Students Say
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Hi, Mary. Thank you so much for your kind words; but the honor was all mine. As I mentioned when we parted ways on Sunday, I knew before we met on Thursday that you would almost certainly be a gushing fountain of golf knowledge. You certainly didn’t disappoint on that front. ???? However, what I hadn’t realized before meeting you was how genuinely and intensely passionate you are at imparting your knowledge to your students and doing everything in your power to build my confidence and help make my golf game all that it can be. Yours is a quiet and discreet intensity; but as a student, I definitely felt it and found it hugely motivating. Finally, I found our non-golf conversations most enjoyable as well. You know a lot about a lot of things and have a great perspective on the world at large that I very much enjoyed hearing. In short, you’re an amazing lady, and I’m delighted to have had the chance to work with you, learn from you and generally hang out with you last week. I’ll shortly start working to convince Nathalie to consider spending some time with you, perhaps this coming fall. ???? I’m sure she will also be pleased to share her perspectives on Coronavirus with you as you build up to your trip to Arizona in a few weeks. Warmest regards, Pierre Chenard
Candiac, Canada Golf School: FloridaPierre Chenard
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“What a great time I had with Shirley Furlong, LPGA star and Bird Golf Academy in Borrego Springs! I have been waiting to send you a note of thanks for pairing me up with Shirley! But wanted to be able to report back on some of the progress I have been making. I started using some of my new “Shirley” tips on the golf course and am happy to let you know the results have been noticeable. The 4 days of awesome “one on one” golf instruction has made a huge difference in my game! I am very happy I decided to attend this type of instruction. Shirley is a very precise instructor, making learning easy. She has a keen eye and sees where you need to make even simple adjustments that make all the difference. Not only was Shirley a delight to be with she made 4 days of 6 hours of instructions per day fly by and a pleasure. I couldn’t wait to get back to my home course and try out my new moves! I will be able to use the tools she gave me to be a more consistent and accurate player for years to come. Thank you Jay and Shirley for delivering what you promised and making it enjoyable all along the way! I’ll be back!” Nicole McHugh
Santa Barbara, CA Golf school: CaliforniaNicole McHugh
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Jay, just wanted to reiterate my thoughts from our phone call last week.
This experience was awesome! Jim’s ability to:
… break down the elements of the swing; in language I understand
… identify areas where modifications are needed in each element
… and explain why/how those modifications will effect positive change in my swing
… structure a practice session that enabled me to identify “did it”
or “didn’t do it” in each element
… and then give me the tools to make those movements a habit when I
return home
… all while keeping me laughing. Truly what I was looking for without knowing what I was looking for. The resort was fabulous as well. The ability to enjoy a day on the golf
course, followed by some pampering spa-treatment action, a wonderful meal
with a nice Vino, I found my Thanksgiving Tradition Nirvana! You truly have a jewel of a program and I thank you for all the effort you
place on making it authentic, educational, practical, and fun. Looking forward to doing it again…. and again… and again! Jennifer Cushion
Seattle, WA Golf School: ArizonaJennifer Cushion
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“Hi Jay! I wanted to let you know that my time with Shirley this week was amazing. She created a workshop for me that felt like a cross between the movies “The Horse Whisperer” and “A Field of Dreams. Her passion for the sport paired with her deep ability to connect energetically brought out the best in me not just as a golfer but as a person. She is kind, patient and encouraging. As an athlete, I’ve had my share of coaches. Not one has come close to Shirley. The gift of a coach is to unlock and help to facilitate their athletes abilities and potentials. She brought out both in me with ease and grace. I couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks again for this week. It was beyond my expectations. Bianca” Dr. Bianca Beldini
Nyack, NY Editor: This is extraordinary praise from Dr. Bianca, who is a nationally ranked triathlete and who has been a competitive athlete in many sports. When Dr. Bianca says Shirley is the best coach she has ever had, it is the very highest plaudit. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your game, Dr. Bianca! Golf school: California