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 But finding time for lessons can be tricky. Fortunately, some Southland golf schools have figured out that time is valuable and seeing results quickly is the goal. Best of all, these schools have developed programs specifically for women. As Debbie Steinbach, author of “Venus on the Fairway and Venus on the Fringe,” says: “Women and men are very different. Men play to conquer the game, and women play for relationships. Men like taking things apart and analyzing and dissecting. Women want to just cut to the chase: ‘What do I need to do to make this swing work?’” Here are three schools that may be able to help you get your swing working a little better: The School of Golf Exclusively for Women at the Sycuan Golf Resort in El Cajon provides three- and five-day programs of intense teaching — on and off the golf course. “Women play differently than men. They swing differently, their bodies are made up differently, and we understand that,” said school coordinator Kathy Rookus. The teacher-student ratio is no higher than 5-to-1, and students are grouped by handicap. “We teach all levels — from 2 handicaps up to 40s,” Rookus said. “All we ask is that each person has some familiarity with golf as this is a pretty intense program.” Three-day schools start at $1,390 and include instruction, meals, videotape analysis and access to the resort and golf course. If you choose to stay at the resort, rates start at $1,690. Visit www.sycuanresort.com for more information, or call (888) 764-4566. If you want a school with individualized attention, check out Bird Golf Schools. “Our format isn’t group oriented, but one-on-one and two-on-one instruction,” said owner and founder Jay Ewing, who runs programs in Rancho Mirage at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa and Warner Springs Ranch in San Diego, as well as other locations across the country. “We have some fabulous women pros with outstanding credentials and our students get what they put into it.” Bird Golf Schools are cutting edge and offer top-notch instruction. They also spend a lot of time on the mental game, offer yoga at their Phoenix location and take pride in their unlimited follow up. “With technology, we are just an e-mail away,” Ewing said. “Our students can send us questions or video clips and we will help them for as long as they need us.” Schools start at $1,750 and can be customized to fit your needs. Visit www.birdgolf.com, or call (877) 4-BIRDGO. Jason Denaro’s Mind Power Golf Schools at Twin Oaks Golf Course in the San Diego area provide a number of options to meet the needs of their students. Classes offer a 2-to-1 ratio of students and instructors and are very hands on. “My technique involves physically putting you into position so that you feel where you should be at impact. I want you to feel the proper swing,” said Denaro, who also offers a unique guarantee. “If I don’t get you hitting your irons straight within the first hour of the first day, I will refund your money.” In addition, Denaro offers a program just for putting. He said many people forget how important that part of the game is and has developed a class focusing on the putter and reading greens. One-day schools start at $650 and 90-minute putting lessons are $150. For more information, visit mindpowergolf.com, or call (760) 822-2645. Newport beach native gets her ‘big break’ Ashley Prange, the 24-year-old Futures Tour player who was born in Newport Beach and now calls Indiana home, won The Golf Channel’s “Big Break V,” beating Jeanne Cho in the match-play final, 5-and-4. Her win earned her an exemption into the LPGA Tour’s Safeway Classic in August, an equipment endorsement contract from Bridgestone, a $10,000 prize package from Golfsmith and a Chrysler Crossfire Roadster. She also will be starring in her own television show, “Game On: Ashley’s Big Break,” that will air on The Golf Channel in July. “I was so nervous. My eyes actually started watering up on me because of how freaked out I was over that putt,” said Prange, on the verge of tears over her winning putt. “I’m like, this putt could change my life. This is probably the most important putt I’ve ever had.” |
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