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Get Golf Ready: 5-week PGA Training Program

  • Nashville Golf & Athletic Club 1703 Crockett Springs Trail Brentwood, TN, 37027 United States (map)

Get Ready To Play Golf

Get Golf Ready is a 5-week course program designed to teach everything you will need to play golf in just a few lessons. PGA and LPGA Professionals will guide you through learning the basics and on-course experiences in a fun setting. Each session will focus on the various golf skills you will use while playing. In addition to learning the basics, you will be guided into the golf course to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting.

Ages 21 and Up

Sessions will be held every Thursday beginning July 16 through August 13, 2020 .

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Networking Session

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Class Session

All participants are strongly encouraged to attend all 5 sessions and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to each session to ensure prompt start time at 6:00 p.m.

Lead PDA Instructor: Malcolm "Butch" Rhodes

Malcolm "Butch" Rhodes is a class "A" PGA member since 1990, and is the first African American PGA member born in Michigan. Throughout his 30 year career, he had worked with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA, LPGA, and Senior Tour players. He's also had instructed NBA and NFL Hall of Fame athletes and celebrities. His biggest reputation has come from his contribution to player development. He has always been willing to share his knowledge and expertise, and to continue to be a valuable asset to the national, state, and local golf communities.

Three (3) additional PGA and LPGA professional instructors will also be present at each class. A total of 4 students per instructor during each class setting.

What You Need to Bring:

Just YOU! All materials, manuals and equipment will be provided for each participant.

Weekly Topics:

Week 1: July 16, 2020 - Get Rolling

Week 2: July 23, 2020 - Hit it Close

Week 3: July 30, 2020 - Swing, Swing , Swing

Week 4: August 6, 2020 - Driving School

Week 5: August 13, 2020 - Ready, Set...Go Golf!

What if I miss a class session?

Make-up sessions are available on the following dates and time window below. Please inform the instructor if you are unable to attend a class.

Saturday, August 22, 2020 - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Are Tickets Refundable?

No, however, you can make-up any class session missed on the make-up days available. Make-up days are dependent on weather and dates/times may be rescheduled.

Want to Learn More about PGA Get Golf Ready Program?

No problem! Visit http://getgolfready.com/ for more information.

Nonprofit Organization Partnership:

We have partnered with Creative Girls Rock®, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Nashville, TN to support their mission and initiatives . CGR mission is to educate and empower young girls through adulthood to utilize their creative talents in unique ways to enhance creativity and to foster balanced living, personal growth and happiness.

CGR offers bi-monthly CGR Master classes/workshops for females from grade school through adulthood within the Greater Nashville community that aligns with their four (4) key initiatives: Creative Arts, Mental Health and Wellness, Women Empowerment and Youth Development. All donations to CGR are 100% tax-deductible.

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