Orlando, Fla. (Mar. 15, 2016) – Erika Larkin, the No. 1 teacher in the state of Virginia as voted by her peers in Golf Digest magazine, shares some secrets on how to recapture your feel and scoring touch quickly in the newest issue of Golf Channel Academy Magazine, out this week.
In the issue, Larkin, a Golf Channel Academy lead coach and the director of instruction for The Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Va., shares four favorite drills designed to tune up your short game, putting stroke and approach shots in time for the start of the 2106 season. The free digital publication can be viewed on your smart phone, tablet or desktop computer.
Golf Channel Academy Magazine is produced by Golf Channel Academy-the network of world-class coaches and teaching facilities committed to improving every golfer’s game. It is the only digital magazine devoted exclusively to golf instruction.
Other stories in the new issue include a swing analysis of Dustin Johnson, a look back at Jack Nicklaus’ historic final-round comeback at the 1986 Masters, and other GCA features, such as “Ask the Pros” and a Q&A on what to expect after taking your first golf lesson. There’s also a column by performance expert Dr. Rick Jensen on the pre-shot routine that has helped reigning Masters champ and world No. 1 Jordan Spieth become the biggest birdie machine in the game today.
The Golf Channel Academy Magazine app is available for both iPhone and Android through the Apple Play and Google Play stores. Search “Golf Channel Academy Magazine” on both sites. The app optimizes the digital reading experience for smart phones and tablets with easily clickable videos, as well as other exclusive features. The publication also can be viewed on desktop computers by visiting www.golfchannelacademy.com/magazine, where it’s also possible to access past issues and download the magazine app.
Golf Channel Academy currently has 71 locations in 27 states and Canada, making it one of the most expansive golf-instruction networks in North America. There are more than 200 lead and staff coaches, including 21 current members of Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Teachers” list and 51 members of Golf Digest’s “Best Teachers in Your State” rankings. The Academy continues to grow, adding new facilities and coaches. For a full list of Golf Academy locations, go to www.golfchannelacademy.com.
ABOUT GOLF CHANNEL ACADEMY
Golf Channel Academy is a dedicated network of teaching facilities and a hands-on extension of Golf Channel’s Golf Channel Academy primetime instruction programming, with 71 locations in North America. Golf Channel Academy brings top teachers together and makes it easier for avid amateur golfers to experience the benefits of high-quality, personalized instruction from some of the game’s most decorated coaches.
ABOUT GOLF CHANNEL:
Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla. Serving the most-affluent audience in all of television, Golf Channel – co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1995 and now part of NBC Sports Group – is available in more than 200 million homes in 84 countries and 11 languages around the world. Golf Channel features more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, including tournament action from the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, The Open Championship, Olympics, and Ryder Cup, as well as high-quality news, instruction and original programming. Golf Channel’s digital platforms, headed by GolfChannel.com, are leading golf digital destinations, delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf. Fans are able to enjoy 24/7 live streaming of Golf Channel content through Golf Live Extra and NBC Sports Live Extra and select programming is simulcast via SiriusXM’s PGA TOUR Radio. In addition, Golf Channel connects the world to golf through a wide array of digital and lifestyle services including Golf Channel Mobile, a comprehensive app covering golf’s latest headlines, scores and analysis; GolfNow, the world’s largest online tee time booking platform and golf course technology partner, which includes the GolfNow Mobile App, featuring on-course GPS tracking, in-round scoring and game tracking; GolfAdvisor.com, the world’s largest golf course ratings and review resource for golfers, by golfers; a North American network of Golf Channel Academy instructional facilities; and Golf Channel Am Tour, the world’s largest amateur golf tour.
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Hunter Public Relations
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Golf Channel Communications
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