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Northbrook Golf Academy

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Group Instruction
Our group instruction clinics are fun and organized to stimulate learning and build solid fundamentals. You will receive tailored instruction in areas of the game where you need the most help. We guarantee a student/teacher ratio of 6:1 or better.

Private Lessons
The best way to ensure your success is private lessons from PGA instructors. Again, your satisfaction and improvement are guaranteed when you purchase a lesson series program from one of our PGA professionals or apprentices. Remember, you will enjoy yourself more when your game is at its best!

Private Golf Lessons
PGA golf instruction is generally available 7 days per week and should be arranged in advance by appointment. For information or to schedule lessons, call the NorthbrookGolf Academy (847) 291-2351, ext. 2.

Range balls are included in all lesson prices.   
  PGA Member  Assistant
Adult, private ½ hour     $50  $45
Junior, private ½ hour  $45  $40
Semi-private (1 hour; 2-4 people)      $120  $120 

Best Deal!
All instructors sell lessons series. Purchase five ½ hour lessons and the 6th is free. 


2010 Adult Group Golf Instruction


Get Golf Ready

Designed in conjunction with the national Play Golf America Program, five lessons teach adults everything they need to know to step onto a golf course and play with confidence. Classes cover the basic golf skills and terms, including full swing with drivers and irons, chipping, pitching, putting, greenside bunker play, rules and etiquette. Instruction also covers the history of the game, dress code, equipment and use of each club. Most sessions include some time on the course. Loaner golf clubs are available by request. Students receive one additional free round at Anetsberger Golf Course. The first class meets at the Sportsman's Clubhouse.    

 

Ages: 18+               Min/Max 3/12                    Loc: SCC/Anets                   Resident $99/Nonresident 99

 

Day(s)

Time

Dates

# of Classes

Get Golf Ready

T/Th

6:30-7:30pm

5/11-5/25

5

Get Golf Ready

T/Th

6:30-7:30pm

6/1-6/15

5

Get Golf Ready

Sat

11am-noon

6/19-7/17

5

Get Golf Ready

W/M

6:30-7:30pm

7/7-7/21

5

(First class meets on Wednesday)

Get Golf Ready

T/Th

6:30-7:30pm

7/20-8/3

5

Get Golf Ready

T/Th

6:30-7:30pm

8/10-8/24

5

Get Golf Ready

M/Th

6-7pm

9/13-9/27

5

                    
        

Play Better Golf

Instruction focuses on the key setup fundamentals of posture, grip, aim, alignment, ball position and pre-shot routine, along with the swing fundamentals for driving, iron shots, pitching, chipping, greenside bunker play and putting. The last two sessions are on course at Sportsman's East 9. Students receive one additional free round on the Sportsman's East 9 Course. The first class meets at the North end of the Sportsman's Practice Range.       

Ages: 18+                      Min/Max 3/12                Loc: SCC/Anets               Resident $149/Nonresident 159

 

Day(s)

Time

Dates

# of Classes

Play Better Golf

M/W

6:30-7:30pm

5/3-5/19

6

Play Better Golf

M/W

6:30-7:30pm

6/7-6/23

6

Play Better Golf

T/Th

6:30-7:30pm

6/22-7/8

6

Play Better Golf

M

6:30-7:30pm

7/12-8/16

6

Play Better Golf

W/M

6:30-7:30pm

7/28-8/16

6

(First class meets on Wednesday)

Play Better Golf

M/Th

6-7pm

9/13-9/30

6

    

Full Swing (NEW)

Classes help beginners and average players hit the ball farther and more accurately with consistency.  Instruction covers the driver, fairway woods, hybrids and short, mid and long irons. The session begins with a review of setup fundamentals, including posture, grip, aim, alignment, ball position, pre-shot and post shot routine and then focuses on each player's in-swing fundamentals.  Students receive one additional free basket for practice at Sportsman's Practice Range. Classes meet at the North end of the Sportsman's Practice Range.

 

Ages: 18+              Min/Max 3/10              Loc: SCC/Anetsberger                    Resident $99/Nonresident 109

 

Day

Time

Dates

# of Classes

 

Full Swing

T

6:30-7:30pm

 4/27-5/18

4

Full Swing

M

6:30-7:30pm

5/10-6/7

4

(No class on May 31)

Full Swing

W

6:30-7:30pm

5/26-6/16

4

Full Swing

T

6:30-7:30pm

6/15-7/6

4

Full Swing

W

6:30-7:30pm

7/14-8/4

4

Full Swing

T

6:30-7:30pm

8/3-8/24

4

Full Swing

W

6-7pm

9/8-9/29

4

           

Short Game (NEW)

Learn the keys to improving putting, bunker play, chipping and pitching. The shots that always seem the simplest from 50 yards and in will have the greatest impact on your scores. Students receive one free additional round at Anetsberger Golf Course. Classes meet at the Anetsberger Short Game Practice Area. 

Ages: 18+               Min/Max: 3/12             Loc: SCC/Anets               Resident $99/Nonresident 109

 

Day

Time

Dates

# of Classes

Short Game

Th

6:30-7:30pm

4/29-5/20

4

Short Game

W

6:30-7:30pm

5/5-5/26

4

Short Game

Sa

11am-noon

5/15-6/5

4

Short Game

Th

6:30-7:30pm

6/3-6/24

4

Short Game

Th

6:30-7:30pm

7/8-7/29

4

Short Game

T

6-7pm

9/7-9/28

4

                        

Custom Clinics

Custom clinics can be designed for groups of 3-6 players.  Lesson plans from any of our clinics may be combined to create a custom curriculum designed to meet your scheduling needs.  Contact the Northbrook Golf Academy for details.  (847) 291-2351 ext. 2.


Private Golf Lessons


Private or semi-private lessons from our PGA Instructors are another great way to improve your game and your enjoyment of golf. PGA golf instruction is available daily. To schedule lessons, call the Northbrook Golf Academy at (847) 291-2351, ext. 2 or visit www.sportsmansgolf.com for more information on our instructors.


Adult Golf Leagues

Sportsman's Country Club hosts men's and women's leagues, nine and 18 hole, that are both social and competitive. The leagues typically play a 20-game season from early May through mid-September and welcome golfers who want to play at a set time. League presidents handle registration and scheduling. For more information, visit www.sportsmansgolf.com or call (847) 291-2351, ext. 3.


 

Program Registration

I.  You can choose to register for golf clinics by downloading and completing the Instruction Program Registration Form and delivering in person or sending via U.S. Mail or fax.

     Registration Form - PDF (for printable PDF version of the Instruction Program Registration Form)
 
II. You can choose to register for golf clinics online.  Select the link below for access.

     Register on-line by clicking here.