Golf Instruction
Group Golf Lessons
The Springfield Park District will offer a series of four 1-hour group golf lessons in 2020 to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the spring. Taught by PGA and LPGA Professionals, each session will provide instruction on all aspects of the game including pre-shot fundamentals, putting, chipping, and full swing. Students will also get an opportunity to go on the course and learn proper etiquette and the Rules of Golf. In addition, each student will receive a certificate for one 9-hole round of golf to be used at either Pasfield or Bergen GC. The group golf lessons will be offered at the following dates and times:
| Session # | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | April 14, 16, 21, 23 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Lincoln Greens GC |
| 1B | April 14, 16, 21, 23 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Lincoln Greens GC |
| 2A | May 12, 14, 19, 21 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Lincoln Greens GC |
| 2B | May 12, 14, 19, 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Lincoln Greens GC |
The fee for the series of lessons is $100.00 for adults and $75.00 for juniors.
Registration begins March 15th. To register, stop by the Lincoln Greens Golf Course at 700 E. Lake Drive or call 786-4111.
Each session is limited to the first 15 registrants.
PGA HOPE
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
The 2020 program will be held at Lincoln Greens Golf Course from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday's from May 13th through June 24th. There is NO COST for the program!
To sign up, call Dr. Stan Huff at the Springfield Vet Center at (217) 492-4955 or by email at Stan.Huff@va.gov .
Private Instruction
The Springfield Park District is proud to employ four PGA Professionals that can assist in improving your golf game. Private lessons are available by appointment. Call today to get your game heading in the right direction!
| Instructor | Rates |
|---|---|
| Lance Flury PGA Professional Lincoln Greens Golf Course 217-786-4111 |
Adult - $45/hour or 3 for $110 Junior - $35/hour or 3 for $100 |
| Mike Logsdon PGA Professional Lincoln Greens Golf Course 217-786-4111 |
Adult - $45/hour or 3 for $110 Junior - $30/hour or 3 for $75 |
| Linda Sherwood
LPGA Teaching Professional
Bergen Golf Course217-753-6211 |
$25/Hour |
| Bob Ralph PGA Professional Lincoln Greens Golf Course 217-741-9290 |
Adult - $45/hour or 3 for $110 Junior - $30/hour or 3 for $75 Click here for Bob's Jr Instruction Series Information |