Golf Schools Near Albany

The countryside surrounding Albany, New York, is home to several golf schools, including the Ben Sutton Golf School, the Roland Stafford Golf School and the Saratoga Golf Clinic. Golf schools focus on the needs of individual golfers of all levels, helping them improve their skills, lower their handicap and learn new techniques.

Courses

Teaching facilities at each New York golf school are of high quality. The Ben Sutton Golf School offers instruction on a nine-hole course so that you learn in real playing conditions, hitting shots from fairways, bunkers and greens. The Roland Stafford Golf School is located at the Windham Country Club, a 6,024 yard, 18-hole course in Windham. The Saratoga Golf Clinic is a day clinic held at Airway Meadows Golf Club, a private golf course. However, clinics are open to the public.

Instructors

Instructors at each golf school are highly qualified. All instructors must have obtained Class A certification from the PGA or LPGA, after which they must complete a rigorous training program to learn teaching and communication methods.

Accommodations

Some golf schools, including the Ben Sutton and Roland Stafford schools, are multiple days, which necessitates that you spend several days in the countryside around Albany. The Ben Sutton School offers accommodation at the Christman's Windham House for students and is not included in the cost of tuition. Students attending the Roland Stafford School will need to find their own accommodations.

Equipment

The equipment used to teach you how to improve your game is technologically advanced. The Ben Sutton and Roland Stafford schools use a Swing Analysis System in which a camera records and a computer analyzes your swing, discovering mistakes and inconsistencies in your stance and swing technique. This technology is used by PGA and LPGA golf professionals to improve their golf skills and is included in the price of tuition.

Cost

Rates vary depending on the school and time of year. Equipment rental is not included in the cost of tuition. Golf clubs can be rented from each school for an extra fee each day.