National Golf Academy - Golf Tip & Newsletter - July 2010
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NEW In This Issue!

Web Special!
Get Connected!
July Extended Hours
Spring & Summer Courses Are Online!
Corporate Lessons
NGA Fitness Corner
Video Golf Tip
Corporate Outings (for 50+ players)

Want to offer your clients something special at your corporate golf tournament?

How about a computer/video analysis with a voice over commentary emailed directly to your client with your company logo right on the screen?? This will surely be a hit and the talk of the tournament. Includes a DVD with all swings to play at your banquet. The cost for this is $19 per person. Minimum of 50 participants.

For info email terry@nationalgolfacademy.ca

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NGA Dome Extended Hours

July Hours:
Mondays through Fridays 12noon to 9pm
Saturdays and Sundays 12noon to 6pm

We are now open and ready for lessons at Shaganappi, Confederation Park and McCall Lake..

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Spring & Summer Programs Now Available!

We are now open and ready for lessons at
Shaganappi, Confederation Park and McCall Lake!

Now is the time to get ready for the upcoming season!

Group lessons are filling fast,
sigup today online or call 605-4653

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Click here to download our NEW Spring & Summer Program Brochure!
Corporate Lesson Packages

Golf Boot Camp (two hours)

One group in short game area with a golf pro for one hour and the other group on the driving range for one hour. Then flip stations.

  • Long game will include a voice over commentary/lesson that is emailed directly to each person with your company logo on it.
  • Great for 10 to 20 people. Larger groups can also be accommodated.
  • Available at the Dome, Shaganappi or McCall lake...
  • We also offer full catering services for all Dome events
Call 605-GOLF to Book Your Event!
The NGA Fitness Corner

The Muscular “King” of the Golf Swing: The Glutes

The gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial of all the glute muscles and it is also one of the largest muscles in the body. In the golf swing, gluteus maximus is used primarily at transition to initiate the lower body lead in the downswing. Due to the size and nature of this muscle it allows us to generate enormous amounts of power from the lower body if it is strong and not inhibited..

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Video Golf Tip of the Month...

Arm Extension Drill -- by Terry Carter

Do you have the dreaded "chicken wing?"

Here is a great tip to make sure your target arm extends to the target.

With your regular golf swing, let your trail hand come off the club through impact, the momentum will extend your target arm to the target creating a large consistent arc to help you hit the ball straighter and longer.

Watch this Video and start practicing like this.. You will play better then ever!

Terry Carter
National Golf Academy

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Since 1993 the National Golf Academy has been teaching Calgarians this great game of Golf.

Formerly the Terry Carter Golf Academy, the Academy has operated out of the Riverside club, owned and operated the Grand Golf Centre in Downtown Calgary, and is going into the 6th year as the Academy for the City of Calgary operating out of Shaganappi, McCall Lake and Confederation Park Golf Courses.

The NGA recently purchased and refurbished the National Golf Academy Dome (formerly the McCowans Golf Dome) The Dome is open year round for golf and is also used as a Multi use facility as well for baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse and more.

The Academy's teaching staff is some of the Countries finest including Terry Carter - 2004 & 2009 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the year, top 50 instructor in Canada, nominated for top 100 instructors in North America for Golf Magazine, Grant Cook - 2008 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year, Clayton Robb - 2007 Lifetime achievement award, PGA of Alberta (golf instruction), 1996 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the year, Darryl James - 2007 and 2008 Alberta PGA Player of the Year, Shannon Mantrop - 2007 Master of Kinesiology graduate with a research specialization in golf biomechanics and golf fitness, Jim Williams - 1997 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year, as well as other great Male and Female pro's alike.

If you have any questions
Call 605-GOLF, or Email
Terry Carter at terry@nationalgolfacademy.ca