Hi Rod (and Sandy)

A few comments regarding my experience in Palm Springs with you and your crew...

As a beginning golfer, the Palm Springs Golf Academy provided me with much more than just the basics. I now have a strong understanding of the swing that will allow me to continue to improve and enjoy further learning the game.

Elaine San Jose, CA
Class of 2008

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Rod,

You could pay more for golf school and get a handshake from a name-brand teacher, but you won't receive better instruction, use better practice, range and golf course facilities or have a better overall golfing experience at any price than you'll receive at the Palm Springs Golf Academy. Surely no other golf school has four of the top ten teaching professionals from any state. The Westin Mission Hills Resort and its golf facilities are world-class. The Academy's planning and organization are flawlessly executed, with each student receiving tailored instruction and a level of personal attention not provided elsewhere. Your only regret will be when the week ends too soon.

Tim G
San Jose, California
Class of 2008

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I have been a single handicap golfer for many years with no hope for improvement until I attended The Palm Springs Golf Academy (the past two sessions). My short game and putting are much better; my drives longer than ever. The instructors and staff are patient and easy to understand. It was fun!!! I shall attend next year.

Katie Blaess
Class of 2008

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During my 27 years in medical practice and 60 hour workweeks I often wondered where my associates were on Wednesday afternoons. Golfing! I often thought about it but never had time to begin! Since I retired, The Palm Springs Golf Academy has taught me the fundamentals and given me the confidence I needed to play almost anywhere, anytime. In the past five years my handicap has improved from 31 to 22! I now comfortably play approximately 100 rounds per year.

Richard N. Roger, M.D. Four Time P.S.G.A. Alumnus
Class of 2008

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The best kept secret for Aussie golfers (of all standards) is the Palm Springs Golf Academy! We stumbled on this via their web site and were rewarded with a perfect mix of golf instruction, in small groups, golf rounds with expert and patient instructors, and most enjoyable "apres golf" each evening.

We have already booked to secure a spot for next year.

Wendy and David Brender
Sydney Australia
Class of 2008

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Rod "professional instructors are excellent; I learn new info every year".

Marv Woodall (attends every year since 2002)
Class of 2009

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Dear Rod,

As a 4 time attendee of the Palm Springs Golf Academy, I wish I could say that I attended just to improve my game.  It is true that my handicap index at the beginning was in the high 20s and thanks to the school it is down to 12.  It is also true that the instructors are fantastic and give each student detailed personal attention.  My experiences at the school have taught me that the best way to improve my game to go through the intensive instruction, practice and play in a golf school environment at the beginning of the season.  If you can call practicing and playing golf working hard, we certainly do and it has paid off every year.  Game improvement alone probably would not have kept me coming back.

The real reason I keep coming back is that the school is simply a lot of fun.   The golf is great, the people are great and you can't beat the Palm Springs area.  There is no better way to spend a week to open the season and enjoy yourself.

Ernie Auciello Jr.
Cleveland, Ohio
Class of 2009

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My wife and I have attended the Palm Springs Golf academy the last two years and plan to keep coming back for years to come.  Like a lot of beginning golfers, we wanted to learn to play the game well enough to play social golf.  We were concerned that the Palm Springs Golf Academy would be over our heads but soon learned that Rod Johnston and his excellent staff genuinely enjoyed working with people of all skill levels.  We never would have progressed so much working with a pro in our hometown a day or two a week.  The expert observation and advice we’ve received at the practice area and on the course has improved our golf.  But mostly we’ve had a great time!  The social interaction with the other participants has been almost as rewarding as the coaching of Charlie Wood, Chuck Rininger and Larry Manski.  We’re already looking forward to next year.

Lee Woodward
Colorado
Class of 2009

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I am so pleased that I attended the Palm Springs Golf Academy this year.
I am a 6 handicap, and learned more about the do's and don'ts of my golf game, both technical and mental than I could imagine.
I also enjoyed the social atmosphere with the other attendees and the professionalism and camraderie of Rod's staff.

Mike Beck
Class of 2009

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Hi Rod!

I have really enjoyed my 2 trips to the golf school.  It is a wonderful way to start the golf season.  I don't generally get away during the winter, so I look forward to working on my game intensively for 5 days.  The staff is warm and encouraging, and we've met some great people from around the country. My family thinks that it has really improved my golf game (which needs a lot of work!!)We have had terrific weather both times and the setting is spectacular, which makes practicing more fun!  Palm Springs is a sophisticated town in a wonderful area, and I look forward to returning!

Meg Stanton
Class of 2009

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