Forest Akers Golf Courses at Michigan State University

Discover Golf
Discover Golf is The Golf Center's adult orientation program. It is designed to introduce people interested in learning golf, to the skills, culture and fun of the game. Discover Golf consists of one 60-minute FREE clinic introducing the movements of putting, chipping, pitching and the positions needed for the full swing. Discover Golf will overview etiquette of the game, rules, equipment needs and will tour The Golf Center at Michigan State University. You do not need your clubs for this program.

Participants will receive:
-a coupon book containing valuable discounts for the practice facility.

Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult also registered with the class.

Class ratio is 25 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 6 students.
Cost is FREE

Participants of Discover Golf must pre-register. Click here to sign up online.

April 15	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
April 22	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
April 30	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
May 14	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
June 4	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
June 18	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
July 9	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
July 23	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
July 30	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Golf For Beginners
Golf For Beginners is the Center's introductory adult class specifically designed to cover the core mechanics of golf. Three seventyfive-minute classes will cover holding the club, stance, aim and alignment for different shots. The class also covers putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing irons and woods. Click here to sign up online.

Class Includes:
-The Book "Golf Fore Beginners" by Steve Ruthenberg, Director of Instruction
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment Usage
-Professional swing and video analysis
-A supervised play date of your choice throughout the season
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Golf for Beginners will include a supervised play date. The dates for supervised play will be provided with your confirmation when enrolling in the class. This session is a great opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment, how the skills of golf are utilized on the course with one of the Golf Center's friendly and encouraging teaching professionals.

Participants under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult also registered with the class

Class ratio is 15 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 6 students.
Cost: $75.00

WEEKDAY EVENING CLASSES:

April 16, 23, 30 (Wednesdays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19 (Mondays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21 (Wednesdays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
June 2, 9, 16 (Mondays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
June 4, 11, 18 (Wednesdays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21 (Mondays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23 (Wednesdays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
August 11, 18, 25 (Mondays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
Sept 8, 15, 22 (Mondays)	5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.

Golf For Women
Golf for Women is the Center's introductory class for women and is instructed by one of our female golf instructors on staff, either Rachel Luban or Stephene Benkert.

Two ninety-minute classes will cover in a non-stressful environment the core mechanics needed in golf, hold of the club, stance, aim and alignment, putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing with woods and irons. Golf for Women will also cover basic rules and etiquette of the game. Click here to sign up online.

Class Includes:
-"Golf Fore Beginners" by Steve Ruthenberg, a Golf Center Teaching Professional
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment Usage
-Professional swing and video analysis
-One on-course supervised play date of your choice throughout the season
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Golf for Women will include a supervised play date. The dates for supervised play will be provided with your confirmation when enrolling in the class. This session is a great opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment, how the skills of golf are utilized on the course with one of the Golf Center's friendly and encouraging teaching professionals.

Participants under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult also registered with the class

Class ratio is 12 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 6 students.
Cost: $79.00

May 7, 8	6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
June 9, 10	6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
June 25, 26	6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
July 16, 17	6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
August 6, 7	6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Better Golf
Provides a group instructional setting to help improve your golf fundamentals. Designed for golfers of various levels, our three ninety-minute classes will improve your skills for full swing shots, putting, along with various shots around the green. Better Golf also includes one supervised play date.

Better Golf will include a supervised play date. The dates for supervised play will be provided with your confirmation when enrolling in the class. This session is a great opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment, how the skills of golf are utilized on the course with one of the Golf Center's friendly and encouraging teaching professionals.

Participants under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult also registered with the class. Click here to sign up online.

Class Includes:
-The book "Model Golf - The Nine Core Skills to an Enlightened Golf Game," by John Dal Corobbo
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and the Golf Center.
- Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment Usage
-Professional swing and video analysis
-One on-course supervised play date of your choice throughout the season
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Class ratio is 8 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 3 students.
Cost: $99.00

April 24, May 1, 8, 15	5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26	5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31	5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28	5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.

Golf For Families
Join the Golf Center for this great program designed for families and learning the game together!

Golf for Families is a great opportunity for families to learn and discover the fun of golf together. Two ninety-minute classes or a one-day three-hour class will cover the fundamental skills needed in golf. The course will cover holding the club, stance, aim and alignment, putting, chipping, pitching and full swing with irons and woods. All of the class information will be presented so family members will be able to help coach each other successfully.
Click here to sign up online.

Class Includes:
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment Usage
-Professional swing and video analysis
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Golf for Families is open to all ages and family combinations.

Class ratio is 12 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 4 students.
Cost: $79.00 for one combination of Parent/Child.
$10.00 for each additional family member.

May 10	2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
June 21	11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 26	11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lessons at Lunch
Do you like to practice during your lunch hour? If so, come join the Instructional Staff at the Golf Center for world class golf lessons and lunch! Improve your game and have more fun! We even provide lunch!

Are you looking to have more knowledge about your swing? Are there some questions you need answered regarding your golf game? Do you need help with a certain shot or club? If so, come to the Golf Center and practice and learn under the watchful eyes of the Golf Center Instructional Staff. The Staff at the Golf Center will help you refine your game or help you discover the skills you possess to have more fun in golf. Class ratio is 10 students to 1 instructor. Click here to sign up online. Participants must pre-register for each class, so lunches will be ready for you.

Classes are restricted to participants 15 years or older

Class Includes:
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Box Lunch
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and the Golf Center at Michigan State University

Cost: $25.00 per session, or 10 sessions for $199.00, Price includes lunch w/ each session

All classes are from Noon - 1:20 p.m.

April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6

Cure Your Slice Clinic
Does a chronic slice plague your game? Are you tired of losing valuable distance with all your clubs because of a weak spinning shot to the right? Do you want to learn the components of your swing you need to improve to make the ball fly straight or even draw every time?

The answers to these questions can be quite simple. In the Cure Your Slice Clinic you will learn YOUR Formula for YOUR desired ball flight to cure your slice forever. Click here to sign up online.

This 75-minute clinic will show you:
-The Core Skills of Holding the Club, Aim and Alignment influence your formula for directional control.
-How the club face position at impact and the path of your swing control the flight of the ball.
-Learn in-flight diagnostics pertaining to clubface position and the path of your swing.
-Valuable and innovative training techniques curing your slice to help hit the ball how you always imagined.

Class ratio is 10 students to one instructor.
Participants under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult also registered with the class

Minimum enrollment is 4 students. Cost: $20.00

May 1	7:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.
June 5	7:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.
July 12	10:00 p.m.- 11:15 p.m.

Golf for Seniors Clinics
Five weeks of clinics provide senior golfers a great way to improve their golf skills while networking with other senior golfers. You will learn the correct fundamentals for putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full swing woods and irons, and specialty shots.

Class Includes:
- Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment Usage
-Professional swing and video analysis-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Class ratio is 10 students to 1 instructor

Minimum enrollment is 4 students

Cost: $20 per session, $74 for entire series

-Click here to sign up online.

May 5	9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
May 12	9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
May 19	9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
June 2	9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
June 9	9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Monday Morning Women's Clinics
Five weeks of clinics provide women golfers of all abilities a great way to improve their golf skills while networking with other women golfers. You will learn the correct fundamentals for putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full swing woods and irons, and specialty shots.

Class Includes:
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment Usage
-Professional swing and video analysis
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Class ratio is 10 students to 1 instructor
Minimum enrollment is 4 students
Cost: $20 per session, $74 for entire series

Click here to sign up online.

May 5	10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
May 12	10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
May 19	10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
June 2	10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
June 9	10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

One-Day Golf Schools
Our One-Day Golf Schools are geared to help golfers of all abilities improve their golf game. With a limited student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1, you will recieve plenty of one-on-one help from our professional staff. You will learn the correct fundamentals for putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full swing woods and irons, and specialty shots. This One-Day Golf School is the perfect way to gain a lot of golf information in a short time frame, attractively priced at only $99.00 per person.

Cost: $99 per person

Saturday, May 10	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 7	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug 16	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Class ratio is 6 students to 1 instructor
Minimum enrollment is 2 students

(2nd Annual) Lansing Women's Golf Day at MSU
One of our most successful programs in 2007, this program provides women with a friendly and informative day of professional instruction to improve your game. New for this year, all participants will receive professional video analysis. In addition, the full swing portion of the program will have a maximum student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1, to provide maximum one-on-one instruction. We also added a special group just for ladies that are new to the game. This three and one half hour program will also cover proper swing techniques for full swing woods and irons, putting, chipping, wedge play and more.

Featured Instructors:
Rachel Luban - Former MSU Women's Golf Team Member and 2007 Women's Big Ten Individual Champion. Rachel hold the Big Ten record for the lowest 72-hole score for a Women's Big Ten Championship.

Stephene Benkert - Golf Instructor at Forest Akers Golf Courses and Okemos High School Girls Golf Coach

Cost: $69 per person

Click here to sign up online
Please note if you would like to be in the beginner group on your application

Date: Saturday, May 17th
Two Sessions are available for this program, you may sign up for either the morning or afternoon session.

Morning Session	8:30 a.m. - noon
Afternoon Session	1:00 p .m. - 4:30 p.m.

(2nd Annual) Girls's High School Golf Day at MSU
This special One-Day instructional program is designed for female high school golfers to get a jump start to their fall high school golf season. Each participant will receive a full day of professional instruction in all areas of the game including proper fundamentals for full-swing woods and irons, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and specialty shots. We will also review specific rules in the game and how to practice effectively to help your high school season be more successful. This program attracts players from throughout the state and is limited in class size.

Featured Instructor:
Rachel Luban - Former MSU Women's Golf Team Member and 2007 Women's Big Ten Individual Champion. Rachel hold the Big Ten record for the lowest 72-hole score for a Women's Big Ten Championship.

Class Includes:
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Professional swing and video analysis
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University

Cost: $99 per person

Click here to sign up online

Class ratio is 6 students to 1 instructor
Minimum enrollment is 2 students

Saturday, August 2

10:00 a .m. - 5:00 p.m.

The MSU Golf Coaching Seminar
This four and a half hour hour seminar is designed to help golf coaches gain additional knowledge to better teach their players.

Presented by:
Stephen Ruthenberg, PGA Professional, Director of Instruction, Michigan State University forest Akers Golf Courses
Author of Golf Fore Beginners and Golf Fore Kids

Bart Lower, PGA Apprentice, Former contestant in the Golf Channel's Big Break II, in Las Vegas, and Big Break IV in Scotland. 1996 Captain Eastern Michigan Men's Golf Team.

Class Includes:
- A ninty minute power point presentation, highlighting common swing faults and how to correct them, over 100 different practice drills and common golf swing myths.
-Three one-hour break out sessions with video analysis for full swing, short game and putting.
-Lunch is included
-Bring your clubs also
-Optional playing available afterwards. Participants must make reservations before hand (517) 355-1635. Greens will be Student Rates (West Course 9-holes $17, 18-holes $28, and you will receive complimentary golf carts)

Cost: $89.00 per person

Click here to sign up online

Friday, May 16

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Short Game Program
Sixty percent of your game is played from 100 yards and closer to the green If you waste valuable shots near the green this program is designed to help lower your score!

Instruction will focus entirely on the core skills needed to improve your scoring potential. Two two hour classes will cover the four primary factors for dynamic putting, the mechanics and applications for chipping and pitching, effective distance control for wedges as well as the principles of effective bunker play. Click here to sign up online.

Class Includes:
-The Spotliner Putting Alignment Aid - a $7.95 retail value
-The Eyeline Putting Mirror - a $79.00 retail value
-A coupon book for discounts at the Forest Akers Golf Courses and the Golf Center at Michigan State University
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Professional swing and video analysis

Participants under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult also registered with the class.

Class ratio is 10 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 4 students.
Cost: $99.00

May 5, 6	5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
June 2, 3	7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
July 14, 15	7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
August 14, 15	5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Junior Golf
The Golf Center is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive junior golf programs in Mid-Michigan. Programs are offered for ages 4 through the competitive high school player. The Instructional Staff is committed to providing the proper fundamentals for all strokes used in golf, while providing a fun learning environment. The Instructional Staff believes in emphasizing the core skills of golf, providing a foundation to continue growth in the game of golf.

Discover Golf for Juniors
Discover Golf is The Golf Center's FREE orientation program for the junior golfer. One sixty minute clinic will cover the skills needed for the junior golfer to get started in golf. The core skills of golf will be covered; hold of the club, stance, aim and alignment, putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. This clinic is a great way to introduce juniors to the game of golf. Click here to sign up online

Minimum enrollment is 6 students.

Cost is FREE
Participants, ages 8-14, must pre-register for Discover Golf for Juniors.

May 17	9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
May 31	9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.

SNAG- Golf Instruction for Juniors ages 4 to 7
Don't miss out on SNAG, a great and innovative way to introduce young juniors to golf!

SNAG contains the basic elements of golf but in a form junior golfers ages four to eight can enjoy. SNAG falls between miniature golf and regulation golf. SNAG allows the junior golfer to use all the swings in golf. The SNAG ball is slightly smaller than a tennis ball with a maximum distance of 50 yards. There are two clubs, the Roller used for putting and the Launcher used for all other strokes. SNAG is a fun and innovative way to introduce any child to the game for a lifetime- Golf! Click here to sign up online.

SNAG is offered in two sessions or juniors can sign up for individual classes. Class ratio is 10 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment is 6 students.

Cost: $15.00 per session or $25.00 per series

Ages 4-6

11:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

SNAG Series 1	SNAG Series 2
June 20, 27	July 11, 18

Junior Golf School
The Junior Golf School is a great way to get juniors involved in golf. Look for our new spring weekend sessions to get your junior ready for a great summer of golf!

Enrollment in the Junior Golf School is suggested after Discover Golf for Juniors.

The Junior Golf School is designed for the junior golfer to refine and review their core skills. Three 60-minute classes will cover the hold of the club, aim and alignment, stance, short game skills and full swings. This is a terrific class for any junior to improve their game.
Click here to sign up online.

Class Includes:
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment usage
-Professional swing analysis
-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and the Golf Center at Michigan State University

Class ratio is 10 students to 1 instructor.

Minimum enrollment in each age group is 6 students.
Cost: $35.00

Ages 7-9	10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Ages 10-12	11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Ages 13-15	12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Spring - Junior Golf School

May 3, 10, 17

Summer - Junior Golf School

June 17, 18, 19

July 8, 9, 10

July 29, 30, 31

Junior Development League
The Junior Development League one of the most popular junior programs in Mid-Michigan. This nine-week league includes instructional clinics before each play date. The Instructional Staff at the Golf Center will conduct clinics designed to enhance the performance of each league member. Clinics will cover basic skills of golf; aim and alignment, stance and hold, short game mechanics and full swing techniques to improve the skills of each participant. In addition, college players from throughout the midwest will be assisting the players each week. Click here to sign up online.

-New this year - Due to the popularity of this program, we will have the juniors divided into three different age groups verse two age groups for reduced class sizes.

Each Participant will receive:

-A $30 practice range card which can be used at any time.

-The book "Golf Fore Beginners" by Stephen Ruthenberg, Director of Instruction
-Unlimited practice balls during the class
-Equipment usage
-Professional swing analysis
-Weekly prizes
-End of league lunch and awards

-A coupon book for discounts at Forest Akers Golf Courses and The Golf Center at Michigan State University
-Participants of the league can purchase the Junior Development League Player Pass which allows the league member to play Forest Akers East Golf Course at MSU student rates all season

The Junior Development League will have three sessions, one for ages 9-10, one for ages 11-12, and one for ages 13-18.

Cost: $99.00 for your first child and $79.00 for each additional child in your family. (must be in your family not friends)
plus weekly league fee of $10.00 for East Course Dates and $16.00 for the West Course Dates. Most all play dates are scheduled for the East course, unless there is a scheduling conflict.

Time:
Ages 13-18 instructional clinic begins at 7:30 a.m with league play starting at 8:30 a.m.

Ages 11-12 instructional clinic begins at 8:30 a.m. with league play beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Ages 9-10 instructional clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. with league play beginning at 10:30 a.m.

League Dates:

June 16

June 23

June 30

July 7

July 14

July 21

July 28

July 4

August 11

USGA/Michigan State Girls Junior Golf Program

This exciting new eight-week program is designed exclusively for girls in the greater Lansing area. It is funded with the genereous support of the United States Golf Association. Limited to 60 girls this program will fill up very quickly due to the special reduced price. This program meets three hours each Thursday afternoon with the first two weeks covering ettiquette, safety, rules and all the swing fundamentals for different golf shots. Starting the third week, each week the students meet for a one-hour clinic and then play on the golf course for the next two hours. The $35.00 per person fee includes all instructor fees, practice range balls and golf course fees. The program is instructed by former MSU Women's Golf Rachel Lubahn, and developed to create a fun and informative program for girls ages 9-17 to enjoy.

Cost: Only $35.00 per person. This includes all instuctional fees, range ball usage and playing the golf course each week.

Time: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here to sign up online

June 19

June 26

July 3

July 10

July17

July 24

July 31

August 7

Private Golf Instruction
The professional staff at Forest Akers Golf Courses create a dynamic practice schedule tailored to your needs. The Golf Center offers the most comprehensive lesson program in Mid-Michigan; whether in one of our golf schools or in a individual golf lesson, let us help you perform your best. You may choose from the following professionals: Click here to sign up online

Playing Lessons
Join the professional of your choice for 2 hours of instruction on the course and on the practice tee. Develop a winning on-course strategy based on your abilities while improving your scoring potential. Early morning or late afternoon reservations recommended.

PGA Golf Professional	$150.00
Apprentice Golf Professional	$110.00

Customize Your Own Golf School
The professional staff can customize a golf school for your group. You can determine how many hours per day and what particular aspect of the game your group would like to cover. A great opportunity to build the foundation of a correct golf swing while establishing confidence and promoting consistency.

PGA Golf Professional	hourly rate+ $15.00 hourly each additional student
Apprentice Golf Professional	hourly rate+ $15.00 hourly each additional student

Custom Club Fitting
The Golf Center is committed to total performance of all players. Whether in one of our golf classes or individual lessons we strive to help you succeed. We are committed to providing our customers the finest and most innovative equipment available. Our philosophy is that correctly fitted golf equipment is part of the equation for success in golf. Every golfer needs to know that properly fitted equipment can help a swing tremendously and ill-fitted equipment can negatively effect a golfers' swing and ability to improve.

We are excited to offer a comprehensive equipment evaluation and recommendation for equipment that fits your game. The professional staff can evaluate your current set composition, and then suggest and dynamically fit the 14 clubs that produce your best golf.

The Golf Center offers a custom-fitting program with Nike Golf Products. Whether looking for a new set of irons, the correctly fitted driver, wedge or putter, let our professional staff improve your game.

Custom Club Fitting Fee: $60.00
If purchasing clubs recommended during the Custom Club Fitting Session, the price of the fitting will be reimbursed through a $60.00 range card at the Golf Center at Michigan State University.

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The Nike Tour Van will be here on Wed. June 11th from 1-7:00pm. Come see Nike's latest equipment.
Appointments are required for fittings. Call 355-1635.

Our Father's Day Tent Sale is June 11th & 12th at the East Course. 10-7:00pm

Phone: (517) 355-1635
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