#former pro golfer

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Paige Spiranac

Can't get enough of her perky tits, Part 2

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Per the official logline the series follows Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson), “an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After he gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom (Peter Drager). Olyphant will play Clark, described as “a successful, former golf pro who once toured with Pryce.”

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For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events. There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of the pro golfer’s YouTube channel series to shoot an under-50 round of golf while engaging in chitchat with his partner. “I regret saying this, but a while ago I thought he was an idiot and that he wouldn’t be a good president,” said the 18-year-old first-time voter. “I think he’s a great guy now.” Verhaeghe isn’t alone among his friends in suburban Detroit or young men across America. Although much of the electorate shifted right to varying degrees in 2024, young men were one of the groups that swung sharply toward Trump. More than half of men under 30 supported Trump, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, while Democrat Joe Biden had won a similar share of this group four years earlier. White men under 30 were solidly in Trump’s camp this year — about 6 in 10 voted for Trump — while young Latino men were split between the two candidates. Most Black men under 30 supported Democrat Kamala Harris, but about one-third were behind Trump.

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Hallmark’s January Movie Slate to Star Katherine McNamara, Erica Durance and More (TVLine.com)

Premiering on Hallmark Channel:

Love on the Right Course Premiere Date: Saturday, Jan. 6 at 8 pm Whitney (Ashley Newbrough) is a professional golfer who is struggling to make the cut to qualify for her next tournament in Europe. Concerned that she might not be able to continue competing on a professional level, she returns to Budapest, and the golf course her family owns there, to revaluate her career. She finds that her father, who has grown reclusive since losing his wife two years ago, has handed over day-to-day operations of the club to a laid-back, new golf pro, Daniel (Marcus Rosner). Daniel’s casual style is at odds with Whitney’s and it throws her off her game, literally. As the pair get to know each other, their perspective changes and a romance develops. But, when Whitney’s former trainer returns and pushes Daniel out, it might just cost Whitney her best shot at love.

A Scottish Love Scheme  Premiere Date: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 pm Lily (Erica Durance) travels to Scotland with her mother and reconnects with Logan (Jordan Young), a childhood family friend. Unbeknownst to Lily and Logan, their meddling mothers have come up with a plan to set them up.

Betty’s Bad Luck in Love Premiere Date: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 pm Cursed from childhood to fail at romance, Betty’s (Laci J. Mailey) relationships have always ended in disaster. But when she meets Alex (Marco Grazzini), she’s tempted to try once more. Can true love prevail over a curse?

Swinging Into Love Premiere Date: Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 pm Luna (Jocelyn Hudon) is a former dancer, who left that dream behind for a grounded life managing her family’s construction business and gets the opportunity to transform a gymnasium into a studio for aerials. As she sneaks a moment to try dancing in the silks, she is surreptitiously discovered by Bennet (Oliver Renaud), a professional aerialist, who has returned home from performing around the world. Bennet is none too pleased to walk in to find his contractor messing around on the silks, but when his partner for an upcoming show drops out, he soon recruits Luna to perform with him. As the hard work of this dynamic sport and the joys of Luna returning to her roots as a dancer bring them closer together, will their relationship crash or will they find a way to reach new heights?

Premiering on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:

True Justice: Family Ties Premiere Date: Friday, Jan. 12 at 8 pm A law school student (Katherine McNamara) with the help of her friends sets out to prove her brother was wrongfully convicted. The only way to clear his name is by finding the real killer, but the closer they get, the more danger they are all in.

Click this LINK to read the full article at TVLine.com.

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HARD ANSWER

The House Speaker said the 2024 race should not be “about personalities” but policy.

Maurício Alencar 

Freelance Reporter

Updated Oct. 20 2024 11:44AM EDT Published Oct. 20 2024 11:41AM EDT 

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Donald Trump’s open admiration of genitalia belonging to the late American golf champion Arnold Palmer as being part of the “fun” he has at rallies.

The pro-Trump congressman also claimed in his interview on CNN’s State of the Union with Jake Tapper that the former president’s long rants were proof that his “stamina” was still strong.

In an opening question about the presidential race, Tapper referred to comments that Trump made hailing Palmer’s penis at a rally.

“You’re working hard to get Republicans over the line of this election,” Tapper said. “You’re talking about substantive issues. This is really the closing message you want voters to hear from Donald Trump’s stories about Arnold Palmer’s penis?”

“Well, listen, I think that the headline that I read about the rally in Pennsylvania yesterday was the big question,” Johnson replied, entirely avoiding Tapper’s question in a sign he was unable to speak about the thorny issue.

“Aand it’s the one that Kamala Harris has not been able or willing to answer, and that is, are you better off now than you were under the Trump administration four years ago? And no one can answer that question with a yes. I mean, no one. And that’s why Kamala Harris herself avoids the question.”

He continued by insisting that voters should instead “look at the record of these two candidates.”

“This shouldn’t be about personalities,” Johnson said. “It should be about policy, and I think people are looking at that seriously, and that’s why I think that’s we’re gonna win.”

Tapper, however, was determined not to let Johnson get away with dodging his pointed question.

“I’m sure that you think that a policy debate would be better than a personality debate, but if President Biden had gone on stage and spoke about the size of a pro golfer’s penis, I think you would be on this show right now saying you were shot in the hall, and you would suggest it was evidence of his cognitive decline,” Tapper said, justifying his line of questioning.

“I know you want to talk about policy, and I respect that, but the reason that Donald Trump is not up 10 points is because of comments like that one, where people do have concerns about his fitness, his acuity and his stability. Why is he talking about Arnold Palmer’s penis in front of Pennsylvania voters?

Instead of addressing Tapper’s points about Trump head-on, Johnson instead snarked, “Jake, you seem to like that line a lot.”

“Let me say something: I don’t want to be talking about, right? Donald Trump is out there saying it,” Tapper snapped back.

“I’ll address it,” Johnson retorted. “Okay, don’t say it again. We don’t have to say it. I get it. There’s lines in a rally. When President Trump’s is at a rally, sometimes he’ll speak for two straight hours. You’re questioning his stamina, his mental acuity. Joe Biden couldn’t do that for five minutes. That’s how you started this.”

Johnson went on to defend the comment by saying that Trump often slips crude jokes into his speeches.

“This is not working for the American people,” he said. “They want to change, and that’s what they see in Donald Trump. So he has fun at the rallies. He says things that are off the cuff. I’ve been in those events. I’ve been in those arenas, and people have a great time at those arenas. So you can cherry pick a, you know, a few words or lines out of a two hour event.

“We can do that with Kamala Harris after a 20 minute event, because she does word salads, and she couldn’t, she couldn’t hold court like that without a teleprompter,” he added.

Arnold Palmer, meanwhile, was reportedly “appalled” to have been the subject of Trump’s jokes in 2016 shortly before his death.

Maurício Alencar

Freelance Reporter

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I swear this motherfucker must smell of sulfur...brimstone...he is Satan in human form. That smarmy half-smile smirk is just evil.

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okay so he wants to pursue a forestry degree now in northern new england. seems to suit him. i really hope he does it and pushes trough. i told him to make sure he won’t isolate himself from society completely in future should he work as a ranger some day. i could really imagine him doing urban forestry in the city though. he said i shouldn’t be worried about him becoming ted kaczynski. ngl he’s still my ideal man. an intellectual isolating himself, working & living in the forest. why can i never stop dreaming my delusional dreams. when he first mentioned the degree i realised i know one person that is doing that already. crazy woman, i met her in mory’s in february, we got along too well (for the fact she is pro trump and pro afd). she’s kazakh aristocracy and a former pro golfer. i stalked her insta and she seems to live an exciting life. many random thoughts nowadays.

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When Carl Weathers auditioned for the role of Apollo Creed, the prizefighter who gives an untried contender a shot at his heavyweight title in Rocky (1976), he was asked to read opposite the film’s writer. “Now – I’m ignorant – and as I finish reading, I say, ‘Well, wait a minute, if you can get me a real actor to read with, I can do this a lot better.’”

Unbeknown to him, his scene partner was the newcomer Sylvester Stallone, who had not only written the script but was playing the title role. “Somehow I got the job,” said Weathers.

A 6ft 2in former NFL linebacker, Weathers, who has died aged 76, brought the full force of his charisma to a role that could in less skilful hands have prompted straightforward hisses and boos. There was a depth and kindness to him that no amount of on-screen braggadocio could conceal. He spoke, said one LA Times reporter, with the “overly concise diction of a TV evangelist”.

To prepare for the role of Apollo, Weathers watched old Muhammad Ali fights for inspiration. Shot for peanuts, the film grossed $225m, won three Oscars, including best picture, and spawned four sequels. A further three films in the spin-off Creed cycle featured Michael B Jordan as Apollo’s son Adonis.

Weathers was taken aback by the instant fame that Rocky brought him. The day after the film opened, he said, “I was out for a walk in Manhattan and street vendors are yelling, ‘Yo, Apollo.’ That is scary. You are not prepared for that.”

He reprised his role in the first three Rocky sequels. Rocky II (1979) begins immediately after the events of the original film, with both fighters in wheelchairs, coming face-to-swollen-face with one another in the hospital.

“Get up out of that chair, chump, and let’s finish this fight right now!” Apollo demands, having won only on a split decision after 15 rounds. Later, there is a moment of tenderness when Rocky, bandaged and slurring, wheels himself to Apollo’s hospital room late at night, nudges open his door, and asks whether Apollo really gave the match his all.

Though they decide initially against a rematch, Apollo becomes incensed by the hate mail he receives branding the fight a fake. Rocky II ends with the opponents bloodied on the canvas. Struggling to his feet, Rocky is declared the winner.

In Rocky III (1982), Apollo trains Rocky against a vicious new opponent, Clubber Lang (Mr T). The old adversaries get back in the ring at the end of that film for a friendly sparring match, the outcome of which remained a secret until Rocky revealed to Adonis in Creed (2015) that Apollo had clinched it. In Rocky IV (1985), Apollo is brutally trounced in a bout with the Russian boxer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). He dies in Rocky’s arms.

Weathers found many of the subsequent roles he was offered to be “pointless and meaningless”. But he enjoyed squaring off against another of that decade’s action heroes – Arnold Schwarzenegger – in the fantasy thriller Predator (1987).

In their first scene together, the men greet each other with a handshake that develops into an impromptu arm-wrestling contest. It is won by Schwarzenegger, his bicep bulging monstrously in close-up – a clear case of the more famous actor literally flexing his celebrity muscle.

Weathers later meets a sticky end during an encounter in the jungle with a shape-shifting alien. He loses an arm – his finger is still firing the trigger of his automatic weapon even as the limb falls to the ground – before expiring with a blood-curdling scream.

During his down-time on Predator, the actor developed with the film’s producer Joel Silver a lead role for himself as a Detroit detective in his own shoot-’em-up adventure, Action Jackson (1988), though a hoped-for franchise never materialised.

He acquitted himself well in the Adam Sandler golfing comedy Happy Gilmore (1996) as a pro golfer whose hand is bitten off by an alligator; in one scene, he sits at a grand piano on a golf course playing We’ve Only Just Begun. He reprised the role in Sandler’s Little Nicky (2000) but was even funnier as a tight-fisted, cost-cutting version of himself in four episodes of the sitcom Arrested Development between 2004 and 2013.

Weathers was born in New Orleans, the eldest son of a labourer father. He won a sports scholarship to St Augustine high school, then attended Long Beach Poly high school and Long Beach City College. He made it to San Diego State University on a football scholarship and graduated with a degree in theatre.

His professional football career began in 1970 with a single season with the Oakland Raiders. After being dismissed for being “too sensitive”, he played for two years with the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League. “How good was I? I was good enough to make it … But I was never dedicated enough. I was never in love with football.” Acting, he said, was “a lot more fun, and I ache a lot less.”

He retired from football in 1974 and won supporting roles in television series such as The Six Million Dollar Man (1975) and Starsky and Hutch (1976), and with Pam Grier in the blaxploitation thrillers Bucktown and Friday Foster (both 1975).

After Rocky, he starred with Burt Reynolds and Kris Kristofferson in the football comedy Semi-Tough (1977); with Robert Shaw and Harrison Ford in the Guns of Navarone sequel Force 10 from Navarone (1978); and alongside Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin in the thriller Death Hunt (1981). He also wrote and performed the 1981 soul single You Ought to Be With Me.

Television work was plentiful, though attempts to fashion a long-running TV vehicle for him were hit-and-miss. In Fortune Dane (1986), he played a political troubleshooter battling white-collar crime; the show lasted six episodes. Its producer Barney Rosenzweig called Weathers “one of the more intelligent people I’ve ever been in business with. But he’s a physical animal. He’s gorgeous … The guy looks like a Greek god.”

He was a regular on Street Justice (1991-93), In the Heat of the Night (1993-95), inspired by the 1967 Sidney Poitier film of the same name, and Chicago Justice (2017).

Weathers also provided the voice of Combat Carl in Toy Story 4 (2019) and played the bounty hunter Greef Karga in the Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian (2019-23).

Weathers’ three marriages ended in divorce. He is survived by two sons, Jason and Matthew, from his first marriage, to Mary Ann Castle in 1973.

🔔 Carl Weathers, actor, born 14 January 1948; died 1 February 2024

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Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation:

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced Wednesday that trans women who went through “male puberty” are no longer eligible to compete in elite competitions. The U.S. Golf Association (USGA) announced the same policy. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan claimed in a statement. “The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” “Can’t say I didn’t see this coming,” trans professional golfer Hailey Davidson reportedly wrote in an Instagram story on Wednesday. The new rules make her ineligible to compete, as she did not begin transitioning until her twenties. “Banned from the Epson and the LPGA. All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.”

Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA and former LPGA commissioner, told the Associated Press that “competitive fairness” is the “North star.”

“We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff,” Whan said. “We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. We needed to be able to walk into any women’s event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” Many trans athletes are facing impossible hurdles as legislators make it increasingly difficult for youth to obtain gender-affirming care while sports bodies increasingly make rules requiring transitions to have happened in childhood. Earlier this year, Davidson – who has long been the subject of controversy in her sport – issued a withering response to NXXT Women’s Pro Golf Tour’s decision to ban trans women, calling it “a slap in the face to ALL female athletes.”

Two major golf organizations, LPGA and USGA, ban trans women who went past Tanner Stage 2 “male puberty” from playing in women’s competitions.

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Former pro-golfer Paige Spiranac

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ethubs golf au. washed up former pro golfer etho is coached to victory by crazed caddy bdubs

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Could you please tell why Peg Parnevik and sisters are famous ?

Haha yes!

Their grandad is a famous comedian and performer in Sweden and did a lot of impersonations of known people. He is a loved household name.

Their dad, Jesper Parnevik, is a well known golfer who has won GPA tours etc. and he was also a fashion icon changing how golfers were supposed to dress (J Lindberg). Their nanny Elin Nordegren became Tiger Woods wife. They are also friends with Céline Dion etc etc

Jesper and his wife Mia lived in a huge house in Florida and became part of an interview/reality series where people were invited to their home and filmed and interviewed. It also followed the family. Then especially Peg and Penny, the oldest kids, were also part of the series. The show was called Parneviks and became very popular and won awards. It aired 2015-2018.

That’s how Peg, Penny and Philippa were introduced and became known and loved by the Swedish audience. Peg and Penny also started and have their own podcast and Peg started to do music 2015, she got a little bit of help, that she is very open about, since they had money to bring in writers and producers. Peg will now be a judge in Swedens Idol.

Penny is an influencer, also have started a small restaurant, and married to a former NHL pro. 3 kids.

Philippa is into the fashion industry and studied in NY.

They are a fun and warm family. And beautiful.

Penny, Philippa and Peg

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Libby Spotlight: New Thriller eBooks 

Did you know you have free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines with your library card? Check out Libby, a service from the Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) that can be accessed with your RIPL card number! You can log in to Libby through our website or download it as an app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.    

Night Flight to Paris by Cara Black

Three missions. Two cities. One shot to win the war.

October 1942: it’s been two years since Kate Rees was sent to Paris on a British Secret Service mission to assassinate Hitler. Since then, she has left spycraft behind to take a training job as a sharpshooting instructor in the Scottish Highlands. But her quiet life is violently disrupted when Colonel Stepney, her former handler, drags her back into the fray for a risky three-pronged mission in Paris.

Each task is more dangerous than the next: Deliver a package of forbidden biological material. Assassinate a high-ranking German operative whose knowledge of invasion plans could turn the tide of the war against the Allies. Rescue a British agent who once saved Kate’s life—and get out. Kate will encounter sheiks and spies, poets and partisans, as she races to keep up with the constantly shifting nature of her assignment, showing every ounce of her Oregonian grit in the process.

This is the second volume in the “Kate Rees” series.

It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison

Olivia Bender designs exquisite home interiors that satisfy the most demanding clients. But her own deepest desire can't be fulfilled by marble counters or the perfect rug. She desperately wants to be a mother. Fertility treatments and IVF keep failing. And just when she feels she's at her lowest point, the police deliver shocking news to Olivia and her husband, Park.

DNA results show that the prime suspect in a murder investigation is Park's son. Olivia is relieved, knowing this is a mistake. Despite their desire, the Benders don't have any children. Then comes the confession. Many years ago, Park donated sperm to a clinic. He has no idea how many times it was sold—or how many children he has sired.

As the murder investigation goes deeper, more terrible truths come to light. With every revelation, Olivia must face the unthinkable. The man she married has fathered a killer. But can she hold that against him when she keeps such dark secrets of her own?

Shadow State by Frank Sennett

Ex-Army Ranger sniper Rafe Hendrix leads the Secret Service detail of President Wyetta Johnson. Rafe and Wyetta became close when they served together in Afghanistan and he saved her life during a recon misadventure that cost her a leg.

The President’s wife visits a D.C. private-school classroom, and Hendrix is on sniper duty when a suicide bomber heads toward the First Lady. Hendrix disobeys a direct order and an unthinkable disaster unfolds. Though Hendrix may have saved the First Lady, he’s blamed for the carnage. And the violence hits harder than he ever could have imagined.

Rafe is cast adrift after the incident and he leaves D.C. for Fort Stockton, Texas. His prospects brighten when he meets veterinarian Melody Sanchez and their romance begins to bloom. But there’s still unfinished business waiting in the wings. Someone from the past is bent on revenge—and he has Rafe firmly in his sights. His plan is as twisted as they come—grisly recreations of some of the most terrible events from the past. And now it’s up to Rafe to learn from history—or be doomed to repeat it.

The Wife Before by Shanora Williams

Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled. Best of all, he seems to understand her better than anyone ever has. And though their relationship moves a bit fast, when Roland proposes, Samira accepts. She even agrees to relocate to his secluded Colorado mansion. After all, there's nothing to keep her in Miami, and the mansion clearly makes him happy. Soon, they are married amid a media firestorm, and Samira can't wait to make a fresh start—as the second Mrs. Graham...

Samira settles into the mansion, blissfully happy—until she discovers long-hidden journals belonging to Roland's late wife, Melanie, who died in a tragic accident. With each dusty page, Samira comes to realize that perhaps it was no accident at all—that perhaps her perfect husband is not as perfect as she thought. Even as her trust in Roland begins to dwindle and a shadow falls over her marriage and she begins to fear for her own life, Samira is determined to uncover the truth of Melanie's troubled last days. But even good wives should know that the truth is not always what it seems...

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Former Pro Golfer Urges Players "Don't Wait" To Get Hip And Knee Replacement

Dr. Richard Berger says with Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Procedures Golfers Can Return to Play in 3 to 4 Weeks CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 20 percent of hip and knee replacement patients are golfers. Many of their golfing peers, however, put off surgery. Instead, they struggle with joint pain because they believe surgery…

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Enhancing Your Game: Local Golf Lessons in Houston

Golf is more than just a sport; it's a lifelong journey of self-improvement, skill development, and mental focus. Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the fundamentals or an experienced golfer aiming to fine-tune your game, golf lessons can significantly enhance your abilities. Houston, known for its vibrant golf culture, offers a variety of local lessons suited for every skill level. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of golf lessons and highlight some top local instructors and facilities in Houston to help you enhance your game.

1. Why Golf Lessons Matter

Golf lessons Houston are a valuable investment for players of all levels. Even professional golfers rely on coaching to stay at the top of their game. Here are some key reasons why golf lessons can enhance your performance:

Correcting Swing Mechanics: Even small flaws in your swing can lead to inconsistent shots or injuries. A professional instructor can identify these flaws and provide drills to correct them.

Improved Consistency: Consistency is key in golf. Lessons help you refine your technique, ensuring that your swings and putts become more reliable over time.

Personalized Feedback: Every golfer has a unique swing and learning style. A good golf coach will tailor their advice to your strengths and weaknesses, providing personalized guidance.

Learning Course Management: Beyond the mechanics of the game, lessons often focus on strategy, helping you understand course management, shot selection, and how to read different conditions on the course.

Mental Game: Golf is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Lessons can help you develop focus, confidence, and the ability to recover from bad shots—skills that are critical to success on the course.

Now that we understand the importance of golf lessons, let’s dive into some of the best places in Houston to take your game to the next level.

2. Top Local Golf Instructors in Houston

Houston boasts a variety of highly qualified golf instructors, many of whom are certified by the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) or the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Here are some of the best local instructors you should consider:

2.1. Mike McGetrick Golf Academy

Located at Memorial Park Golf Course, the Mike McGetrick Golf Academy is one of the top golf instruction facilities in Houston. Mike McGetrick is a PGA Master Professional with over 25 years of coaching experience. His academy offers a wide range of services, from individual lessons to group clinics, and caters to players of all skill levels. The academy also utilizes cutting-edge technology like TrackMan for swing analysis and SAM PuttLab for putting improvement.

2.2. Tim Thelen Golf School

Tim Thelen, a former professional golfer on the PGA Tour, operates his school at Cypresswood Golf Club. With a focus on simplifying the golf swing, Tim's golf lessons Houston are ideal for players looking to streamline their technique. Thelen's experience as a touring pro gives him a unique insight into how to perform under pressure, which he shares with students looking to enhance their competitive edge.

2.3. Wildcat Golf Academy

The Wildcat Golf Academy, located at the Wildcat Golf Club, is another excellent option for golfers in Houston. The academy offers lessons for players of all levels, from juniors to seniors. The experienced instructors at Wildcat use video analysis and provide clear, detailed feedback to help students make incremental improvements. The club itself offers excellent practice facilities, including a large driving range, putting greens, and chipping areas.

2.4. Chris Stroud Golf Academy

Chris Stroud, a Houston-based PGA Tour player, offers lessons through his academy at the Hearthstone Country Club. The Chris Stroud Golf Academy is a great choice for golfers who want to learn from someone who’s actively playing at the highest levels. Chris’s lessons focus on both physical techniques and the mental aspects of golf, making his academy ideal for serious players aiming for tournament success.

2.5. The First Tee Houston

For juniors and beginners looking for affordable and accessible golf instruction, The First Tee of Greater Houston is an excellent option. Located at the Hermann Park Golf Course, this nonprofit organization offers lessons that focus on developing both golf skills and life skills. With an emphasis on core values like honesty, sportsmanship, and perseverance, The First Tee is a great place for young golfers to learn the game in a supportive environment.

3. Types of Golf Lessons Offered in Houston

Golf instructors in Houston offer a wide range of lesson types, depending on your skill level and specific needs. Understanding the different types of lessons available will help you choose the right program for your goals.

3.1. Private One-on-One Lessons

Private lessons offer the most personalized instruction. In one-on-one sessions, the instructor can focus solely on your game, providing detailed feedback and customized drills. These lessons are ideal for golfers who want to make significant improvements quickly. Most Houston golf instructors offer 30-minute or 60-minute sessions, with discounts for purchasing packages of multiple lessons.

3.2. Group Lessons

Group lessons are a more affordable option for those looking to improve their game in a social setting. These lessons are typically offered in small groups of 4 to 6 players, making them a great way to learn the fundamentals or practice specific aspects of your game, such as chipping or putting. Group lessons are also a fun way to meet other golfers and practice in a supportive environment.

3.3. Junior Golf Lessons

Houston has a robust offering of junior golf programs, designed to introduce kids and teens to the game. These lessons often emphasize fun and learning, while still focusing on developing essential skills like swing mechanics, short game, and putting. Programs like The First Tee and PGA Junior League are excellent for young golfers looking to improve in a structured environment.

3.4. Golf Clinics

Golf clinics are short, intensive sessions focused on a specific aspect of the game, such as driving distance, short game, or course management. Clinics are usually held over the course of a day or weekend and can be a great way to dive deep into a particular area of improvement. Many Houston golf courses and academies offer specialized clinics throughout the year.

3.5. Corporate and Team-Building Golf Lessons

Many companies in Houston incorporate golf lessons into their corporate events or team-building activities. These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, allowing employees or clients to bond while learning golf skills. Some Houston golf clubs offer customized packages for corporate groups, complete with lessons, practice time, and friendly competitions.

4. What to Expect During Golf Lessons

Each golf instructor will have their own teaching style and lesson structure, but there are a few common elements you can expect during your golf lessons in Houston:

Initial Assessment: Your first lesson will usually involve an assessment of your current skills. The instructor will observe your swing, grip, stance, and overall technique to identify areas for improvement.

Customized Plan: After the assessment, your instructor will create a customized lesson plan designed to address your specific needs. This plan may focus on areas such as swing mechanics, putting, or course strategy, depending on your goals.

Practice Drills: Throughout your lessons, your instructor will provide specific drills to help you improve. These drills will often focus on one aspect of your game at a time, allowing you to build your skills gradually.

Feedback and Adjustments: One of the biggest benefits of golf lessons is the immediate feedback you receive from your instructor. Whether it’s correcting your stance or adjusting your grip, your instructor will make real-time adjustments to help you improve faster.

Conclusion: Take Your Game to the Next Level

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, golf lessons in Houston can take your game to the next level. With access to world-class instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and a variety of lesson types, Houston is the perfect place to work on your swing, improve your course management, or enhance your mental game. By investing in the right lessons, you’ll enjoy greater consistency, confidence, and overall enjoyment on the golf course.

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