JOPPA, Md. (Feb. 2, 2006) -- Get ready for an exciting year of golf at Mountain Branch Golf Course, with an array of new golf instruction programs for 2006. The professional staff at Mountain Branch is comprised of PGA of America Members and Apprentices dedicated to improving player skills by programs that fit each individual golfer, whether one prefers private instruction, group lessons, member only instruction, ladies clinics, or juniors clinics.
Private lessons are offered to fulfill the individual goals of a player, or single lessons designed to tune up any aspect of the individual's game. Most individual lessons are accompanied by the use of digital video, drills designed to ensure progress, and e-mail reminders.
Individual (Non-Member): $85 per hour
Series of 5 lessons (Non-Member): $400
Individual (Member): $75 per hour
Series of 5 lessons (Member): $350
Juniors (17 & Under): $30 per hour
A wonderful way for like minded golf enthusiasts to learn the game is via the Mountain Branch group instruction program. Businesses, families, friends or couples can take advantage of this custom program by contacting Teaching Professional, Damon Klepczynski, for group quotes as number of participants and length of instruction may vary.
The member only program is designed for any member driven to take their game to the next level. This complete 10-lesson program is dedicated to the first few months of the season (April/May/June) and includes all facets of the game such as specialty shots and playing lessons.
The ladies clinic, which is held every Tuesday evening at 6pm, includes instruction classes such as:
Fundamentals - Grip, Stance and Posture
Full Swing - Mechanics of Full Swing
Short Game - Chipping and Pitching
Long Game - Woods (Driver, 3-Woods, etc.)
Putting - Mechanics, Drills and Technique
Bunker Play - Sand Trap Escape and Recovery
The ladies classes are followed by several holes of golf and complimentary hors d' oeuvres served in the Grille & Pub or on the outside terrace. The scheduled classes repeat three times throughout the season. Players interested can contact Mountain Branch for a complete list of instruction program dates. Price is $35 per clinic or $150 for a series of five clinics (including golf).
The junior clinic is the perfect way to entertain the young ones, while educating them on the sport of golf. A clinic consists of four days of instruction, range balls, use of practice facility and course, refreshments, prizes and awards, on June 19 - 22 from 2-5pm or August 14 - 17 from 2 - 5pm. Kids are divided into small groups based on age and ability with a dedicated instructor. Price is $225 per child.
All clinic participants are asked to call the Golf Shop by the Friday prior to the clinic for sign-up at (410) 836-9600 ext. 4.
Mountain Branch, a Forewinds Hospitality Destination, is a public daily fee golf course featuring fun golf, fabulous dining and fantastic hospitality. Mountain Branch is located just off I-95 exit 74 in Harford County, Md. Offering a complete package to both golfers and diners alike & just for the fun of it! 1827 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD, 21085. 877-588-1492, 410-836-9600, www.mountainbranch.com.
CONTACT: Barbara Murphy or Cathleen Kiernan
Smith O'Keefe and Associates
800.222.0461 ext. 101 or 102
publicrelations@smithokeefe.com
