Instruction
Sunriver Resort Golf Academy
The Sunriver Resort Golf Academy, led by a team of talented and experienced instructors, is dedicated to making learning the game more enjoyable and playing the game more fun. Golfers of all ages and abilities can benefit from our wide range of programs, or let Director of Instruction Mike Palen create a "Game Improvement Plan" that fits your needs.
Game Improvement Getaways
Our 4-Day/3-Night Game Improvement Getaways combine personalized instruction with all the great amenities that Sunriver Resort has to offer. These multi-day golf schools include:
- 4 Days of Unlimited World-Class Golf
- 3 Nights Accommodations
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Breakfast and Lunch Daily
- 12 Hours of Personalized Instruction
- 5 Hours of On-Course Instruction
- Full Swing Video Analysis
- Instruction Manual and Gift Bag
- Max 4:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
- "Fitness for Golf" with Certified Trainer
- Set Evaluation and Club Fitting
- Use of our Sage Springs Club & Spa
Our 4-Day/3-Night Game Improvement Getaways consist of a Thursday arrival and a Sunday departure and are offered on most weekends between May 15th – October 5th, 2008*.
2008 rates range from $1079 – 1499 per person depending on your choice of accommodations with these all inclusive rates including tax and resort service charge. Local commuter rates are also available at $799 per person
To book your Game Improvement Getaway, book online, or call our Reservations Office at 1-800-801-8765. Also, feel free to email our PGA Director of Instruction, Mike Palen, at mpalen@sunriver-resort.com for more information.
* Dates not included: 5/8-5/11, 6/19-6/22, 7/10-7/13, 8/14-8/17
Three Day/Two Night Women's Only Getaway
Cost: $899 - $1299 per person (commuter rate is $699 per person)
Dates: May 9-11, June 20-22, July 11-13, August 15-17
This Game Improvement Getaway is offered Friday - Sunday and includes:
- 3 days of world-class golf
- 2 nights accommodation
- 1 spa treatment
- Max 4:1 student/teacher ratio
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Breakfast and lunch daily
- 8 hours of personalized instruction
- 2 hours of on-course instruction
- Full Swing Video analysis
- "Fitness for Golf" with certified trainer
- Instruction manual and gift bag
- Set evaluation and club fitting
- Use of the Sage Springs Club & Spa
Game Improvement Getaways Daily Schedules
Thursday
Plan to arrive mid-day & enjoy a round of golf at one of our 3 championship courses of your choice. Later that evening, enjoy a fun & relaxed cocktail reception at the Owl’s Nest from 6:30-7:30pm where you will have the opportunity to meet your
fellow students and your instructors for the weekend
Friday
8-12pm Opening presentation on Ball Flight, putting, pitching, full-swing video analysis.
12-1pm Lunch with instructors at Meadows Restaurant.
1-3pm 9 holes on-course instruction at the Meadows Course.
Saturday
8-12pm Opening presentation, chipping, bunker, full-swing.
11-12pm "Fitness for Golf" at Sage Springs Spa.
12-1pm Lunch with instructors at Zeppa Bistro.
1-3pm 9 holes on-course instruction at Caldera Links.
Sunday
8-11am Uneven Lies, full-swing & short game review.
11-12pm Up & Down challenge at Meadows putting course.
12-1pm Lunch & Graduation at Meadows Restaurant.
Enjoy a round on your favorite course or depart.
Please email our Director of Instruction, Mike Palen for more information and to make reservations.
Private Instruction
| 60 Minute Session | Mike Palen | Staff Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior (under 16) | $55 | $45 | |
| Individual | $75 | $65 | |
| Twosome | $95 | $85 | |
| Family (up to 5) | $110 | $110 | |
| Video | $90 | ||
| One Student | Two Students | ||
| 9-Hole Playing Lesson (golf fees included) |
$175 | $300 | |
| Game Assessment Lesson (includes private lesson and playing lesson) |
$250 | $325 | |
| Game Improvement Package (includes 3 private lessons and 1 playing lesson) |
$400 | $500 | |
Junior "FUN"damentals Programs
Teaching junior golfers the basics of the swing and short game as well as etiquette, rules, and sportsmanship. Runs June 16 - August 31, 2008.
| Start New at Golf (SNAG)(ages 7-12) | Mon & Tues, 2:30-4pm | $35 | |
| Junior Clinics | Wed-Fri, 3-4:30pm | $30 | |
| Junior Two-Day Camps (ages 10-13) | Thurs & Fri, 9-3pm | $200 | |
| Junior Two-Day Camps (ages 14-17) | Thurs & Fri, 12-5pm | $200 |
