Frequently Asked Questions

 

Please note that this FAQ page may be updated occasionally. Golfers on the Sunday Update email list will be notified of any changes or additions.

 

General

What's new for the 2026 season?
This is my 29th season. I thought I'd be "retired" by now; however, I absolutely LOVE what I do and my clients as well. So I am dividing the entire 2026 instructional year into thirds — spring, summer, and fall. I am committed to a 2026 Spring Season running April 6th through June 15th. By June 1st, I'll see how I feel about doing a SUMMER SEASON which would start June 16th. On or about August 15th, I'll make a decision on committing to a FALL SEASON which would start September 1st.

How can I best stay informed about your golf instruction so I can become a confident, skilled golfer?
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Adult Golf Instruction

What are the learning options for 2026?

1. Purchase a STRIVER 2.0 MINI or a STRIVER 2.0 FULL learning program.
2. Schedule either a stand-alone 1/2-hour with or w/o video or 1-hour lesson with or w/o video. Lessons w/o video are discounted.
3. Share the fee for a 1.5-hour lesson for 2-4 adult golfers.
4. Enroll into one or multiple Women Friday AM group sessions.
5. Two friends/relatives can schedule back to back ½-hour lessons and both participate in the 1-hour lesson.

Do you offer lesson packages?
Most golfers looking for a lesson package are seeking a discount. The STRIVER 2.0 FULL learning program offers the best discount. All lessons and sessions are private and scheduled according to the golfer's preference. The STRIVER 2.0 is a comprehensive, structured program focused on RESULTS. My experience with most golfers purchasing packages is they have no plan or goals, schedule their lessons haphazardly, and unless they are highly motivated and disciplined they rarely make significant improvements. Therefore I haven't offered them for a few years now.

How does this year's lesson package work?
There is a 1.5 hour, 30-day STRIVER package which will be loaded into your online account as THREE ½-hour lessons. Golfers may schedule ONE ½-hour lesson at a time, TWO lessons back to back for an hour lesson, or all THREE lessons back to back for a 1.5 hour lesson. The expiration date is 30 days from the initial lesson. During this 30-day period, the golfer may participate in as many 30-minute "range practice sessions" as they like. I will load 20 of these sessions onto your account along with your 1.5 hour STRIVER package.

Will you please explain what the STRIVER 2.0 review/striking sessions are?
Coming soon …

Will I be the only STRIVER in the review/striking sessions?
Yes, all review/striking sessions are private. The only exception is if you and a friend/relative are each doing a STRIVER program and you choose to participate together.

When does my STRIVER learning package and review/striking sessions expire?
At the end of the Spring session which is June 15th. There are NO extensions or exceptions to this date. NONE. In extreme circumstances and with instructor permission, unused lessons may be transferred to a friend or family member and STILL must be used before June 15th.

May I purchase several STRIVER packages?
Yes, you may. If you purchase a STRIVER 2.0 Full Learning Program any lessons you schedule after completing the program and until June 15th will be at a 50% discount, including on course playing lessons.

Do I need to purchase my second STRIVER learning program immediately after my first package expires?
Not at all! However all SPRING STRIVER 2.0 programs expire on June 15th.

I have a STRIVER 2.0 FULL program. How do I claim my 50% discount on additional spring lessons?
When a golfer purchases a STRIVER 2.0 FULL program, a code will be added to their account to automatically apply the 50% discount when purchasing additional lessons.

Junior Golf Instruction (< 19)

Do you work with youngsters under age 7?
I have in the past for many years. While there may have been an exception or two, it's my experience that very young children do better playing putting or chipping games in the backyard with their parents, siblings, and neighbors. Teaching young, young children is not my forte. I can recommend another instructor though.

What do you recommend for my 9 y.o. who is interested in golf?
Get them a US Kids Yard Club which comes with a molded grip and buy Almost Golf Balls online. Let them swing in the yard a little. If they enjoy it and want to explore deeper, you may schedule a 1/2-hour junior lesson. All youngsters must come with at least 1 golf club.

My 14-y.o. only plays video games. I'm trying to convince him to take golf lessons. What do you suggest?
Believe it or not, this is fairly common these days. Unless he has a good friend who is also interested, there is only a slim chance you will be successful. Honestly, I am not open to working with anyone — junior or adult — who is taking lessons only because someone has talked them into it. Sorry, I'm human. This type of lesson isn't much fun for me. If he has a buddy who is interested in golf, maybe take them to the driving range, rent a club or two, and let them pound a bucket of golf balls. They will probably have fun, expend lots of energy, and over time may become interested in playing golf and taking lessons.

Weather Conditions for Golf Lessons

Do you cancel golf lessons if it will likely rain at lesson time?
I have given many lessons in the rain. I don't enjoy it. It's not my preference. I am somewhat limited in my ability to use my electronics (video). However, if the golfer has an urgent need i.e. upcoming competition etc. and wants to do a rainy lesson, I usually will agree to it.

May I cancel my lesson if it will likely rain during lesson time?
Absolutely! Here's how my weather (or other) cancellation policy works. First, know your weather sensitivities. Does heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, etc. bother you? Everyone is different. I have a VERY generous 12-hour notice to cancel requirement. Especially if you are weather sensitive, you will want to check your weather apps the evening before your lesson. Based on the best information you have, you need to decide to cancel or not. If you do not cancel with at least 12 hours notice, you will be accountable for your lesson fee UNLESS the instructor ends up canceling the lesson the next day. If you are "on the fence", the best strategy is to cancel your lesson with at least 12 hours notice. If the next day, the forecast changes and the weather is to your liking, you can see if that lesson is still available for booking.

Will you contact me about weather-related lesson cancellations?
You should not wait for me to contact you. I don't know what your weather sensitivities are. If you are still on the schedule within 12 hours of your lesson, that means to me that you know your weather sensitivities (if any), you have checked your weather apps, and you have chosen to go ahead with your lesson anyway. On lesson day, I will have a more current radar to watch. If I determine that I don't want to work in the weather likely to be present at lesson time, yes I will contact you, cancel your lesson, and refund the entire fee.

Are you accurate at predicting weather?
Only as good as my weather app. I use the upgraded version of Storm Radar. It is fairly good but not perfect. Also please keep in mind the weather can change quickly especially with pop-up storms in the summertime.

What happens if we're in a lesson and it starts to rain?
If it's raining lightly, we continue. If it's pouring, we usually go to the cart barn since we are not under cover at the Renditions' range. If there is no lesson scheduled right behind yours, we can continue once the rain lets up. If there is someone waiting for their lesson to begin right after yours, we end the lesson at the scheduled time and I will refund your lesson fee on a prorated basis.

How does lightning affect lessons?
At the first lightning strike, the lesson is halted and we take cover. I wait until the lightning is at least 10 miles away before starting back up. The same restart and prorated lesson fee procedure as above applies.

 

Adult Instruction

What are the learning options for 2025?
1. You could become a STRIVER by purchasing a 30-day program.
2. If you were a “discount member” last year and were sufficiently active, you would be considered a LEGACY MEMBER which offers deep discounts to all instruction.
3. You can purchase/schedule a 1/2-hour or 1-hour stand alone lesson.
4. You can schedule a lesson for 2-5 adult golfers and share the fee.
5. Women can schedule into one or many Friday AM group sessions.

Oh no! Why is last year’s lesson package no longer available?
I am offering ONE lesson package this year. Last year I had a 6-lesson and 12-lesson package available with a VERY generous conversion option to playing lessons. Over the past 18 years at Renditions, many golfers have respected their package expiration dates, however I have had great difficulty getting others to adhere. Every October at season’s end, I receive too many calls and texts to “fit” people in even though their package has long expired.

How does this year’s lesson package work?
There is a 1.5 hour, 30-day STRIVER package which will be loaded into your online account as THREE ½-hour lessons. Golfers may schedule ONE ½-hour lesson at a time, TWO lessons back to back for an hour lesson, or all THREE lessons back to back for a 1.5 hour lesson. The expiration date is 30 days from the initial lesson. During this 30-day period, the golfer may participate in as many 30-minute “range practice sessions” as they like. I will load 20 of these sessions onto your account along with your 1.5 hour STRIVER package.

Will you please explain what the STRIVER package range practice sessions” are?
These practice sessions are NOT formal group lessons. They are your opportunity to get a personalized follow up to a recent lesson. You can practice air swings, get feedback on your progress while doing prescribed drills, have me review the swing mechanics you are working on. All of this can be done without hitting golf balls. Of course you are welcome to hit balls during these sessions and you would purchase them in the Renditions’ Golf Shop.

Will I be the only STRIVER in the practice session?
Maybe, although there could be a handful of attendees. I will not cancel the session even if there is only 1 participant. Several sessions will be scheduled each week. They will be posted in the online scheduler. The number will be determined by how many STRIVERS there are at any given time. Each STRIVER will need to schedule into the session using the scheduler. It will be at no cost unless the golfer wants to buy balls in the golf shop to hit. Practice does not necessitate hitting range balls (though I understand most golfers like to hit balls). In fact, hitting range balls can make your errors more permanent unless you are receiving effective feedback
— that will be my function!

May I purchase several STRIVER packages?
Yes, of course. Actually, there is a MAJOR BENEFIT after completing a second STRIVER package. Once you’ve completed TWO 30-day STRIVER packages, you will qualify for the same discounted pricing as the LEGACY members. You
For example:
½-hour lesson is $50 vs $85 (which may include a junior)
1-hour lesson is $100 vs $150 (which may include a junior) 1-½ hour playing lesson is $150 vs $249
Women Only Clinic is $25 vs $39
1-hour putting lesson $100 vs $140 Practice sessions $10 vs $20

Do I need to purchase my second STRIVER package immediately after my first package expires?
Not at all! In fact you could purchase your first package on April 1st and your second on October 1st if you like. You just wouldn’t receive the benefit of LEGACY member pricing since my season concludes on October 31st each year. If you wanted to get ANY instruction between the two packages, your only option would be stand alone lessons at the higher fees.

So when would the LEGACY member discounts apply if I did two STRIVER packages?
If you did a 30-day STRIVER package on April 15th and a second 30-day package on May 15th, your LEGACY discounts would be activated on June 15th. If you did your first STRIVER package on April 15th and started your second package on July 15th, the LEGACY discounts would be activated on August 15th. Between the expiration date of your first package (May 15th) and the start of your second package (July 15th) your only instruction options would be single lessons at the higher fees.

How can I tell if I qualify as a LEGACY member?
If you paid a discount membership fee anytime in the last few years and have remained ACTIVE with lessons/group instruction, you probably are. I will be going through the rolls and identifying 2025 LEGACY members. If you want to check yourself, please go into your account and look at your instruction activity for 2024. You will have to have accumulated 50 “points”. A group session like the Coed or Women Only counts as 5 points and a ½-hour private lesson counts as
10. So it should be easy to tell. It is not a subjective issue. It is strictly by the numbers as it has been for more than 10 years. I reward instruction and practice consistency by giving unbelievable discounts. If you are in doubt or have questions, please text me.

 

Junior Instruction (7-18 yo)

Do you work with youngsters under age 7?
I have in the past for many years. While there may have been an exception or two, it’s my experience that very young children do better playing putting or chipping games in the backyard with their parents, siblings, and neighbors. Teaching young, young children is not my forte.

What do you recommend for my 9 yo who is interested in golf?
Get them a US Kids Yard Club which comes with a molded grip and some Almost Golf Balls online. Let them swing in the yard a little. If they enjoy it and want to explore deeper, you may:

1. Schedule a 1/2-hour junior lesson. Up to 2 friends or siblings can join them at no additional cost. All youngsters must come with at least 1 golf club. Prefer to schedule a 1-hour lesson? Great, just schedule two ½-hour lessons back to back.

2. An adult can schedule a 1/2-hour or 1-hour lesson and add a junior at no additional cost. I’ve had really great experiences with parents and children learning together.

My 14-yo only plays video games. I’m trying to convince him to take golf lessons. What do you suggest?
Believe it or not, this is fairly common these days. Unless he has a good friend who is also interested, there is only a slim chance you will be successful. Honestly, I am not open to working with anyone — junior or adult — who is taking lessons only because someone has talked them into it. Sorry, I’m human. This type of lesson isn’t much fun for me. If he has a buddy who is interested in golf, maybe take them to the driving range, rent a club or two, and let them pound a bucket of golf balls. They will probably have fun, expend lots of energy, and over time may become interested in playing golf and taking lessons.

 

Weather Conditions

Do you cancel golf lessons if it will likely rain at lesson time?
I have given many lessons in the rain. I don’t enjoy it. It’s not my preference. I am somewhat limited in my ability to use my electronics (video). However, if the golfer has an urgent need
i.e. upcoming competition etc. and wants to do a rainy lesson, I usually will agree to it.

May I cancel my lesson if it will likely rain during lesson time?
Absolutely! Here’s how my weather (or other) cancellation policy works. First, know your weather sensitivities. Does heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, etc bother you. Everyone is different. I have a VERY generous 12-hour notice to cancel requirement. Especially if you are weather sensitive, you will want to check your weather apps the evening before your lesson. Based on the best information you have, you need to decide to cancel or not. If you do not cancel with at least 12 hours notice, you will be accountable for your lesson fee UNLESS the instructor ends up canceling the lesson the next day. If you are “on the fence”, the best strategy is to cancel your lesson with at least 12 hours notice. If the next day, the forecast changes and the weather is to your liking, you can see if that lesson is still available for booking.

Will you contact me about weather-related lesson cancellations?
You should not wait for me to contact you. I don’t know what your weather sensitivities are. If you are still on the schedule within 12 hours of your lesson, that means to me that you know your weather sensitivities (if any), you have checked your weather apps, and you have chosen to go ahead with your lesson anyway. On lesson day, I will have a more current radar to watch. If I determine that I don’t want to work in the weather likely to be present at lesson time, yes I will contact you, cancel your lesson, and refund the entire fee.

Are you accurate at predicting weather?
Only as good as my weather app. I use the upgraded version of Storm Radar. It is usually pretty good but not perfect. Also please keep in mind the weather can change quickly especially with pop-up storms in the summertime.

What happens if we’re in a lesson and it starts to rain?
If it’s raining lightly, we continue. If it’s pouring, we usually go to the cart barn since we are not under cover at the Renditions’ range. If there is no lesson scheduled right behind yours, we can continue once the rain lets up. If there is someone waiting for their lesson to begin right after yours, we end the lesson at the scheduled time and I will refund your lesson fee on a prorated basis.

How does lightning affect lessons?
At the first lightning strike, the lesson is halted and we take cover. I wait until the lightning is at least 10 miles away before starting back up. The same restart and prorated lesson fee procedure as above applies.