$20
First Swing is a golf development program for beginners and newcomers to the game. This may include
golfers that have tried to take up the game for years but can’t seem to really get started in a fun and
effective way.
Primarily, this program works to gradually transition golfers into a more productive effort to learn and
play golf. Clinics focus on three major areas of the golf game: full swing, short game approach shots to
the green, and putting. To get the most out of the learning process, golfers need to follow up each clinic
they attend with a steady dose of practice.
For those that attend a First Swing session, the Pro will work with you and your peers and set up
opportunities to go on to the golf course and start getting some play time in; these sessions are known
as Newbie League and will generally get started along with First Swing Clinics. Principally, it is begins
with a few holes, a few selected clubs, and shorter tees to the green… then, gradually more clubs and
further distances are added. It is about transitioning through mastering certain levels at a time.
What’s being taught? Basic fundamental skills in the Full Swing, Short Game (close to and around the
green), and Putting. Golfers that invest in instruction in these aspects early in their development will
find they will learn the game twice as fast as trying to learn on their own or glen off the advice of their
friends or relatives. The Full Swing is basically the golf swing, short game is the approach and recovery
part of the game 50 yards and in, and putting is the fine art of finally getting the ball in the hole.
How to register and attend.
There are several ways to register. You can register on-line by going to www.brec,org, clicking EVENT,
next click Registration & Login, a green bar will appear just below the BREC Logo, click SEARCH, down
will pop various golf events… pick the one you want. Or you can e-mail the Golf Development manager
at [email protected] and he will direct you how you can register and pay for the clinic(s) you wish to
attend. There is a limit on the number of attendees for each clinic; the first 8 attendees to register.
Cost of each clinic: $20
February - May 2016: First Swing and Newbies League
First Swing Clinics are primarily for newcomers or golfers seeking to become regular players but need
deeper training in the basics of the game. Involves instruction in putting, short game, and full swing.
February 12th @ JS Clark Driving Range: 5pm till 7:00pm; Full Swing and Short Game
February 19th @ Beaver Creek: 5pm till 7pm: Full Swing and Putting
March 1st @ JS Clark Driving Range: 5:30 – 7:30pm; Full Swing and Putting
March 15th @ Beaver Creek: 5:30 – 7:30pm; Full Swing and Short Game
April 25th @ Webb: 5:30-7:00pm: Putting
April 26th @ City Park: 5:30 – 7:00pm: Short Game
May 3rd @ JS Clark: 5:30 – 7:00pm: Full Swing
May 9th @ Webb: 5:30 – 7:00pm Putting
May 16th @ City Park: 5:30 – 7:00pm: Short Game
May 17th @ Santa Maria: 5:30 – 7:00pm: Full Swing
Newbies League is a supplement to First Swing Clinics as participants in the clinics now start
transitioning on to the golf course by learning how to practice, improve, and play with peers as they
develop into the Spring and Summer months. Alternating with First Swing, sessions will be held:
February 5th @ JS Clark Driving Range: Swing Instruction 5pm till 6pm; Playing Instruction 6pm – 7pm.
Moved to Feb 26th due to frigid cold conditions.
February 26th @ Beaver Creek: Swing Instruction 5pm till 6pm; Playing Instruction 6pm – 7pm.
March 8th @ JS Clark Driving Range: Swing Instruction 5pm till 6pm; Playing Instruction 6pm – 7pm.
March 22nd @ Beaver Creek: Swing Instruction 5pm till 6pm; Playing Instruction 6pm – 7pm.
April 11th @ City Park: On course play time beginning at 4pm till dark
April 18th @ Webb: On course play time beginning at 4pm till dark
May 2nd @ Clark: On course play time beginning at 4pm till dark
May 10th @ Dumas: On course play time beginning at 4pm till dark
Fees will be $20 per clinic; 9 hole green fee at the given course for any rounds played. Some instruction
will involve being under the lights at JS Clark and Beaver Creek.