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Walt Disney World PGA Pros Customize Lessons To Improve Guests' Golf Game

From beginners to experienced players, whether 8 or 80 years of age, golfers can arrange a personalized program of instruction at Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney PGA professionals offer year-round instructional programs, including private and group lessons, at the Central Florida resort’s three golf centers.

Guests trying to fix a slice, a hook or a “yippy” putting game can work one-on-one in a specialized session with a staff pro. A family can participate in a customized group session with a staff pro. Juniors can participate in special summer programs designed just for them.

“Our philosophy is simple,” says Walt Disney World head golf professional Kevin Weickel. “We recognize that our guests are coming to us with a common interest - golf - and beyond that, everyone has a special, individual concern.”

Disney golf addresses those individual concerns with a variety of private lessons -- from 30-minute sessions focusing on a specific skill, to 90-minute playing lessons during which the guest is treated to the pro’s perspective on course management, playing strategy, club selection and more.

During June and July, a series of five-day Disney Junior Golf Camp experiences for players ages 8-16 features clinics and work on the driving range, putting green and course.

Information about individual lessons is available by calling 407/WDW-GOLF. Group and corporation program information is available by calling 407/938-3870.

Here’s a rundown of lessons offered year-round at Walt Disney World Resort:

Private lesson -- one-on-one instruction from a member of the Walt Disney World PGA staff. This is the ultimate learning experience -- 30 minutes devoted to the aspect of the game that the student golfer wants to focus on.

Video lesson -- the golfer’s swing is video-analyzed by a member of the Walt Disney World PGA staff. During the 45-minute session, the golfer is given an opportunity to see his or her swing as it truly is and is provided with a balanced understanding of the golf swing.

Playing lesson -- on-course instruction from a member of the Walt Disney World PGA staff includes course management and strategy, club selection and short-game skills as well as the psychological side of golf from a professional’s point of view. It’s all packed into a 90-minute lesson.

Corporate and group lessons -- The Walt Disney World Resort PGA teaching staff can customize a group lesson program for any size group -- including families.

Disney Golf Instruction Availability and Costs:

Program - Session Length - When Offered - Price

Private Lesson - 30 minutes - By appointment - $50; $30 (age 17/under)

Private Video Analysis Lesson - 45 minutes - By appointment - $75; $50 (age 17/under)

Playing Lesson - 90 minutes - By appointment - $150; $100 (age 17/under)

Junior Golf Camps - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for 5 days - June & July - rates tbd

Group lessons - Varies - By appointment - tbd

Reservations and Information:

Individual lessons and clinics: 407/WDW-GOLF
Corporate and group lessons: 407/938-3870

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