Testimonial
How Pat McClanan-Shriver and GOLF Changed My Life!
“I have worked as a nurse practitioner at All Children’s Hospital for 20 years. I love my job, but it can be very stressful working with very sick cardiac children and their families. In 2002 I became the President of the All Children’s Hospital Seminole-Largo Guild and one of our major fundraisers is an Annual Golf Tournament. I was not lucky enough to grow up with Golf in my life. No one in my family played golf.”
“A fellow Guild member, Pat McClanan-Shriver offered us Ladies Group golf lessons, so out of curiosity I decided to try it! The first time I actually hit the ball and it flew through the air, I was hooked for life. I have found a new Passion and LOVE my “Golf Therapy”. Pat has brought me from “golf infancy” through weekly lessons and Golf Boot Camp to a very enjoyable level of golf. I am breaking 100! I have played in the EWGA Pro-Am (Executive Women’s Golf Association) in Naples with Pat the past 2 years! I also love to play in Fundraising Golf Tournaments. Golf helps me renew my perspective on life, reduce stress, and take time to laugh with my friends.”
“Often friends say “You must be a Good golfer”. I reply, “no, but I Always have a Good Time”! There are so many golf parables that apply to real life. Each hole is like a new challenge. Life is one challenge after another. I take life and golf one Bunker at a time. I know if I keep trying, eventually I’ll get the ball in the hole! I have learned to laugh at myself and really enjoy life. Golf has helped me gain self confidence and push through life, even when it is very difficult.”
“My wish for anyone who reads this is: I hope you can learn the Zen of Golf from Pat and Bill and enjoy Golf Therapy for the rest of your life.”
Kathy Arnold ARNP, Pediatric Cardiac Nurse Practitioner at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
“Pat has helped me lower my golf score by 10 strokes in just 6 months. She quickly identified the problem with my swing and worked with me to correct the problem; by the end of the day I was hitting the ball farther and straighter.”
Alana Cole
“If you are looking to improve your golf game without complicating the situation; Bill’s the man. I have had many lessons from Bill. He actually makes the game simpler. Should your problem be alignment, posture, grip, swing, or putting, Bill will make simple changes with a clear explanation for the change. The bonus with Bill’s lessons is to play a few holes with him. This really is a comprehensive golf lesson from a great player and a very personable person.”
Rodney Vincent
“There’s only one thing better than playing golf and that’s playing golf well. Bill and Pat put that extra measure of fun into my time on the course by teaching me, a late-comer to the game, how to execute shots I only used to make in my dreams. As a retired sports writer, I’ve seen my share of instructors both good and bad. Believe me, these folks are big league.”
Ray Kelly, Belleview Biltmore member
“Every year I shake off the winter rust and sharpen my game by flying in for a few days of fine tuning with Bill and Pat. The looks of disbelief I get from my co-workers at the company’s spring outing makes the trip, a secret I keep to myself, worth every penny.”
Bob Henderson, Philadelphia, PA
“Pat, I want to thank you for all your great ideas from the first day to your recent email. I completely enjoyed the experience and really see myself going on to becoming a golfer. You were also lovely to be with. Thank you and Bill for taking the time to discuss clubs.”
Sharon from California
“Pat, I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your work with me. I have been following through on a 2 x 4, swinging my club and I played my first round today (the snow is finally melting) and hit every fairway and only missed two greens.”
Sam Virgilio