Get Golf Ready

Get Golf ReadyGet into the game with Get Golf Ready! Learn how to play golf with confidence and have fun every step of the way! From proper etiquette to proper tee shots, you’ll learn everything you need to know about golf in just five short lessons.

Each lesson takes place at Hershey Links and features special on-course activities guided by trained PGA professionals. Choose from two different programs based on your playing level, each with multiple sessions available.

Get Golf Ready Phase 1

Ever thought about picking up a golf club, either for the first time or returning to the game? Get Golf Ready teaches you everything you’ll need to know to step onto a golf course.

Week 1 – The Awakening
Get a historical overview of the game, plus how-to's including appropriate attire and etiquette. Learn the purpose of each club, and receive an introduction to basic fundamentals including grip, alignment, posture, putting, and distance control.

Week 2 – Hit it Close
An introduction to the short game features chipping, pitching, and green-side bunker play. Plus, learn about the different areas of the golf course, including fairways, rough, greens, fescue grasses, hazards, and out-of-bound areas.

Week 3 – The Turn
Learn the importance of physical fitness and golf course care, including filling divots and fixing pitch-marks. Get an intro to the full swing with an iron as well.

Week 4 – Let the Big Dog Eat
An introduction to drivers, fairways, and hybrids. On-course instruction and play includes tee box tips and a 4-person scramble par 3.

Week 5 – Let's Do It
Learn how to put it all together, play, and keep score! The final test is playing a par 4.

Spring Sessions    
Thursdays April 14, 21, 28 & May 12, 19 6 - 7:30 PM
Sundays April 17, 24 & May 1, 15, 22 2 - 3:30 PM
     
Early Summer Sessions    
Thursdays June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6 - 7:30 PM
Sundays June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 3 2 - 3:30 PM
     
Late Summer Sessions    
Thursdays August 4, 11, 18, 25 & September 1 6 - 7:30 PM
Sundays August 7, 14, 21, 28 & September 4 2 - 3:30 PM

Get Golf Ready Phase 2

Participants of Get Golf Ready Level 2 will receive more advanced instruction and more one-on-one time with the instructors. Attendees should have at least 3 years playing experience or have completed Get Golf Ready Level 1.

Week 1
Receive a reintroduction to the basic fundamentals of the golf swing, as well as putting mechanics and distance control. Learn about the relationship between face angle and swing path and why they are so important. Session includes golf swing video analysis.

Week 2
An introduction to strength training and flexibility awareness. Receive full swing instruction with irons and hybrids, and then hit the course to play.

Week 3
Instruction features full swing with drivers and on fairways, plus short game chipping and pitching.

Week 4
More full swing instruction with drivers is followed by short game instruction for greenside and fairway bunkers.

Week 5
Learn about course management skills and hit the course for your final test - a par 4. Plus, take a look at your progress with more golf swing video analysis.

Spring Session    
Saturdays April 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 14 4 - 5:30 PM
     
Early Summer Session    
Saturdays June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 2 4 - 5:30 PM
     
Late Summer Session    
Saturdays August 6, 13, 20, 27 & September 3 4 - 5:30 PM

Details

Registration: Call the Hershey Links Golf Shop at 717-533-0890
Location: Hershey Links, 101 Hanshue Rd., Hummelstown, PA 17036
Phase 1 Pricing: $110 for 5-week program
Rental clubs are available. Please specify left- or right-handed.
Phase 2 Pricing: $159 for 5-week program
Attendees must bring their own clubs.
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