Golf Instruction
Lesson Programs

Our Goal
Here at the Santa Barbara Golf Club our goal is to provide golfers with the best
possible golf experience at the best possible value.  To achieve this goal we
have a very qualified teaching staff and a number of learning opportunities
available.  Our teachers have years of experience and are dedicated to all leves
of golfers looking to improve their skills and enjoy a better golf game.

Santa Barbara Golf Academy - Half Day Golf School
You will have the opportunity to participate in a new and unique golf program.  
The Santa Barbara Golf Academy is the first of its kind for golfers in our area.

Dave Thornton, PGA and Richard Chavez, PGA bring decades of expertise in
areas of swing mechanics, golf strategy and sports psychology.  An exciting
addition is Chris Ecklund from Prevail Conditioning, a strength and conditioning
coach who will teach the benefits of power production, postural correction, fine
motor control, and joint mobility and stability.

Our goal is to provide you with the most advanced teaching components and a
new perspective to your game.

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.        Player check-in and orientation
9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.        Strength and conditioning with Chris Ecklund
9:45 a.m. - 12pm.        Putting and Chipping -
scoring with the short game
                              Wedge play - getting up and down
                              
Full swing and digital video analysis
1 p.m.                            Tee time for those who want to play 18 holes

Cost:  $100 per person - includes green fees

Beginner Golf Clinics
Saturday Beginner Golf Classes are offered every Saturday from 12-1pm.These
classes are a great opportunity for adults to learn the fundamentals of golf at a
very affordable price.  The cost is only $2
5.00 per person per week.  Simply call
ahead to reserve your spot.

Private Lessons
For students looking for one-on-one instruction and to increase the speed of the
learning experience.  Lessons are a half hour long and video analysis is
available for all lessons.

Group Lessons
Putting together a group of friends or joining a group lesson is a great way to
spread the cost of instruction and make the learning environment fun.

Club Fitting
Getting the proper clubs in your hands is vital to improving your game.  When
clubs fit your swing, less compensation is necessary and distance and accur
acy
can be greatly improved.  Club fitting is FREE and takes less than an hour.  So
before you make the next big investment, make sure its money well spent.  Call
for an appointment with any of our experienced club fitters.

Lesson Rates














Instruction Staff
Chris Talerico, PGA
Director of Golf
Dave Thornton, PGA
Director of Instruction
Rich Barker, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Brent Cole
PGA Professional
Matt Easterbrook
PGA Professional
Richard Chavez
PGA Professional
Doug Crane
PGA Professional
Larry Buker
PGA Apprentice
Individual Private Lessons
(half hour)
$50
Series
(package of 6 lessons)
$250
Junior Lessons
(17 years & under)
$30
Group Lessons
(3 or more)
$125
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