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Statement by John Rogers
 
Most people play golf for enjoyment; and they get more enjoyment from playing when they develop consistency--the ability to hit the kind of shots they like (and shoot scores they like) more often. Therefore, my goal as an instructor is to help people enjoy golf more by helping them find consistency in their skills.
 
The way to achieve consistency is to develop skills that are simple enough to be repeated. This means a fundamentally sound setup, fewer moving parts in the swing, fewer planes for the parts that do move, and hopefully fewer things cluttering up the mind. Playing golf well is not just about learning what to do--it's learning what not to do because "less is better" in golf.  Removing the extra and unnecessary parts allows each golfer to develop a simpler, more consistent swing.
 
Below you will find information on some of my programs, and rates for golf instruction. Please contact me if you would like additional information, or to sign up for any of the programs.
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Fit to a Tee
 
This new and unique program represents the marriage of two important aspects of the game of golf: fitness training and swing instruction. It is being offered during the winter months at the RMH Wellness Center with the intention of achieving three main goals: more enjoyment of golf with an improved swing; increased ability to play well (and without injury) due to physical training; and improved fitness for life in general.

Fit to a Tee was partly inspired by other national and local golf fitness programs, but this program stands out for a few reasons. Cost—you could easily pay four times as much for the same number of sessions in another program. Also, Fit to a Tee is being offered as a partnership between golf professional and personal trainer, not just one or the other.

 

The fitness part of Fit to a Tee focuses on several important areas: Cardiovascular Endurance, Balance & Posture, Flexibility & Mobility, and Strength. We start with an evaluation to identify weaknesses in these categories and then develop a program specifically designed to fix them.

Similarly, the golf part of the program will begin with an extensive evaluation (including video) of the swing. Functional drills will be designed to help each golfer develop new habits and a simpler, more efficient swing. 

 

This program costs $450 ($399 for RMH Wellness Center Members) and includes 18 total sessions as well as use of the facilities for up to three months.

 

Tournament Players' Series

 

This is a program designed to help junior golfers prepare for competition. Participants meet weekly from November through July, taking a break during the high school golf season (August through October). A typical session lasts one and a half hours: 45 minutes of one-on-one instruction followed by 45 minutes of interactive games and competitions with other participants. The juniors earn points each time they participate, and each time they win a skills challenge. There are usually at least three mini-tournaments during the TPS season, when participants play for prizes, points, and pizza.

 

At the end of the season there is a group dinner with recognition of the season's top point-earners. Sessions usually cost $15, but tournaments, and other occasions (trips to the RMH Wellness Center, guest speakers, etc.) sometimes cost more. There is no strict age requirement, but most participants are between 10 and 17 years old. 

 

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                         Adult Lesson Rates

 

     Single Lesson                                    $45

     Five Lessons                                     $200

     Seven Lessons                                  $270

     Ten Lessons                                      $360

     Twenty Lessons                               $680

 

     Small-Group Session                       $20

 

     Nine-Hole Playing Lesson              $60

     Eighteen-Hole Playing Lesson       $100

 

 

 

Lessons are generally 45 minutes long. Packages usually include at least one on-course lesson that lasts one and a half hours. For two people taking lessons together: take the individual price above and multiply by 1.5 to determine the total cost. The rate for playing lessons includes the cost of playing golf (no other fees are due).

                 Junior Lesson Rates

 

     Single Lesson                                    $35

     Five Lessons                                     $165

     Seven Lessons                                  $220

     Ten Lessons                                      $290

     Twenty Lessons                               $540

 

     Small-Group Session                       $15

 

     Nine-Hole Playing Lesson              $50

     Eighteen-Hole Playing Lesson       $80

 

 

 

Lessons are generally 45 minutes long. Packages usually include at least one on-course lesson that lasts one and a half hours. For two people taking lessons together: take the individual price above and multiply by 1.5 to determine the total cost. The rate for playing lessons includes the cost of playing golf (no other fees are due).