George Vitense Golfland

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Joel Weitz

                     VITENSE GOLF ACADEMY
      GOLF PROFESSIONALS
             

 


 

Golf instruction from our professional staff of George Vitense Golf Academy is available year round at our Top 100 Golf Range in America (with heated & covered tee area).  We offer a state-of-the-art facility with indoor putting green, high intensity heaters, overhead retractable door to view full ball flight and custom club fit you any time of year!

Please scroll down for 2010 lesson information.


      
                                          Joel Weitz, PGA
                               

Joel Weitz, PGA Professional, is President & Director of Golf at Vitense Golfland. Joel has been teaching golf for 18 years and has been a PGA member since 1996.  He was recognized as a 2009, 2008 & 2005 Top 50 Golf Instructor in America by Golf Range Magazine published by the Golf Range Association of America.  He has taught numerous private and group lessons for all levels and types of players including juniors, seniors, women, beginners, intermediate and advanced players.  He has conducted a variety of clinics at local book stores, health clubs and golf expos.  Joel is a Past President of the Wisconsin Section of The PGA of America, the 2005 recipient of the Wisconsin PGA Golf Professional of the Year award and the 2006 recipient of the Wisconsin PGA President's Plaque Award for growth of the game and player development initiatives.  Under his leadership, Vitense Goflland received the Wisconsin SBA's 2007 Wisconsin Family Owned Business of the Year and 2008 Dane County Small Business Award. 

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Dave Jaquish

Get Golf Ready  $99
Beginner Group Lessons with On Course Instruction
(2010 information will be provided soon)

Get Golf Ready is a national industry wide initiative to introduce and create new players in the game.  Get Golf Ready is comprised of a series of five introductory lessons offered by our PGA Professionals in a small-group environment (5 to 8 adult beginners).  The program includes five weekly one  hour lessons providing basic skills instruction as well as information regarding the background of the game’s rules, etiquette and values.  On-course learning opportunities will be included as part of the lessons.  Overall, participants will gain insight into techniques regarding chipping, putting, full swing, half swing and bunker play as well as the fundamental guidelines regarding the use and maintenance of golf equipment, keeping score and navigating the course, among others. 

 

The lessons are offered from 5 to 8 adults on Tuesday or Thursday nights beginning at 6:30 pm and continuing on the same date and time for five consecutive weeks.  The class includes a pass for one month of free bucket upgrades on the golf range and one month of unlimited academy practice with half price range balls.  Add just $169 for Unlimited Play 2009 Par 3 Membership

 

  • Tuesday 6:30 pm   May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
  • Thursday 6:30 pm   May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 
  • Tuesday 6:30 pm   June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 
  • Thursday 6:30 pm   July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

      

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    Mark Reif

     

     
                                              Mark Reif, PGA

    Mark Reif, PGA Professional, is Head Golf Instructor of the George Vitense Golf Academy at Vitense Golfland.  Mark has worked at Vitense Golfland since 1983 and has been a PGA member since 1992. Mark has a wide range of golf knowledge and experience and has a lengthy resume' of satisfied golf students.

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    Bill Furnari

     

     
                                              Bill Furnari, PGA

    Bill Furnari, PGA Professional, is a Life Member of The PGA of America. He has been teaching golfers of all levels for over 40 years and retired in 1998 as Personnel Manager of Vitense Golfland where he worked since the business first opened. Although retired from daily management, Bill is still available to provide very experienced golf instruction.

     
                                              Mike Schnarr, PGA

    Mike Schnarr, PGA Professional, is a retired head golf professional from Blackhawk Country Club in Madison, Wisconsin.  Mike has experience in teaching golfers of all skill levels and has hundreds of successful examples of satisfied students.  Mike is a two time PGA Professional of the year.  Mike has taught multiple City, High School, and State Champions.




    Derek Schnarr
    Head Golf Professional of Vitense Golf Academy & Shop

    Derek Schnarr is a very experienced amateur tournament player and accomplished golfer. He teaches a wide variety of players from beginners to accomplished tournament players.  He is very knowledgeable of the game and can improve your game in all areas. Contact Derek at dschnarr@vitense.com

     

    Tim Byrne  -  Assistant Golf Professional

    Tim Byrne has assisted in managing golf shop operations and has experience with club fitting, club bending and club repair.  He has taught various private and group lessons.


     

    John Dingle  -  Assistant Golf Professional

    John Dingle has 7 years of experience in teaching golf to a wide variety of players.  He has experience with all levels of players.  Contact John at jdingle@vitense.com

        

    Dylan Packer - Assistant Golf Professional

    Dylan Packer has been teaching golf to all ages and abilities since 2006.  He assists in the golf shop with club fitting, club repair, and friendly customer service.  Contact Dylan at dpacker@vitense.com







    GEORGE VITENSE GOLF ACADEMY

    Our George Vitense Golf Academy golf professionals have more than 150 years of combined experience in teaching all levels of golfers. Our goal is not only to improve your golf game but also to increase your enjoyment and satisfaction in playing the game.

    Mission Statement

    To provide a relaxed, fun atmosphere where golfers of all ages and skill levels can learn, practice, play, and enjoy the game of golf for a lifetime from experiences offered by our high quality facilities, learning programs, equipment and golf professionals.

     

    "You don't quit playing because you grow old, you grow old because you quit playing."

    George Vitense  (1904-1988)

     

    ACADEMY GOLF CLINICS

    We offer FREE Academy Golf Clinics to those students participating in our group lesson or private lesson series programs.  Academy clinics are one hour clinics taught by Joel Weitz, PGA Professional, that are focused on full swing and the short game - you decide what aspect of game to evaluate enhance your performance.  You receive FREE range balls and FREE golf instruction at the designated area for the academy clinic.   The clinics are offered twice per month; please see schedule in golf shop or speak with one of our academy staff members to learn more about the details of each class.  Students enrolled in our private lesson series and group lesson programs have free access to a certain number of these clinics as additional free golf instruction opportunities.  The clinics are generally offered on the first Wednesday of the month on the third Saturday of the month but please see the specific schedule below (subject to change). 

    Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 11:00 am
    Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 10:00 am
    Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7:15 pm
    Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 10:00 am


    2010 Adult Private Golf Instruction

    30 Minute Private Lesson - $50

    A private lesson includes one on one instruction by a Vitense Golf Academy professional to carefully work with you to address any aspect of your game for improved performance.  In addition to golf instruction, recommendations for playing and practicing are included in the 30 minute lesson.   

    One Hour Private Lesson - $95

    A private lesson includes one on one instruction by a Vitense Golf Academy professional to carefully work with you to address any aspect of your game for improved performance.  In addition to golf instruction, recommendations for playing and practicing are included in the 30 minute lesson.

       Private Four Lesson Series  -  $190

    Enjoy one on one private instruction above in a series of four half hour private lessons. 

    Includes:

    • Four 1/2 Hour Private Lessons.
    • Each student will also recieve one month of $2 off large or big george range buckets, rounds on the par 3, and free access to two George Vitense Academy golf clinics. 
    • Add just $169 for Unlimited Play 2010 Par 3 Membership (Save $20!)

    $500 for four one-hour private lessons with Jim Schuman.

    Private Lesson with V1 Pro Swing Analysis Software & Internet Lesson Summary - $75

    V1 Pro is the cutting edge of digital instructional software and using this tool in conjunction with your opportunity to access excerpts from your golf lesson online at the V1 Internet Golf Academy 24/7 makes this the ultimate instructional tool for game improvement.  Our experienced Vitense Golf Academy professionals will record and compare your swing with PGA Tour professionals in a 40 minute lesson.  Various software tools are used to analyze your swing to make it incredibly easy for you to see where your game can be improved for maximum performance. In addition to the internet recorded lesson, we provide you with an 8 frame golf swing sequence printout for you to take home with you.  V1 Pro is an outstanding tool and combined with our Vitense Golf Academy expertise, we are confident you will see improvement in your game.

    Semi-Private Lesson - $80
    In a semi-private lesson, our Vitense Golf Academy professionals will instruct you and another golfer on any aspect of your game.  We tailor the lesson to meet the needs and requests of each golfer; you will receive individual attention at an affordable price.  Semi-private lessons are offered at various times and include range balls and equipment.

    $40 per person for 45 minutes For each additional person (five person maximum), add $40 and 15 minutes to the lesson. 

    Semi-Private Four Lesson Series  -  $300

    Four Semi-Private 45 minute lessons for two people.  Each student will also recieve one month of $2 off large or big george range buckets, rounds on the par 3, and free access to two George Vitense Academy golf clinics.   



    Adult Golf 101 - Part 1 2010

    Welcome to Golf - Get Golf Ready
    (Available Year Round)

    Click here for the

    2010 Adult Golf 101 Part 1 Registration Form

     

    • Designed for beginning adult golfers with little or no golf experience.
    • Learn in groups of 5 to 8 students. 
    • 60 minutes each week for four consecutive weeks.
    • Each student will also recieve one month of $2 off large or big george range buckets, rounds on the par 3, and free access to two George Vitense Academy golf clinics. 
    • Week 1: Overview of golf clubs, grip, stance, posture, Introduction to full swing
    • Week 2: Review of grip, stance, posture, full swing with irons
    • Week 3: Short game (putting & chipping), etiquette and rules
    • Week 4: full swing with woods, hybrids & long irons
    • Add $169 for Unlimited Play 2010 Par 3 Membership

      During the winter months, all aspects of the game described above are still covered as we have an indoor putting green and covered and heated tee area of our outdoor golf range.

    $120 for four weeks

     2010 Adult Golf 101 - Part 1 Schedule:

    • Tue  5:45 pm   January 26, February 2, 9, 16 
    • Thu  5:45 pm   January 28, February 4, 11, 18
    • Sat 10:00 am  January 30, February 6, 13, 20

     

    • Tue  5:45 pm    March 2, 9, 16, 23 
    • Thu  5:45 pm    March 4, 11, 18, 25 
    • Sat 10:00 am   March 6, 13, 20, 27

     

    • Mon  5:45 pm   April 5, 12, 19, 26
    • Tue   5:45 pm   April 6, 13, 20, 27 
    • Wed 5:45 pm   April 7, 14, 21, 28
    • Thu   5:45 pm   April 8, 15, 22, 29 
    • Sat 10:00 am   April 10, 17, 14, May 1

     

    • Mon  5:45 pm  May 10, 17, 24, June 7
    • Tue   5:45 pm  May 11, 18, 25, June 1
    • Wed 5:45 pm  May 12, 19, 26, June 2
    • Thu   5:45 pm  May 13, 20, 27, June 3
    • Sat 10:00 am  May 15, 22, 29, June 5

     

    • Mon  5:45 pm  June 14, 21, 28, July 5 
    • Tue   5:45 pm  June 15, 22, 29, July 6 
    • Wed 5:45 pm  June 16, 23, 30, July 7
    • Thu   5:45 pm  June 17, 24, July 1, 8
    • Sat 10:00 am  June 19, 26, July 3, 10

     

    • Mon  5:45 pm  July 19, 26, August 2, 9
    • Tue   5:45 pm  July 20, 27, August 3, 10
    • Wed 5:45 pm  July 21, 28, August 4, 11
    • Thu   5:45 pm  July 22, 29, August 5, 12 
    • Sat 10:00 am  July 24, 31, August 7, 14

     

    • Mon  5:45 pm  August 23, 30, September 13, 20
    • Tue   5:45 pm  August 24, 31, September 14, 21
    • Wed 5:45 pm  August 25, September 1, 8, 15
    • Thu   5:45 pm  August 26, September 2, 9, 16
    • Sat 10:00 am  August 28, September 4, 11, 18 

     

    • Tue 5:45 pm   September 28, October 5, 12, 19 
    • Thu 5:45 pm   September 30, October 7, 14, 21 
    • Sat 10:00 am October 2, 9, 16, 23 

     

    • Tue 5:45 pm   November 2, 9, 16, 23
    • Thu 5:45 pm   November 4, 11, 18, 25
    • Sat 10:00 am November 6, 13, 20, 27

     

    • Tue 5:45 pm   December 7, 14, 21, 28 
    • Thu 5:45 pm   December 9, 16, 23, 30 
    • Sat 10:00 am December 11, 18, January 8, 15

     

    Adult Golf 101 - Part 2 2010
    GROUP GOLF LESSONS - Learn & Play

    Click here for the 2010 Adult Golf 101 Part 2 Registration form

    • Designed for adult golfers who have already completed adult golf 101 part 1
    • Groups of 5 to 8 students per class
    • 60 minutes each week for four weeks.
    • Each student will also recieve one month of $2 off large or big george range buckets, rounds on the par 3 and free access to two George Vitense Golf Academy golf clinics. 
    • Week 1: Full swing review, each student will be video taped to identify  individual swing flaws.
    • Week 2: Work on individual swing flaws and introduce ball flight laws
    • Week 3: Chipping, Putting, Bunker play
    • Week 4: 15 minutes of warm up followed by a short Q&A and then on course instruction
    • Add just $169 for Unlimited Play 2010 Par 3 Membership

    $120 for four weeks

     2010 Adult Golf 101 - Part 2 Schedule:

     

    • Mon  7:00 pm  April 5, 12, 19, 26
    • Tue   7:00 pm  April 6, 13, 20, 27 
    • Wed 7:00 pm  April 7, 14, 21, 28
    • Thu   7:00 pm  April 8, 15, 22, 29 
    • Mon  7:00 pm  May 10, 17, 24, June 7 
    • Tue   7:00 pm  May 11, 18, 25, June 1 
    • Wed 7:00 pm  May 12, 19, 26, June 2 
    • Thu   7:00 pm  May 13, 20, 27, June 3
    • Mon  7:00 pm  June 14, 21, 28, July 5
    • Tue   7:00 pm  June 15, 22, 29, July 6
    • Wed 7:00 pm  June 16, 23, 30, July 7 
    • Thu   7:00 pm  June 17, 24, July 1, 8
    • Mon  7:00 pm  July 19, 26, August 2, 9
    • Tue   7:00 pm  July 20, 27, August 3, 10
    • Wed 7:00 pm  July 21, 28, August 4, 11
    • Thu   7:00 pm  July 22, 29, August 5, 12 
    • Mon  7:00 pm  August 23, 30, September 13, 20
    • Tue   7:00 pm  August 24, 31, September 7, 14
    • Wed 7:00 pm  August 25, September 1, 8, 15
    • Thu   7:00 pm  August 26, September 2, 9, 16

    • Tue  7:00 pm  September 28, October 5, 12, 19
    • Thu  7:00 pm  September 30, October 7, 14, 21