Get ready for the golf season with special prep classes with ‘Academy of Golf’

Golfers, get prepared for this year's golf season with special preparatory classes through Cleveland Metroparks "Academy of Golf." The following classes are designed to help everyone get ready for the upcoming golf season:

Indoor Spring Training - 500 Series
Get an early jump on the season ahead. These sessions are designed to help you take advantage of practice time before the weather breaks in the spring. You'll have a game plan in place covering areas of your swing that need work for a better golf experience. Video analysis will be used to review your swing. The February 25 session will include a brief introduction into golf fitness exercises designed to improve flexibility and mobility. A maximum of 10 participants per session. Call 440-942-2500 for more information.

Saturday, February 23
10:00 a.m. – noon
Sleepy Hollow
$25.00

Saturday, March 23
10:00 a.m. – noon
Manakiki
$25



Beginners - An Introduction to Golf - 200 Series
A hands-on series covering the basics of the full swing, chipping and putting. Basic golf terms, rules and etiquette are reviewed. Loaner equipment available. All participants completing the course will be provided a pass to a Cleveland Metroparks short course. A maximum of 7 students. Students should be beginners to 25 handicap.

For more information, a complete list of all Academy courses, and to register for any of the Academy courses, call 440-232-7247 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.
The eight Cleveland Metroparks golf courses are:

MANAKIKI GOLF COURSE
18 hole, par 72
440-942-2500
North Chagrin Reservation
35501 Eddy Road
Willoughby Hills

SLEEPY HOLLOW GOLF COURSE
18 hole, par 71 & Driving Range
440-526-4285
Brecksville Reservation
9445 Brecksville Road
Brecksville

SHAWNEE HILLS GOLF COURSE
18 hole, par 71, a Par 3 Course & Driving Range
440-232-7184
Bedford Reservation
18753 Egbert Road
Bedford

BIG MET GOLF COURSE
18 hole, par 72
440-331-1070
Rocky River Reservation
4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park

SENECA GOLF COURSE
18 hole, par 72 & 18 hole, par 71
216-526-0043
Brecksville Reservation
975 Valley Parkway
Broadview Heights

LITTLE MET GOLF COURSE
9 hole, par 34
216-941-9672
Rocky River Reservation
18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland

MASTICK WOODS GOLF COURSE
9 hole, par 31
216-267-5626
Rocky River Reservation
19900 Puritas Road
Cleveland

WASHINGTON GOLF LEARNING CENTER
9 hole, par 29 & Driving Range
216-641-1864
Washington Reservation
3841 Washington Park Blvd.
Newburgh Hts.