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How To Get Lessons


Contact Tom Tucker through his cell phone (716) 474-3005, or at his residence (585) 344-3229
or by email at ttucker@rochester.rr.com


Lessons Structure and Rates


Basic lessons are normally broken down into four fundamental categories:

  1. Putting   during the basic putting lesson we discuss equipment and how environmental and other factors affect putting. The student will
    • learn a pre-shot routine for putting,
    • learn a repeatable putting method,
    • practice lag putts and short putts,

    The student will leave this lesson with a thorough understanding of the basics of putting and a method to become an excellent putter. Virtually every student that has taken the basic putting lesson has cut down on their three putt holes, which kill a good scoring round in a hurry.

    In my opinion, there is no reason why anyone can not become an excellent putter if they know what to do and are willing to practice.

    After this lesson students will know what to do. That brings up the "practice" part, and it's very specific to the course you are playing. You need to get the feel for the greens at any specific course on any specific day by getting to the course early and testing the greens with lag and short putts. When you understand how to prepare like this and do so, you will approach the first tee with confidence.

  2. Chipping    Covers proper chipping technique, includes many repitions. If a student is a poor chipper, he or she will be much improved after this lesson.

  3. Full Swing Part 1   The focus of this lesson will be to learn the motion for a full swing technique. The student will be taught a very simple swing that is easy to repeat and easy to practice. A list of drills is supplied via email to assist the student in future practice sessions.

    The differences between various popular swing types will be demonstrated and discussed, then students will be taken through various drills and will hit balls to practice putting the swing method they will be taught - a Rotary type swing - into use.

    The Rotary type swing is great for the golfer that does not have a lot of time to work on his/her game. It's a simple swing to learn and retain for absolutely any golfer - male or female, young or not so young.

    The only type of golfer that may not be a candidate for a Rotary type swing would be a person that is extremely inflexible, or a person with a chronically sore back. Those types of golfers need to learn more of an arms and hands type of swing, which I also teach when warranted.

  4. Full Swing Part 2    Students are taught impact technique and swing methods for the shorter, "scoring" shots in golf.

    The Full Swing Part 1 lesson is a pre-requisite for this lesson. Students will review and refine the swing motion covered in the Full Swing Part 1 lesson. We also spend some time on developing a pre-shot routine, and spend time on impact and go through drills to experience the correct feel at impact. Impact is where the rubber meets the road in the golf swing.

    We will also cover swing methods for hitting short shots - shots that require less than a full swing, for those scoring opportunities that we do not want to waste.

    We will go through various drills and hit balls as we did in the Full Swing part 1 lesson.


These lessons provide a thorough explanation of each subject so that the student will have a good understanding of each technique. A diference between Basic lessons and Private lessons, is that with Basic lessons email notes are provided. The goal of a Basic lesson is to provide an overview of the subject to the student, and the emailed notes provide information for correct practice.

Each lesson runs about 45 minutes, and training aids are used during the lesson sessions as appropriate to aid in learning.

Lesson rates are $45 for a 45 minute lesson. Range balls used during the lesson are included in the price.


Basic 3 Lesson Package Deal - 4 For The Price of 3


Most students opt for this 4 for the price of 3 package deal for $135 that includes the 4 Basic lessons set up in a 3 lesson package as follows:
    Lesson 1 - Two lesson subjects combined in one session: Putting and Short Chipping ( this combined lesson runs longer than 45 minutes )
    Lesson 2 - Full Swing Part 1    Students are taught a consistent, easily repeatable method for attaining proper swing plane and swing path.
    Lesson 3 - Full Swing Part 2    Students are taught impact technique and swing methods for the shorter, "scoring" shots in golf.

Lessons are scheduled according to the student and teacher's availability, and they are conducted at the Batavia Country Club. Each lesson in this package runs about 45 minutes. Range balls used during the lesson are included in the price.


Private Lessons


One-on-one personalized instruction.

Designed for students that have taken the Basic 3 Lesson Package from Mr. Tucker, or for experienced golfers with intermediate or advanced skill levels. Private lessons are ususlly the choice for students that either want to build or try a new swing method, correct a swing flaw, or work on a specific aspect of their game.

For Private lessons we discuss the focus of the lesson beforehand, so that the lesson plan can be structured accordingly. The goal of a Private lesson is either to address a specific problem, or to set up and work on focused swing segments to improve an existing swing or to make a swing change.

A Private lesson is not usually a quick fix, but on rare occasions a student only needs to repair one segment of their swing to realize vast improvement.

Please note however, that is very much the exception rather than the rule.

The cost is $35, the duration of the lesson is not longer than 30 minutes.

Range balls used during the lesson are included in the price.


Two Person Lessons


This has proved to be very popular for friends and couples, $35 per student per session, sessions run 45 minutes in length. Range balls used during the lesson are included in the price. The Basic 3 Lesson Package cost for two students is $95 per student.


Private Junior Lessons


For junior golfers up to and including 15 years of age. $25 per session, sessions run 25 minutes in length. Range balls used during the lesson are included in the price.


Junior Golf Camp


This is a one week camp, approximately 2.5 hours per day conducted in June and/or July of each year. Class size is limited to maximum of twenty students per week, first come first served. It's a great way for anyone ages 7 through 15 to learn the game of golf and have fun with their peers. Cost is $75 for the week, payment is required prior to the scheduled week of class. Camp is presented on several different weeks to accommodate schedules, times are from 8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. daily Monday through Thursday, and a Friday morning tournament that starts a bit earlier and runs about 2.5 hours. Each attendee also receives a 9 hole greens fee pass, to be used any Monday through Friday (when accompanied by an adult) by the end of the year. Any skill level is welcome. The golf camp covers: putting, short chipping, long chipping and pitching, the full swing, rules, and golf etiquette. More information may be found in the Events section.


Group Lessons


Group Lessons / Clinics include Basic instruction on either putting, short chipping, full swing part 1 , or the full swing part 2 with long chipping and pitching. At the end of the class we usually have a contest on the skill taught for a prize or two. Students really seem to enjoy the friendly yet competitive aspects of the clinics.

Group lesson schedules will be posted here during the season

Cost is $35 per student, 4 student minimum. Range balls used during the lesson are included in the price, and an 18 hole greens fee pass for BCC is also included.


Playing Lessons


9 Holes Any Time - Student and instructor play 9 holes of golf at BCC, cost is $125, includes greens fees and cart fees. After the 9 hole playing lesson, the student may continue playing through 18 holes.

3 Holes after 6PM Weekdays - Student and instructor play 3 holes of golf at BCC, cost is $45, includes greens fees and cart fees. After the 3 hole playing lesson, the student may continue playing through 9 holes, daylight permitting.

For a playing lesson, the student decides beforehand on how they want it to proceed. It can be done several different ways:

    The instructor can play each hole with the student and discuss course management, club and shot selection for every shot;
    The instructor can play along and critique each hole after it's played;
    The instructor does not play at all, but coaches the student on course management and club selection shot by shot during the round;
    Or any variation of the above that the student wants.



Gift Certificates


Contact Tom Tucker by email at ttucker@rochester.rr.com

I'll get the necessary details from you then I send you an email telling the recipient that he or she has received a gift of golf lessons from you. Then you print out the email, place it in a gift card, and present it to the recipient.

Payment is due when the student books the lesson, not before. That way you don't have to worry about paying for something that's never used.


How To Get Lessons


Contact Tom Tucker by email at ttucker@rochester.rr.com, or by phone or text at: (716) 474-3005.
or by email at ttucker@rochester.rr.com
 

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Thomas C. Tucker - USGTF & PGTCA Certified Class "A" Professional
Email: ttucker@rochester.rr.com Cell (716) 474-3005
www.wnygolf.com

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