Char Carson
Director of Instruction
LPGA Class A Instructor
US Kids Certified Coach
Tathata Golf Movement Specialist
Golf Academy of America
Teaching Professional
Contact Number:
480.320.8119
Email:
charcarsongolf@gmail.com
Lesson Prices:
Call or check website below
Website: chargolf.com
Craig Renshaw
Teaching Professional
PGA Class A Instructor
A.I.M Point Certified Instructor
Contact Number:
623.640.2538
Email:
golfprocraig@aol.com
Lesson Prices:
Call or check website below
Website: craigrenshawgolf.com
WOMEN’s & ADULT CLINICS
April
Hello!
For those of you who requested tickets to the LPGA – Ford Championship at Wild Horse Pass (Whirlwind) Mar 27 – Mar 30, 2025, you should receive them directly from the LPGA this week. I’m thrilled that so many of you can go!
The April schedule includes La
The “It’s OK League” will continue on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons at 4pm and Thursday mornings at 7am.
See my Calendar for the full schedule.
Simply sign-up online or reply to this email with the classes that you’d like to sign up for.
There is a 48hr cancellation policy to keep the classes small and the price low.
Thursday Afternoon – Ladies: These Ladies classes are held on the driving range and the topic varies by week. Class size is limited to the first 6 to sign up (minimum of 3)
Time: 1pm – 2 pm
Cost: $30 per person (includes practice balls)
Weekly Topics
Apr 3 – Full Swing – Irons (hitting greens!)
Apr 10 – Long game – Driver, fairway clubs, hybrids
Apr 17 – Getting up & down (1 chip, 1 putt)
Apr 24 – Full Swing – Irons (hitting greens!)
Friday Mornings – Ladies: These Ladies classes are held on the driving range and the topic varies by week. Class size is limited to the first 6 to sign up (minimum of 3)
Time: 9am – 10am
Cost: $30 per person (includes practice balls)
Weekly Topics
Apr 4 – Full Swing – Irons (hitting greens!)
Apr 11 – Long game – Driver, fairway clubs, hybrids
Apr 18 – Getting up & down (1 chip, 1 putt)
Apr 25 – Full Swing – Irons (hitting greens!)
The It’s OK League will continue!! – The “It’s OK” golf league is designed for new, beginning and other women golfers who just want to get out to play, have fun and meet other golfers. This league (without pressure or strict rules) continues to be so popular, that Springfield is continuing to offer this great opportunity! Dates, Tee times and Pricing are on the calendar. (For March and April – tee times start at 4pm, Thursday tee times start at 7am)
Personalized Clinics – If these dates/times don’t work for you, we can personalize a session for 3 or more participants, where you choose the day of week, time of day and the topic. Cost: $60 per person for a group of 3, $50 per person for a group of 4, $40 per person for a group of 5, $30 per person for a group of 6+.
Golf 101 program – The next Golf 101 programs will be planned for early morning in the summer. This is a 6 week course designed for new and beginning golfers to introduce you to golf in a safe, welcoming and FUN environment. Covers all aspects of the game – swing fundamentals (full swing, chipping, pitching, putting), basic rules, etiquette, other important things (like what to wear, how to make a tee time, how to practice, etc.) and on-course play.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Char
Char Carson
LPGA Teaching Professional
cell: 480-320-8119
email: charcarsongolf@gmail.
website: www.chargolf.com
www.facebook.com/chargolf
www.springfieldgolfresort.com
JUNIOR CLINICS
APRIL
Hello!
For those of you who requested tickets to the LPGA – Ford Championship at Wild Horse Pass (Whirlwind) Mar 27 – Mar 30, 2025, you should receive them directly from the LPGA this week. I’m thrilled that so many of you can go!
The April-May schedule is now available.
NOTE: May 10th will be our last Saturday junior clinic until school resumes in the fall. Details on our summer programs in June & July will be finalized soon.
The classes will fill up quickly, so be sure to sign-up early! We have the best junior to coach ratio in the east valley for optimal safety & learning and will use a wait list once the classes are full.
** If your junior is interested in playing competitive golf, see below for great Junior tournament Organizations**
If you delete this email, all events are on the Calendar.
Sign-up online at least 3 days before the class with the dates that you’d like to register for.
Junior Golf Schedule: NOTE: There is a 48 hour cancellation policy so that we can maintain the best instructor/junior ratio and keep our classes affordable.
Saturday Morning Little Tots Clinics – 8:30am (ages 5-8) (Apr 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10) For all skill levels Cost: $150 for all 6 classes. Class size is limited to the first 12 to sign up
Saturday Morning Junior Clinics – 9:45am (ages 9-12) (Apr 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10) For all skill levels Cost: $150 for all 6 classes. . Class size is limited to the first 12 to sign up
Saturday Morning Junior Clinics – 11am (ages 13 & up) (Apr 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10) For all skill levels Cost: $150 for all 6 classes. Class size is limited to the first 12 to sign up
Other Junior Golf Opportunities
Springfield Twilight Rates – everyday after 2pm, a parent and junior can golf 18 holes for $45 or $34 for 9 holes. (After 4pm, it’s only $30) Prerequisite: Junior must have Youth on Course card.
Youth on Course – a non-profit organization that offers a junior membership to play at participating golf courses – year round – for just $5 per round. Annual membership is only $25. This membership can be renewed until your junior is 18!
Junior Tournament Organizations – See related links on my Junior page.
Girls Golf of Phoenix – For girls (ages 3 – 18). The girls will LOVE the golf events that Cori Matheson hosts for the Girls Golf of Phoenix. Be sure to check out this amazing organization.
Firebird Tournaments (Southwest PGA) – The Firebirds Junior Golf Development Club is open to all juniors ages 3 to 18 who are interested in learning about the wonderful game of golf! Divisions are based on skill level with 1, 3, 6, and two 9-hole divisions available.
X3 Short Course Tournaments – X3 events are local tournaments for girls and boys ages 5-14 starting tournament golf.
Southwest PGA – Junior Prep Tour – If your junior is interested in playing High School golf, this tour is an ideal way to get tournament experience! The tour is a series of one-day tournaments in June-July for boys and girls 18 and under. There are six (6) separate Districts in Arizona and Southern Nevada with six events in each District.
USKids – U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours are created to provide boys and girls, ages 5 to 18, the opportunity to advance their skills in the game in age-appropriate competition.
Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) – The JGAA helps junior golfers develop golf and life skills through competitive programs and tournaments. Their mission is to educate, motivate and inspire future leaders through the game of golf.
Thank you and see you soon,
Char
Char Carson
LPGA Teaching Professional
cell: 480-320-8119
email: charcarsongolf@gmail.
website: www.chargolf.com
www.facebook.com/chargolf
www.springfieldgolfresort.com
