Group classes teach fundamentals and fine points beginning February 6
(DELAND, Fla.) – Victoria Hills Golf Club – an award-winning, Ron Garl-designed course owned by Kolter Land Partners and managed by Billy Casper Golf – announces the February schedule for the Victoria Hills Golf Academy, a series of group lessons designed to help all levels of golfers improve their games, beginning February 6.
Juniors, beginners and intermediate players can enroll in courses commensurate with their experience and skills. Each course includes four 75-minute sessions held at Victoria Hills Golf Club’s state-of-the-art, Garl-designed mega practice facility. The instructional staff, including certified PGA instructors, creates a structured, yet relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. Highly affordable, enrollment in the four sessions costs just $65 per player.
The Victoria Hills Golf Academy will be directed by Jeff Schmid, whose resume includes 15 mini-tour wins and competition on the PGA, Nationwide and other tours around the world. Schmid, Victoria Hills’ Director of Instruction, has worked with acclaimed teachers David Leadbetter, Bob Toski, Jimmy Ballard and Mike Bender.
“The Academy is the perfect opportunity for anyone in the community to come out and learn the game or brush up on their skills for the season,” says Matt Payne, General Manager at Victoria Hills. “Jeff Schmid and his amazing staff can help players of all skill levels reach their goals and play better golf than ever before.”
Game improvement and player retention are at Victoria Hills’ core mission: the Garl-designed mega practice facility features 90 hitting stations, a large putting green and chipping area and practice bunkers that emulate true course conditions.
The Victoria Hills Golf Academy courses and schedules:
Golf 101 — Getting Started
Designed to teach entry-level golfers the basics needed to feel comfortable on the course. Lesson topics will include swing fundamentals, etiquette, equipment and a general familiarization with the golfing environment. No experience is required, and equipment is available. Dates: February 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Breaking 100 — The Fundamentals
Fundamentals are the key to consistent golf, and this class instills a solid tee-to-green foundation for players looking to take the next step. Dates: February 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Breaking 90 — The Evolution Continues
This course helps golfers better understand their tendencies, build upon current fundamentals, and improve their scoring from a variety of areas. Dates: February 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 12 p.m.
For more information or to register please contact Jeff Schmid at 386.738.6000 or e-mail JSchmid@victoriahillsgolf.com. For more on Victoria Hills, visit www.victoriahillsgolf.com.
About Victoria Hills Golf Club
Victoria Hills, since opening in 2001, is one of Florida’s most decorated courses. It was named one of “The Top 50 Public Courses in America” by Golf World, and a “Top 10 You Can Play” by GOLF Magazine. Other accolades include:
“4-1/2 Stars” – Golf Digest
“Best You Can Play State-by-State” – Golfweek
“America’s Top 40 Best New Courses” – Golfweek
“No. 2 Florida Public Course of the New Millennium” – Travel + Leisure Golf
“Florida’s Best New Golf Course” – Florida Golf News
“One of the region’s Top 10 courses” – Orlando Sentinel
After the round, golfers can relax at Mulligan’s Tavern & Grille with a variety of options for all diners — an elegant dining room, tavern style bar and an outside dining facility with stunning views of the course. The highly-rated restaurant features former celebrity Chef Scot Choquette.
About Billy Casper Golf
Billy Casper Golf, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was co-founded in 1989 by professional golf legend Billy Casper, the Masters and two-time U.S. Open winner who ranks seventh all-time with 51 PGA Tour wins. BCG serves its clients through three divisions: Billy Casper Golf, the full-service manager to golf-property developers, owners and public agencies; Buffalo Communications, the publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications agency representing many of the top brands in golf; and Buffalo Golf Trail, the customer-reward program providing consistent, high-quality experiences at BCG-managed properties nationwide.
About Kolter Land Partners
Kolter Land Partners (“KLP”) is a privately-owned affiliate of diversified real estate firm The Kolter Group (www.kolter.com). Specifically, KLP is a land acquisition and development firm based in Palm Beach County, Fla. Since 1993, KLP and its affiliates have invested over $6 billion in developments comprising over 12,000 units. Presently, KLP and its affiliates hold land for more than 9,000 residences. KLP invests in prime market locations and focuses on providing builders with a steady supply of finished lots at competitive prices. The firm targets acquisition of raw land with entitlements in place or nearly in place (which KLP develops in-house), as well as partially or fully developed projects and lots.
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Buffalo Communications
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