GOLF LESSONS
The certified golf instructors will make a full assessment of each aspect of your game before presenting you with a program, which you can be sure will improve your scores and more importantly your enjoyment of the game.

We offer private lessons for one or two people, as well as group lessons for those who enjoy sharing the spotlight of golf instruction with others. Junior golf lessons for all of the aspiring young "Tigers" of tomorrow are also available. These lessons, like our clinics are perfect for those being introduced to the game for the first time.

THE V-1 VIDEO TEACHING SYSTEM
The V-1 is a state-of-the-art computer swing analysis system that allows us to video each aspect of your swing and then shows you in detailed graphics areas of your technique you can improve. This system is administered by a golf instructor, who is skilled at helping to identify and correct flaws in your game. This is the same system that the PGA uses at its National Training Center. The system also has a video library allowing you to compare your swing to the swing of champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples and Chip Beck.

GOLF CLINICS
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a novice, you will find our Golf Academy offers a clinic that’s appropriate for you. There are hour long Junior clinics, Ladies Clinics and Short Game Clinics that are the perfect introduction to the game in a relaxed, fun and friendly environment. Certified instructors will challenge more experienced players to improve their skills or introduce the fundamentals for those new to the game.

GOLF CAMPS
When you learn to play golf, we want to teach you the fundamentals and the right attitude. When you rely on those, golf is really pretty simple and a lot of fun! Too much talk about the mechanics of the game and other complexities can make the game more confusing than it really is. We belive that this approach takes away from the game of golf. That's why we instituted our new Golf Academy Camps. At the Family First Golf Academy and Driving Range, we are passionate about helping young golfers make golf a game you will enjoy for a lifetime!

Golf Instructors
Golf instructors on staff at Family First Sports Park:

Dave Smith
Teaching Instructor
• Teaching experience: 21 years
• Education: Miami Dade J.C. and University of New Orleans - All American 1975 at Miami Dade
• Career Highlights: 3 time Erie District Amateur Champion, Pro Am Champion at Lawrence Park, Lakeview and Lakeshore Clubs.
• Coaching Experience: Coached Cathedral Prep for 2 years, taught 27 Juunior EDGA Champions

Contact: (814) 882-7150

Dan Steen
Jr. Golf Camp Director and
Teaching Instructor
• Teaching experience: 12 years
• Education: U.S. Golf Teachers Federation 1994
• Career Highlights: Golf Director at Lake Erie Golf Range (adjacent to Downing) since 1994
• Coaching Experience: McDowell Boy's Coach

Contact: (814) 449-0319

Indoor Miniature Golf Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sundays: 9am-6pm

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• 8155 Oliver Road • Erie, PA 16509 • 1-888-8GO-PARK •
• 866-5425 • 866-8066 (F) •
info@thesportspark.com

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Last Revised: Thursday, May 5, 2011