The Nova Scotia Golf Association will be hosting the first annual Women’s Learn to Golf Summit and luncheon at the beautiful Glen Arbour Golf Course in Hammonds Plains, N.S. on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
The Summit is designed for women who are new golfers or women who are interested in taking up golf. Participants will take part in breakout sessions that will include the following:
RULES & ETIQUETTE 101:
What to do and what not to do?
Participants will take part in an introductory rules session and that will provide you with a basic understanding of rules. The rules can be the most intimidating aspects of the game, but they certainly do not have to be.Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the game.
EQUIPMENT 101:
Participants will be taught the attributes of the fourteen clubs that traditionally make up a golf set. There will be a discussion as to where and how these different clubs are used during the course of a round of golf. Having your clubs fit to your stature, ability and swing speed will be a huge factor in the success of your game. You will be shown what equipment is necessary to get started and what extra essentials are required to improve your skills and your enjoyment of golf in general.
FULL SWING 101:
Are you right or left handed?
This session will focus on teaching participant’s proper golf grip, posture and stance. Focusing how to maintain balance and create a flowing motion when swinging a club. This is where you’ll get to hit shots and give golf a try.
SHORT GAME 101:
In this session, participant’s will focus on the short game, around the green. Different situations will employ various techniques and clubs. You will learn the most common techniques of these so that you feel confident when you play. You will get a chance to experiment with putting and chipping – important skills in any golfer’s repertoire.
About the SUMMIT:
The day will be broken into a morning session and an afternoon. Space is limited to 30 per session. The morning session will run from 8:45am to 1:20pm and the afternoon session will run from 11:45am to 4:30pm. For a complete agenda for the morning and afternoon sessions please CLICK HERE.
Also included in the package: Each participant will also receive a free round of golf at the Glen Arbour Par 3 Course that can be used during the 2014 golf season.
Both the morning group and afternoon group will take part in a luncheon from 12:00pm to 1:20pm with fellow new golfer and Olympic Kayaker, Karen Furneaux, as the keynote speaker.
Cost: $40.00 (tax included) which includes all breakout session, a green fee to the Glen Arbour Par 3 Course and lunch with Karen Furneaux.
For more information or to register now please CLICK HERE.