As part of an ever-growing list of membership benefits, the NCGA has added free golf lessons and clinics for its members. Golf professionals will offer these lessons and clinics at a variety of sites throughout Northern California.

The 2009 free clinic and lessons program will run from April to August.

If golf courses and driving ranges want to participate in the program please contact Tom Bowden at tbowden@ncga.org or call 831-625-4653. Participating golf professionals are reimbursed by the NCGA for their instruction

If you have any further questions about the program please call the NCGA office at 831-625-4653 or e-mail member@ncga.org. Please call ahead to the course to sign up.

Available clinics, times and dates:

Participating Courses

The more than 60 facilities that are part of the NCGA Member Advantage offer free lessons and clinics. Check with the individual course for scheduling and registration information.

Poppy Hills

Free Golf Clinics for NCGA Members at Poppy Hills Golf Course.  April through August every Wednesday and Friday 5:30-6:30 pm and Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm. Space is limited. Call the golf shop at 831-622-8235 for more information and to reserve a spot. Please note: Free gate access through 17-Mile Drive is not included.

Poppy Ridge

Free Golf Clinics for NCGA Members at Poppy Ridge Golf Course.  April through August the 1st and 2nd Wednesday (6 pm) and Saturday (3 pm) of the Month.   To sign up call 925-44-POPPY.  Space is limited.

Poppy Ridge Free Clinic Schedule

Haggin Oaks

June 25  5:30 – 6:30 – Chipping  (Academy Holes)
July  23 5:30 – 6:30 – Pitching/Challenging shots around the green (Academy Holes)
Aug  20  5:30 – 6:30 – 75 -100 yard shots  (Academy Holes)
Sep  24  5:30 – 6:30 – Bunker Play (Academy Holes)
Oct  15   5:30 – 6:30 – Full Swing  (Back of Range)
Nov  19  5:00 – 6:00 – Club Fitting / TrackMan (Fitting Studio)
Dec  17   TBA  Parry Physical Therapy ( Parry Studio, Sacramento)