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 sites include Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge, San Jose Municipal and the 12 CourseCo. managed golf courses in Northern California.
The 2008 free clinic and lessons program will run from April to August. All participating courses are listed below with their phone numbers. A complete 2008 schedule for each golf course will be available soon.
If you have any further questions about the program please call the NCGA office at 831-625-4653 or e-mail member@ncga.org.
Participating Courses
| Golf Course | Lesson/clinic Times | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy Hills | 831-622-8239 | |
| Poppy Ridge | 925-447-6779 | |
| San Jose Municipal | 408-441-4653 | |
| Callippe | 925-426-6666 | |
| Crystal Springs - Burlingame | 650-342-0603 | |
| Deep Cliff - Cupertino | 408-253-5357 | |
| Eureka - Eureka | 707-443-4808 | |
| Foxtail - Rohnert Park | 707-584-7766 | |
| Los Lagos - San Jose | 408-361-0250 | |
| Mather - Mather | Fri/Sat 9-10 am (Beg 4/4) | 916-364-4354x3 |
| Metropolitan - Oakland | 510-569-5555 | |
| Napa - Napa | 707-255-4333 | |
| Rancho Del Pueblo - San Jose | 408-347-0990 | |
| Riverside - Fresno | 559-275-5900 | |
| Valley Oaks - Visalia | 559-651-1441 |
Poppy Hills Schedule
Free Golf Clinics for NCGA Members at Poppy Hills Golf Course. Starting in April every Wednesday and Friday 5:30-6:30 pm and Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm. Space is limited. Please note: Free gate access through 17-Mile Drive is not included.
Wednesday May 14 - Bunker (3:00 to 4:00 pm)
Friday May 16 - Putting (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday May 17 - Chipping (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Wednesday May 21 - Driver (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Friday May 23 - Bunker (3:00 to 4:00 pm)
Saturday May 24 - Putting (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Wednesday May 28 - Chipping (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Friday May 30 - Driver (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday May 31 - Bunker (3:00 to 4:00 pm)
Wednesday June 4 - Putting (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Friday June 6 - Chipping (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday June 7 - Driver (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Wednesday June 11 - Bunker (3:00 to 4:00 pm)
Friday June 13 - Putting (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday June 14 - Chipping (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Poppy Ridge Schedule
Free Golf Clinics for NCGA Members at Poppy Ridge Golf Course. Starting in April every Thursday 5:30-6:30pm and Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm. To sign up call 925-44-POPPY. Space is limited.
Tuesday May 13 – Fairway Wood (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday May 17 - Putting (2:30-3:30 pm)
Tuesday May 20 – Trouble Shot (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday May 24 – Irons (2:30 – 3:30 pm)
Tuesday May 27 – Driver – (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
Saturday May 31 – Chipping – (2:30 – 3:30 pm)
Wednesday June 4 - Pitching (2:30-3:30 pm)
Friday June 6 – Bunker Shots (5:30 to 6:30 pm)
Saturday June 7 - Choosing the correct wedge (2:30 to 3:30 pm)
Mather GC
Friday May 16 - Permanent bunker improvement (9-10 am)
Saturday May 17 - Permanent bunker improvement (9-10 am)
Friday May 23 - Effortless power golf swing (9-10 am)
Saturday May 24 - Effortless power golf swing (9-10 am)
Friday May 30 - The art of shot making (9-10 am)
Saturday May 31 - The art of shot making (9-10 am)
Friday June 6 - Timing and tempo (9-10 am)
Saturday June 7 - Timing and tempo (9-10 am)
Friday June 13 - Video analysis (9-10 am - Limited enrollment)
Saturday June 14 - Video analysis (9-10 am - Limited enrollment)
Friday June 20 - Video analysis (9-10 am - Limited enrollment)
Saturday June 21 - Video analysis (9-10 am - Limited enrollment)
Other available clinics, times and dates
Please call ahead to the course to sign up.
Callippe Preserve - Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00
Crystal Springs - Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 and Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:00
Deep Cliff - Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 and Saturdays from 11:00 to 12:00
Foxtail - Saturdays 10:00 and Tuesdays at 3:00
Los Lagos - Sundays from 4:00 to 5:00 and every other Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00
Napa - Saturdays from 12:00 to 1:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 1:00