While golf instruction is available at virtually every course in the state, Candlestone Inn and Golf Course in Belding and Partridge Creek Golf Club in Clinton Township offer instruction that is more structured than at most courses. Brad Barnum, plans to present the Candlestone Golf Academy this year, which is expected to feature three nights of lodging at the newly renovated Candlestone Inn, six meals, greens fees and 15 hours of instruction. A school only for women is scheduled from June 10-13. Chas Sarlund, the PGA pro of The Hawk at Partridge Creek , established a junior golf program two years ago and last year graduated over 200 pupils. The program, which meets once each week for 10 weeks, includes 45 minutes of instruction followed by a round of supervised golf.
Lessons focus on most aspects of the game including etiquette and rules of play.
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