| Golf Instruction
Could you stand to lose a few strokes off your score?
If so, you may be interested in golf lessons at Prairie Woods Golf Course
Jon Turner, PGA Professional
About the Instructor
Jon Turner is a PGA Professional beginning his 6th season as the Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional at Prairie Woods Golf Course. He has 11 years of experience in the golf industry. Jon served as an assistant golf professional for five seasons at Hillmoor Golf Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He has also worked as a golf instructor for the Silver Sands Golf Academy-Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for the past seven years. In 2004, he served as the Director of Instruction, running both the adult and junior programs. He has produced many tournament winners in the junior, high school, and college ranks. Jon played his college golf at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois where he served as the team captain for two seasons and led his team to the NCAA Division III National Championships in 1999.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe it is important to treat each student as the unique individual they are. Everyone's swing is different, as well as everyone's specific goals for their own game, with one exception, we all want to get better! I feel it is important to focus on some basic fundamentals that need to be in place in order to see improvement. From there, I like to help the student understand what is happening in his/her own swing and what causes the golf ball to do what it is doing. Once they understand this process, we can make great strides in improving their golf game. Here are some basic rules I like to follow when teaching the game of golf:
- Talk to the student. Find out his/her goals for the game of golf.
- Determine the student's skill level and capabilities.
- Find out the amount of time the student is willing to invest in his/her golf game.
- Be extremely patient.
- Avoid over-teaching.
- Point out the student's positive aspects.
- Praise the student when he/she has accomplished a particular task.
- Encourage the student when he/she has not yet accomplished a particular task.
- Communicate with the student in the way he/she better understands: visually, verbally, or kinesthetically.
- Make sure the student leaves the lesson feeling good about himself/herself and what they have accomplished. Give them one or two things to keep in mind as they continue to play and practice.
Golfer Achievement Programs:
Individual Lessons
Single Lesson (30 minutes)...............................$40.00
Single Lesson (60 minutes)...............................$60.00
Series of 3 Lessons........................................$150.00
Series of 5 Lessons........................................$225.00
Group Lessons (2-5 people)
Single Lesson (60 minutes)................ .............$60.00 + $20 for each additional person
Series of 3 Lessons.........................................$150.00 + $60 for each additional person
Series of 5 Lessons..........................................$225.00 + $100 for each additional person
Beginner Group Clinics (6-12 people)
5 Lessons (1 hour each)....................................$65 per person
* Lessons will be once a week for 5 weeks covering all aspects of the game:
rules and etiquette, putting, chipping, pitching, sand play, full swing, and
course management.
* Call the pro shop for information on dates and times.
Junior Lessons (Ages 12 and under)
Individual Lesson (30 minutes)..........................$35.00
Series of 3 Lessons..........................................$90.00
Series of 5 Lessons..........................................$150.00
Summer Program....................................Call for details
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