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

New Fall/Winter Membership Specials
Fall & Winter Classes
Corporate Lesson Packages
NGA Fitness Corner
NGA Pro Shop
Video Golf Tip

Buy the Pebble Beach pass: $450 (Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm)
(Couple membership $750)


Buy the Augusta pass:
$599 (Monday to Friday from 9am-9pm) Couple membership $950


Buy the St Andrews pass:
$750 (7 days per week) Couple membership $1150


Valid till April 30, 2010... (normally valid for 6-months from date of purchase)

Click Here To View & Register For Courses Online!


Download our new fall and winter brochure here...



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...

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!

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.

Call 605-GOLF to Book Your Session!



PureLaunch™ Pro Specifications:

  • Launch monitor with two integrated Doppler-radar transceivers;
    Patented technology; Made in USA
  • Outputs: Ball Velocity, Club Head Speed, Carry/Total Distance,
    Power Transfer Ratio %, Launch Angle, Total Spin, Deviation, Angle of Descent, Angle of Approach, Side Spin, Club Face Angle, Tempo, Azimuth, Swing Path, Dynamic Loft, Shot Type, Trajectory Graphics, Club Acceleration and Deceleration, Database and Reports

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

Periodization Training For Golf
Written by: Shannon Mantrop, BKIN, MKIN, CEP, CPGA Teaching Professional

Periodization is a yearly training plan for achieving long-range athletic goals and success. The primary objective of training is for the golfer to reach peak performance for the upcoming golf season or for a specific golf event.

Click Here For The Full Article

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The Pitch Shot
by Terry Carter


The pitch shot is when you are close to the green and need to fly the ball vs run the ball to the green. We use a similar stance to the chip shot except our feet are a little wider and we are balanced in our setup. The swing itself requires us to allow our wrists to cock on both sides of the ball, this will allow us to flip the clubhead under the ball to loft it up into the air. The length of our swing controls the distance the ball travels.

Be sure to use a lofted club such as a Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge or Lob Wedge to get our desired flight. Also be sure to follow through, one of the most common errors is to decelerate into the ball.

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

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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 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