Golf Schools for Women
Mary Mills, pictured here giving a clinic on drills and the short game at our superb private golf school learning facility at Palm Valley G.C, in Phoenix. The 1963 US Open Champion’s dynamic presentation gives students ways to “find your swing” when it leaves you with simple and easy to use drills. We can custom design a women only golf school of any size at any of our locations.
At the Bird Golf Academy we design each ladies golf school with the women’s perspective in mind. Whether you are an executive, a recreational player or an entry level student we have the perfect school format for you. Our women-only golf school vacations are available at all of our sites and golf resorts around the USA (see our locations page). Select any one of our school formats and you will be teamed with an instructor whose focus is teaching women about the game of golf. Come learn to play golf with us in a no pressure atmosphere where you will feel at ease in improving your game.
The Bird Golf Academy can design any format of golf school with any or all of these incredible LPGA professionals as well as our PGA Professionals who have expertise in teaching women and we are certain that your golf school vacation will bring you a lifetime of memories. Although we feel that our One and Two (student(s)) on One (instructor) formats are the most beneficial we can customize a golf school for a group of any size. For special group packaging and pricing please call our offices at 623 882-2054.
One on One Instruction
For the woman that wants to immerse herself in improving her golf game with no other distractions, our One on One format is ideal. With this personalized golf school you work one on one with your own Bird Golf Schools LPGA Professional for a 3, 4, or 5 day school. You receive 6 hours individual instruction and each day will include a 9/18-hole playing lesson; with access to the golf courses and practice facilities upon the completion of each day's school.
Inclusions:
- Lodging
- Unlimited practice and play at the courses.
- Player evaluation.
- Complete "Clear Key" profile and analysis.
- Lunch with your professional each day.
- The ultimate golf learning experience®, with 18, 24, or 30 hours instruction with your Bird Schools Professional.
- All taxes are included.
Eagle School Cost:
| Pricing for The Eagle Golf School | |||
| Location | 3 Day School 18 hours of individual instruction |
4 Day School 24 hours of individual instruction |
5 Day School 30 hours of individual instruction |
| AZ, Phoenix / Wild Horse Pass | $3,250 | $4,100 | $4,850 |
| AZ, Phoenix / Goodyear | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| AZ, Prescott | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| AZ, Sedona | $3,000 | $3,750 | $4,450 |
| CA, Napa | $3,150 | $3,950 | $4,700 |
| CA, Palm Springs | $3,150 | $3,950 | $4,700 |
| CA, San Diego | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| CO, Crested Butte | $3,000 | $3,750 | $4,450 |
| CO, Ft. Collins / Pelican Lakes | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| FL, Daytona | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| FL, Miami | $3,350 | $4,300 | $5,100 |
| FL, Orlando | $3,000 | $3,750 | $4,450 |
| Georgia | $3,000 | $3,750 | $4,450 |
| Minnesota | $3,150 | $3,950 | $4,700 |
| NV, Las Vegas | $3,150 | $3,950 | $4,700 |
| PA, Pittsburgh | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| PA, York | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| SC, Myrtle Beach | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
| Tennessee | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,150 |
Two on One Instruction
With this format, you enroll as a twosome, this is perfect for mothers and daughters, sisters, and girl friends looking for fun and to spend some quality time together. The two of you will work with the same LPGA Professional and share lodging. Both students work with their Bird Golf Schools professional for 3, 4, or 5 day golf schools. Each student will receive individual analysis and instruction; and spend 6 hours each day (Buddy Format) or 8 hours each day (Champions Format) with their professional. Each day of learning will include a 9/18-hole playing lesson; with access to the golf courses and practice facilities upon the completion of each day's school.
Inclusions:
- Lodging
- Unlimited practice and play at the courses.
- Player evaluation.
- Complete "Clear Key" profile and analysis.
- Lunch with your professional each day.
- The ultimate golf learning experience®, with 18, 24, or 30 hours instruction with your Bird Schools Professional.
- All taxes are included.
Buddy School Cost:
| Pricing for The Buddy Golf School* | |||
| Location | 3 Day School 18 hours of combined instruction |
4 Day School 24 hours of combined instruction |
5 Day School 30 hours of combined instruction |
| AZ, Phoenix / Wild Horse Pass | $2,300 | $2,900 | $3,350 |
| AZ, Phoenix / Goodyear | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| AZ, Prescott | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| AZ, Sedona | $2,100 | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| CA, Napa | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,250 |
| CA, Palm Springs | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,250 |
| CA, San Diego | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| CO, Crested Butte | $2,100 | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| CO, Ft. Collins / Pelican Lakes | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| FL, Daytona | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| FL, Miami | $2,350 | $3,000 | $3,450 |
| FL, Orlando | $2,100 | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| Georgia | $2,100 | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| Minnesota | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,250 |
| NV, Las Vegas | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,250 |
| PA, Pittsburgh | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| PA, York | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| SC, Myrtle Beach | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| Tennessee | $1,825 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
Add-on Ideas:
- Limousine chauffeured wine tour at our Napa, California site.
- Horseback riding on the beach at our Jekyll Island, Georgia location.
- Spa treatments at the famous Casablanca Spa in Mesquite, Nevada.
Note: These add-ons are suggestions if you are looking to add even more fun to your golf school vacation. Pricing for add-ons varies for each activity. Please call for pricing and we can also tell you what other activities are available at our wonderful locations.
Custom Groups – If you have a group of women of any skill level interested in taking golf instruction, we can custom design a school for you. Designing a small group format can be a more affordable option. We can work with you in selecting the number of instructors, the length of the program, design clinics and arrange events (such as banquets) at your request. Please call 1.877.424.7346 for more information on group schools.
There is no exclusive female swing, or female mechanics, but there are different techniques which are more pertinent to women, and anatomical differences that will be addressed. We'll show you how to reach your potential!
Bird Golf Schools for Women are led by our senior instructional staff of LPGA golf professionals with extraordinary backgrounds.
Sharon Miller, LPGA Member
Sharon Miller has made her career in golf since 1966 when she joined the Ladies Professional Golf Tour, won three tournaments, and retired in 1981. From there, she joined the LPGA Teaching Division and continues to teach all ages with a passion. She helped start and wrote for Golf for Women magazine as their Teaching Editor in Chief until 1994. In 1989, she received the LPGA National Teacher of the Year award. She has remained active in tournament competition and won the 1985 National Teaching Division Championship, the 1986 Women's Colorado Open, and is a three time winner with partner Kathy Farrer (1995, 1996, 1997) in the SQUARE TWO LPGA T & CP team championship. In 2003 Sharon was inducted into the Western Michigan University Sports Hall of Fame. Sharon is the only athlete in the university's history to have lettered in 5 sports! The Bird Golf Schools are proud to have Sharon as our national head professional.
Mary Mills, LPGA Member
Winner of the 1963 U.S. Open, Mary's career as a player and teacher is second to none. A member of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Mary enjoyed 18 years on the LPGA Tour, during which time she won 9 tour events, including three major championships (the LPGA Championship in 1964 and 1973, as well as the U.S. Open). Now an accomplished golf course architect, Mary's first love remains teaching. A member of the LPGA Teaching Division since 1980, Mary prides herself on working with players of all skill levels. As a student of the game, Mary has studied and worked with some of the game's legendary teachers: Johnny Revolta, Tommy Armour, Paul Runyan, Bob Toski, and Ángel de la Torre to name a few. Mary's extensive background allows her to evaluate each student differently and individually - and makes a golf school with Mary a "once in a lifetime experience."
Shirley Furlong, LPGA Member
Shirley was an All-American at Texas A&M University in 1983, and after graduating she met with immediate success as a professional. The leading money winner and winner of four events on the Women’s Professional Golf Tour, Shirley joined the LPGA Tour in 1984. Shirley recorded several Top 5 finishes in her fifteen year career on Tour which was highlighted with her victory in the 1988 Keystone Open. Shirley was also the runner up in the 1989 McDonald’s Championship and a year later the runner-up in the Nabisco Dinah Shore. A lifelong student of the game, Shirley has studied and worked with some of the game’s greatest instructors (Betty Dodd, Chuck Cook and De De Owens). Shirley believes that a good golf swing comes first with good fundaments and stresses the importance of having a good “pre-shot routine”. She also believes that teaching her students to manage themselves and the golf course are keys to becoming a successful player. Shirley is passionate about teaching and it shows in her students. Shirley’s upbeat and charming personality will make your golf school with her memorable. Shirley is a Bird Golf Academy, Senior West Coast Instructor
Shirley will be inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame in February, 2007. Congratulations, Shirley on such a great honor!
Pam Wright, LPGA Member
Pam was born to be a golfer. Her father, Innes was a prominent Scottish professional and her Mother was four times the Scottish National Champion. After an exceptional junior career, Pam attended Arizona State University where she would also distinguish herself. Pam was twice the winner of the Pac 10 Championship, a two-time All American and later in her career, elected to the ASU Hall of Fame. Pam's talent showed immediately when she joined the LPGA Tour as she was the Rookie of the Year in 1989. Her storied career included being a member of the European Solheim Cup three times as well as being a Vice-Captain in 2002 and 2002 (Pam also recorded the lowest 9 hole round in US Open history when she shot a 30). Since devoting herself full time to teaching, Pam has excelled in the same way. She is passionate about her craft and it shows with every student that has the chance to experience a school with Pam. Pam's lovely, relaxed style immediately puts her students at ease, and her infinite knowledge of the game, takes their games to another level. Bird Golf is very proud to have Pam as a Senior West Coast Instructor.
Sharron Moran, LPGA Member
Sharron was an outstanding amateur golfer who was the Illinois state Champion and also the number 1 player on the University of Arizona’s golf team for four years. After college, Sharron joined the LPGA Tour where she distinguished herself immediately by being the 1967 Rookie of the Year. After competing successfully for ten years on the Tour, Sharron dedicated herself to teaching. Sharron was a broadcaster for ABC television, for whom she covered several major Championships in addition to being an author and the Women’s golf editor for Golf Digest magazine for three years (Sharron also has her own line of sportswear!). Sharron studied with the legendary Bob Toski for 14 years and has hosted clinics all over the world. She has been the Director of Instruction at La Costa, Thunderbird, Lakeside and Crested Butte Country Clubs and been the featured professional for the Tommy Armour Golf Company for ten years. Sharron is familiar with several teaching styles and believes in matching her students to the style best suited for them. Her relaxed and friendly manner ensures that your golf school with Sharron is not only an invaluable learning experience, but you will have fun doing it! Sharron is our Palm Springs Director of Instruction.
Shelley Hamlin, LPGA Member
After an outstanding career at Stanford University (Shelley is a member of the Stanford Hall of Fame) which included a win at the 1971 AIAW Collegiate Championship and a runner up finish in the US Amateur, Shelley was runner-up for Rookie of the Year honors in her inaugural year on the LPGA tour in 1972 and represented the United States in both the Curtis Cup and the World Cup. A runner up in the US Open in 1973 and a 3 time winner on the LPGA tour, Shelley had career earnings of over $1 million. After successfully battling breast cancer in 1992, Shelley won the Phar-Mor at Inverarry and followed that up with another victory in 1993 at the ShopRite Classic. Shelley was the president of the LPGA in 1980-81 and in 2000 was the first recipient of the Dr. DeDe Owens Spirit of Golf Award in 2000. Although Shelley still plays occasional Tour events, she has devoted herself to teaching and what a wonderful opportunity that proves to be for Bird Golf Academy students. One of the most positive and inspirational people in golf, her energy and enthusiasm ensure that your school with Shelley; will be a game changing experience.
Sharon Miller, seen here giving a presentation with the legendary Carey Mumford (Bird Golf Academy’s Director of Game Enhancement), on the mental aspects of playing competitive golf. Sharon’s vast knowledge and insights proved invaluable to these golf clinic participants as she talked about the emotional highs and lows when playing the game and how to avoid getting “stage struck”.
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