Academy Stay, Play and Learn Packages – Lodging Included
Students of all abilities are welcome. These half and full day programs are designed to be bookable around your schedule. Come learn, relax and play when you are available. Packages include lodging, unlimited golf with cart, breakfast, instruction and an academy gift.
Half Day Packages: Include 3 Hours of Instruction Each Day
Full Day Packages: Include 6 Hours of Instruction Each Day
These packages are completely customizable to your needs. Dates and lesson times can be booked whenever we have teachers available. Full Day Packages also include lunch with your PGA Professional each day of instruction.
The half day programs are a good fit for students looking to learn, but also prefer more free time to play golf, enjoy the restaurant or just unwind. The full day programs offer a more intense learning experience for those interested in completely diagnosing their game as well as extra practicing and playing opportunities with your PGA Professional. Both the half day and full day packages are available for either 1, 2 3, or 4 day stays with lesson itineraries and lesson times customized to suit the student(s)’ needs.
Prices vary based on dates chosen, single or double occupancy, lodging choice, and student to teacher ratios. Student to teacher ratios typically vary from 1:1 up to 4:1, allowing students to choose the ratio that best suits their party. Larger corporate or leisure groups are also welcome. Let us design a customized package to meet your needs. The Golf Academy staff has hosted wonderful experiences for groups of up to 70 students at a time. Please call our reservation specialist to get your personal or group’s customized package quote.
Private Instruction
Since 1971 The Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort has been known for quality golf instruction. John Ericsson, Director of Instruction, leads our PGA staff in the effort to take your game to the next level by offering a wide variety of instruction and performance packages. We can custom fit instruction packages for any experience level.
Since 1971 The Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort has been known for quality golf instruction. John Ericsson, Director of Instruction, leads our PGA staff in the effort to take your game to the next level by offering a wide variety of instruction and performance packages. We can custom fit instruction packages for any experience level.
Individual 45 Minute Lessons – Private or Semi-Private
Adult: $75
Add Adult: $38 (One Maximum)
Add Junior: $25 (One Maximum)
This private or semi-private lesson period is designed to assist our golfers in improving their performance on the course. At the start of the session, your professional will conduct a brief interview in which the golfer offers a self-evaluation of their game and insights into their desired improvement goals. The coach will then help the player address the goals in a manner that is consistent with the individual player’s level of experience, physical abilities and proposed time table.
Full Evaluation Lessons – Private Only
Adult: $200
This lesson offering is geared towards the golfer that wishes to make a time commitment to a program to develop their golf performance. In the initial interview, the golfer will make a self-assessment in all areas of their game to include: driving, iron play, approach wedges, short game including putting, mental approach and physical fitness or disability. The instructor will then conduct various tests of flexibility, mobility and stability to determine how those may have an influence on the player’s swing tendencies. The player’s skills will be tested in the above club or situational categories to determine proficiency. The instructor may then use high speed video or radar launch monitor statistics to help the student learn more about the characteristics of their swing and how it may have an impact on their performance. Following the PGA Professional’s assessment, several different courses of action may be advised, from specific areas of practice, to skill development, physical fitness or other lesson programs.
Full Evaluation Lesson Series – Private Only
Adult: $399
A two-hour full evaluation with three additional 45 minute lessons. As an expansion of the above evaluation lesson, this series is for the golfer that desires follow up lessons to guide them through the development and learning process. It is designed as a plan of action to address areas of the game that a player is lacking in proficiency. Each lesson is geared to help the student improve in one area that is fundamental to reaching their desired goals. In addition, our PGA Professionals will offer practice plans that have been proven to be the most effective way to enhance learning and improve your on-course performance.
Shorter Lesson Series – Private Only
Adult: $210
This lesson series, which includes three 45-minute lessons, is for players of all skill levels that seek to improve their golf performance. From a beginner or lapsed player looking for a PGA Professional to help them understand fundamental swing motions or when and where to use a certain club, wanting to learn all the different shots required on the course, to an experienced player who wants to improve the quality of their strike, this series offers a lot of flexibility in its curriculum. The golfer is the boss where the desire to learn will be directed by the student.
Junior Instruction
Click below for all of the information regarding our Junior Development Program.
Junior Team Golf Program
TeamGolf is an ongoing, year round, instructional program for junior golfers of all skill levels ages 4 through high school. Lessons are conducted in a group setting because it creates the ideal learning environment for kids to enjoy and excel at golf.
Click Here for Complete Junior Team Golf Program Details as a PDF in a new tab
Swan Lake Resort PGA Teaching Staff
- John Ericsson, PGA, Director of Instruction
- Ryan Steele, PGA, Head Golf Professional
- Griffyn Carpenter, Assistant Golf Professional
Get Golf Ready Clinics for Beginners
For those looking to get back in the game or take up the game for the first time, this is an excellent opportunity to get your feet wet. Simple instruction focused on the fundamentals of the game, rules of the game and enjoying the game. $129 for Five 90-Minute Lessons!!
Get Golf Ready in 2019!
Take up the game for the first time or get back into it!
Who:
For those interested in taking up the game, have recently strted playing of those that have been away for a long time and to get back to playing.
What’s it About:
Get Golf Ready in 5 Weeks
- Learn your swing for full shots, short game and putting.
- Get comfortable in and around the golf course and pro shop.
- Learn the clubs in your bag and when to use them.
- Become familiar with golf etiquette and how to play the course.
- A Full Orientation to the game of golf that will have you playing with your friends and family in less than 5 weeks.
Our Goal is to get you comfortable and having fun on the course ASAP!
When:
At your convenience…call for an appointment.
Where:
Indoors and outdoors at The Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort.
How Much:
Individual Rates:
5-30 minute lessons (5 successive weeks) – $125.00 Per Person
Group Rates:
2 Students, 5-45 minute lessons (5 successive weeks) – $125.00 Per Person
3 Students, 5-45 minute lessons (5 successive weeks) – $100.00 Per Person
4 Students, 5-45 minute lessons (5 successive weeks) – $80.00 Per Person
Sign Up:
Email John Ericsson, PGA Director of Instruction, at jericsson@swanlakeresort.com or call him in the office at 574-935-5680 x722.
Adult Programs
Swan Lake will be offering a wide range of Adult Programs at The Academy in 2019!! Please follow the link below for all we have available this year.
2020 Adult Programming
Adult Golf Boot Camp
Boot Camp is a seasonal learning and game improvement program for adults. If you’re wanting lower scores, a better short game, more knowledge of your swing or simply want a quality weekly practice session under PGA Professional guidance, then this is your program.
Click Here for the 2020 Adult Boot Camp Info Sheet available as a PDF in a new tab
