The Toronto Golf Club Teaching Academy Golf Instruction 2018 905-278-1212 proshop@torontogolfclub.com
Welcome to the 2018 season. The Professional Staff are here to make 2018 a great season for you! Your team of Professionals are committed to providing diverse learning and development opportunities for all levels of the highest quality. We will ensure the development of all aspects of your game, focusing on your individual learning needs, leading to better performance and ultimately, a greater enjoyment of the game. Our 2018 teaching and coaching programs are broken up into three areas. ShOrT-Term LeArnInG; hourly sessions or on course sessions booked as needed. LOnG-Term LeArnInG; Seasonal programs for groups or individuals built around short-term and long-term goals and building a plan to achieve them. WOrkShOPS; Clinics or schools with specific areas of focus. In addition, we will be offering some unique sessions in season. If you don t see anything suited to your needs and would like to look at a custom individual or group option, please contact the professional staff; we can build custom programs around you. keep an eye on the monthly Academy newsletter, we will be sharing additional programs and learning opportunities, along with details on upcoming Academy events. We look forward to helping make 2018 your best season! 1
PrOfeSSIOnAL STAff Doug rankin - head Golf Professional dougrankin@torontogolfclub.com (905) 278-5255 x 242 Andrew Lovell, Director of Instruction alovell@torontogolfclub.com (905) 278-5255 x 347 Jim Beddome, Senior Teaching Professional jbeddome@torontogolfclub.com (905) 278-1212 Carl Penfold, head Associate Professional cpenfold@torontogolfclub.com (905) 278-1212 Laura macelwain, Associate Professional lmacelwain@torontogolfclub.com (905) 278-1212 Quinn Godfrey, Associate Professional qgodfrey@torontogolfclub.com (905) 278-1212 ranjan Bobby, fitness and movement Specialist rbobby@lapsolutions.ca 2
Our PhILOSOPhY The Professional Staff all bring their own perspectives and philosophies on the swing and all the other factors that contribute to playing your best and enjoying the game. As a group, we share some very simple guiding principles. Our goal is to help you be the best you can be. understanding you, the player, is the key to achieving this. We look to develop all the areas that contribute to playing well; technically through swing, tactically on course, mentally with routines, process and mindset or physically through how you move. There is no one solution to the golf swing. In it s simplest form, we need to build a motion that is repeatable, produces the desired outcome and does not cause injury. Then develop the skills needed to perform on course and build awareness on how to manage your game and yourself. 3
The LeArnInG CenTre & Our TeChnOLOGY Our Learning Centre is a world class, state of the art facility. It provides an ideal interactive learning environment with a variety of technologies available to identify key areas for improvement, quantify change and help our Professionals provide precise and accurate feedback. Trackman is a launch monitor utilizing Doppler radar technology. It provides data on ten different club parameters at impact and 15 parameters on ball flight. Trackman provides vital information in the club fitting process. It can also be used to provide gapping reports on your clubs. Trackman has a variety of tools that can be used to enhance practice sessions. The Trackman Combine for example, is a 60- shot test designed to improve ball striking and provides relative handicap based on your score. Swing Catalyst Studio is our video system. It provides high speed video from three camera angles. In addition, the software integrates the data from Trackman and the Balance Plate with video. It allows for live video and Pressure Data and for video lessons to be recorded and emailed. All data is stored and changes can be referenced over time through video, pressure and launch monitor data. 4
The LeArnInG CenTre & Our TeChnOLOGY Swing Catalyst Pressure Plate is a balance plate that provides pressure mapping and a centre of pressure trace that is synchronized with video. Pressure mapping shows where your pressure is left foot versus right foot and where pressure is within each foot. The pressure trace is a line that follows the net result of your pressure throughout the swing. This information is very useful in understanding how you interact with the ground in developing an efficient balanced swing. It is almost impossible to understand where your pressure is from video. SAm Puttlab is a system that measures how the putter moves through the stroke. Through a sample of strokes it provides details on the path the putter travels throughout the stroke, how the putter face rotates, where the putter face is aimed at address and at impact, how the putter is travelling vertically (up or down) at impact, the orientation of the shaft (leaning forward or back), the delivered loft at impact, the tempo of the swing and the consistency of all of the measured parameters. Bull 3D is a six-sensor 3D motion capture system that allows us to measure and understand the movements of the pelvis, rib cage, head, neck, lead arm and wrist and the golf club. It measures the linear and rotational movement precisely, measuring how each segment is moving and how they are interacting. The data allows for insight into injury prevention and a better understanding of priorities for improving performance. It also allows for live biofeedback to help guide the player through improvements. It is a very powerful tool for turning feel into real. 5
CLuB fitting ServICeS fitting Through the Learning Centre, we offer a comprehensive fitting service utilizing Trackman for metal woods, hybrids, irons and wedges or Sam Puttlab for putters along with our extensive inventory of fitting equipment. Our professional staff are trained, experienced fitters. We will assess your current playing performance. from there, we can help you find the best performing equipment to put in your golf bag. Demo Days: All between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. may 10, June 13, July 11 Gap Analysis In addition to fitting, we can perform gap assessments on your equipment, helping you understand how far you hit each club in your golf bag. repairs Loft and lie adjustments, regripping, re-shafting and other equipment repairs are all available through the Pro Shop. 6
ShOrT-Term LeArnInG Short-term learning opportunities offer a variety of one off options to help develop your game. Lessons head Professional - $125/hour Director of Instruction, Senior Teaching Professional - $125/hour Associate Professional - $100/hour Assistant Professional - $90/hour Playing Lessons nine holes on course, a great way to take your range game to the course, better understand course management and work on the mental side of your game. head Professional - $250 Director of Instruction, Senior Teaching Professional - $250 Associate Professionals - $200 Assistant Professionals - $180 Group Playing Lessons head out on the course with one of our Professionals. In the group environment, we ll look at course management and the mental game and execution of shots. The nine hole sessions are available twice a month. Schedules and sign-ups are available in the Pro Shop. Cost $75 per player - Three to four players per session fitness and movement One hour session with ranjan Bobby - $125 30-minute session - $70 Semi-private one hour session - $75/person Group training (three or more, maximum six) - $50/person 7
LOnG-Term LeArnInG Better faster A group coaching program with one simple goal, to see who can show the biggest improvement in their handicap. The program promises two things, to improve your handicap and to have fun while doing it. The player with the largest change in their handicap in each program will be crowned The Biggest Loser. four group sessions and one individual session monthly $330/month four group sessions and two individual sessions monthly $450/month * Program runs for four months, pricing is built around attending three of four group sessions per month (you are welcome to attend all four) and one individual session. Additional individual sessions can be added on. * Program requires four participants to run. The program consists of: four 90-minute practice sessions per month supervised by Andrew Lovell and the Professional Staff. each practice session will rotate through three different skill development stations. You ll be introduced to a skill then spend some time developing it in game like situations. One or two individual coaching session per month (with the professional of your choice). You can add additional coaching sessions as needed. 8
LOnG-Term LeArnInG Individual goal setting short-term and long-term goals to help focus in on the areas in need of improvement and map out the steps required to achieve them. Tracking of progress compared to goals - two progress reviews per season. Practice planning - individual practice plans designed to help achieve your goals. edufii - used to track your progress, communicate, share practice plans and session recaps. Put together your own group, or register your interest with Andrew Lovell. Group program schedule will be based on the availability of the program registrants. Individual Coaching Programs Individual coaching programs are built around a seasonal plan designed to meet short-term and longterm goals for your game. It s an organized approach to development built around a mutual commitment to the process from player and coach. They include practice plans and will be catered to the needs of each player. Progress, practice plans, session recaps and video analysis will be tracked online using edufii. Two sessions monthly - $275/month, three-month minimum Three sessions monthly - $395/month, three-month minimum four sessions monthly - $500/month, three-month minimum * Custom programs available, contact Andrew Lovell to build your own. 9
LOnG-Term LeArnInG Bull 3D Sessions mark Bull is one of the leading experts in biomechanics in the world. mark has developed his own software for 3D evaluations. his clients range from major champions and touring professionals to your average weekend golfer. his approach and insights are equally effective. he is an expert in creating performance without pain and developing a swing that functions for your body. mark s home base is in London, england, but travels the world to work with players. mark will be at The Toronto Golf Club three times this season, doing 90-minute sessions, spring, summer and fall. Contact Andrew Lovell to arrange a session. may 9, 10, 11 July 4, 5, 6 September 26, 27, 28 10
CLInICS, CAmPS & WOrkShOPS Ladies Spring Clinic Series Group sessions are 90 minutes and will focus on a few skills each week, i.e. driving, chipping, sand play. A great way to tune up your game for the season. Sessions run Wednesdays in may: Session A - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session B - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Session C - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $275 for the series of five sessions Ladies Overnight Golf Camp An overnight camp with two days development on all aspects of your game and great camaraderie. Includes skill development from tee to green and on-course application. At the end of day one we will meet for dinner then spend the night at the Club. members are welcome to invite a guest for the camp. Camp #1 - may 24, 25 Camp #2 - September 13, 14 Learn to Golf Learn to golf programs consists of four 90-minute sessions, 45 minutes at the practice area, 45 minutes on the course. The program is designed to get you comfortable and confident playing the game. It will introduce the technical skills needed to start playing, skill development and the basic rules and etiquette to be comfortable on course. Individual Program - $720 Group Program - 2 to 4 participants - $360 per person 11
CLInICS, CAmPS & WOrkShOPS Ladies Sip and Chip One-hour short-game clinic followed by wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at the Tee house. Clinics will cover short game shots from 50 yards and in. each week the Professional Staff will cover both the technical side of executing the shot and skill development. following the clinic, Paul and Winston will provide a wine sampling paired with some hors d'oeuvres. may 31, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Putting and Chipping June 28, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Greenside Bunkers and Pitching July 26, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Distance Wedges and varied Lies August 30, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. On Course Situations September 27, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. On Course Situations Wine tasting to follow clinics above. Coaches and Cocktails Join members of our professional staff and industry guests for an interactive discussion on a variety of topics related to playing your best. Guests are welcome. Additional details will be available in the Academy e-news. Three events planned for 2018. Details will be announced in the Academy e-news. 12
ShOrT GAme WOrkShOPS Stroke Saver half-day Workshops Three hours in length and covers putting, chipping and pitching. Program will cover technique, application, variation and how to practice. half-day Individual Program - $395 half-day Group Program - $250 per person, 2-4 participants per group Stroke Saver full-day Workshops Six hours in length and covers putting, chipping, pitching, specialty shots and bunker play. Program will cover technique, application, variation and how to practice. full-day Group Program - $395 per person, 2-4 participants per group Individual programs can be scheduled personally. Group workshops are available: half-day: April 27-9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and may 19-12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. full-day: June 14-9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (one-hour break for lunch) Additional group sessions can be booked by request. Gareth raflewski half-day short-game workshops with LPGA Tour short-game coach, Gareth raflewski. Gareth is a highly sought-after short-game coach who works with some of the LPGA s best. he will be offering half-day workshops covering putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play, sharing tactics and techniques that work for all levels of players from high handicap amateur to touring professional. may 4-8:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. June 1-8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $495 per person for the four-hour session 13
JunIOr PrOGrAmS AnD CAmPS The JunIOr Development model 4-5 Active Start 5-9 fundamentals 9-11 Learn to Golf 11-14 Intro to Competition 14-17 Learn to Compete Camps and Clinics The camps and clinics will focus on making our juniors, athletes first, golfers second and creating golfers for life. We will enhance golf skills in a fun, multi-sport environment. Participants will be grouped by age and have their program tailored to their stage of development. Junior Clinics SNAG Clinic Series Active Start - Ages 4-5: Six, one hour clinics utilizing SnAG equipment and a focus on developing the fundamental movement skills that become the foundation for more advanced movements. FUNdamentals - Ages 5-9: Six, 90 minute sessions that continue to build on fundamental movement skills, focusing on the ABC s (agility, balance and coordination) in a multi-sport environment. **family BBQ to follow each event. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. may 20, June 10, July 11, August 22 $30 per session or $100 for all four sessions 14
JunIOr LeArn TO PLAY SerIeS Learn to Play & Intro to Competition - Ages 5-14 Spring weekend half-day sessions focusing on acquisition of athletic skills and development of function movements with fundamental golf skill development in a multi-sport environment. Saturday Junior Clinics Ages 5-6 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ages 7-14 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. April 28, may 5, 12 Sunday Junior Clinics Ages 5-6 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ages 7-14 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. April 29, may 6, may 13 Ages 5-6, $20 per session Ages 7-14 $40 per session Junior Camps The junior camp series are four-day camps for ages 8-14. The camps feature an athlete first multi-sport approach to developing junior golfers. They will be exposed to a variety of activities designed to build movement patterns required to play great golf and develop the ABC s in addition to some golf specific training. four weeks of camps available in June. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $425 per camp, lunch and snacks included June 18-21, June 25-28, July 3-6 15
JunIOr LeArn TO PLAY SerIeS Junior mini Camps fundamentals- Ages 5-9 One day camps focused on fundamental movement skills, focusing on the ABC s (agility, balance and coordination and speed) in a multisport environment. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $175 per session, lunch and snacks included. June 22 Junior Development The Junior Development Program is intended for juniors currently playing competitive golf or looking to start competing. Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. may to September Includes one private coaching session per month - $300 per month * schedule may be adjusted to accommodate regional tournaments The program is designed to promote on-going development through weekly practices. The focus is creating athletes first and golfers second through a progression of functional movement skills, then fundamental sport skills, followed by sport specific skills all introduced during the right development stages. Incorporating Golf Canada's Long-Term Player Development 2.0, Canada Sport for Life models, and utilizing the Titleist Performance Institute's junior development strategies, it is designed to create young athletes first while engaging them in the sport for life. 16
JunIOr LeArn TO PLAY SerIeS Intro to Competition Ages 11-14 Intro to Competition is designed to support athletes in their first seasons of competing in regional or inter-club events. The focus is on introducing all the areas that contribute to performance; physical, technical, tactical and social/emotional. Their training will include a mixture of functional sport skills and an introduction to sport specific skills. Learn to Compete Ages 15-19 Learn to Compete is designed to support athletes competing provincially. Players will predominantly play GAO events with some CJGA, Golf Canada opportunities and some regional or inter-club events. The focus is on developing all the areas that contribute to performance; physical, technical, tactical and social/emotional. Their training will be focusing on sport specific skills with some supporting functional sport skill training. 17
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