[ladyj3151]

Check out the PGA Tour Superstore, they have a female instructor Sabre.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Any suggestions or past experience anyone can share? Thanks in advance.

Sooooooooooooooooo, what u go'n 2 do???

[Justputt]

NEVER rely on YouTube, books, etc., as all you will do is ingrain all kinds of bad habits, bad muscle memories, because seeing the results of your swing doesn't tell you what you did wrong! And forget the spouse and get an instructor! Golf Pros can see what you are doing and make adjustments based you your age, size, fitness, etc., as well as help you to get the clubs you need at your skill level without regard to your ego or wallet.

[jedalton]

they are very good and reasonable

[jedalton]

I bought my GF 5 lessons with Maria and didn't help much. She mostly just set there and watched her swing.

[MaryMS]

I’ve had very good results from Maria at Sarasota Golf Academy

[SHIBUMI]

The largest group of new golfers are women.........
the largest group of golfers leaving golf are women.........
Very important to give her a good introduction........or she will fall in the latter group
Not all teachers are the same, pick one for 1 lesson, if she connects with her then fine, if not find another until she feels a good one to one connection, it doesn't mean the teacher was bad, they just didn't connect. Most teachers know what they are doing, BUT, some communicate better than others with certain people. And you may even find that connection with a male teacher. Find her one,
avoid group lessons unless she just needs social contact.

Once you get her hooked, expect to spend $2,000. on golf clubs, $ 1,500. on golf clothing per year........but as they say.........a great golf experience is priceless.............

Originally Posted by GreggC69

We recently moved to The Villages and my wife has never played golf. She would like to get lessons from the most basic start; how to grip the club, stance etc. She would prefer lessons from a female instructor. Any suggestions or past experience anyone can share? Thanks in advance.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

We recently moved to The Villages and my wife has never played golf. She would like to get lessons from the most basic start; how to grip the club, stance etc. She would prefer lessons from a female instructor. Any suggestions or past experience anyone can share? Thanks in advance.

Oxford Golf Academy, hands down.

[stratmax]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

We recently moved to The Villages and my wife has never played golf. She would like to get lessons from the most basic start; how to grip the club, stance etc. She would prefer lessons from a female instructor. Any suggestions or past experience anyone can share? Thanks in advance.

Check out Golf Your Best,
(352) 751-5122, at Continental Country Club.
She’s an excellent instructor,
Probably one of the best in the area.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by wincherr

As someone else’ suggested, Maria st Sarasota through The Villages Golf Academy. She’s been there 20 years. Start with a five day group lesson. Then follow up with some one on one private lessons after spending some time on the range and executive courses. This time of year has a number of specials.

Excellent advice! That is exactly what my wife did when she decided to take up golf.

Although she didn't take lessons from Maria, I've only heard good things about her lessons...

[chris237]

Originally Posted by biscuitgirl

I highly recommend The Villages new to golf school. It’s a full week of instruction ending with playing a couple of holes on a championship course with the pro. They cover everything you mentioned, as well as etiquette, how to work the ball machines, realistic expectations for new golfers, etc. I don’t know if any are taught by women but I felt very comfortable since everyone in the class was also brand new to the game. Good luck to your wife!

I Agree! I was new to golf and took the 5-day New to Golf class through the Villages Golf Academy. My instructor was Wade Martin and ours was a class of 5 ladies. Wade was a great teacher and very helpful. At the conclusion of the classes they arranged for us to meet early morning at a course with another instructor who walked us through the process of checking in, getting a cart if needed and took us out on the course to familiarize us with the experience and answered all of our newbie questions! This was invaluable! On top of it one of the ladies in the class and I arranged to play our first ever round of golf together and have since become good friends! The class was well worth the cost.