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May 15, 2007
Barb Lacy

CONGRATULATIONS to BARB LACY: Barb just recorded her best ever score of 77. In her words “I am so happy about the improvements in my game. the school was such a great experience.” Having had the chance to watch Barb make the changes that she did, we are certain that this is just the start […]

May 15, 2007
Dana Davis

CONGRATULATIONS: DANA DAVIS; Dana had a hole-in-one on May 10, at Deep Cliff GC, on the 18th. hole. Here are his words: “I admit being quite shocked. It was a #7 Callaway Heavenwood Hybrid from 162 yards out to a slightly elevated green. The ball went dead at the stick, hit the green about 5 […]

May 14, 2007
A Rivalry?

The golf world would like nothing better than a rivalry. Someone who will step up and challenge Tiger on a consistent basis. Palmer and Nicklaus almost had it but truth be told, as great as Arnold Palmer was, Jack Nicklaus, pretty much owned him. No; what we would really like is a 1980’s Laker/Celtic, knock-down, […]

May 11, 2007
Nationally recognized Bird Golf Academy selects international golf destination, The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, as its exclusive Las Vegas location.

The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort (The Paiute), an international golf destination composed of three Pete Dye original courses, and The Bird Golf Academy, a nationally recognized golf academy with corporate offices in Phoenix, Arizona, today announced that their golf school, known as "the ultimate golfing experience®," will bring its private, individual instructional strategies exclusively to this Las Vegas international golf destination.

May 7, 2007
Greatness

Only icons can truly understand other icons. The pro-am pairing at the Wachovia last week that had Michael Jordan paired with Tiger Woods, was fascinating on many fronts. If there is anybody on the planet that understands what it would be like to be Tiger Woods, it is Jordan. Conversely, if anybody knows what it […]

May 5, 2007
Art Rebello

CONGRATULATIONS to ART REBELLO; Art just had a hole-in-one (his fourth) on May 5 at Green Valley Country Club, in Portsmouth, RI. Playing into a very stiff wind, Art aced the 147 par-3 12th. hole, with a 6 iron. Art, was a very good player when we first had the chance to work with him […]

May 3, 2007
ONE LINERS

Golf has given us some great characters over the years and been the scenery for some of the best one-liners, known to man. I thought that I might share some of my personal favorites with you, but we really want to hear about your favorites! As a young adult (and the adult part of that […]

May 1, 2007
PGA Member Joins Medford’s Affluent Magazine Writing Team

Jay Ewing, PGA member and founder of Bird Golf Academy in Avondale, Arizona, has joined the writing team of southern Oregon-based Affluent magazine. Starting with the July/August 2007 issue, Ewing will become the Senior Golf Editor and write what he calls "Out of the Box" golf-related articles that will inspire, amuse and educate readers.

May 1, 2007
A Quest for Knowledge

Sometimes, the thought of paying for golf when you're not at the top of your game doesn't sit well. Glancing at a scorecard that reflects a score in the triple digits, while simultaneously combing the calendar for a free weekend in which to take a golf getaway, can seem contradictory. Vacations, especially ones involving golf, can be downright expensive.

April 29, 2007
The Front 9

I thought it would be fun to come up with a list of 18 favorite courses. To do so, I am going to get things started with a front 9, and you will bring us home on the back 9! Again, this is just my list, but would like for you to join in and […]

April 26, 2007
Golf as a Corporate Tool

It has been said, very accurately, that one can find out about someone’s true character, by playing golf with them. A student of ours, who is the CEO of a very large company, actually uses the golf course; to interview potential executives. His rationale is that, by playing a round of golf with the candidate, […]

April 25, 2007
PeakVision Sports Sunglasses Named Official Eyewear of Bird Golf Academy

PeakVision Sports -- makers of the patented Dual-Zone lens sunglasses designed specifically for golfers -- today announces it will serve as official eyewear of the Bird Golf Academy, one of the premier golf schools in the United States reaching thousands of students each year.

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