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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Teaching Kids How to Golf and Have Fun

Making Golf Fun for Kids

Hi this Kris Moe, I'm the director of Fun and Player Development at Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda, I've just returned from a US Kids certification program in Los Angeles and I'm fired up to share the fun new

Us pros watching a sample lesson

ways us pros will be teaching kids 13 and younger.

I wish I would had this system available for my own two boys, they are now high schoolers, because I think they would have been more interested in golf.

In a nutshell they have made golf learning more engaging for kids. There is more learning from games and intuitive ways to understand fairly complex concepts like the grip (hot dog in a bun) how to chip (eg swing the letter "Y"). Here's a video of how we teach some of the fundamentals, https://vimeo.com/36619747

They also have badges for each accomplishment that is pinned to their cool US kids golf hat.

I still have a few spots available for the under 13 class beginning this Saturday from 2:00-3:00 PM (mostly 8 and 9 year olds are signed up). You can register here.

Here's more information on the program which I believe your kids will really have fun doing.

Learning Program

The U.S. Kids Golf Learning Program is a proven method to introduce golf to young players. The program becomes more difficult as players advance through each of the three levels, and the Level 1, 2 and 3 booklets provide the framework for both coaches and parents.

The booklets provide instruction and examples of forms and skills, and each level has checkpoints in five core areas: Putting, Around the Green, Full Swing, Knowledge and Scoring. As an incentive to advance through all the levels, players earn an achievement pin each time they complete one of the checkpoints. In order to pass each level, players must play nine holes from at least 1,500 yards (the distance of Level 1 Tees on a Family Course) and meet the scoring requirement.

U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coaches use these booklets in daily instruction and at USKG Camps across the country.

What's Next: Find a Coach

	The Early Start Booklet is for kids five and younger who are being introduced to the game of golf. You may download the entire Early Start Booklet below for no charge. Download Early Start Booklet
	The Level 1 Instructional Booklet mixes kid-friendly instruction with on-course play that is suitable for all beginner golfers. The curriculum includes forms and skills tests in five core areas for the player to pass before progressing to the Level 2 Booklet.Samples: Forms \| Skills Ask your coach about the Level 1 Booklet or Buy it Now Download Level 1 Certificate
	The Level 2 Instructional Booklet mixes kid-friendly instruction with on-course play that is suitable for all beginner to intermediate golfers. The forms and skills tests increase in difficulty from Level 1 as the player develops fundamentals in five core areas of golf. Once the player has passed the Level 2 curriculum, he or she is ready for Level 3. Samples: Forms \| Skills Ask your coach about the Level 2 Booklet or Buy it Now Download Level Two Certificate
	The Level 3 Instructional Booklet mixes kid-friendly instruction with on-course play that is suitable for intermediate golfers. The forms and skills tests increase in difficulty from Level 2 as the player develops the fundamentals to ensure a lifetime of enjoyment in the game. Samples: Forms \| Skills Ask your coach about the Level 3 Booklet or Buy it Now Download Level Three Certificate

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Shotgun Start on the Mif Par-3 in Alameda November 15 at 8am!

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Mif Shotgun Saturday, November 15

This Saturday we're having a fun shotgun start at 8:00 am on the Mif Albright Par-3 Course. The cost is just $15 and includes:

Green fee
$5 credit at Jim's to use for a drink (mimosa, bloody mary or soda) or toward breakfast
Prizes for top team scores
Prizes for closest-to-the-hole on three different holes

So bring a group or we'll pair you up to get a great start to your weekend!

Contact Kris Moe at kmoe@greenwaygolf.com or (510) 747-7827 to book your reservation today!

Titleist Demo Day Saturday, November 15th

From 10:00am to Noon try the new Titleist 915's that just came onto the market.

Thanksgiving Day 9:00 am Shotgun on The Earl Fry (North) Course

$50 per player includes: greens fee, shared power cart & breakfast combo at Jim's On The Course

Breakfast combo includes: breakfast sandwich or burrito & small coffee

Play golf and get home in time to carve the turkey!

Space is limited so click here to book your reservation today!

Cleveland Wedge Clinic - Saturday December 6th - 1:00-2:30pm

$150 per person includes: 1 RTX 2.0 Wedge, 1 Dozen Srixon Golf Balls, Personalized wedge fitting by NCPGA Fitter of the Year Greg Ciavarelli & 90 minutes of expert short game instruction! Contact Mike Winkenbach at (510) 747-7828 or mwinkenbach@greenwaygolf.com to sign up today!

Check out our website- www.alamedagolf.com

Here's our Facebook- www.facebook.com/alamedagolf

And videos on You Tube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClaTXQXEjFJQS4rEXjXwaiw/feed

Oh here's our Instagram- http://instagram.com/chuck_corica

Thursday, November 6, 2014

What's Happening at Chuck Corica Golf Course (aka Alameda Golf Course)

Remember Our Veterans!

This day each year, we stop to reflect on the American heroes who have fought for our freedom. We are proud to support our veterans and want to invite everybody out to Chuck Corica Golf Complex this Veterans Day, as we recognize how fortunate we are to live in this country. Come visit us on November 11, and enjoy a round of golf with family and friends!

Veteran's Day Special on The Earl Fry (North) Course

$30 per person includes: greens fee, shared power cart & a little fun sized bucket of range balls

Free Golf Clinics from Kris Moe for Veterans November 11

Our Director of Instruction Kris Moe will be offering a free chipping clinic at 10:00 am and a free full swing clinic at 11:30 am for active and retired military!

Also only $7 for the Mif and 50% off range balls all day November 11

*Monthly/Annual Passes are not valid on Tuesday November 11th

November Twilight Specials on The Earl Fry (North) Course

Weekday

$35 after 10:30am - $25 after 1:00pm - $15 after 3:00pm

Weekend

$45 after 11:00am - $34 after 1:00pm - $20 after 3:00pm

*Rates not valid on November 27th or 28th

Thanksgiving Day Shotgun at 9:00am on The Earl Fry (North) Course

$50 per person includes: Greens Fee, Shared Power Cart

& Breakfast Combo at Jim's On The Course

*Breakfast Combo Includes: Breakfast Sandwich or Burrito & Small Coffee

Space is limited so book your reservation today!

Check out the new Titleist 915's November 15th

Titleist just released their new driver, fairway metal and hybrid line. They do this every couple years and now they're just hitting the shelves. Here's Kris Moe showing the club.

We'll have our staff out with a launch monitor and you're welcome to try all the 915's with the different shaft types to find your fit.