Golf skills tune-up clinics offered by the Golf Academy at University Park County Club

Photo captions (Photo 1): Ashley Hayden, Head Golf Pro at University Park Country Club, shares tips on improving golf skills that are part of the club’s June clinics for men and women. (Photo 2): Improving bunker shots are part of the skills Head Pro Hayden will review with June golf clinic participants.

Summer golf is getting into full swing and to help local golfers get their game on, University Park Country Club’s Golf Academy is offering men and ladies’ skill-specific golf clinics in June.

Participants benefit from having Head Golf Pro Ashley Hayden and former South African Open Champion and Assistant Golf Pro Clinton Whitelaw share their skill, knowledge and acumen. The clinics are open to members and non-members.

Weekly Clinic Schedule

Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. (same time for all dates)

Cost: $25/person per clinic

Schedule: Men’s Clinics are held every Tuesday | Ladies’ every Wednesday

June 6 | June 7 – Overview of the basics; grip, alignment, posture & more

June 13 | June 14 – Short Game; master the bump & run

June 20 | June 21 – Fairway Metals & Hybrids; how to hit ‘em solid

June 27 | June 28 – Drills & Tips; how to practice the right way

Registration:

Advance registration required and space is limited. Register in person at the Pro Shop or call 941-355-3888, ext. 236.

About University Park Country Club

Located at 7671 The Park Boulevard in University Park, Fla., University Park Country Club is open to the public for daily golf play, as well as daily lunch and Sunday Brunch at the Park Grille & Café. Consistently honored with numerous “Best of Sarasota” awards from Sarasota Magazine and the Herald-Tribune, including Best Place to Play Golf and Tennis, Dining with a View, and Best Sunday Brunch, the Golf Digest 4-Star rated club’s Golf Academy provides hourly, single an multi-day clinics and social events for men and women, a Junior Golf Academy program and flexible options for seasonal and summer golf memberships, tournaments, and social functions for up to 200 people. For more information, visit www.universitypark-fl.com or call 941-359-9999.