BANGKOK

Golf Orient can  arrange for personalised one-on-one golf tuition (Baht 1,500 to 1,700 per hour, approx. US$ 37.5 - 42.5), and also for 9-hole playing lessons accompanied by your teaching Pro at Baht 6,000 all in (approx. US$150).

Golf sets, right and left hand,  may be hired from us, or from the golf courses (Baht 400 per round).

Lessons will normally be with Teaching Golf Pro Steve Kirk.

Private or group instruction is available.

TUITION FEES with Steve Kirk ( as from 1^st January 2006 )

One Hour on Driving Range ( 1 or 2 pax) = 1,500 baht

Two Hour on Driving Range (1 or 2 pax) = 2,500 baht

9 Hole playing lesson ( 1 or 2 pax ) = 3,750 baht

18 Hole playing lesson ( 1 or 2 pax ) = 6,000 baht or….

Pre-pay – Five Hours ( 1 or 2 pax ) = 6,000 baht

Pre-pay - Ten Hours ( 1 or 2 pax ) = 10,000 baht or….

Pre-pay – Three Hours on Driving Range + 9 Hole playing lesson = 7,000 baht

Pre-pay - Five Hours on Driving Range + 9 Hole playing lesson = 9,000 baht

Pre-pay - Eight Hours on Driving Range + 9 Hole playing lesson = 11,000 baht

Typical tuition topics include:

Beginning Lessons:

Swing: (One Hour):

The fundamentals of the professional swing. Stance, posture, grip, rhythm and finish.

Short Game (One Hour):

Three basic shots. (1) The wedge shot that drops and runs.

                            (2) The wedge shot that drops and stops.

                            (3) The pitch that runs.

Putting: (One Hour):

Stance and grip. Beginning Green and slope reading.

9 Hole Playing Lesson:

The rules, etiquette and courtesies of the game.

Basic course management.

How to enjoy the game!

Intermediate Lessons:

Swing: (One Hour):

Level 2 of the professional swing. The fundamentals of  shot making. Focus on rythmn, timing, and foot work.

Short game: (One Hour):

Fundamentals of the approach shot with focus on checking and back spin on the ball.

Putting: (One Hour):

Speed and distance control.

9 Hole Playing Lesson:

Shot making and scoring techniques.

Advanced Lessons:

Swing: (One Hour):

The completion stage of the professional swing. Distance and control of woods and irons.

Short game: (One Hour):

The 100 yard wedge shot.

Putting: (One Hour):

Green reading, rhythm of stroke and style.

9 hole playing lesson:

Fundamentals of 'Zoning'.

Concentration on scoring and learning how to win!.

ALL Pattaya Golf & School Programs are inclusive of the following:

Deluxe or Superior hotel accommodation inclusive of full breakfast every day.

Private / Individual-Group Airport Transfers and ground transfers in private air conditioned vehicles inclusive of driver, fuel, tolls and taxes.

Up to 4 (or more) Hours of Private/Group golf instruction by certified Class "A" professional Instructors (commonly taken in hourly sessions on golf days during your stay) instruction program includes Full Swing, Short Game, Driving, Chipping and Putting. The program is inclusive of all range and ball charges and use of training aids.

Rounds of golf on different world class courses (the number of rounds is determined by your length of stay) inclusive of Greens and Caddy fees for 18 holes of play each day.

Your choice of any Half day Pattaya sightseeing excursion FREE!!!.

Golfers sports carry bag, Golf Shirt, tees and towel FREE!!!.

Here's a brief bio on the professional instructors that will be teaching you, 

guiding you and to be sure improving your skills and understanding of the game of golf.

Name:	Mr. David Gomm
Years Teaching:	14
Nationality:	British
Certified as:	Class "A" Teaching Professional
Certified at:	The Belfry, Professional Golf Association
Background:	Asst. Pro Datchet Golf Club U.K. Asst. Pro Stoke Poges Golf Club U.K. Asst. Pro Farnham Park Golf Club U.K. Teaching Pro at Greenway Range, Thailand since 1991

Name:	Mr. Richard David Stuart Livingston
Years Teaching:	35
Nationality:	British
Certified As:	Class "A" Teaching Professional
Certified At:	The Belfry, Professional Golf Association
Background:	Asst. Pro Mosley Golf Club, U.K. Asst. Pro Edgbaston golf Club, U.K. Head Pro Ladbrook Park Golf Club, U.K. Head Pro Kings Norton Golf Club, U.K. Head Pro South Herts Golf Club, U.K. Private Instructor in Southeast Asia since 1994

Name:	Mr. Michael McLaren
Years Teaching:	10
Nationality:	British
Certified As:	Class "A" Teaching Professional
Certified At:	Glenbervie Golf Club, Professional Golf Association
Background:	Asst. Pro Long Niddy Golf Club, U.K. Head Pro Long Niddy Golf Club, U.K. Private Instructor in Southeast Asia since 1995, currently head pro at Pattaya Driving Range

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