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Castle Dargan Hotel Sligo Golf Clinic

Intermediate Golf Coaching Weekend at Castle Dargan Resort Sligo
02nd - 4th April 2010

The Course:

“Castle Dargan reflects everything I love about the game. It is a club I am proud to be part of”
- Darren Clarke, Designer & Member
Making the most of the natural ebb and flow of the estates grounds, Darren has woven eighteen beautiful holes through majestic trees, natural lakes, burns and around the ancient stone walls and ruins which dominate this romantic landscape.

The Pro: Xavier Medas

Xavier joined the PGA in 2003 with County Sligo Golf Club and has been working as resident PRO in Castle Dargan since 2007.

The Format:

Friday
8.00pm
Arrival & welcome reception to Castle Dargan and the Golf Coaching Weekend
Meet the pro Xavier Medas who will outline the objectives of the coaching weekend and meet your fellow golfers over drinks and finger food.

Saturday
9:30am
Session 1: Duration 2 Hours Coaching

Presentation of the facilities

Putting lesson: Ovierview of Set up /Swing mechanics /Pre shot routine
Mental Approach (The best attitude) /How to practice

Refreshment Break 11:30am

Putting Competition
Custom fitting for Putter

Lunch Break 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Session 2: Duration 3 Hours Coaching

Short game:
Presentation of equipment (technology & golf club design)
Short game lesson including techniques and course management /Choice of shot
Mental Approach (The best attitude) /How to practice /Practice drills

Chipping:        Set up & swing mechanics
Pitching:        Set up & swing mechanics / Distance control
Bunker Play:  Set up and swing mechanics

Competition (time permitting)

6.00pm Feedback and recommendations from the Pro

8.00pm Group Dinner

Sunday:
18 Holes of championship golf to put the theory to the test!

The package: