Jacksonville Golf School
Windsor Parke Golf Club is a semi-private, 18-Hole Championship Golf Course designed by prolific architect Arthur Hills. The course has hosted more USGA qualifying events than any other course in the city of Jacksonville including the US Open, US Amateur, US Publinks and US Senior Amateur. Windsor Parke Golf Club is recognized by the NGCOA as a “Beginner Friendly” golf course – the first certified club in Jacksonville. Opened in 1990, this scenic layout features sculpted, rolling fairways, strategic bunkering and dramatic elevations which are trademarks of a Hills layout. Windsor Parke has been the recipient of several accolades and is designated as one the top-100 courses in the state of Florida by Golf News, in addition to a 4-star rating from Golf Digest magazine.
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Day To Day
01 On The Range
Start your day on the range establishing your individual goals for your golf school. You will baseline your current swing with swing video analysis before you move into your applicable swing drills, customized specifically for your own game.
02 On the Greens
Your instructor will help you understand the fundamentals of the putting stroke using a variety of aiming tools and techniques. Your instructor will help you understand distance and direction control and help you brush up on proper green reading techniques.
03 Pitching and Chipping
Focus on your short game by beginning with proper set up and approach to the ball and the green. Your instructor will evaluate your chipping and pitching alignment and help you make repeatable, proper contact with the golf ball. Most of your short game will come down to club selection. Your instructor will help you understand how each club selection leads to trajectory control, distance control, loft/lie angle selection and understanding different lies.
04 Bunker Game
An area many golfers struggle with is the sand game. You and your instructor will work through bunker shots, both greenside and fairway bunkers. Golf shots out of poor lies will only improve with practicing each bunker scenario.
05 Playing Lessons
Afternoons are all about taking “your game” to the course. This includes playing within yourself, developing a consistent routine, and reinforcing swing changes.
We don’t just show our students how to hit the ball better on the driving range…we play with them each day of their school. How often has someone taken a golf lesson only to go to the course and ‘lose’ everything that they just learned? We know that the most important part of changing is trust. It is that trust in something new that we abandon when it matters most; on the course. Playing lessons allow us to observe ‘how’ a person plays, both in thought and mechanics and then to show them how various intangibles like lie, wind, pin placement, and course condition affect each shot. We teach them how vital course management can be. It is also essential to show students how important it is to play ‘in your personality” and to play “within yourself”.
End your round post-game analysis.
06 The Mental Game
Mentally, golf can be more than a little demanding. Consistent performance on the course requires a mental approach that is effective for a casual weekend round or a high-pressure tournament. We teach students how to think like pros. We coach a mental program that allows for thinking clearly on the golf course. In addition to our one-on-one concept, we focus on the mental side of the game. This singular approach allows us to show our students how to take their game and swing from the driving range to the golf course…where it really matters.
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel Indigo Jacksonville-Deerwood ParkHotel Indigo is at the end of the lakeside boardwalk in the European-styled Tapestry Park village, which features an array of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. The neighborhood was once dubbed “Hollywood East,” and the hotel delivers outstanding service for today’s discerning traveler.
What’s Included
Surrounded by scenic wildlife and may, during your golf school, see bald eagles, Florida otters, blue herons and lake flamingos
Opened in 1990, this scenic layout features sculpted, rolling fairways, strategic bunkering and dramatic elevations which are trademarks of a Hills layout. Windsor Parke has been the recipient of several accolades and is designated as one the top-100 courses in the state of Florida by Golf News, in addition to a 4-star rating from Golf Digest magazine.
What’s Included
What’s Included
- Stay in a large (408 sq. feet) beautifully appointed room that offers a stunning view of the lake.
- Unlimited practice and play at the amazing course at Windsor Parke.
- Player evaluation
- “Clear Key” analysis
- Lunch with your PGA/LPGA professional each day
- The ultimate golf learning experience®, with 18, 24, or 30 hours instruction with your Bird Golf Academy Professional
- All taxes are included
What’s not Included
What’s not Included
- Golf Balls and Tees
- Golf Clubs, however rental clubs are available through our golf course partners
- Airfare and transportation to and from the golf school locations
- Personal items purchased during the golf school
- Additional golf rounds before or after your school days
- Golf Rounds for other members of your party, not in your golf school
- Instructor gratuities are not expected, but always appreciated. If you would like to leave a gratuity for your instructor, $75-$100 per day is customary.
Travel Details
How To Get There
Jacksonville International Airport
22 miles
30 minutes
Planning For Your Trip
1 Packing and Weather
Weather is important to consider when deciding what to pack for a golf school. The weather in Jacksonville, FL, is generally mild and sunny throughout the year. In the winter months, temperatures typically range from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the summer temperatures are usually between 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Please check the weather of your destination before you leave and be sure to be prepared for all possible conditions with the right gear – this includes bringing removable layers, sun protection, rain gear, vest or wind jacket. Check the Weather
2 Ready to book?
To book your golf school, you can call us at 877-4-BIRDGO to speak with a booking specialist. Your booking will be finalized once your deposit of $500 per golfer is paid at the time of booking. If you reserve your school less than 30 days prior to the first day of school, the full balance will be due at the time of booking. Once your school is booked and your lodging is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your school, and a player profile to be filled out and returned.
3 What happens once I book?
Once your golf school is booked, you will receive a confirmation email along with a player profile to be filled out and returned prior to your school start date. The night prior to yourfirst day of school, your instructor will call you and let you know the meet up location and time for your golf school.
4 General FAQs
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions that don’t necessarily pertain to a specific school.
5 What if I have to cancel my trip?
Our student-first cancellation policy makes it as easy as possible to change your golf school. Even in uncertain times, you can rely on us to provide flexibility so you can book your trip with confidence.
You can always take a mulligan on your golf school in the occasion life events get in the way. If you need to take a future school credit with us, there is no expiration and you can redeem your credit on any golf school location, even if it is different from your original booking. As long as you don’t quit the game of golf, your credit will always be redeemable.
We want to make it as easy as possible to change your golf school to fit your schedule. Have a question? Give us a call, 877- 424-7346.
6 More Information
Opened in 1990, this scenic layout features sculpted, rolling fairways, strategic bunkering and dramatic elevations which are trademarks of a Hills layout. Windsor Parke has been the recipient of several accolades and is designated as one the top-100 courses in the state of Florida by Golf News, in addition to a 4-star rating from Golf Digest magazine.
The Windsor Parke Golf Club measures 6,765 yards from the back tees, and carries a course rating is 73.3, with a slope rating of 138. You are surrounded by scenic wildlife and may, during your golf school, see bald eagles, Florida otters, blue herons and lake flamingos.
Our hotel partner is at the nearby Hotel Indigo in Jacksonville. Hotel Indigo is at the end of the lakeside boardwalk in the European-styled Tapestry Park village, which features an array of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. The neighborhood was once dubbed “Hollywood East,” and the hotel delivers outstanding service for today’s discerning traveler.
The Hotel Indigo’s stylish decor and distinctive amenities offer our golf school students a delightful neighborhood retreat at the end of the day. Hotel Indigo has an on-site Fitness Center in addition to a comprehensive Business Center. You stay in a large (408 sq. feet) beautifully appointed room that offers a stunning view of the lake. Your room also includes, free wi-fi, luxurious bedding, stylish decor with hardwood floors, a work desk, chaise lounge, and fridge.
Jacksonville is also a paradise for those who love the beach and water sports such as fishing and sailing expeditions, parasailing, surfing lessons, scuba diving, jet-ski rentals, and more. All these other activities make Jacksonville the perfect venue for families to plan their Florida golf schools and vacations.
