The Valpo Parks Department has instructional opportunities for adults of all skill levels. Classes are instructed by Nancy Bender, LPGA teaching professional at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center.
NEW FOR OCTOBER ---- Saturday Afternoon Clinics
These topic-specific, one-hour clinics are open to men and women of all abilities. A different aspect of golf is addressed each week. High School age students are welcome to attend the 3 PM Saturday class with a price of $15 plus range balls. Topics for October:
October 6 Putting 101
October 13 The Chip and the Pitch
October 20 Solid Contact with Irons
October 27 Woods: Tee and Fairway
Fore Ladies Only Clinics
These one hour clinics allow you to experience instruction hands-on with other ladies to either refresh or expand basic skills, with a different aspect of the game addressed weekly. Class is on Mondays at 9 AM and tuition is $15 plus range balls. Topics for October:
October 1 Fairway Woods & Hybrids
October 8 On Course
October 15 Sand Shots
October 22 No Class
October 29 Importance of the Spine Angle
Wednesday Afternoon Clinics
These topic-specific, one-hour classes address different aspects of the game weekly. Open to men and women of all abilities. Class is on Wednesdays at 2 PM and tuition $15 per class plus the price of range balls. Topics for October:
October 3 Solid Contact with Irons
October 10 Playing Shots from Uneven Lies
October 17 Sand Shots
The Apprentice
An introductory two-day, 2-hour class designed to introduce the game of golf to a beginner where various essential skills are taught. Loaner clubs are available to use for those without. Tuition is $60 for the 4 hours of instruction plus range ball. Pre-registration is required. The sole session for October is Wednesday, October 10 and Friday, October 12 at Noon.
For complete details and information on all golf instruction programs, contact Nancy Bender at 219.531.PUTT (7888).