[Billyworld]

Hi, I'm moving into my home in Virginia Trace on April 17th. I am looking to take up golf for the first time in my life. I am 58 years young and had back surgery last November. My Doctor said I should get proper lessons from a "Real Golf Pro" and not from someone that "thinks" he or she is a Pro. He claims a "Real Golf Pro" can help me learn the proper swing so I don't mess up my back. I was planning on taking six lessons and then purchase clubs based on my Pro's advice on what to purchase. Anyone out there that knows the Pro that would be the guy to teach me the sport? Any comments or advice will be appreciated. I am told I am a great cadidate for learning the game as I have neither good or bad habits. Let me know what you think. Thanks,---Billyworld

[seashorecaroline]

I never played golf in my life until I moved to the Villages. I took lessons with Michael at Tree Tops and am now playing two and three times a week. By no means am I a good golfer but at least I am out there having fun. Check out his website. Tree Tops Golf

[memason]

Go to the Villages Golf Academy at Palmer's, when you arrive and they will set you up with a teaching Pro. They have some good ones.....

[dfn8tly]

Memason is absolutely right. Palmer Golf Academy is excellent and can provide you with everything you need based on your skill level.

[Mikeod]

Agree with Villages Golf Academy. They deal with new golfers like you all the time and also with physical limitations.

Two locations, at Palmer and at the Sarasota range south of 466a

[dolpterry]

Panigoni Golf

Excellent PGA PRO and very reasonable, he teaches the stack and tilt method which is much better on your back. Also uses video to show you your swing and what needs corrected.

[marybb]

Originally Posted by Billyworld

Hi, I'm moving into my home in Virginia Trace on April 17th. I am looking to take up golf for the first time in my life. I am 58 years young and had back surgery last November. My Doctor said I should get proper lessons from a "Real Golf Pro" and not from someone that "thinks" he or she is a Pro. He claims a "Real Golf Pro" can help me learn the proper swing so I don't mess up my back. I was planning on taking six lessons and then purchase clubs based on my Pro's advice on what to purchase. Anyone out there that knows the Pro that would be the guy to teach me the sport? Any comments or advice will be appreciated. I am told I am a great cadidate for learning the game as I have neither good or bad habits. Let me know what you think. Thanks,---Billyworld

Hi, my husband and I have been taking lessons from Steve Wresh at continental country club, he is wonderful. Both my husband and I suffer from bad backs, and my husband as had several operations. His no. Is 352 267 4707. I think you will be more than pleased

[English Ivy]

Joey Hidock at the Sarasota Practice Facility is great. Would certainly recommend him!

[Shimpy]

I'd recommend looking up an old episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph Cramden teaches himself how to golf with the help of Ed Norton.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I'd recommend looking up an old episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph Cramden teaches himself how to golf with the help of Ed Norton.

"Helloooo ball!"

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by mikeod

"Helloooo ball!"

What a line, I'll never forget it. He also practiced in his kitchen for up hill shots by putting one foot on a stack of books. He said it would probably take him a week to become really good at golf.

[George Bieniaszek]

Originally Posted by seashorecaroline

I never played golf in my life until I moved to the Villages. I took lessons with Michael at Tree Tops and am now playing two and three times a week. By no means am I a good golfer but at least I am out there having fun. Check out his website. Tree Tops Golf

I agree with seashorecaroline!! My wife and I never swung a golf club and this year decided to take up golf. We are currently taking lessons from Tree Tops Golf and Mike is our teacher. The lessons go 4 days between 1.5 - 2 hours per day. We think that his instructions are the best for novices. He is very patient with all of us, takes his time, and is there to correct anything he sees to make us better golfers. In addition we get to go and play a couple of holes with him watching along with a week of going to his driving range for practice, all for $150.

Tree Tops is highly rated. Check out the link that Seashorecaroline provided. You will be very happy.

[villager]

Tom Talbot at Arnold Palmer is a golf pro and is an excellent teacher!

[gego3650]

I agree. Steve Wesh at Continental is the best and the price is best Not a bad drive to CR 44.