2008 Academy of Golf

Are you one of the estimated 27 million people who consider themselves "highly interested" in learning to play golf? Or are you a player who would like to improve your short game, or learn how to drive for distance? Then check out these golf learning opportunities available from Cleveland Metroparks.


The mission of the Academy is to provide a variety of high quality learning opportunities for golfers of all skill levels, age, and gender, to improve their golf skills, knowledge and enjoyment of the game. Ultimately the goal of the Academy is to meet your golf goals! Namely to provide a safe, structured, non-threatening environment where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can learn golf skills, traditions, rules and etiquette. The Academy will provide unique learning opportunities for each participant to enhance their personal golf skills, personal fitness and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Golf Program Series

100 Series – Inquire About Golf
Informational sessions designed for individuals who have an interest in golf, are seeking information, or have questions to be answered before committing to hands-on instruction.


200 Series – Learn Fundamentals
Designed to present the fundamentals of golf, geared to beginners and players with some experience, desiring to learn or review the basics of the game through hands-on instruction. Target player level is beginner to 25 handicap.


300 Series – Refine Skills
Designed to refine specific golf skills and achieve competency in areas of weakness for intermediate level players.
Player handicap level 10-25.


400 Series – Master the Game
Instruction of techniques utilized by “better” players to achieve a high level of consistent competency. Player handicap level 10 and below.


500 Series – General Instruction

Designed for general, fundamental basic instruction that is useful for players of every skill level, gender and age.


Cleveland Metroparks 2008 Academy of Golf Schedule

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