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April 25, 2012
Larry Shute
We just wanted the Bird Family to know that our esteemed retired professional, Larry Shute, lost his wife, Nancy, who died peacefully yesterday (April 22, 2012) after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers. She will be buried in Crossville TN on Saturday, April 28. For those who so choose, Larry is asking that no […]
April 25, 2012
Yvette Jonsson
Yvette’s perfect shot! Another PERFECT shot from one of our fantastic students, Yvette Jonsson. As you will read, Yvette (who is coached by Jim Samsing) was on a golf trip that included a stay to watch the Masters. Please read below for her description. CONGRATULATIONS, Yvette! “Dear Jay The trip to Augusta was awesome. We […]
April 8, 2012
Hubba Bubba
Once again, the Masters gave us the most splendid theater and incredible golf. 3 time winner and most beloved of the Augusta faithful, Phil Mickelson made a disastrous triple bogey 6 on the par 3, 4th hole. His second triple bogey of the tournament would be too much to overcome. He fought back valiantly and […]
April 8, 2012
It’s only day 3….But
We are only at the entrance-way of the grand finale that is the last day of the Masters, but there are already so many wonderful lessons that we can learn from the first 3 days. In particular, the manner that 3-time Champion, Phil Mickelson has conducted himself and how he has set the stage for […]
February 27, 2012
Chris Cagnolatti
This comes to us from Chris Cagnolatti who spent 5 days, with Jim Samsing last September. Chris has competed on the Golf Channel’s Am Tour for the past several years, but until now, he had not recorded a win. That has now all changed! With a full field on a very difficult course and in […]
November 18, 2011
Rob Gray
One of our very talented students Rob Gray had a hole in one on November 15 at Whirlwind GC; The Cattail course (our flagship site at Wild Horse Pass Resort) during his golf school. Rob is taught by BGA Senior West Coast instructor, Craig Waryan and they were playing the 3rd. hole which measured 160 […]
August 16, 2011
The Bell is Ringing
A triple bogey on the 15th hole on Sunday, while in the hunt to win a Major Championship, would derail most players. That same catastrophe would be reason enough for any 25 year old playing in their first Major Championship, to want to run away and hide. Not so, Keegan Bradley. At the Atlanta Athletic […]
August 10, 2011
Jay
We are thrilled to report on the incredible success of another one of our students. Yvette Jonsson has been a golfer all of her life, but her handicap (which had once been a 10) had climbed to a 17. We first had the chance to see Yvette last summer at Hiddenbrooke GC (home of our […]
August 8, 2011
Who’s Your Caddy?
Last month, Tiger Woods fired his long time caddy, Steve Williams. Theirs had been a partnership for 12 years during which time, Williams had “been on the bag” for 72 victories which included 13 Major Championships. They were close friends who both stood up for each other at their respective weddings. Williams was the last […]
June 20, 2011
#1
And you can be certain of one fact; that a new era has dawned in golf. Rory Mcllroy’s US Open performance became a virtuoso ascendance to the world’s greatest stage. It was not a victory because to be victorious you need opponents and for the last week; Rory has walked alone. You simply do not […]
April 18, 2011
Michele Gagnon
The account below comes to us from Michele Gagnon who just spent 5 days with our incredible East Coast Director of Instruction; Mary Mills. Michele Gagnon. Michele had played golf for 10 years and her lowest score ever had been a 93. As you will read, she accomplished a great deal in her time with […]
April 8, 2011
Please HELP
We have been profoundly touched by the recent devastation and series of catastrophes in Japan. We have had many wonderful students over the years from Japan and have become friends with a great many of these wonderful people. Two of those very special people are Hiroko and Isamu. Hiroko’s daughter, Miki, works for the Senator […]
