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Cincinnati Golf Lessons - Intermediate Players - Meadow Links & Golf Academy

Intermediate Golfers in Cincinnati!- For only $79, you get a 4-Week 'Intermediate Golf I' Group Golf Lesson with me at Meadow Links & Golf Academy inside Winton Woods.  Video Analysis is included, next to a PGA/LPGA Tour Player - and you receive that Video Analysis e-mailed, for you to keep.  Lesson Balls are also included.  Register below.

 
We will cover aspects of the Full Golf Swing, Golf Short Game, Uneven Lies and Golf Club Fitting.

 

Register NOW at this link - Class Limited to the first 6 To Register!!!

http://budurl.com/IntGolfI2011 

I will teach this useful 4-week Cincinnati Group Golf Lesson, 'Intermediate Golf I' starting on:

THURSDAYS March 31 at 6:00pm

MONDAYS April 18 at 5:45pm

THURSDAYS April 28 at 6:15pm

See You There!  Register now at  http://budurl.com/IntGolfI2011 

This could be you this year...



Joel,

Been very busy but wanted to tell you what happened on my golf trip…

First day at the University Club of Kentucky-6600 yards from the blue on a VERY windy day.  I shot an 80-Sean who's a zero handicap had a 78 and nobody else broke 90! (seven other guys).  Three days at the Peninsula (Pete Dye course) again from the blue tees brought 2-86's and a 78 (first one this year!)  Hit the ball great and got up and down consistently.  Got into a nice groove and hit a lot of good shots, including the scramble's.  I appreciate the simple tips you gave me before the trip-I continue to work on them and am seeing the results regularly.

Thank you so much!!!

John Pramuk

 

 

Cincinnati Golf Lessons - Spring Refresher - Meadow Links & Golf Academy

 
For a great Cincinnati Group Golf Lesson (at a very low price), from Cincinnati's Only PGA Master Teaching Professional, come on out to Meadow LInks & Golf Academy in Winton Woods and join me for a 3-Week 'Spring Refresher', for only $55 - Lessons Balls included.

Wednesdays March 30th at 6:45  OR

Tuesdays April 12th at 6:15

We will cover aspects of the Full Golf Swing, Golf Short Game and Golf Course Management.

Register NOW at this link  http://budurl.com/GolfSpringRefresh 

Classes usually fill-up quickly.

Golf - A Timeless, Beautiful Description

I just saw this yesterday in a wonderful article by Noted Golf Course Architect, Michael Hudzan about the beauties of our Game.  He designed the course where the U.S. Amateur Golf Tournament will be played this year, Erin Hills.  He is also responsible for the incredibly pragmatic and effective design of Meadow Links & Golf Academy, where I give S.uggs U.niversity of G.uided G.olf S.uccess Lessons.  Cincinnati Golfers are fortunate to have this 'Top 10 Short Course In America' here in Cincinnati at Winton Woods.

These words about our fantastic 'Golf' are absolutely wondrous, and over 100 years old.

GOLF

It is a science—the study of a lifetime, in which

you may exhaust yourself but never your subject.

It is a contest, a duel or a melee, calling for

courage, skill, strategy and self-control.

It is a test of temper, a trial of honor, a revealer

of character.

It affords a chance to play the man, and act the gentleman.

It means going into God’s out-of-doors, getting

close to nature, fresh air, exercise, a sweeping

away of the mental cobwebs, genuine re-

creation of the tired tissues.

It is a cure for care-an antidote to worry.

It includes companionship with friends, social

intercourse, opportunity for courtesy, kindliness

and generosity to an opponent.

It promotes not only physical health, but

 moral force.

                                                                                                                               David R. Forgan 

Thank you, Mr. Hurdzan, of Hurdzan/Fry Environmental Golf Design for bringing this reflection to our attention. 

Cincinnati Golf 2011 Junior Tournament Schedule

 

     Cincinnati Junior Golfers, a short fifteen years ago, had about 3 Junior Golf Tournaments to play in each Summer.  Now, literally, sometimes, they have that many EACH DAY from which to choose.

     To help you sort through all the confusing aspects of all these choices, I've compiled a list of the most noteworthy Cincinnati Junior Golf Tournaments that will happen in 2011.  I've also included certain Adult and Family Cincinnati Golf Tournaments that have helped many Junior Golfers, that I have taught for so many years, improve in a very consistent and enjoyable manner.  I, typically, attend between25-40 Junior Tournament Rounds per year.  This allows me to see the Junior Golfers I teach perform in real situations, not just on the Leesson Tee.  This also enables me to provide you with a very clear description of how the various Cincinnati Junior Golf Tournaments are run by the organization hosting the event.

     This link http://budurl.com/CincyJuniorGolfTour  allows you to see and hear a valuable Presentation about the important variables to consider as you plan your Junior Golfer's 2011 Summer Junior Golf Tournament Schedule.

     Feel free to ask any questions of me about this important topic, by utilizing the 'Comment' box below.

 

 



Cincinnati Golf - 'Top 50' Master Kids' Golf Teacher

The US Kids Golf Company has recently named me a 'Top 50 Master Kids Teacher'.  I'm honored and appreciative of this acclaim.  Their company has done a tremendous job over the last 15 years of getting fitted golf equipment into the hands of Junior Golfers in Cincinnati and around the world.

The photo below is of Jennifer Mills at the Awards Ceremony, taking a question to me from a member of the audience.

 

You can see the Junior GOLF...SUCCESS Results of many of the great young Junior Golfers I have helped over the years at this link.

Part of the US Kids Golf process for choosing the 'Top 50 Master Kids Teachers' is to have candidates submit 'Letters Of Recommendation'.  I'm thankful that a large number of Cincinnati Junior Golfers and Parents submitted these letters.  I've also had Junior Golfers from Kentucky and Indiana send in Letters. 

Thank you to each of you who have done this, some of you for many years...as I have won awards from US Kids Golf many times now.

As many of you know, 'your child hits the shots'.  I, Joel, am just the facilitator, though I do try very hard to be the best facilitator possible.  They are responsible for their Golf Game.

I'm honored and proud to help your children enjoy this 'gentleman's game', which is the last best refuge of kindness and sportsmanship in our society.

Thank you again.  Please always feel free to let me know what I can do more, or better, to help your young Cincinnati Junior Golfers.

 

Cincinnati Golf Success - Putting Contest Winners - Cincinnati Golf Show

The Cincinnati Golf Show Putting Contest at our Southern Ohio PGA Teaching Pavillion enabled these Cincinnati Golfers to win a Free 3D Hi-Tech Lesson with me at Meadow Links & Golf Academy.

Congratulations to each of these Winners:

Aaron McCarrell

Ron Arundell

Nick Meyer

David Uhl

Ed Jordan

Neil Coleman

Justin Paoletti

See you at Meadow Links & Golf Academy soon, gentlemen!

Cincinnati Golf Show - Golf...Success Seminars

The Cincinnati Golf Show happens this weekend - despite the cold weather outside.

At the SOPGA Teaching Pavillion I'll be giving a talk each day about how you can experince your own GOLF...SUCCESS...just like the Golf...Success Results these Players have had.

'Hi-Tech GOLF...SUCCESS' will be my topic on Friday at 6pm.  You'll see the Golf Industry's best 2D and 3D Video and Motion Analysis Equipment in action.

On Saturday at 3pm I'll help you learn about 'College & Junior GOLF...SUCCESS'.  I help many of the region's best Junior And College Golfers - and do it in many unique, and unconventional, ways.

'On-Course Lesson GOLF...SUCCESS', Sunday at 4pm, will enable you to see how traditional 'Driving Range' Lessons may indeed be hurting you, more than helping you.  85% of my Students have done On-Course Golf Lessons with me - and always are amazed how much they learn.

Hope to see you - Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Cincinnati Convention Center.  The Cincinnati Golf Show, presented by Hart Productions...a Winter-Time delight for Cincinnati Golfers.  

Cincinnati Golf Show - 'See Your Swing' Golf Lessons

The Cincinnati Golf Show will be my 'Roost' Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Cincinnati Convention Center.  You will receive a FREE Video Mini-Lesson - and you receive the Swing Analysis in your E-Mail to keep permanently.

 

At The 2011 SOPGA Teaching Pavillion you can also participate in the Golf Skill Contest I will have set-up at my Hitting Net.  Prizes will be awarded, including a 45-Minute Hi-Tech Golf Lesson ($125 value). 

You can also learn more about the ways I've helped so many Cincinnati golfers improve at Meadow Links & Golf Academy thru effective, self-directed Golf Lessons since 1999.

Information will also be available about the 2011 S.uggs U.niversity of G.uided G.olf S.uccess.

Hope to see you this weekend!

Cincinnati Golf Show - 'No Charge' Video Mini-Lessons!

The Cincinnati Golf Show has invited me, for the 11th year in a row, to give you a Free Video Golf Mini-Lesson with your attendance at their event this coming weekend at the Cincinnati Convention Center.

You will see yourself 'Side-By-Side' with a PGA Tour and/or LPGA Tour Player, and receive the Video Analysis in your E-Mail to keep.  This has helped many of you for many years.

 
Sure hope to see you next weekend at the Cincinnati Golf Show!

 

Merry Christmas - From Meadow Links & Golf Academy

I hope you will enjoy this Christmas Gift!

Cincinnati Golf...Success - Caddy For College Scholarship

If you want your child, grandchild, friend or yourself - to get a Full-Ride College Golf Scholarship, read the rest of this story.

I began helping Connor Wakefield with his Golf Game about 3 or 4 years ago.  I just got word from him last night that he has received the Evans Caddy Golf Scholarship to attend Ohio State University.  I 'bout cried.

Connor plans to major in Pre-Med.  He also plans to play a bunch of golf at the Scarlet and Gray Golf Courses that are part of the Ohio State campus and lore.

 
The photo above shows how much Connor's impact position has improved over the last few years.  The best part of his Golf Game, though, is invisible.  It cannot be described with a photo.

His character and thinking are what have improved the most.  An 'admitted perfectionist', Connor has learned to more constructively accept his golf shots that are 'less-than-perfect'...and has developed the neccessary patience as well - about his Game.

He has worked very hard at Kenwood Country Club as a caddy and has won the respect of the many kind members there.  Click the following link http://budurl.com/CincyCaddyCollegeSch to learn about another one of my many young friends who have won earned this Evans Caddy Golf Scholarship, like Connor.

Connor proves that there is much more to GOLF...SUCCESS than just playing the Game.

Good luck as a Buckeye, Connor!

Cincinnati Golf's Master Kids Teacher - US Kids Golf

I've been honored again by the US Kids Golf Company.  They now call me a 'Master Kids Teacher'.  I really appreciate this notoriety.

Many thanks to each of you who continue to put your trust in me as your PGA Master Golf Teaching Professional.  Remember, as I always say, "You hit the shots, I'm just the facilitator." 

Korey Ward - Ohio High School Division I Golf Tournament

   Korey Ward gallantly came up just a few shots short in his effort to win a third straight Ohio High School Division I State Championship yesterday at the Ohio State Scarlet Golf Course.

   This is Korey hitting into #13, one of the many challenging approach shots at Scarlet Golf Course.

 
   This year, for the first time, I had my 13-yr-old son, Taylor, attend with me.  He and Korey have known each other for 10 years, have played together in events and see each other often at Meadow Links & Golf Academy during their Golf Lessons with me.  Korey also had many friends and family members watching him during the 36-hole event.  They enjoyed seeing him play, and we all enjoyed visiting with each other during the Practice Round and two Tournament Days.

   Suffice to say, the chance of any young person winning this event twice in a row is very slim - three consecutive times even slimmer, given today's much more competitive Junior Golf Environment, than when it was previously accomplished in the 50's and 70's.

   Korey has handled this possibility with his typical class and aplomb - never letting it bother him.  He kept his 'nose to the grindstone' - simply focusing on his golf game and letting other people 'talk about the story' the last couple years.

   My son and I, as I'm wont to do after these High School Golf Tournaments, took the scenic and slower Country Roads home last night to Cincinnati's Greenhills, eschewing the speed and blandness of the Interstate.  We spent a great time together eating at Der Dutchman Amish Restaurant in Plain City (as many of you know, I'm kind of a groupie of The Amish).  Taylor and I enjoyed respectfully reflecting on Korey and his manly and mature efforts to garner such a prize over the last 3 days and his last 24 months.

   Korey's greatest strength is invisible - to any person or Video Camera.  Korey plays golf for his own self-satisfaction, which I love.  He is not trying to impress anyone, except himself.  This has produced a sincere honesty with himself and humility that I deeply admire.  His parents, Brad and Sherry, can be enormously and profoundly proud of him, which they are.

   From my family (Darlene and Ellie included) to yours, Korey - 'Great Work'!!! 

Ryder Cup: Sportsmanship Supreme

To see the virtue and sportsmanship of all the Players and Captains of the Ryder Cup teams sure does make me proud of the 'Gentlemanly/Classy Nature' of our great game.

They compete with all their guts, yet say sincere 'Congratulations' when vanquished.

I simply say 'Congratulations' to both teams - and 'Thank You' for your class, which stands in such stark contrast to the attitudes and actions seen in other Professional Sports.

The considerate, honest and thoughtful spirit of all the great gentleman and ladies of our storied game lives on - in you all.

Watch it all here:

http://www.thegolfchannel.com/golf-videos/ 

 

Cincinnati - Golf Channel Instructor Audition, Video

Please leave a 'Comment' in the box below letting me know what you think of this Video Tip from Meadow LInks & Golf Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Thank You!