MESSAGE FROM DANA RADER

Dear Golfing Students and Friends, Happy New Year! A few months ago, we sent out several specific surveys regarding our Three-Day Golf School and Lesson Series programs. I personally want to thank you for your great comments and helpful insight. Your feedback has helped us to make some necessary changes and additions to our programs, so we can better serve you. The response we received on our Three-Day Golf School was to include more time spent on course, ways of measuring students progress and follow up sessions, and more teaching time with Julie Cole and myself. We are implementing all of these suggestions in our three day schools this year. I am very excited about teaching in our Three-Day Golf School, and I will be teaching classes scheduled in March, April, and May. I will spend more hands-on time personally with each student, as I will be there for all three days. Our Three-Day Golf School continues to be our most popular program, and we are already experiencing a dramatic increase in sign ups compared to this same time last year. In fact, a few school dates have already sold out and several others are quickly filling up. As we reviewed our Lesson Series program, the comment we heard from our students was they wanted more programs for the lower handicapper. I have just completed my Personal Performance Coaching program. This program will focus more on the mental strategies on course, skill assessment and development, and our new technology FlightScope. FlightScope is a 3D Doppler Tracking Golf Radar and is used to club fit, track distances for each club from start-to-finish, and identify the correct path of the swing which cannot be seen on video. FlightScope is a tool that is much more accurate than video and will give us data that will provide a blueprint for better ball striking. My Personal Performance Coaching program is a day long program with follow up sessions. If you are interested in this program, please feel free to call me at 704.542.7635 as I would be happy to discuss it with you in more detail. Thank you for being a part of growing this great game that we all love and enjoy. I look forward to a great year at the school. Please feel free to provide me with any feedback that will make us a better provider for your instructional needs.

All the best,
Dana

Dana Rader
Founder and Owner, Dana Rader Golf School
National President, LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Membership

	At Dana Rader Golf School, we’re listening. And we’ve worked hard to raise our game by adding new programs and technology to our extensive lineup. Before we made our changes, we spent a lot of time listening to students like you about what you want from your golf school.

These things were most important in a recent survey we conducted:

- “More on-course instruction, practical experience with an instructor on the golf course.” We have added more time spent on-course in our Three-Day Golf School this year, where you will spend approximately 6-8 hours on-course with an instructor.

- “Provide cutting-edge technology.” We have added new technology to our already state-of-the-art arsenal of golf training equipment by introducing new precision club fitting technology called "FlightScope" – a next generation 3D club and ball tracking Doppler radar system for club fitting and swing analysis.

- “More program options for juniors.”
For advanced Pee Wee golfers ages 7-8 years, we have added a “Ready to Play” Advanced Pee Wee Weekly Clinic series which covers all aspects of the game with a strong focus on the short game and transferring skills learned onto the golf course.

Our "One-Hour Pee Wee Clinic" for pee wees ages 5-8 years has been so popular that we also now offer a “One-Hour Junior Clinic” on Saturdays for juniors ages 9-17 years that introduces them to the game of golf.

For advanced and tournament junior players, we will now offer a weeklong “All Day Scoring Camp” in the summer that meets Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Our half-day option that meets from 9:00am-Noon will continue to be offered as well.

>> For more information about our new junior golf programs, click here.

- “A shorter golf program exclusively for women.” We have added a “Women’s-Only Two-Day Golf School" to our lineup of programs specifically tailored for women that also includes our Women’s Only Three-Day Golf School and Women’s Beginner golf program.

- “Golf programs for more advanced players.” For our better players, Dana has introduced her own one-day Personalized Performance Coaching program with follow up sessions. We will also offer Golf schools that feature Golf Magazine Top 100 and Golf Digest Top 50 guest instructors and golf experts.

- “Shorter, more specialized programs and special events.” We plan to offer special programs and events throughout the year tailored to families, women, seniors, and corporate park employees.

- “Make it more convenient to book a lesson or golf school.” We will be introducing a new reservation system this year that will allow you to register for a golf school or book a lesson with any of our instructors online at danarader.com.

Stay in the know all year long by visiting Dana's blog to learn more about what’s new next year…for you.

FlightScope is the world’s first-ever 3D Doppler Tracking Golf Radar, a state-of-the-art, portable indoor-outdoor 3D ball-flight and club tracking device, with capabilities far beyond traditional launch monitor technology. With the technologies of FlightScope, we get extremely accurate ball flight and club delivery data which proves to be a valuable tool for golf instruction, swing analysis, ball and club fitting, and club recommendations.

The 3D ball tracking device measures a number of variables related to the golf ball including real time tracking, ball speed, both vertical and horizontal launch angles, sidespin and backspin. Flightscope can also help with golf swing analysis by measuring variables related to your golf club including club head speed, club vertical attack angle, club horizontal attack angle and club face angle.

Take your game to the next level with the FlightScope X2, the worlds most accurate and portable launch monitor.

>> Check it out today at Dana Rader Golf School!
Visit www.flightscope.com for more details.

FlightScope X2 is the next generation 3D club and ball tracking radar that allows us to measure and see your swing, club and ball data.

This program is led by Julie Cole, a former LPGA tour player, noted for her short game expertise and instruction. The class is designed for Intermediate to Advanced players focusing on personal short game skills, putting drills and techniques, as well as scoring from the sand and practice programs.

- Eight hours of instruction with drills and short game  strategy - Putting, chipping, pitching - Sand and wedge sessions - Computerized video analysis - Distance control from 30-80 yards - Trouble shots and uneven lies - Recommended for intermediate to advanced players (handicap <28)

Tuition $425 (Deposit $200)

2012 Class Schedule
April 10-11 (Tue./Wed.)
May 1-2 (Tue./Wed.)

Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm each day

Custom Short Game Schools may be scheduled with 3-4 people.

Call 704.542.7635 to register!

>> VIEW OUR 2012 THREE-DAY GOLF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Don't delay! You must CALL US at 704.542.7635 and mention this “Spring” promotion to book your golf school and get $120 off!

GET YOUR GAME IN SHAPE FOR SPRING!

* This offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discount.

RADER REFERRAL REWARDS PROGRAM

Give us a Referral. Get a Reward.

Refer a friend to our Two- or Three-Day Golf School and get rewarded with a $50 credit which may be used toward a private lesson, regular priced lesson series, annual program, or any golf school. Your friend will receive $50 off their Two- or Three-Day Golf School tuition price once your friend presents the referral card with your name and email address on it. You can refer as many of your friends as you wish, and you will receive a $50 credit for each referral card we receive.

>> Click here for details and to print your referral card

Take advantage of our Referral Program and Start Reaping the Rewards!

Winter is the ideal time to work on improving your golf game. Build a lesson program that fits your schedule in preparation for the spring.

MANAGING PARTNER: Julie Cole
• Private Lesson - $125 (1-hour lesson)
• Series of 4 - $420 (4 1-hour lessons)

SENIOR INSTRUCTORS: Marc Lapointe, Nancy Harvey, Doug Breuer
• Private Lesson - $100 (1-hour lesson)
• Series of 4 - $280 (4 1-hour lessons)
• Series of 8 - $480 (8 1-hour lessons)

STAFF INSTRUCTORS: Molly Tullar, Andrew Kiger
• Private Lesson - $80 (1-hour lesson)
• Series of 4 - $280 (4 1-hour lessons)
• Series of 8 - $480 (8 1-hour lessons)

If you would like to purchase a winter private lesson package,
please call 704.542.7635.

Give them a better golf game! When Ameriprise Financial, Wells Fargo, or Merrill Lynch wants to entertain their clients or reward their employees, they book a 1-3-hour experiential golf event with Dana Rader Golf School.

Up to 80 people can receive golf instruction and we can follow up by emailing each person a video of their swing with instruction tips. Events may also include short game skills challenges or entertaining team competitions, and use of our inside training room to conduct brief meetings with lunch, if desired. These special events beat the done-to-death dinners and lunches and provide a fun life memory experience with more lasting effect.

We also offer special discounted pricing on any of our golf schools when purchased in multiple quantities. For more information, call us (704) 542-7635.

2011 Winners:
Boys 15-18    Jackson Moore
Boys 13-14    Andrew Kennedy
Girls 13-18     Jessica Hoang
Girls 13-14     Riley Lovorn  

Congratulations to the following Dana Rader Golf School students on their achievements!

• Morgan Githmark, a sophomore at Cuthbertson HS won the Varsity Girls Golf MVP award (instructor Molly Tullar).

Tell us about your successes and we’ll let our readers know.

E-mail us at golfschool@danarader.com. We will make every effort to include your submissions. All submissions are subject to editing and final approval by DRGS.

Golf Shootout Video:
Charlotte Hounds vs. Dana Rader Golf School

On November 28, Major League Lacrosse and a Top 25 Golf School crossed paths, as Charlotte Hound’s defenseman, Ryan Flanagan, took on Dana Rader Golf School’s Director of Instruction, Marc Lapointe in a head-to-head battle of golf shot-making expertise. >> Stay Tuned for our amazing soon-to-be-released video as Marc and Ryan compete in various skills competitions and challenges that took place at our indoor golf center in Uptown Charlotte.

Play, Practice, Get Fit and Fitted, and Learn!
Our golf simulator in Uptown Charlotte is the next best thing to being out on the golf course, lesson tee or driving range, but in the heated comfort of a state-of-the-art game improvement facility. So if you’re looking for the perfect place to escape the cold, enjoy your lunch break, host a party or corporate event, or just relax after work with friends -- go check it out.

Call 704.371.5600 to book an appointment today! Golf Instruction Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm 101 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte (inside the Charlotte Athletic Club next to Omni Hotel lobby)

Charlotte Hounds Season Tickets start at just $56. http://www.charlottehounds.com/tickets

YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY BETTER GOLF...
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

Give us three days and we will give you a lifetime of better golf! Our Three-Day Golf School is our most popular program. It is designed for golfers who are trying to break 100, 90, or 80.

Three-Day Golf School Includes: 15 hours of instruction covering all facets of the game (full and short game), on course instruction, video analysis and Internet swing review, improvement drills and practice plan, club fitting services, two lunches at The Ballantyne Hotel, round of golf after class on day 1 and 2 (based on availability), and more.

• View 2012 Three-Day Golf School Schedule
• View 2012 Women’s Only Three-Day Golf School Schedule

For more information and availability, call us today at (704) 542-7635

Upcoming Golf Schools

Visit our website for complete schedule and rates.
For more information or to register, call us at 704.542.7635.

This spring, enroll your child in one of our 1-hour clinics or weekly clinics for Pee Wees (ages 5-8) or Juniors (ages 9-17).

 

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Dana Rader, LPGA Teaching and Club Professional National President and LPGA Master Professional, manages a full staff of LPGA and PGA certified instructors. She is featured among the top-50 lists for Golf Digest magazines’ best teachers and is listed in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers.

Find out why Golf Magazine rates us as
one of the top golf schools in the country and
#1 in North Carolina!
        

Dana Rader Golf School
tel: 704.542.7635 │ email: golfschool@danarader.com
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway │ Charlotte, NC 28277
www.danarader.com