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The Founders of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association are the legendary Golf Professionals Patrick Livingston & Jeff Carreira. Pat is the CEO of National Golf Schools and has vast teaching experience and an international following. He is the recipient of the prestigious 1999 PGA "Standard of Excellence" award and the 2002 PGA "Teacher of the Year" award in his chapter of the North Florida Section. Even more remarkable is the fact that he was voted as the 2003 and 2007 "PGA Teacher of the Year" Award for the PGA North Florida Section. There are only 40 PGA Sections in the United States. He is also listed in the Consumers Research Council 2002 Guide to America's Top Instructors. Jeff is the recipient of the 2006 National Golf School Teacher of the Year award and is also a 2006 PGA & NPGIA Award Winning Teaching Professional. Jeff is also author of "The Secrets to a Successful Golf School" the teaching professionals guide on how to start and be successful in the golf school business. Among Pat & Jeff's many accomplishments are appearances on ESPN, radio talk shows, and published articles in many golfing publications.
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Pat & Jeff are also the authors of the Award Winning teaching manual for PGA Professionals. Pat and Jeff are experienced Instructors and are also two of the top instructors in the country.

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Instructor Certification - Did you ever dream about understanding how to teach golf or being able to help others get better at golf and understand their faults & cures. This would be a great school for you to look into. The reason we came up with this school is that we would rather have certified people out there helping
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other players, than reciting things they saw on TV or read in a magazine. All Participants receive a certificate, teaching manuals and great discounts on equipment, we carry most major brands. We also help with job placement in the golf industry as a professional instructor, call for info today 1-877-580-1500.

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Click here for a 2 Day School (College / High School Couching Certificate Program).

6 Day School (General Learn To Teach Introductory Session)

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Level 1 NPGIA General Learn To Teach Introductory Session covers all facets of golf instruction coaching & training. Upon completion you will also receive your NPGIA Membership status & completion certificate. All NPGIA Level 1 members are eligible to complete a 3 day golf school to gain full membership status and take advantage of all the NPGIA Bennifits. The General Learn To Teach Introductory Session requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching, rules and playing ability test.

9 Day School (Full Golf School Session, Including Understanding Golf School Components & Operations)

Nine-day (Full Golf School Session, Including Understanding Golf School Components & Operations) is recognized as a fully accomplished member of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association. Members will enjoy all the rights and privileges of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association. The golf school requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching, rules and the playing ability test. All members are eligible to participate in equipment discount programs with our golf industry partners. You DO NOT need to be a world class player to be able to teach. Often, the exact opposite is true. Some of the best teachers in the world are average players, but they possess the gift of being able to teach others.

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National Professional Golf Instructors Association Syllabus:

NPGIA 9 Day School Format:

 

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Day #1 - Meet & greet, evaluate your golf swing, common sense golf teaching ideas.

Day #2 - Common sense golf teaching ideas, understanding ball flight laws.

Day #3 - Psychology of teaching golf, course management.

Day #4 - Teaching the golf swing - full Swing, course management.

Day #5 - Rules of the game, teaching the golf swing - full Swing, course management.

Day #6 - Rules of the game, teaching the golf swing & short game, club fitting information, course management.

Day #7 - The Secrets to a Successful Golf School (you are given a book by the same title for reference) trouble shot information, club fitting information.

Day #8 - Faults & cures for teaching professionals, video analysis information & demonstration, rules test, playing ability test.

Day #9 - Verbal teaching test, recap on ball flight laws, faults & cures for teaching professionals, course management recap.


Prices for Certifications:
6 Day School$1995
9 Day School$2899
Rates can change and will vary depending on the golf school location you choose. Call for info. For more information, E-mail golf@legacygolfschools.com or call 1-877-580-1500 for details & availability. Click here to tell a friend about us.
Annual Dues:
NPGIA members are required to send in yearly dues to maintain membership and benefits of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association. Please send $150.00 to the National Professional Golf Instructors Association by February 1st of every new year. When becoming a NPGIA member the first year's dues are included in the initial fee to obtain membership.
Annual dues can be sent to: 662 White Flower Way, Brooksville, Florida 34604.
Available in all states excluding Florida

NPGIA of the United States Certified International Professional Requirements:

• Attend the nine day NPGIA certification course. • To obtain the NPGIA International Certification you must be a fully certified NPGIA Teaching professional in good standing for a minimum of one year.

Certified NPGIA International Instructors are eligible to become NPGIA Directors in their section. NPGIA International Instructors are also able to submit articles to our newsletters and website article sections. The NPGIA International certification is the highest level of certification in the National Professional Golf Instructors Association.

To obtain your International certification please send a written thesis on any aspect of the golf swing to the National Professional Golf Instructors Association for approval. After your thesis is approved a NPGIA Director will be in touch to finalize approval and payment. The master certification is $200.00 and can be paid by credit card, check or money order.

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Senior Golfer Specials

We are pleased to announce the 2012 Florida Golf Odyssey Schedule. Pat Livingston, CEO National Golf Schools, 2003, 2007 North Florida PGA "Teacher of the Year" & Jeff Carreira, Executive VP National Golf Schools, PGA Award Winning Teaching Professional will be your instructors. Please scroll down to view available dates, itinerary, pricing etc or call toll free (877) 580-1500.

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Senior Golf School Package at Ft Lauderdale, Florida, Hyatt Bonaventure Resort & Spa

Lodging:
  • Hyatt Bonaventure Resort & Spa

Dates available:

  • January 22nd 2012 - January 26th 2012
  • February 11th - February 15th 2012
  • March 18th 2012 - March 22nd 2012

The Golf Courses
Bonaventure boasts (2) challenging 18-hole Championship golf courses, a driving range, putting green and fully stocked pro-shop. The East Course, designed by Joe Lee, is a par 72 that measures 7,001 from the Blue tees. This course has been rated as one of Florida's top Ten. The East course has been host to the prestigious Dixie Amateur Tournament where players including: Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Jesper Parnevik have competed. The nationally famous #3 waterfall hole is a must play for all visitors to South Florida.

Hyatt Bonaventure Resort & Spa
Discover for yourself what Ponce de Leon found when he first landed on our enchanted shores. Relax, renew, and rejuvenate yourself at our remarkable 23-acre AAA Four Diamond Ft. Lauderdale hotel retreat only minutes from the airport. Recharge in elegant guestrooms with handsome marble baths. Pamper yourself at our renowned Elizabeth Arden spa. Work out in a state-of-the-art 24/7 StayFitTM fitness center. Tee off on a championship golf course; then dive into our stunning pool with a cascading waterfall.

Senior Special Upgrade Option
$995.00 per person double occupancy, price includes all taxes, resort fees, service fees etc
$1249.00 per person single occupancy, price includes all taxes, resort fees, service fees etc



Orlando, Florida Beach Florida Golf Schools

Senior Golf School Package at St. Augustine, Florida, Royal St. Augustine Country Club

Lodging:
  • Holiday Inn St. Augustine Beach

Dates available:

  • February 11th - February 15th 2012
  • February 25th 2012 - February 29th 2012

Ask anyone who has played Royal St. Augustine before and they will tell you about the near perfect conditioning, beautiful scenery and always friendly service. Better yet, they will tell you with certainty that there is no other course like it in North Florida. Royal St. Augustine provides a memorable experience for every level of golfer, there is something here for everyone. The course layout while efficient, allows you to use every club in the bag. It will keep you on your toes mentally and will challenge your skills.




Naples, Florida, Golden Gate Golf Florida Golf Schools

Senior Golf School Package at Orlando, Florida, Orange County National

Lodging:

  • Orange County National Lodge

Dates available:

  • February 4th 2012 - February 8th 2012
  • March 11th 2012 - March 15th 2012

--Home of the 2003, 2005, 2007 & 2010 PGA TOUR Q-School Finals--

The motto at Orange County National is that you don't have to be a great golfer, you just need to love great golf. National Golf Schools has scoured the Orlando area to bring you the finest facility at a price that you will love. Orange County National has 45 fabulous holes, on 922 beautiful acres of unspoiled rolling terrain. Pure Golf, the way it was meant to be played, in peace and tranquility with nothing to distract your game except the rugged natural beauty of your surroundings will feel a million miles from anywhere; yet will be just a few miles from Disney, the convention center and all the entertainment Orlando has to offer.




Tampa, Florida, Cypress Creek Florida Golf Schools

Senior Golf School Package at Naples, Florida, Golden Gate Golf & Country Club

Lodging:
  • Quality Inn, Golden Gate Golf & Country Club

Dates available:

  • January 14th 2012 - January 18th 2012
  • February 25th 2012 - February 29th 2012

Here is a fun location in Naples that you are sure to enjoy. The Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort and it's course, Golden Gate Country Club is located only minutes from the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the upscale shopping and boutiques in downtown Naples. The Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort is a first class, family friendly Golf Resort with a full array of amenities and recreational activities for all. The Resort offers 180 luxurious rooms consisting of standard king and double queen size rooms, efficiencies and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. All rooms come equipped with cable televisions, coffee machines and all the amenities of any fine resort. One feature that stands out at the Resort is the 18 - Hole, Par 72 Championship golf course which is located right on site. There is also a lighted driving range, practice greens and a Pro Shop.




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Senior Golf School Package at Tampa, Florida, Cypress Creek

Lodging:
  • Comfort Inn, Sun city

Dates available:

  • February 18th 2012 - February 22nd 2012

Here is Tampa Bay's next great National Golf Schools location : The Golf Club at Cypress Creek. This fun course was designed by Dean Refram and Steve Smyers and opened for play in 1989. The golf course is reminiscent of Scotland's Links and offers a "Northern style design in a Southern setting." The Golf Club at Cypress Creek is an 18 hole, semi-private championship golf course, located just 25 minutes south of Tampa International Airport on I-75 at exit 240. This must see Club is reminiscent of Scotland's links featuring plush fairways, beautiful terrain, undulated greens and multi-tiered tees.




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Senior Golf School Package at Boca Raton, Florida, Ocean Breeze County Club

Lodging:
  • Ocean Breeze Inn

Dates available:

  • January 14th 2012 - January 18th 2012
  • February 25th 2012 - February 29th 2012
  • April 14th 2012 - April 18th 2012

Ocean Breeze Golf and Country Club is the Sport of Golf in a Luxurious Resort Setting. Five miles of sandy beaches, an annual average temperature of 74.7 degrees, 27 beautifully manicured holes of championship golf, six lighted tennis courts, and outstanding hotel accommodations combine to make life, as residents fondly call it, a tropical paradise. Imagine Taking Just A Few Steps And Being Able To Play Golf, Relax In The Pool Or Play Tennis. The Inn At Ocean Breeze Golf And Country Club Allows You Just That Luxury. Nestled In 320 Plush Acres In Beautiful East Boca Raton, Florida, The Ocean Breeze Golf And Country Club Features 27 Holes Of Championship




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Senior Golf School Package at Ft Lauderdale, Florida, Grand Palms Golf Resort

Lodging:
  • Grand Palms Resort

Dates available:

  • January 15th 2012 - January 19th 2012
  • February 19th 2012 - February 23rd 2012
  • March 11th 2012 - March 15th 2012
  • April 8th 2012 - April 12th 2012

Grand Palms is a full service luxury South Florida resort situated on over 500 acres of tropical beauty. With a 27 hole championship course that features "The Best Greens at a South Florida Resort", a fully appointed teaching facility. Grand Palms also features a luxurious hotel, outstanding restaurant, lounge, meeting and banquet facilities, a brand new world class European health spa and fitness facility, 6 har-tru lighted tennis courts plus a swimming pool and tiki bar... this has to be South Florida's / National Golf Schools best kept secret! Now, add Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and South Beach's legendary night life, shopping at Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet mall in the USA, and miles of white, beautiful beaches, all less than 30 minutes away and you'll truly understand the phrase "paradise found."




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Senior Golf School Package at Ft Myers, Florida, Shell Point Golf Club

Lodging:
  • Country Inn & Suites

Dates available:

  • March 3rd 2012 - March 7th 2012
  • March 24th 2012 - March 28th 2012

Welcome to the Shell Point Golf Club, the 18-hole championship course right on the doorstep of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. The Shell Point Golf Club combines the best of many worlds: a beautiful tropical location, a challenging and exciting course, and attentive service with professional expertise. The Gordon Lewis-designed course provides a uniquely challenging setting, with Gulf sea breezes and meandering water features.

More than just a championship course, the Shell Point Golf Club provides the all-around golf experience. A driving range and practice green are at your disposal. A fully-stocked pro shop and snack bar are onsite for renewing your wardrobe and refueling your body.




About Your Instructors

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The Founders & instructors of the National Golf School Senior Program are the legendary Golf Professionals Patrick Livingston & Jeff Carreira. Pat is the CEO of National Golf Schools and has vast teaching experience and an international following. He is the recipient of the prestigious 1999 PGA "Standard of Excellence" award and the 2002 PGA "Teacher of the Year" award in his chapter of the North Florida Section. Even more remarkable is the fact that he was voted as the 2003 and 2007 "PGA Teacher of the Year" Award for the PGA North Florida Section. There are only 40 PGA Sections in the United States. He is also listed in the Consumers Research Council 2002 Guide to America's Top Instructors. Jeff is the recipient of the 2006 National Golf School Teacher of the Year award and is also a 2006 PGA & NPGIA Award Winning Teaching Professional. Jeff is also author of "The Secrets to a Successful Golf School" the teaching professionals guide on how to start and be successful in the golf school business. Among Pat & Jeff's many accomplishments are appearances on ESPN & Fox Sports, radio talk shows, and published articles in many golfing publications. Pat & Jeff are also the authors of the Award Winning teaching manual for PGA Professionals.

Golf School Itinerary:

Saturday:

  • Afternoon registration at hotel, teaching manuals & additional information provided.

Sunday through Tuesday:

  • 7:30 to 9:00 am: Breakfast at the hotel, then off to the course.
  • 9:30 To 11:30 am: Practice stations with your PGA pro.
  • Practice Stations include: Range, Putting, Pitching, Chipping, Bunker, Specialty Shots and more. This program will be tailored to the Senior Golfer to improve your game and make golf easier for you to perform.
  • 11:45 to 12:45: Lunch in the clubhouse.
  • 1:00 to 1:30: Pre game warm up on the range.
  • 1:30 on course Instruction with your PGA Professional. You PGA Professional will be out on the course to play a few holes with each group and make sure you are putting into practice what you learned in the morning session. You may play as long as you wish before its back to the hotel for a great dinner and night's rest.

Wednesday's itinerary:

  • 7:30 to 9:00 am: Breakfast at the hotel, then off to the course.
  • 9:30 To 11:30 am: Practice stations with your PGA pro.
  • Practice Stations include: Range, Putting, Pitching, Chipping, Bunker, Specialty Shots and more. This program will be tailored to the Senior Golfer to improve your game and make golf easier for you to perform.
  • 11:45 to 12:45: Lunch in the clubhouse.
  • 1:30: Optional 18 Holes included with package
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The Price:

$835.00 per person double occupancy, price includes all taxes, resort fees, service fees etc

$995.00 per person single occupancy, price includes all taxes, resort fees, service fees etc

All packages based on an 8 on 1 student to teacher ratio

Rental clubs available for a additional $25.00 per set per day. Daily itinerary subject to change depending on the golf school destination. Additional details will be provided upon booking of reservation and furnished in following confirmation letter.


Junior Golf Camps - located on Hilton Head Island

National Golf School Junior Summer Camps

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The Junior Summer Camps offer golf instruction throughout the summer months 12 weeks are available from May 30th through August 19th.

The Academy is located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Our Spring Break Golf Camps take place at Palmetto Hall Golf Club, a 36 hole facility designed by Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp with a state-of-the-art practice facility.

Our junior golf summer camps are geared for all ages and skill levels. We cover all aspects of the game. Extensive video analysis is used to help students understand their golf swing and enhance their overall fundamentals.

One of the benefits of the Junior Summer Camp Program is a student/teacher ratio of 4-1 or less.

Summer Camps Include

  • Daily Golf instruction (5 days)
  • Video analysis
  • 4:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
  • Accommodations Sun-Fri ( 5 nights)
  • Meals
  • Evening Activities

Summer Camps Details

  • Students arrive on Sunday and depart on Friday evening.
  • Students can enroll as either residential students (with housing) or as commuter students (while parents vacation on Hilton Head Island).
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided to residential students while lunch will be available to commuter students.
  • The program consists of 3 hours of instruction each day, 18 holes of golf, 9 holes of on-course instruction with your professional each day, meals, video analysis, custom club-fitting and take home CD.
  • Students enrolled in the Summer Camps will be chaperoned by a Certified Counselor.
Legacy Golf Schools Junior Golf Summer Camp

Accommodations

The boarding program accommodates residential students participating in the camp programs. The campus consists of five, 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath houses located in its own gated community. Experience the low country feel and southern charm with beautiful live oaks draped with spanish moss. Students can walk to the beach and to the park, which includes soccer, baseball and basketball. The campus is also a bike ride away from shopping, dining, entertainment and the golf academy. The housekeeping staff regularly maintains the houses. Campers are responsible for making their beds daily and washing their personal clothes, keeping personal items neatly stored and the house orderly. Rooms are inspected daily by the Resident Chaperone.

After golf, students will retreat back to the campus to shower and change before heading out with the activity director to participate in nightly activities. Activities include: Beach, Boating, Movies, Bowling, Miniature Golf, Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Bicycling, Shopping, Restaurants, Fishing and the Firework Show in Shelter Cove.

Legacy Golf Schools Junior Golf Summer Camp

Legacy Golf Schools Junior Golf Camp - Summer Camp

Make A Reservation today ball calling 1-877-580-1500

Packages Commuter Single
5 Day / 5 Night$1295 $1695
DISCOUNT RATES:

Discounts are available when you purchase more than one week for Residential registrations.

Two Weeks Three Weeks One Month
$3249$4785$6379
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