June 2011 Newsletter

Junior Golf Summer Camp

June 13-17 th & July 18-22

It’s almost that time of year again! Summer is almost here, and school is almost out! Wondering what to do with your kids and grandkids for the summer? We’ve got just the answer! Bring your families for a camp like no other! We will spend a week with your child, teaching them the skills they will need to play a round of golf, and in some cases, prepare them for a summer of golf tournaments, and high school golf team. We work with children from a beginner to advanced level, and will cater to the needs of each child individually. Included in our daily activities are full swing fundamentals, short game techniques, rules and etiquette, snacks, games, contests, prizes, tournaments on the golf course, and much more! We will host this year’s camps the week of June 13th, and July 18th.

Our first camp schedule will be Mon, Tues. and Thurs. from 9 :00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Weds. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 P.M. Our July 18th camp schedule will be 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. , Mon – Friday. Cost for the June 13-17 week is just $250 per child or $425 for a family of two. We will provide snacks, water and drinks, a hot lunch in the clubhouse on Weds & Fri, daily prizes and complimentary gift.

Cost for the July 18-22 camp is $185 and includes snacks, water and drinks, daily prizes and a complimentary gift. We will go on the golf course pending course availability that week.

We are so excited about this upcoming summer, as we have many children that are excited about golf! We will finish up our season with a “Parent-Junior” Golf Tournament & Awards Dinner. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 27th at 3:00 p.m. for 9 holes of golf and awards dinner to follow.

2010 Shriver Golf Academy Summer Camp

Chip, Pitch, and Sand Golf School

Saturday, June 25th from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Are you struggling to get “Up and Down” around the greens? Frustrated with pitching and Sand shots? Not sure what to do with different lies? Always going to your 7 iron , instead of using a Sandwedge or Lob Wedge for pitch shots to elevated greens? We can help!!! Learn how to chip, when to pitch, what to do out of the sand. There are so many choices with these shots, and it can be confusing and overwhelming for golfers. Feel like you are playing “Army golf”, back and forth, left and right, over the green and back over the other side with your chipping and pitching? Let us show you the keys to short game strategies that will help you have more confidence around the greens and shoot lower scores! Students will receive a gift , and a personal folder with detailed notes on chipping , pitching, and sand shots to take home. Video Swing analysis will be done for you during the school. We are scheduling this to start early in the morning to “beat the heat”. Sign up and reserve your spot now via email or phone, $25.00 non refundable deposit required. Cost is $100. 727-480-9049 or patmcclananshriver@live.com .

Pat & Bill’s Products you will LOVE!

If you are as obsessed with golf as we are at Shriver Golf Academy, then you should become a member of the USGA. Our “Favorite Product That You Will Love” for the month of June is a Membership to the USGA. An Individual Membership is just $10. 00 per year or $20.00 for a Dual Membership, it’s the best deal around. The USGA is the governing body in the world of golf in the United States, and works closely with the Royal and Ancient in Europe, the PGA Tour , LPGA Tour, European Tour, and other tours around the world. The USGA regulates golf equipment industry standards, and ensures that the Rules of Golf are adhered to throughout the world. The USGA updates and changes the Rules, when necessary, for the good of the game. All of our major championships in the U.S., such as the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, and many others are run by the USGA. Without it, golf would not be what it is today.

Included in your basic membership are: the latest edition of “The Rules of Golf”, Personalized USGA Bag tag, Member ID, Member Handbook, Preference over General Public to apply for USGA Championship tickets, including U.S. Open, USGA Insider E Newsletter, Member discounts on Merchandise, Exclusive U.S. Open Hat, Volunteer Opportunities at the USGA Championships, and Troon Golf Card price discount, and Avis discounts/coupons. Our favorite benefit are the really great golf themed Christmas Cards that you can order each year that may be personalized!
Go to www.usga.com to join the United States Golf Association and support our sport that we love so much!

Golf Tip of the Month

Devote the Month of June to your Short Game! Spend time at our Pitching Green working on your approach shots from 50 yards and In! As you are closer to the green, it is imperative that you know what clubs to use for different situations and different shots. When practicing, hit the same shot with different clubs, to see which shot is the right one for you in that situation. For example , if you want to practice a 30 yard shot to the green, start with your lob wedge ( 60 degree) , or sand wedge ( 56 degree). First practice making a swing that is waist high to waist high ( 3 to 9 o’clock) with no wrist hinge, just swinging shoulders and arms back and forth in a pendulum motion. Stand with your feet and shoulders square. Then try using a 9 iron for the same shot, and make a “chipping swing” . Start with your hands forward at address, stance more narrow, hitting down , pinching the grass as you meet the ball, executing more of a “bump and run” shot with the ball flying on a lower trajectory, running to the hole. To summarize, the first shot is a pitch, the second shot is a chip, or bump and run. Try both to decide which will be the most reliable method for you.

Come and Join our “Chip , Pitch, and Sand” Golf School on Saturday, June 25th, to learn the keys to executing these shots !!

Swing into 2011 with Great Health

I am thrilled to announce that Ron Watkins, VP of Field Support , from NSA/ Juice Plus, headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, will be speaking on the benefits of Juice Plus, and the business of Juice Plus, at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club on Tuesday, June 28th . Doors open for the presentation at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. This will be a fabulous opportunity to learn more about Juice Plus, the company that founded Juice Plus, where the industry is headed, and how to run a successful business. Have you considered being a part of the ”Wellness Revolution”? Don’t miss this chance. There is no other product or business out there like it. It is an exciting company to be a part of, and I am so passionate about it, that I want to share it with all my friends! I encourage you to go to my website,www.patmcclananshriverjuiceplus.com , and get started today! I would love to see you at this meeting! Let me know if you can attend. patmcclananshriver@live.com or 727-480-9049

Ladies Golf Clinic Schedule

Summer 2011 Ladies Golf Clinic Schedule

Ladies, Come and Join us for a Saturday morning golf clinic that will change the way that you play golf! Meet other women to play golf with, and make new friends! Enjoy learning Pat’s secrets to gaining distance off the tee, hitting better approach shots, getting the right equipment for you, and so much more! Lessons are every Saturday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.; just show up, no reservation required, cost just $15 per session, including range balls.

June 4 : No Clinic ( Pat and Bill will be in a tournament)
June 11 : Fairway Woods. 3, 5, 7, 9 woods. Learn how to hit them consistently off the fairway.
June 18 : Video Swing Analysis . See your swing on video. Bring your bag.
June 25 : Driver. Learn how to hit your driver further. Be fitted for a driver. Try a new driver.
July 2: No Clinic
No Saturday clinics until August 20…..due to NFLPGA tournament schedule and vacation time for the Shrivers!
August 20 : Putting/Chipping. Start to new clinic series for the fall. Bring a friend and get her started in golf!