John Andon
Director of Golf Chipshot Golf Academy
Class A PGA Apprentice
Natural Golf Certified Instructor
Philosophy
As the Director of Golf for Chipshot Golf Academy, I am committed to helping you achieve a greater enjoyment of the game. Whether you are just being introduced to the game, or training for high level tournament play, my time tested techniques can help you realize your golfing goals. Strong emphasis is placed on the importance of pre-swing fundamentals. The proper grip, aim, stance, balance, posture, alignment and ball position (the ABC -123 approach) is the foundation and basis of any good golf swing.
Educating the student on the how's and why's, and not just the do's and don'ts, is fundamental to my teaching philosophy. Understanding the cause and effect relationships that occur with your golf swing will help you become a better player. The more knowledge you have, the better equipped you will be to handle the challenges of this game. (I am a firm believer in the nine Ball Flight Laws of golf and am committed in helping you better understand your golf swing).
People learn new tasks differently. As an instructor, it is my responsibility to ensure you understand the message in the most concise method possible. There are three methods of learning: HEAR IT, SEE IT, FEEL IT. I believe in utilizing all three styles. Extensive use of video equipment is used to help enhance the learning experience. What you "feel" you are doing is not always the case, once viewed on video. "Feel and real" must be the same to play consistent golf. Swing development requires practice along with professional guidance to keep you on the path to better golf. Practicing correctly, with prescribed swing drills, will help accomplish this goal. Practice creates repetition, and repetition brings about change.
Enjoy your Game!
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Natural Golf Schedule
Paul Gorgone
Former National Senior Tour Player
Natural Golf Certified Instructor
Philosophy
"PG" as he has been known since his professional baseball days, has played golf for almost 50 years, and teaching as a Professional for more than 25 years. He was born in NYC and migrated to Miami in 1970. He moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1995, and for 4 years owned and operated a major golf academy on the "Grand Strand", a major US golfing mecca. Having returned to Florida he now resides in Lake Wales, FL.
He was a competitive member of the National Senior Tour '99 and co–founder and owner of the VIP Golf Academy at Bay Tree Golf Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, SC '96 thru '99. Additionally he became a Natural Golf Certified Instructor in 2001.
PG says, "Come join me in an informative and enjoyable learning experience. It's never too late to be what you could have been. I'm looking forward to improving your game and making a new friend."
Without a doubt, PG's expertise is in the area of video analysis and short game. He has provided instant replay video analysis for more than 300 players on the PGA, Sr. PGA and LPGA Tours at 15 tournaments, including the inaugural Solheim Cup (the LPGA equivalent to the Ryder Cup). Faldo, Norman, Price, Ballesteros, Woosnam, Watson, Kite, Daly, Elkington, Nicklaus et al, have all been in front of PG's camera and analytical eye. Video analysis can accelerate the learning curve up to 10+ times, making your instruction much more cost effective.
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Natural Golf Schedule
