Golf Schools for Kids
There are many golf schools for children with instructors who range from local club professionals to legends of the game. Determining how effective a school will be depends on a number of variables, but a school that has an established record of developing successful golfers is a plus. Certain traits that good schools share are low student-to-instructor ratios, experienced staff and opportunities to compete.
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Better Golf Academy
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The Better Golf Academy offers the advantage of multiple locations for convenience. The basis of this academy's structure is to treat each student as an individual. With a one-to-one ratio, that style of teaching is possible. Better Golf Academy offers individual instruction and specialized camps. A big part of the instruction determines the child's strengths and weaknesses, both physically and mentally. With those understood, a child can be given proper techniques to practice and improve her individual game
Better Golf Academy Corporate Office
5737 Kanan Road, No. 332
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 706-2796
bettergolfforkids.com
IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy
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The IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy has made a name for itself by producing American Junior All-Americans and several players of the year. This academy has become one of the standard-bearers for golf schools in the United States. It is named for David Leadbetter, an instructor who has worked with Nick Faldo, Lee Westwood and Michelle Wie. The philosophy of Leadbetter Golf is not just based on someone's swing. The course also covers such as areas as practice, course management and tournament preparation. IMG takes advantage of physical training centers as well as mental training facilities.
IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy
5500 34th St. West
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 755-1000
imgacademies.com
Arnold Palmer Golf Academy
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The Saddlebrook School is the flagship of the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy. This golf school is an actual school that focuses on scholastics in the morning and early afternoon. After scholastics, students practice with their individual instructors before playing the courses. The academy on two 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf courses. The program features video-taping techniques along with flexibility programs for injury prevention and strength training for improved driving and swinging. Tournament and match play is encouraged both as individuals and teams so that students have the opportunity to test their skills.
Arnold Palmer Golf Academy
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 973-1111
saddlebrook.com
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