Willow Brook Golf Instruction

Learning is fun at willow brook

Get a jump on the golf season! Check out Willow Brook's practice facility and take a lesson from two of Connecticut's top golf professionals, Nicole Damarjian and Jeff Beyer. Whether you're an adult or junior, high handicapper or scratch golfer, Willow Brook has an instruction program for you.

2009 lesson rates

Private Lesson (60 minutes)	$80
Private Lesson (30 minutes)	$45
Lesson Series (3 1-hour lessons)	$225
Two-Some Lesson (60 minutes)	$90
Playing Lesson (per hour)	$80
Junior Lesson (30 minutes)	$35

Clinics

Adult Beginner Clinics
Are you feeling left out when friends and family race to the golf course each week? Do you ever wonder what could be so addicting about hitting a little white ball into a hole in the ground? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, these clinics are for you!

Willow Brook's beginner golf clinics are designed to help the novice golfer learn golf fundamentals in an enjoyable environment. Instruction includes: full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, as well as on course instruction. Each student will also receive a workbook summarizing the content of the lesson series.

All beginner golfers are welcome. No previous experience is required. Clubs are available for students without equipment. Each clinic is limited to six people to assure adequate individual attention, so call the pro shop today to sign up: (860) 648-2061. Cost: $100

Tuesday Evenings (5:30 - 7:00 pm)
Instructor: Nicole
April 28, May 5, May 12 (Rain date Thursday, May 14)
May 19, May 26, June 2 (Rain date Thursday, June 4)
June 9, June 16, June 23 (Rain date Thursday, June 25)

Wednesday Evenings (5:30 - 7:00 pm)
Instructor: Jeff
April 29, May 6, May 13 (Rain date Friday, May 15)
May 27, June 3, June 10 (Rain date Friday, June 12)
August 19, August 26, September 2 (Rain date Friday, September 4)

Thursday Evenings (5:30 - 7:00 pm)
July 30, August 6, August 13 (Rain date Thursday, August 20)

Saturday Mornings (9:30 - 11:00 am)
Instructor: Nicole
May 2, May 9, May 16 (Rain date Saturday, May 23)
May 30, June 6, June 13 (Rain date Saturday, June 20)

Beginner Clinics Part II
This three day lesson series is designed for beginner clinic graduates or newer golfers with some experience. Topics will include full swing (irons and woods), putting, chipping, pitching, and bunker play. The cost is $100. Clubs can be reserved for those golfers without equipment.

Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:00
Instructor: Nicole
June 30, July 7, July 14 (Rain Date July 21)

Saturday mornings 9:30-11
Instructor: Nicole
July 11, July 18, July 25 (Rain Date August 1)

Design Your Own Golf Clinic with Friends and Family
If the scheduled clinics do not meet at a time convenient for you, consider designing a private clinic series (three 90-minute sessions) with a group of your golfing friends and family. The content of the lesson series may be tailored to meet various golfing abilities. Dates and times must be prearranged with Nicole or Jeff and there must be a minimum of 5 students. Cost: $100 per person.

Please see additional junior and family clinics.

NICOLE DAMARJIAN, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION

Nicole has been a member of the LPGA since 1992. She received her Ph.D. in sport psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has coauthored several research papers and book chapters on the psychology of sport and has published various magazine articles specifically related to the psychology of golf.

As a former collegiate golfer at Furman University and a four-time winner of the Southern New England Women's Golf Association Championship, Nicole understands firsthand the unique challenges of playing golf. She creates a comfortable environment for golfers of all handicaps to improve both their physical and mental skills. Whether you are looking for a major swing change or a minor adjustment, Nicole will tailor your golf swing to meet your individual needs.

Jeff BEYER, HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Jeff Beyer, Head Golf Professional, is a Class-A PGA Professional with over 12 years if teaching experience. During his career as a teaching professional in Florida and at Connecticut's premier golf clubs, most recently at the Hartford Golf Club, he has instructed players of all levels. Years of experience, fine instruction, and personal attention provide a friendly atmosphere for the maximum enjoyment of your golf game.

After playing collegiate golf for Ramapo College, Jeff went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. Since then he has devoted his professional career to the enjoyment of the game for all golfers and has custom-designed teaching programs specifically tailored to the Growth of the Game, Junior Development and Self-Management.

Jeff's goal as the Head Golf Professional at Willow Brook is wonderfully simple: "Making your golf game better, and making golf a better game."