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PGA professional David Curtis developed the new instruction programs offered at Classic Club.

Classic Club launches new instruction programs with seasoned professional

Classic Club in Palm Desert is upping its game this fall with a full slate of new golf instruction programs.

Developed by PGA teaching professional David Curtis, the programs (listed at end of post) kicked off in November and include golf schools, clinics, course management instruction and private lessons.

Curtis, who began working at Classic Club in March, is originally from Beaumont and has lived in the Coachella Valley since 2001. He’s an accomplished player who has won multiple Desert Chapter PGA section tournaments as well as the 2016 PGA Desert Chapter Player of the Year award.
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He also led his college team to a California State Championship in 2004, and has taught with some of the finest golf instructors in the country throughout his career. We spoke to him about the new programs and his passion for the game.

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What are your thoughts on the new instruction programs? I'm really excited to offer multiple-day golf schools. Having instruction programs is a new experience at Classic Club, and all are going really well. I look forward to building these programs and adding more in the future.
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How can a golfer benefit from the course management lessons? There are so many different ways. I feel that the game is best learned on the golf course. The goal is for golfers to learn to manage their shots on the course. My job is to coach alongside during play and support my students as they prepare for each shot. The main goal is to make sure golfers are playing the high-percentage shot to the best of their ability.
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What’s the No. 1 benefit of the clinics? One of the best benefits is learning proper techniques in a short amount of time. You can take techni-ques learned from the clinics and continue to practice on your own time.

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What’s your greatest success as a player? Capturing the 2016 SCPGA Desert Chapter Player of the Year Award. I put a lot of hard work into my game in 2015, and it really paid off each time I played in tournaments that following year.
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What made you want to become a golf instructor? My original mindset was pursuing a career as a Head Golf Professional, but in 2004 my good friend and mentor, Barry Clayton, asked me if I had thought about teaching golf. I decided to give it a shot. I shadowed him for a full year and then ended up with a teaching position, and here I am today!
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What things have you learned as a player that have helped you become a better teacher? Dedication and determination are the two main things. I have been in many situations as a player, for example, swing changes, pre-shot routines, equipment, different instructors, and time management with scheduling practice and play. I have found that dedicating many hours out on the lesson tee has led me to become a better coach. 

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What is the most rewarding thing about being a golf instructor? Having my clients hit the ball better in a short amount of time and feeling confident during play.
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How would you describe your teaching style? Calm and simple. My teaching may look different for each of my clients. Many golfers come to me with different issues, but all have one goal in mind, which is to hit the ball better. How I make that happen might look different for each player. With all my students, however, I make sure they know how to self correct on the course if the “wheels fall off” during play.
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Do you have a golf instructor that you look up? I have many instructors who I admire. These range from instructors such as Butch Harmon to Shaun Webb. Butch Harmon is a classic, and gets right to the point with his instruction. Shawn Webb explains the biomechanics of the golf swing extremely well. Both have inspired me greatly.

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What’s the best golf tip you’ve ever got? The true judge of your golf swing is the ball flight, nothing else. And, educate your hands to hit the shot you want. This one has always stuck with me. 
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What is your most treasured golf possession and why? I actually have two. One is my grandfather’s golf clubs. He was the man who introduced me to the game. The other is the first set of irons I purchased with my first paycheck!
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What do you like to do when you’re not teaching? I like spending time with my family and working outdoors in my yard.

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Swing aid

The Classic Club driving range provides an ideal setting for game improvement.

Classic Club has a host of new instruction programs for golfers looking to improve their game. Here’s a look:

GOLF SCHOOLS
Features everything from 1- to 5-day schools that include three hours of instruction, lunch and a tee time each day. There is also a 1-day mini school that includes three hours of instruction. The schools focus on short game, full swing and swing analysis with a strategic plan to help participants improve.
> Click here for more details. 
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GOLF CLINICS
Classic Club offers clinics on Wednesdays and Thursdays from  1-2 p.m. The Wednesday clinics focus on putting, chipping, pitching and bunker shots, while the Thursday clinics cover fundamentals of the golf swing with every club in the bag. Each clinic is $25.
> Click here for more details.
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PRIVATE LESSONS
Includes everything from game-improvement packages and course management to private lessons.
> Click here for more details.
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TEE TIMES
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> Click here for more details.

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