April 2011 Newsletter

Chip, Pitch, and Putt Golf School

Sunday, April 10th. 1:30 – 4:30 p.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.

This event is almost sold out and we have room for only a few more students. Sign up and reserve your spot now via email or phone, $25.00 non refundable deposit required. Cost is $100.

Tee to Green Golf School

FOR MEN ONLY…..MEN’S MINI BOOT CAMP: “From Tee to Green”, Sunday, April 17th , 1:30 – 4:30

Men, take this opportunity to learn from Bill Shriver how to shoot lower scores, hit longer and straighter drives, and improve your consistency with your second shots from the fairway.

This is a “Must do” for those of you who are struggling off the tee, and / or inconsistant off the fairway. Are you constantly slicing your drivers? Topping your 2nd shots? Unable to reach the greens in regulation or “1 more than regulation”?

You are not alone! The Shriver Golf Academy can help you with course management strategies, club selection, and swing techniques that will help you reach the green in less number of strokes.

We will be taking the lessons “to the course”.

New Evening Golf Clinic Series

Come and Join us after work for an evening clinic series in May & June! Brush up on your skills, and bring a friend! Want your wife or spouse to learn to play golf? Now’s your chance! This evening clinic series will cover in 7 weeks, everything from putting to driving to course management. We will start on Thursday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m. and continue through to Thursday, June 23rd. Schedule will be as follows:

Thursday, May 5th – Pitching
Thursday, May 12th – Sand shots
Thursday, May 19th – Putting/Chipping
Thursday, May 26th – No lesson
Thursday, June 2nd – Full Swing, short irons
Thursday, June 9th – Full Swing, Mid irons/hybrids
Thursday, June 16th – Fariway woods, Driver, Video swing analysis
Thursday, June 23rd – On-course lesson

Cost for this Clinic Series is just $150. Per person. Minimum of 3 people required to sign up to host this series. Non refundable deposit of $75 Required. Remaining $75 due at first clinic. Make up dates will be June 10th and June 29th, only if there are Rain Outs.

Men’s Only Clinic

Men , here’s your opportunity to learn from the PRO! Spend time with Bill Shriver, and discover his recipe for success on the golf course! For the past 20 years, Bill has had much success in tournament golf! He has qualified for the National Club Professional Championship 5 times, played in 7 Nationwide Tour, and in 4 PGA Tour events! With an extensive resume, Bill is able to share with you, his knowledge of golf, and puts it in an easy to understand method! Clinics are on a “Just Show Up ” basis on Saturday’s from 10.30 – 11.30am, and cost just $15 per session.

Saturday, April 2nd – Sand shots, difficult lies in the sand
Saturday, April 9th – No Clinic
Saturday, April 16th – Short Irons, full swing fundamentals
Saturday, April 23rd – Mid-Irons, Club-Fitting
Saturday, April 30th – Hybrids

Bill and Pat’s Products you will Love

We introduced a product to you last year after discovering it at a golf tournament to benefit Melanoma, as a result of the death of our dear friend Dean Hedstrom, who suffered from Melanoma. Dean was a teaching professional in the Tampa Bay area for many years, and ended his career at Belleair Country Club. Since that tournament, we have been using a product called Clear Zinc, made by Solar Sense. We have found the 50 & 70 Clear Zinc for the Face and 50 Clear Zinc Sport for Face & Body to be the best. After 1 year of use, we see a difference in the amount of sun damage, and all-around healthier skin.

Golf Tip of the Month

Last month we talked about playing three holes at a time, not checking your score card, so as to mentally play your way around the golf course more successfully. In keeping with that message, let’s talk this month about more mental strategies that will help you play better golf.

Be Patient with your putting. As you start your round, just try to “roll good putts”. Get the ball close to the hole, so that you can two-putt, if it is outside “a makeable distance”. Be patient, and “wait for your stoke to come to you”, “wait for the putts to start dropping”. If you focus on “rolling the ball“ your best, hitting the best putt you can, then “whatever happens, happens”. You know you gave it your best, you will build confidence because you will be rolling better putts, and then they will start going in, the more relaxed and confident you get.
Pay attention to your yardages, off the tee and on approach shots. You may not always need to pull out your driver, and you may not realize your exact distance to the pin, unless you check it! You will be more accurate with your approach shots, if you know your yardage! On shots inside 100 yards, you need to you’re your distance to the green, and flag, so that you can choose the right club and hit your best shot. If you are just guessing at the distance, it makes it almost impossible to be sure and feel confident to hit your best shot.
Most golfers hit TOO MUCH CLUB on approach shots to the green, and this will RUIN your golf swing and golf game. Hit the club that is right for the distance, not more club than you need. That causes you to decelerate through the follow thru, which leads to a host of other problems.

Swing into 2011 with Great Health

After having been on Juice Plus for 1 year, I am thrilled to report that I feel better than ever, haven’t been sick or taken an antibiotic in one year, have more energy than ever, better, healthier skin (which for all us of Florida golfers is a must!), healthier, shinier hair, an overall better appearance and health. I am so pleased that I am doing something for the health and well being on my family! We are all three more aware of what we eat, crave more fruits and vegetables, drink more water, have more energy, feel better…my son turned down a trip to Dunkin Doughnuts today! He craves less sweets and sugar, a true miracle for any 10 year old! I can’t say enough about Juice Plus…this product is for real, and will change your life! Just like it has for me and my family! I feel a responsibility to share Juice Plus with all my friends, family, students, etc….I want all of you to have the same benefit that I’ve found! Check it out and call me with any questions, or to place your order.

I encourage you to go to my website, www.patmcclananshriverjuiceplus.com, and get started today!

2011 Golf Marathon

Golf Marathon at the Belleview Biltmore to Benefit All Children’s Hospital in St Petersburg

Event hosted by our PGA North Florida Section West Central Chapter

On Monday, May 2nd, Pat and Bill Shriver will play 108 Holes, along with 58 other local PGA Professionals, to raise monies for All Children’s Hospital. We will attempt to play each 18 Hole round in one hour, playing an Alternate Shot format, with another twosome playing with us.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We need SPONSORS. We are looking for sponsorships per hole. We would appreciate a minimum of .25 cents per hole, which is a MINIMUM donation of $27.00. Our goal is to raise $1000. As a team, so we need everyone to pitch in!

In exchange for a minimum of a $100.00 donation, you can receive a Trophy Suite pass to the Outback Pro-Am, on April 15th, Friday. The Trophy Suite passes are good for Friday only, and include special “Sponsor Parking ” in Lot A, up close!!! Passes also include entrance into the “Trophy Suite” , which includes beverages and snacks…
and of course, entry into the Tournament!! It’s a wonderful opportunity to make a donation to our Golf Marathon, with all Proceeds going to All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. We only have 10 Trophy Suite passes to offer, so please call Pat right away to purchase your pass for a $100. donation to our Golf Marathon.

Please make your check payable to WCC NFLPGA. Mail to Pat McClanan Shriver 109 Crestwood Lane Largo, Fl 33770.

Our West Central Chapter of the North Florida PGA will make a presentation to our Seminole / Largo All Children’s Hospital Guild, with proceeds from Golfest, Florida’s Largest Golf Show, and Golf Marathon. It has been a wonderful season of giving. As many of you know, my son Drew was born prematurely, and has had therapies at All Children’s Hospital. We are so grateful to have this fabulous facility right in our “backyard”! If you have any questions about services that the Hospital provides, or how you can become more involved, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 727-480-9049.

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