Everyone Wants to be a Better Golfer

The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Golf Development Program can get you there.

By Gevin Allen :: Photography by Kelsey Grudle

The 2017 golf season is finally here and it is time to start focusing on how you are going to become a better player this season. I strive to assist you in reaching your goals and to provide you with the tools, training and motivation to improve your game. Golf doesn’t have to be difficult and everyone can benefit from consistent access to professional instruction. Looking forward to helping you play better golf this year!

Golden Bear “Most Improved Award”

Compete to “lose” the greatest percentage of handicap index. The contest will be from April 1 to December 1, 2017. We compare the April 1 handicap index in comparison to the December 1. Store Credits will be awarded.

Golden Bear Monthly Clinics

By entering the Golden Bear “Most Improved Award,” you are able to attend six monthly clinics listed below or attend the clinics separately. The clinics’ themes are listed below.

April: Adding your distance by cutting your slice

May: Bunker Play

June: Irons

July: Short game

August: Fairway Woods/Hybrids

September: Course Management

Callaway Wedgeducation Clinic

This 90-minute wedge clinic and fitting session will include a complimentary Callaway wedge. The clinic will include an in-depth analysis of what grind, loft and wedges are needed in your bag by utilizing Flightscope to determine yardage gapping.

Cordillera Beginners Golf Clinic

The Beginner Golf Clinic will be a great introduction to the game of golf and open to all members. The program will be taught in four separate segments:

1. Basic Swing Mechanics

2. Short Game

3. Long Game

4. Rules and Etiquette

The Clinic frequency will be once per month from Session 1 (March-June), Session 2 (July-October), with each session lasting one hour.

Equipment Custom Fitting

We will fine-tune your clubs to your ability, swing and physical characteristics. By using Flightscope Doppler-Radar Technology, we can analyze your distance, spin rates, launch angle and ball speed with every club in your bag. We offer the latest models and extensive fitting cart options with a variety of shafts from major manufactures such as Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade and Ping.

Golf Fitness Assessment

The Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Assessment is the most efficient way to improve your game. Through the assessment, we will collect data that determines the deficiencies that exist in your body that lead to swing faults. This physical snapshot offers an in-depth look to determine your workout program and improve your golf game. If you have any questions, please contact TPI Golf Fitness Specialist, Ann-Kristin Allen.

Fee information, dates and times can be found at Clubsofcordilleraranch.com. Gevin Allen is the PGA Director of Instruction at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. He can be reached at 210.632.2787 or gallen@cordilleraranch.com for more information and to schedule a private lesson.

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