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THE GOLF ACADEMY AT ST. JOHNS

Let our pros take your golf game to the next level!
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MEET THE TEAM

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Junior Golf Clinics
Our instructors have developed a series of clinics for golfers of all levels. Clinics are available for as young as kindergarten through high school, from never holding a club to those looking to build their skills for tournaments. Our PGA certified instructors are passionate about the game of golf and enjoy sharing that with the next generation of golfers.
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BOOKING LESSONS & CLINICS
Let us help you improve your game!

Mo, Tim, and Jeff are trained and enthusiastic professionals looking forward to growing your knowledge and skill in the game of golf.

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LESSON RATES

INSTRUCTORS

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION MO GESUALDI, PGA, LPGA, TPI CERTIFIED

Coach Mo is excited to offer not only golf lessons and clinics, but TPI Body Assessment which evaluates your range of motion and informs you how it impacts your golf game. Once evaluated, Mo, along with her fitness and medical team, can get your body firing on all cylinders to maximize your individual golf, physical and mental performance. If it’s the family you’re looking for, Mo and her instruction team offer clinics and programming from professional to beginner, ages 5-100!

Private Lessons:
Members: $140/hour
Non-Members: $165/hour
Juniors: $135/hour

Group Lessons:
2 people: $85 per hour each
3 people: $65 per hour each
4 people: $55 per hour each

LEAD INSTRUCTOR TIM SPANGLER, PGA

Coach Tim is available to assist with warm-up on full-swing, short-game, and get players tuned before they head out on the course. He also offers private lessons to men, women, and children of all ages and skill levels.

Private Lessons:
Members: $110/hour
Non-Members: $135/hour
Juniors: $110/hour

TEACHING PROFESSIONAL JEFF ROWE, PGA, US KIDS CERTIFIED

Coach Jeff's junior clinics focus on teaching through fun and entertaining methods. He is an excellent instructor for skill levels beginner through intermediate.

Private Lessons:
Members: $85/hour
Non-Members: $100/hour
Juniors: $75/hour

GOLF PROGRAMS AT ST. JOHNS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

FOUNDATION FRIDAYS

For the enthusiastic little linkster, ages 5-10, who want to learn more about golf! Spend an hour with our instructors to learn the basics of the game in a fun atmosphere.

ST. JOHNS JUNIOR CLINIC

Our Saturday morning clinic is perfect for boys and girls of all skill levels, from never holding a club to growing your skills.

PART-TIME ACADEMY

Aces - Advanced Part-Time (Ages 12+ with coaches interview):
$600/month
  • Tuesday & Thursday
  • 3:30-6:30 PM
  • Advanced full-swing & short-game instruction
  • Junior Speed & Power Training
  • Regular peer competitions
  • Junior Golf Fitness with our certified fitness trainer from 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Includes Junior Membership to St. Johns Golf & Country Club
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Eagles (Grades 6-9): $550/month
  • Monday & Wednesdays
  • 3:30-6:30 PM
  • Developmental program for juniors beginning at a later age
  • Full-swing & Short-game play
  • Introduction to Junior Speed & Power Training
  • Includes a Junior Membership to St. Johns Golf & Country Club
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Birdies (Grades K-8): $525/month
Level 1 (Grades K-5)
  • Tuesday & Thursday
  • 3:30-6:00 PM
  • Fun, game-based learning
  • Full-swing & Short-game fundamentals
  • On-Course rules & Etiquette
  • Includes Junior Membership to St. Johns Golf & Country Club
Level 2 (Grades 5-8)
  • Continued development & progression from Level 1
  • Fundamentals of Full-swing & Short-game
  • Weekly on-course play
  • Junior Membership to St. Johns Golf & Country Club
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**Sibling rate: 10% discount for each additional sibling

FULL-TIME ACADEMY

Advanced Academy (Ages 12+ with coaches interview)
  • $1050/monthly
  • Monday-Friday
  • 3:30-6:30 PM
  • Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM Junior Golf Fitness
  • Advanced Full-swing & Short-game training
  • Speed & Power Training
  • Video & 3D motion training
  • Tournament Prep
  • Daily skills challenges
  • Weekly on-course competitions
  • Junior Membership to St. Johns Golf & Country Club
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**Sibling Rate: 10% discount for each additional sibling

COLLEGE PREP

Fall Schedule (interview required)
Intro College Prep
  • 8 Sessions per Month
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 3:30-6:30 PM (dark)
  • Workouts Tuesday & Thursday
Part-time College Prep
  • 12 Sessions per Month
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 3:30-6:30 PM (or dark)
  • Workouts Tuesday & Thursday
  • Customized Performance Plan
Full-time College Prep
  • Unlimited Sessions per Month
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 3:00-6:30 PM (or dark)
  • Workouts Tuesday & Thursday
  • Nutrition Evaluation & Customized Performance Plan
What is Included
  • TPI Gold Fitness Evaluations
  • Capto Putting 3D Analysis
  • SportsBox Ai 3D Swing Technology
  • On-Course Instructions & Performance Coaching (Full-time)
  • Tournament Prep
  • Full-game Analysis and Improvement Plan
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ADULT PROGRAMS

FRIDAY CLINIC

Join Tim for an hour co-ed clinic focused on improving your course management and ways to improve your game. Each month will focus on a different aspect of the game.
  • Fridays 9:00-10:00AM or 10:00-11:00 AM
  • $50/session
  • 8 per session max
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LADIES CLINICS

For ladies who need an evening clinic. All levels welcome and each week will focus on a different aspect of the game.
  • Thursdays
  • 5:45-6:45 PM
  • $50/session

For ladies who want to kick their day off with golf. Times available for beginners and experienced golfers
  • Wednesdays
  • Beginners, 9:30-10:30 AM
  • Experienced, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • $40/session
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ACADEMY POLICIES AND STANDARDS
GOLF ACADEMY SCHEDULE
  • The Golf Academy at St. Johns follows the St. Johns County School Calendar and does not have scheduled academy classes on national holidays.
  •  Programming is based on four weeks per month. On months there are five weeks, class may only be offered four of the five weeks.
  • Afternoon Academy programming runs throughout the school year beginning at 3:30pm. Classes run to 6:30pm (or dark) in the winter months during Daylight Savings.
  • Camps will be offered during Summer, Spring, and Winter Break.
  • In the event of a class being canceled due to weather or other events out of our control, make-up classes may be offered, but not required. 
  • In the event of a class canceled due to coaches missing due to sickness, traveling to competitions, or recognizing vacation time, make-up classes may be offered, or another instructor may be asked to step in to teach the class.
  • Programming is based on a monthly schedule. Classes not used within a given month may not be carried over or made up in the following month unless prearranged and agreed upon with the designated coach.
  • All students will receive Junior Golf Memberships to St. Johns Golf & CC ($100/month value). Students are encouraged to utilize this membership to practice and play independently when no classes or academy dates are scheduled.

PARENTS
  • Please drop-off and pick-up attendees from the Clubhouse area.
  • Staff will escort all students to and from the Academy.
  • All practices and private lesson sessions are closed to visitation and outside attendees.
  • The Bridge at St. Johns is available for those wishing to wait while the Academy is in session.
  • With respect to all participants and schedules, practices will commence and end promptly on time.
  • Coaches will be unavailable for individual counseling during these hours.
  • Outside meetings may be scheduled before or after practice.

Thank you for respecting our instructors' time and space to coach.

PROGRAM CHANGES NOTICES
  • Any programming changes or upgrades for any time of the year must be communicated in email to Coach Mo a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of next month.
  • Any late cancellations or membership changes within the 14-day window of a new month starting are subject to a half-month late cancellation penalty fee.

COACH'S RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE
  • Instructors and coaches reserve the right to terminate instruction and programming with a client or a client's parents at any point in time.
  • If a coach/instructor feels conditions or behavior from the client are not in line with established standards or if the coaching will not be effective, then they reserve the right to refuse service to a potential or active client.
  • Various reasons for termination by a coach may include but are not limited to a mismatch in goals, values, or expectations, or if the coach believes the client or their parent(s) are not the right fit to help the client with their specific needs.

WELCOME2GOLF

3.5 million people tried the game of golf last year. Now it's your turn! Classes begin January 2 and are available 7 days a week and at multiple times throughout the day. You are sure to find one that works for you. Check out the class schedule and register by clicking on the Welcome2Golf logo to start your journey to learning a game you can play for a lifetime!

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