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Old 12-08-2020, 04:06 PM
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Looking at a possible holiday gift for resident of the Villages. Did a search here but did not find any tutor names only a golf academy mention. Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 12-08-2020, 04:34 PM
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I've heard all the pro's in the Villages are outstanding. However, I was introduced to Steve Wresch, the pro at Continental Country Club on 44 by a mutualk acquintance. Being total novices my wife and I have really appreciated and enjoyed the instruction from Steve. 856-546-4867
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Old 12-08-2020, 05:41 PM
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I will second Steve at the Continental Country club. However, I thought his last name was Wresch. In any case, he has helped my game immensely.
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Old 12-08-2020, 07:55 PM
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I would highly recommend Craig Griffin at the Villages Golf Academy's Sarasota facility. He did wonders for my swing.
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Old 12-08-2020, 09:40 PM
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Also at Continental Country Club, that's on 44 between Buena Vista and Morse, is Sandra Chester. She use be based at the Hwy 301 driving range until they closed. I use to listen to her and students everytime I was there, she's excellent. Just do a search and you'll find her in this site recommended quite often.

Here's her website;

Sandra B. Chester - Golf Your Best,Inc. (GYBI) (352) 751-5122 office

The Villages Florida

Here's a link to a page full of helpful threads on the subject.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...rchid=18823396
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We had never swung a club even though we had tried without guidance. We took lessons with David Sherman at The Villages Golf Academy. He was terrific.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:58 AM
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Marc is a great instructor: markpanigoni@pga.com
(352) 259-0436
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Here's a link to a page full of helpful threads on the subject.

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Old 12-09-2020, 06:51 AM
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John Ford at GNLGolf. com is an experience in itself. He built clubs for Jack Nicklaus and makes custom clubs for customers. Maria at the Palmer Academy is wonderful too.
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Check out Barney Beard at Lady Lake Driving Range.
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Also at Continental Country Club, that's on 44 between Buena Vista and Morse, is Sandra Chester. She use be based at the Hwy 301 driving range until they closed. I use to listen to her and students everytime I was there, she's excellent. Just do a search and you'll find her in this site recommended quite often.

Here's her website;

Sandra B. Chester - Golf Your Best,Inc. (GYBI) (352) 751-5122 office

The Villages Florida

Here's a link to a page full of helpful threads on the subject.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...rchid=18823396
Another vote for Sandra. You can take individual or group lessons. She works with any physical problems you may have, to adapt for arthritis, etc
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I would highly recommend Craig Griffin at the Villages Golf Academy's Sarasota facility. He did wonders for my swing.
Craig is great. He fixed my swing and now I hit all my drives straight down the middle. He is one of the premium instructors in the villages and costs a little more, but well worth it.
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Craig or Tom at Sarasota facility
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Agree, had hitch in my swing while hitting only my irons that could not feel. One lesson and he picked up on the issue I couldn't correct on my own. Hitting my irons great again.
Always recommend a pro to new players to avoid what I did, just go out and hack around the golf course. The things you learn to do incorrectly take a long time and much frustration to fix. Just my opinion.
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My wife had Joey at Sarasota. Nice guy, but spent too much time talking about himself, his history, etc. Less than 1/2 the time was on her golf swing. Left with one minor drill. Again, nice guy.
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