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Golf Instruction

Whether you choose private instruction or participating in a clinic, your golf game is sure to improve with some guidance from our staff.

Private Instruction

All private lessons include practice balls, loaner clubs (if needed) and instructional aids.

Playing Lessons

Register for nine hole on-course instruction with a Birdwood Academy Professional. The cost is $125 per lesson and includes workbook and evaluation sheet.

Group Instruction

Introduction to Golf 101

This course covers set-up, putting, chipping, full swing, basic rules, and etiquette for new golfers. The cost is $85 for four one-hour classes and includes a work manual, practice balls and loaner clubs.

Intermediate Golf 201

Players of all skill levels can benefit from this course covering putting, chipping, pitching, sand play and full swing. The cost is $100 for four 75-minute classes and includes work manual, practice balls and loaner clubs.

Graduate School

This course presents a more challenging curriculum for advanced players. Instruction includes uneven lies and trouble shots, sand play and short-game review. The cost is $100 for four 75-minute classes and includes practice balls and a work manual.

Call the Birdwood Golf Academy at (434) 972-6083 for more information.
Email: mora_richardson@boarsheadinn.com

Junior Golf Academy

Young golfers learn the fundamentals of the game in this week-long camp...rain or shine! Instruction covers set-up, full swing, putting, chipping, sand play, basic rules of the game, and etiquette. Two sections, one for ages 6-10 and one for ages 11 and up.

Proper golf attire is required. Soft spike shoes or tennis shoes only.
$95 per five-class session for members; $115 for non-members.

For more information, please call (434) 972-6091.
Email: sports@boarsheadinn.com

Meet the Pros

Martin Winters

Head Professional Martin Winters is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has been at Birdwood since 1994. Martin is a PGA Professional and enthusiastic advocate of the game, with energy and experience that make him an extremely talented teacher.

Scott Ezell

For 20 years at some of the world's finest courses, Scott Ezell, Director of Instruction, has helped students improve their games. Scott individualizes instruction to match skill levels and goals. Scott is a well qualified PGA Professional.

Melissa Trowbridge

LPGA Teaching and Club Professional, Melissa Trowbridge brings her years of teaching, coaching and competitive playing experience to Birdwood. Whether you want to improve your short game or your full swing, her unique style of individualized instruction will help you reach your goals.

Michael Starr

Assistant Professional and PGA Apprentice Michael Starr's teaching ability reflects his dedication to the game of golf. Michael is in his first year as a Birdwood Academy Instructor and is an extremely talented player and teacher. Michael's approach to teaching allows his students to learn in a comfortable and relaxed environment.