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Treetops Resort - Rick Smith Golf Academy
Categories: Featured, Golf, Golf Schools, Treetops
Consistently ranked in the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America”
Learn from the best
Better golf begins with better instruction. And you won’t find more experienced, highly skilled instructors than those at Treetops. In fact, the Rick Smith Golf Academy is Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school. So whether you’re looking to enhance your full swing or hone your short game, our instructors will help you maximize your skills, increase your confidence and lower your score.
Lessons and Programs will be booked only through The Academy. Treetops Resort offers elegant accommodations, fine dining, and spectacular golf on all five courses.To receive more information or to reserve your golf instruction through The Rick Smith Academy, please call 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888-873-3867) and ask for extension 2485, or dial the Rick Smith Golf Academy direct at 989-731-8016. For more information email us now.
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Treetops Ladies Golf School Escape 2010
Categories: Featured, Golf, Golf Packages, Golf Schools, Lodging Specials, Treetops
Treetops’ Ladies Golf School Escape is open to all ladies, from beginners to seasoned players. Clinic-style instruction will focus on the short game and full swing while improving each student’s overall knowledge of the game of golf. Judy Mason, LPGA Instructor, creates a non-intimidating environment that promotes better, easier learning. Classes are limited to 30 students per school with a new student to teacher ratio this year of 5 to 1. Lessons are given 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. daily at Treetops North.
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Ladies Golf School Escape Package Includes*
- Welcome Package
- Three (3) nights lodging
- Six (6) hours of Golf Instruction (short game, full swing, video analysis and course management tips)
- Unlimited golf! (available any time as all clinics are optional)
- Cocktail reception on evening of arrival
- Three (3) Breakfasts, Two (2) Lunches and One (1) Dinner (in Legends on the Hill)
- A certificate valid towards your choice of one of the following:
- 30 minute scalp massage treatment
- 30 minute professional make up application
- 30 minute spa manicure
- Ladies haircut and style
- You may upgrade to another spa service by paying the difference or receive a $25.00 golf merchandise credit utilizing your 15% discount.
* Golf prior to check-in is not included in this package. Please call 1-888-873-3867 for additional pricing.
2010 Ladies Golf School Escape Package Prices
Double Occupancy $575.00 per person
Single Occupancy $737.00 per person
Single Student with Guest: Student $575.00, Guest $55.00 per night for room only
Commuter Package $420 (Includes everything except lodging)
| Available Ladies Golf School Escape Dates |
| 2010 DATES |
| May 23rd - 26th |
| June 1st - 4th* |
| June 20th - 23rd |
| June 27th - 30th** |
| July 6th - 9th* |
| July 18th - 21st** |
| July 25th - 28th |
| *Denotes Tuesday through Friday Schools, all other dates are Sunday through Wednesday. **Alumni Schools - These schools are also open to non-Alumni |
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Treetops Resort - Rick Smith Golf Academy
Categories: Golf, Golf Schools, Treetops
Golf Magazines 2008 “Top 25 Golf Schools in America”
Through the years the Rick Smith Golf Academy at Treetops Resort, has been consistently ranked in “The Top 25 Golf Schools in America,” by Golf Magazine. During 2008, The Rick Smith Golf Academy has again been honored with this prestigious award. Henry Young, Director of the Academy, returns for his 20th season and is consistently ranked by many leading golf magazines as a “Top Teacher in the State.” Jason Guss, who received the impressive distinction of “Top 20 Teachers Nationally Under the Age of 40,” by Golf Digest, returns for his 9th season. These two outstanding instructors will continue to lead The Rick Smith Golf Academy Programs at Treetops Resort.
“Lesson” rates will be booked only through the Academy. Treetops Resort offers elegant accommodations, fine dining, and spectacular golf on all of its Treetops courses.
For reservations please call 800-881-0765
For more information email us now.
Meet Our Instructors
The Rick Smith Golf Academy is headed by one of the nation’s most celebrated instructors. With his undisputed expertise in the intricacies of the golf swing, Rick Smith has shared his wealth of understanding of the game with players of all abilities. From recreational golfer to winners on the PGA Tour, Rick smith is recognized as one of the top instructors in the world. PGA Tour players such as Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, Rocco Mediate, Jerry Kelly, Matt Kutchar and many others have utilized Rick’s guidance. The philosophy of Rick Smith and his Academy Instructors is to develop the highest potential in every player regardless of skill level. Rick and his staff achieve success though solid fundamentals, clear communication, state-of-the-art video analysis technology, and the lowest student-to teacher ratio in the industry of 2:1.
Rick has imparted his knowledge of the game to millions of television viewers with his Rick Smith Signature series and the Rick Smith Practice Tee on ESPN’s Inside the PGA Tour. Recognized as one of golf’s top instructors in the country, Rick has been selected as spokesperson for some of the world’s top companies.
Henry Young, Director of Instruction, leads the Rick Smith Golf Academy with dedication, enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience. He has been a member of the PGA since 1971 and has headed the Rick Smith Golf Academy since its inception in 1990. A long time friend and teaching colleague of Rick’s, he shares the same concepts and philosophies of golf instruction. Henry is well knowledge of the swing and the game, dedication to the teaching/learning process, and the ability to communicate to his students with genuine interest in their improvement. His career has been devoted to helping students who range from juniors and college players to club professionals, beginners, and tour players. A graduate of Duke University, a four year golf team member and team captain. Henry is consistently ranked by various golf magazines as a “Top teacher in the State” and former Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year.
Jason Guss is one of the brightest and talented young instructors in the country. This is evidenced by his inclusion onto a national magazine’s list of top 10 instructors in the state of Michigan, and top 20 teachers in America under the age of 40, as well as the trust shown him by both the LPGA and PGA tour professionals he counsels. Jason’s enthusiasm, personality, communicative skills and in-depth knowledge of the golf swing makes him an invaluable member of our staff. In addition to his work with professionals, Jason is involved with all our academy programs and instructs players of any skill level.
Jason graduated from the Ferris State golf program with honors. Has been a member of the PGA of America since 2004 and has been a Rick Smith Golf Academy Instructor since 2001 as Senior Academy Instructor.
“Lesson” rates will be booked only through the Academy. Treetops Resort offers elegant accommodations, fine dining, and spectacular golf on all of its Treetops courses.
For reservations please call 800-881-0765
For more information email us now.
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Treetops Resort - Ladies Golf School
Categories: Golf, Golf Schools, Treetops
Treetops Golf Schools 2008
Treetops’ Ladies Golf School is open to all ladies, from beginners to seasoned players. Clinic-style instruction will focus on the short game and full swing while improving each student’s overall knowledge of the game of golf. Treetops’ own Judy Mason, LPGA Instructor, creates an unintimidating environment that promotes better, easier learning. Classes are limited to 30 students per school with a student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Lessons are given 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily at Treetops North.
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Ladies and Couples Package Includes
- 3 nights Lodging
- 6 hours of Golf Instruction (short game, full swing, video analysis and course management tips)
- Unlimited Golf
- Cocktail Reception on evening of arrival
- Gift
- 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 1 Dinner
Couples School instruction will be led by Gene Bone II, PGA Professional.
Reunion School
Open to any student who has attended a Ladies School or Couples School.
- 1 night lodging
- 4 hours of Golf Instruction (Review of short game and full swing with video analysis)
- Unlimited Golf
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
Reunion School instruction will be led by Gene Bone II, PGA Professional.
Package Price
Ladies and Couples Double Occupancy $549
Additional Info
- 30 Students Maximum per Ladies or Couples School.
- 6:1 Student to Teacher ratio in the Ladies and Couples School.
- Lessons are approximately 9am - 11am daily.
- Welcome package including gift and agenda is given at check-in.
- Instructors will be assigned to groups wishing to receive Course Management tips after day 1 and day 2 lessons. Students have the option to forego Course Management tips if they choose.
- Unlimited Golf is available after each day’s lessons.
Dates
May 4 - 7 2008 Ladies
May 11 - 14 2008 Ladies
May 18 - 21 2008 Ladies
May 27 - 30 2008 Ladies
June 8 - 11 2008 Ladies
June 24 - 27 Ladies Alumni*
July 6 - 9 Ladies
July 13 - 16 Ladies Alumni*
July 20 - 23 Ladies
July 27 - 30 Ladies
August 3 - 6 Couples
August 10 - 13 Couples
Ask about our Reunion School August 31 and September 1, 2008.
* Schools are not limited to Alumni only.
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Kevin Whitmore Golf Academy at Gaylord Country Club
Categories: Gaylord Country Club, Golf, Golf Schools
PGA Professional, Kevin Whitmore, has been helping golfers improve their game for over 15 years. Kevin is proud to bring his Golf Academy to Gaylord Country Club and share his knowledge of the game and the golf swing with both members and the public.
The Golf Academy will offer private and group instruction, programs for women, and introducing a new Gaylord Country Club Junior Academy. The Academy will focus on every aspect of the game from the full swing, short game, bunker play, putting, as well as course management. In addition, the Academy will feature video swing analysis and custom club fitting.
Tired of struggling on the course? The Kevin Whitmore Golf Academy is here to help. Give us a call in the golf shop 231-546-3376 and set up a lesson or series of lessons with one of our golf professionals.
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