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Troon Golf Institute at Eagle Ridge
| Year established |
1999 |
| Short description |
Progressive learning. All golfers have one major swing flaw. When the cause is diagnosed & corrected & the student understands the flaw, progressive learning techniques move him/her toward the ideal golf swing. |
| Philosophy |
Progressive learning. All golfers have one major swing flaw. When the cause is diagnosed & corrected & the student understands the flaw, progressive learning techniques move him/her toward the ideal golf swing. |
| Number of programs per year |
40+ |
| Program Length |
2 & 3 days |
| Number of hours of instruction |
7-8 |
| Student:teacher Ratio |
4:1 |
| Faculty |
Director of Education Tim Mahoney, Director of Instruction Greg Fairfield, Academy instructors Rich Karl, Dick Clemmons, Tom Garcia & other PGA-trained professionals. |
| Schedule |
Learning the physics of golf, instruction in long and short game, video analysis & review, lunches & afternoon play with instructor. |
| Other activities |
Playing academy program begins with 18 holes of play, short game & full swing instruction daily. |
| Facilities |
Three 18-hole, 6,900-yard, par-72 courses & a nine hole, 2,800-yard, par-34 course, practice range, chipping & bunker area, putting greens. |
| Costs |
$475-$1235 includes shared lodging & meals. Single & commuter rates. Lodging at Eagle Ridge Lodge & Resort |
| Location Description |
2-1/2 hours from Chicago |
| Location |
Galena, Illinois; |
| Profile |
Adults, Juniors, Parent/Child, Seniors, Women, Golf professionals |
| Levels |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Months |
April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Contact |
Greg Fairfield Director of Instruction Troon Golf Institute at Eagle Ridge Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort, P.O. Box 777Galena, Illinois 61036 Phone: 800-892-2269, 815-777-2444 Fax: 815-777-0445 |
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