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“Jay, I can’t thank you enough for all that your Academy has done for me. I am very impressed with your format and Amy Benz is the BEST…. I have a friend for life and the best golf coach for life. This was on my bucket list and I have to say that this has been money well spent especially in the environment we’re in right now. I look forward to becoming a repeat customer and having Amy tune up my game. She is so humble and so easy to work with that when you have to take constructive criticism and make changes, it’s very easy to do. Her attitude is not about her, it’s about what you have and what she can bring out of you as an athlete and golfer which is very refreshing. I know a lot of people that have gone to golf schools and they walked away with the impression that it was more about the instructor than the student. I couldn’t ever see a situation where Amy would have that attitude, that’s not who she is and not her end goal which is a great reflection of you and Bird Academy. This experience is going to make me a better golfer but more importantly, it has shown me some things about myself that I have lost touch with. Now I have a better understanding of who I am and what I’m capable of going forward. That’s something I didn’t expect but I’m very appreciative to have reconnected with through my 3 days with Amy. Thank you again.” Debi Vandall
Yardley, PA. Golf School: Florida EDITOR’S NOTE In the video you will see the “new” Debi in the top video. As you can see, the changes that Debi made are game changing. Debi was already a good player, a 9 handicap, but with her new moves we are certain that she will be doing some pretty amazing things on the course. It is not easy for a good player to make changes like this, so HUGE KUDOS to Debi and her marvelous teacher, Amy!Debi Vandall
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“Hi Jay, I finished my golf sessions with Amy yesterday and I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my time with Amy and how much I learned. Her style of teaching was tailored to how I learn, was very flexible and easy to understand which translated into skill improvement on my part. I have drills that I can take with me that will help reinforce what she taught. I really feel better about my game! This will not be the last time I work with Amy or Bird Golf. Your attention to detail and flexibility along the way was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend you and Bird Golf to anyone trying to seriously improve their game. My best to you and all the teachers as we navigate through all of this. Stay safe and thanks for a great experience.” Karen Hayden
Cumberland, ME Golf School: South Carolina Editor’s Note: We have just had the privilege of working with Karen at our Hilton Head site and it was one of our first schools since our Covid-hibernation. We have implemented some safety procedures to further ensure the safety of our students and instructors which have been embraced by all and in no way diminish your learning. To see and hear Amy working with Karen and the fantastic progress Karen is making, please see this video. Thank you, Karen, for being an amazing student!Karen Hayden
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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: California