National Golf Academy - Golf Tip & Newsletter - May 2009
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NEW In This Issue!

Breaking News!
Lesson Packages
Swing Analysis /
Team Building /
Client Appreciation
NGA Fitness Corner
NGA Pro Shop
Video Golf Tip


WE ARE FINALLY OPEN AT
SHAGANAPPI, CONFEDERATION PARK
& MCCALL LAKE...

NGA DOME HOURS;
MAY HOURS - Monday to Friday 11am to 9pm, Saturdays 10am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm Closed for special events..




We will have our new Launch monitor in the first week of May!

Find out EXACTLY how far you hit each club. Check your spin rate and compare drivers to see if a new club actually makes a difference.

Contact Terry Carter or Darryl James to book your session today.




CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF OUR PACKAGES.
(INCLUDES COMPUTER/VIDEO ANALYSIS)

Spring Group Instruction: From $129.00
Book now for classes at Shaganappi, McCall lake, Confederation Park and the NGA Dome. Classes include ladies only, adult weeknight and day classes, weekend swing clinics, junior classes and private instruction.

Click here for dates and times and to register.


Book Online Today or Call 605-GOLF


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.

Click here for a sample video analysis
with voice over commentary...


DOME SPECIALS...

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.

We also offer full catering services for all Dome events


The Dome Games
We setup stations such as putting (and goofy putting!), Long/short Drive, Closest to the pin (or furthest) Target shoot, banner chip and more. Divide your group into groups and rotate around each station. Add in food and beverage and you will have a party to remember.

We can even throw in a golf tip station as well and could run every one through the video station to have their swing video analysed and emailed directly to them just like the boot camp of tournament package.

Limited space

Email terry@nationalgolfacademy.ca for dates, rates, and info.


Each month Shannon Mantrop will have a new article on golf specific fitness and training...

The Elastic Effect, the Golf Swing and the Role of Core Stability
Written by: Shannon Mantrop, BKIN, MKIN, CEP, CPGA Teaching Professional

What is the elastic effect in the golf swing?
The elastic effect is also known as the stretch-shortening cycle. The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) is an action of stretching then contracting (shortening) a muscle/muscle group within a short time to increase elastic energy to enhance the power of the shortening action.

Click Here For The Full Article

WE MATCH GOLF TOWN PRICING!
BUY FROM THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOUR GAME. WE ARE YOUR NATIONAL GOLF ACADEMY PGA PROFESSIONALS

New arrival includes Callaway, Taylor Made and Adams clubs. Second Skin and Aureus clothing, Callaway and Top Flite Gloves, Odyssey and Dunlop putters, Hybrids and more.

Dunlop DDH men's and ladies complete sets now in stock!
Includes woods, irons, hybrids, putter, bag. Now $299!

24-HOUR SERVICE!
We carry Golf pride, Lamkin and Winn


5-hour   $119.00
10-hour $219.00
15-hour $299.00

Book Online Today or Call 605-GOLF


The Putting Arc,
by Terry Carter

Does your club wobble as you swing? Do you have problems controlling your putter? If so, this great little aid will train you to swing the putter on the perfect Arc. With your proper setup and your eyes over the ball simply place the heel of your putter on the Arc. Swing the club back and through while gliding the heel on the Arc. With repetition you will engrain the perfect swing Arc to help you putt better.

You can order this online or pick one at the dome while they last.

ALSO: Send this to anyone you think could benefit and call us if you need help.

Good luck and happy golfing!
Terry Carter
National Golf Academy

Watch the Video!

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 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