Tiger Woods, David Leadbetter, and Butch Harmon.
Subscriptions are $14 a month or $135 a year.
