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- Why can't I improve my game on the driving range?
- I am a beginner, is golf school right for me?
- How old do I have to be to attend Ben Sutton?
- Where are your golf schools located?
- What are the dates and rates for a 2, 3, 4 and 6-day golf school?
- What are the rates for private golf lessons?
- What if it rains?
- What is your payment / deposit, changes and cancellation policy?
- What accommodations does the school have?
- What country club privileges are available to golf school students?
- Are country club privileges included if I am staying additional nights?
- What airport should I fly into to get to your golf school?
- I fly a private plane. What airports can I fly into?
- I have an RV. Where can I stay?
- Do I need to rent a car?
- What is the dress code at the golf school?
- What time should I arrive at the golf school?
- If I don't have clubs can I rent them at the school?
- May I ship my golf clubs to the school?
- Do you sell golf clubs?
- How can I be reached while at the golf school?
- Can I request a specific teaching professional?
- Can I get a massage while I am at the school?
- Why can't I improve my game on the driving range?
Most every golfer has a better driving range game than a golf course game. There is a big difference between keeping your shot in the fairway and keeping it on the range. Hitting fairways, learning to pitch and chip and making putts is critical. Unfortunately, you will never learn this on the driving range.
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- I am a beginner, is golf school right for me?
For personal, family or business reasons, you have decided to take up golf, but don't know how to get started or perhaps your first attempt was unsuccessful. Don't despair, Ben Sutton can help. You'll be grouped with other beginners to ensure you receive the right type of instruction in an environment without distractions, intimidation or limitations.
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- How old do I have to be to attend Ben Sutton?
We instruct teenagers and adults from age 13 and up. Families, couples and singles are all welcome to attend.
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- Where are your golf schools located?
We have two convenient locations, Sun City Center, Florida and Windham, New York.
Sun City Center, Florida
24 miles south of Tampa and 24 miles north of Sarasota off I-75.
Map & directions to Florida golf school
Windham, New York
1 hour south of Albany and 3 hours north of New York City on Route 23. Map & directions to New York golf school
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- What are the dates and rates for a 2, 3, 4 and 6-day golf school?
Sessions are offered year round at Sun City Center, Florida and May through early October at Windham, New York. Dates and rates are posted for each length of school and may be viewed by clicking on the desired school from the schools drop menu in the navigation bar at the top of the page. Below each school description there is a link that will take you to the dates and rates information.
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- What are the rates for private lessons?
1 Hour - $150
3 Hour - $375 (Bring a friend for $125 extra)
6 Hour - $595 (Bring a friend for $250 extra)
Private lessons are subject to professional availability. Private Lesson cost includes: One-on-one instruction (bring a friend is with the same professional), Ben Sutton Golf School Instruction Manual, Pre-Shot Set-Up and Alignment Tool, V1 Swing Analysis, DVD of Instruction, At Home Practice Plan, Real Conditions and Situations Instruction and the option for On Course Playing Lessons (3 and 6 hour sessions only.)
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- What if it rains?
The staff doesn't like to get wet anymore than the students. If it rains hard or lightening is in the area you can bet that everyone will be under cover. Rain Checks are issued for instruction not received because of weather.
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- What is your payment / deposit, changes and cancellation policy?
Deposits and Subsequent Payments are payable with American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit cards in US FUNDS ONLY.
Registration Deposit - $250.00 per person
Balance Due - To get you into your room and/or onto the 1st Tee ASAP we ask that the remaining balance be paid in advance of your arrival. Any remaining balance, as of the start date of your scheduled session, will be applied to the credit card used for your deposit.
Fees To Change or To Cancel a confirmed registration may apply:
- Changing a confirmed registration To Another Session or Cancelling a confirmed registration more than 72 hours in advance of session start date - No Fee
- Changing a confirmed registration To Another Session 72 hours or less of session start date - $150.00 per person
- Cancelling a confirmed registration 72 hours or less of session start date - $250.00 per person
- No Show - Forfeiture of all deposits and payments
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- What accommodations does the school have?
Sun City Center, Florida
Students stay at the Sun City Center Inn. Click here for more information about the rooms. Pets are not allowed in the rooms.
Windham, New York
Students stay at the Windham House Inn or 1 of 5 surrounding colonial style buildings. Click here for pictures and descriptions of the rooms. Pets are not allowed in the rooms.
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- What country club privileges are available to golf school students?
Sun City Center, Florida
All 2, 3, 4, and 6-day school students have playing privileges on the 27-hole Sandpiper Course on the day they arrive and after class each day. Tee times are subject to availability. Students also have use of the exercise room at the Sandpiper Country Club which includes stationary bicycles, treadmill, stepper, life cycle, leg press, universal machine, roman chair, incline board, free weights and 2 showers. Hours are Monday to Saturday 7:00am. to 5:00pm. and Sunday 8:00am. to 5:00pm. There is a heated pool located at the country club that is opened until dusk. You will need to bring your room key and some towels.
Windham, New York
2, 3, and 4-day students have playing privileges on the 18-hole Championship Mountain Course or the beginner friendly 9-hole Valley Course on the day they arrive and after class each day. An outdoor swimming pool and fast-dry tennis court are also among the guest facilities. There is no workout equipment on the facility.
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- Are country club privileges included if I am staying additional nights?
Green fees and cart fees for additional days are not covered in the price but we would be happy to help arrange a tee time for you on one of the local courses.
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- What airport should I fly into to get to your school?
Sun City Center, Florida
Most students fly into Tampa International Airport. But, depending on airfare, you may choose another. Here are links to the airports closest to Ben Sutton Golf School. Most airlines fly into these airports. Complimentary ground transportation is provided between the Tampa International Airport and Sun City Center Inn and may be arranged by submitting your flight information. This service is only available to resident students.
Tampa Int'l Airport
Sarasota/Bradenton Int'l Airport
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Int'l Airport
Windham, New York
Students should fly into the Albany International Airport which is located one hour north from the school. You will need to arrange your own transportation to and from the school. Albany International Airport offers car rental, limousine and taxi services. You may want to consider one of the following limo companies for transport.
Jim Boyle 518-622-8819
Pronto Transport 518-822-9500
Smiley's Transport 518-589-6533
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- I fly a private plane. What airports can I fly into?
Sun City Center, Florida
Vandenburg Airport-Tampa
6582 Eureka Springs Road
Phone: (813) 626-1515
Pilot Country Airport - Land O'Lakes
11500 Pilot Country Drive
Phone: (813) 996-7887
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Int'l Airport - Clearwater
Phone: (727) 535-7600
Tampa Bay Executive Airport - Odesa
11422 State Rd. 54
Phone: (813) 920-5124
Tampa Int'l Airport
Phone: (813) 870-8700
Tampa North Aero Park - Tampa
4241 Birdsong Blvd.
Phone: (813) 991-4715
Hillsborough County Aviation - Tampa
4510 Airport Blvd.
Phone: (813) 870-8770
Windham, New York
Columbia County Airport
PO Box 423
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: (518) 828-9461
Fax: (518) 828-1303
http://www.richmor.com/fbo/hudson.asp
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- I have an RV. Where can I stay?
RV Parks nearby Sun City Center, Florida
Hide-A-Away RV Resort
Phone: (813) 645-6037 or (800) 607-2532
2206 Chaney Drive
Ruskin, FL 33570
River Oaks RV Resort
Phone: (813) 645-2439 or (800) 645-6311
201 Stephens Road
Ruskin, FL 33570
Sun Lake RV Resort
Phone: (813) 645-7860 or (800) 856-2105
Fax: (813) 645-7860
3006 14th Avenue SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
RV Parks nearby Windham, New York
White Birches Campsites
Phone: (518) 734-3266
Box 35, Princess Nauvoo Rd.
Windham, NY 12496
http://www.whitebirchescampsites.com
Located 5 miles away
Moore's Motel & Resort
Phone: (518) 299-3404
14672 Main St.
Prattsville, NY 12468
Located 7 miles away
Pot of Gold
Phone: (518) 622-9661
373 Old Route 23
Acra, NY 12405
Located 7 miles away
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- Do I need to rent a car?
Sun City Center, Florida
Campus shuttle transportation is provided. You will need a rental car if you plan on traveling off campus. There is no public transportation in Sun City Center, Florida. All of the airports serving Ben Sutton Golf School have major car rental companies available. If you decide you need a car after arriving at the school, there is an Enterprise, telephone number (813) 642-9267, 1 mile away in Ruskin. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am to 12:00pm and closed on Sunday.
Windham, New York
Once you arrive at the school you will not need a car. The facilities are within walking distance from where you will be staying. It's 200 yards from the furthest room
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- What is the dress code at the school?
Sun City Center, Florida
Typical golf attire is required at the golf school as well as on the Sandpiper Country Club. Pants or shorts for men and women. Men are required to wear collared shirts. Women's sleeveless shirts must have a collar, but women's shirts with sleeves do not need a collar. Dinner attire is slacks and collared shirts for men and dresses, skirts or slacks with a blouse for women.
Windham, New York
Typical golf attire is required at the golf school as well as on the Mountain and Valley Country Clubs. Pants or shorts for men and women. Men are required to wear collared shirts. Women's sleeveless shirts must have a collar, but women's shirts with sleeves do not need a collar. Dinner attire is casual dress. No tee shirts or hats may be worn in the dining room. A pair of nice shorts would be appropriate.
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- What time should I arrive at the golf school?
Sun City Center, Florida
A Ben Sutton Golf School representative will be in the lobby of the Sun City Center Inn at 10am. You can check in with the school anytime between 10am and 5:30pm. Rooms are ready at 3pm. If you arrive before your room is ready you are welcome to use our training facility, or a member of our staff can get you on the Sandpiper Golf Course to play. Instruction begins on the following morning.
Windham, New York
A Ben Sutton Golf School representative will be in the lobby of the Christman's Windham House Inn at 10am. You can check in with the school anytime between 10am and 5:30pm. Rooms are ready at 3pm. If you arrive before your room is ready you are welcome to use our training facility, or a member of our staff can get you on the Mountain or Valley course to play. Instruction begins on the following morning.
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- If I don't have golf clubs can I rent them at the school?
Right and left-handed Callaway rental sets are available at the school. The 6-day club rental rate is $150, the 4-day club rental rate is $100, the 3-day club rental rate is $75 and the 2-day club rental rate is $50.
Rental sets are the Callaway Big Bertha's. The men's clubs have graphite regular flex shafts in the woods and steel shafts in the irons. The women's clubs have graphite shafts and are ladies flex. Please let us know in advance if you need to rent clubs so we may have them ready when you arrive.
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- May I ship my clubs to the school?
Yes, you may ship your clubs by FedEx, UPS or any other shipping service of your choosing.
Sun City Center, Florida address:
Ben Sutton Golf School
809 N Pebble Beach Blvd.
Sun City Center, FL 33573
Windham, New York address:
Christman Windham House
Ben Sutton Golf School
5742 Rt. 23
Windham, NY 12496
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- Do you sell clubs?
We are an authorized Callaway Club Fitting and Retail Center. Clubs may be ordered at the school and dropped shipped to your home. Click here for more information on the Callaway fitting service or to schedule a fitting.
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- How can I be reached while at the golf school?
Sun City Center, Florida
The phone number for the Sun City Center Inn is (813) 634-3331 and the fax number is (813) 634-2053.
Windham, New York
The phone number for the Windham House Inn is 1-888-294-4053 or 518-734-4230 and the fax number is 518-734-9847.
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- Can I request a specific teaching professional?
All of our professionals are Class A Certified to teach any skill level. If there is a particular professional you would like to request, please let us know so we may check on availability.
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- Can I get a massage while I am at the school?
Sun City Center, Florida - Call Diana Miramon at 813-363-9394 to schedule an appointment. She will come out to the Sun City Center, Inn.
Windham, New York - The Windham Spa is 1 1/2 miles away in the center of town. www.thewindhamspa.com, 518-734-9617.
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