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Get introduced to the game of golf by learning all aspects of the game from check in, to actually playing golf, as well as rules and general course etiquette.  This course is perfect for total beginners who are interested in learning the game of golf in a low-pressure environment.

Benefits:

Meet other beginner golfers to potentially play with in the future. 

Low pressure and fun environment, those who attend will have a good understanding of how to play golf and could begin playing at any course. 

Learn a new sport and develop a new hobby

Total beginner course where you will learn everything about how to play starting with the check-in to actually playing. 

Rental clubs, balls, tees, and all other necessary equipment will be provided. 

Receive full written summaries of everything covered- this will be a great guide to have for the beginning of your golf journey. 

When: 

Wednesday, March 29th, 3-5pm

Thursday, March 30th, 3-5pm

Friday, March 31st, 4-6pm

Cost: $250/person

Included: 6 hours of instruction, full written summaries of topics covered, free 9-hole round at ACGC (cart not included)

Email Sam at samcresta8@gmail.com to sign up!!

Have you noticed all of the fun and exciting “personnel” changes here at the Classic? If you haven’t, we are thrilled to share the news with you!

Beginning in Golf Services, we are excited to announce that Sam Cresta has been promoted to Head Golf Professional. Sam has been dedicated and passionate about golf for years now, and his hard work has led to many happy golfers both on and off the course. Even as we head into the “off-season” of golf, we highly recommend scheduling a lesson with Sam today to clean up or improve any aspect of your golf game. After all, Sam is the man!

Have you noticed the new menu items? The boneless wings, mozzarella sticks, specialty wraps & salads, and top tier house burgers? If so, they have been prepared by the magnificent Meghan Foxx. Meghan joined the ACGC team back in September as the Cafe Manager and has been on a tear ever since. So if you want to try a new place for lunch or grab a bite to eat after your next round, stop by the Classic Rock Cafe to enjoy some scrumptious foods. You won’t leave hungry!

Oh what a warm and hot season it was here in Delaware. After a very challenging summer and unfortunate luck with lightning, Brandon Hammond has been leading the charge to get the golf course back to tip top shape. The greens are healed, rolling true and ready for play! Have you seen how beautiful the fairways are? With plans to reseed and re-sod the tee boxes by the end of November, your beloved ACGC will be ESPN ready once again. Let’s go Brandon!

Other than a hole-in-one, is there anything better than the post round beer or cocktail? If you agree, we highly suggest that you stop by the Classic Rock Bar for a drink with our customer favorite, Shannon Foster! Shannon has been killing it in the bar all summer long, and has been promoted to Bar Manager. She likes to take long walks on the beach, hangout with her friends, and go to rock shows, but you can learn more by kicking it with her after your golf round or for beer thirty. 

 

Blog Written by: Austin “Showtime” Ebersole

In our two day camp, the kids will not only learn about how much fun golf is, but they will also learn how to properly swing each club. They will know how to take full swings, the ins and outs of the short game, and how to successfully sink their putts. On top of learning how to swing their clubs, they will also learn all about golf course etiquette and why it’s important. Golf presents an opportunity to learn many life lessons, and we take pride in being able to pass along all of this information onto the next generation of golfers!

When: Monday, June 20th & Tuesday, June 21st
TIme: 5-7 pm each night
Ages: 5-14
Price: $100 per kid (capped at 16 kids)

As 2021 (finally) rolls around, I think all of us can look forward to putting 2020 behind us and beginning 2021 optimistic and motivated.  As we talked about last week in our blog, the game of golf grew drastically throughout 2020.  Many new people began taking up golf this year, and a lot of others got back into the game for the first time in many years.  Regardless of experience or skill level, everyone can improve in some area of their game. This blog will discuss potential golf resolutions to strive for in 2021, and hopefully you will be inspired to achieve some of these goals!

To start, here is a simple resolution: practice more!  While playing is a great way to improve, the best way to really lower your scores is to practice in addition to playing actual rounds. Spending some time at a driving range or hitting net can be a great way to work on your game and develop consistency.  If you typically get out to play a round once or twice per week and do not practice in between, you will be surprised to see how much you can improve by practicing just once per week!  When practicing, short game can often be neglected so make sure to also spend some time on the practice greens putting and chipping.  For those of you looking to lower scores in 2021, consider adding some practice time to your weekly routines to supplement your actual rounds!

Another important resolution that ties into practicing more is developing proper habits.  Practicing often with improper habits will not help you improve or develop consistency regardless of how often you practice.  In many cases, it can be more beneficial to practice once or twice per week with proper habits than to practice every day with improper ones.  In addition to practicing with the proper fundamentals, it can also be great to practice with a purpose. For example, dedicating one practice session to just the grip, rather than just swinging without purpose or plan can greatly help you improve in a specific target area.  Focusing on one area per session can help you create strong and correct habits.  Since it can be difficult learning and understanding the proper swing mechanics, consider taking a lesson this year!  To start, just one or two lessons can teach you the basic mechanics like grip, posture, ball position, and how to start/finish the swing.  Once you understand the basics, you can begin targeting each area at specific practice sessions.  The goal of a good golf swing is to be able to consistently repeat your swing, so learning and developing correct habits is the best way to do that.

In addition to dedicating practice time to working on specific skills and mechanics, improving your “golf fitness” can help your game tremendously!  Improving flexibility, balance, and strength can greatly improve your swing and power.

This past year, Britt Marie Fitness began at the American Classic Golf Club.  Weekly yoga for golfers and other fitness classes offered in person and virtually can improve your golf fitness and overall body fitness.  I think many people do not consider the fitness aspect of golf and dedicating some time to that can be a great resolution for 2021 that can improve your swing and general well-being.  To start, a good goal for this year could be to join a few workout sessions or consider getting some 1 on 1 training!  For those looking to get more out of their body and swing, consider taking your golf fitness serious this year.

There are many other potential golf resolutions to strive for in 2021, but I believe these are some of the best to improve your game overall.  Golf is a great game, so if nothing else this year, a great resolution could be to simply continue having fun and enjoy the game more while playing!  Wishing all of you a great new year, and hopefully it will be full of golf!

 

– Sam Cresta, Assistant Golf Professional at American Classic GC

The game of golf is continuing to grow and the industry as a whole is booming. According to golf.com, 441 million rounds of golf were played in 2019.  In 2020, golf has continued to grow despite the pandemic.  Golf courses feature an outdoor, open area which allows for social distancing, making golf a safe activity.  Golf proved to be a great way to safely get outside and enjoy some fresh air.  In general, golf is also a fantastic source of exercise and has many health benefits.  The last few weeks in our blogs, we talked about how golf is a great social activity enjoyed amongst friends and family.  While many new players began playing in 2020, many others wanted to, but did not know where to start.  It can be overwhelming getting into golf for those who have never played before, and it can be especially difficult knowing what clubs to purchase and what is all needed to play.  In this blog, we will discuss golf club basics, and talk about what clubs you will need to get started.   Hopefully, you will have a better understanding of golf clubs after reading this, and will be one step closer to getting out to the course!

 Golf clubs include: woods/hybrids, irons/wedges and putters. While the rules of golf allow you to carry up to 14 clubs in your bag, you do not necessarily need to have that many clubs to start. I recommend getting a driver and some other woods, a few irons, and a putter when you are first starting out.  The driver is considered a wood, and woods feature a large head and less loft.  The less loft on a club, the further the ball will go, so woods are more effective on longer shots.  Drivers feature the biggest head and the least amount of loft. They should only be used on your first shot of the hole with the ball on a tee.  The other woods, including a 3-wood or a 5-wood, can be effectively used off the fairway when longer shots are needed to reach the green. The irons are numbered, and a good starting set of clubs can include a 6iron, 7iron, 8iron, and 9iron.  In general, a 9iron features about 41 degrees of loft, while a 6iron features 30 degrees of loft.  The less loft on a club will make the ball travel further, so hypothetically a 6iron will go further than a 9iron. In addition to that, it can be good to get an iron that has a “P” or an “S” on it instead of a number.  These clubs are called wedges and feature even more loft than the other irons. The Pitching and Sand wedges can be effective for shorter and higher shots, and are very beneficial around the greens.

You certainly do not need to spend hundreds of dollars (or even thousands) to get started.  Golf companies sell individual clubs, but many golf club makers also sell very affordable clubs in full sets. I recommend buying a new or used full set of golf clubs.  There are many full starter sets available online that are affordable and perfect to start out with. Full sets will typically include a driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 6-9irons, a pitching wedge, and a putter.  This starter set only features 9 clubs, and since you can carry 14 clubs in your bag this can also give you the option to purchase additional wedges or hybrids if you are enjoying the game and want to expand your bag.  These starter sets can cost anywhere from $75-$500, so this is an affordable and easy way to get started.  

-Sam Cresta, Assistant Golf Professional at American Classic Golf Club

This clinic will be taught by Austin Ebersole & the lesson will be on putting and chipping, sign up are in the clubhouse.

During this camp, your kids will develop a solid understanding of how to play the game of golf. They will learn the proper techniques of a golf swing, as well as learning about golf course etiquette. We will focus on how to grip the club, the proper posture in a golf stance, where the ball should be positioned, and how to line up our shots. Each day will also be themed, so that the kids get to let loose and have some fun. We all know that golf can be a little intimidating at first, but with the perfect balance of teaching and fun, your kid will love the game as much as you do.

Golf Pro: Austin Ebersole

Date: June 17-21

Time: 5-7pm

Clubs can be provided if needed.

Register here: CLICK ME

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Get introduced to the game of golf by learning all aspects of the game from check in, to actually playing golf, as well as rules and general course etiquette.  This course is perfect for total beginners who are interested in learning the game of golf in a low-pressure environment.

Benefits:

Meet other beginner golfers to potentially play with in the future. 

Low pressure and fun environment, those who attend will have a good understanding of how to play golf and could begin playing at any course. 

Learn a new sport and develop a new hobby

Total beginner course where you will learn everything about how to play starting with the check-in to actually playing. 

Rental clubs, balls, tees, and all other necessary equipment will be provided. 

Receive full written summaries of everything covered- this will be a great guide to have for the beginning of your golf journey. 

When: 

Wednesday, March 29th, 3-5pm

Thursday, March 30th, 3-5pm

Friday, March 31st, 4-6pm

Cost: $250/person

Included: 6 hours of instruction, full written summaries of topics covered, free 9-hole round at ACGC (cart not included)

Email Sam at samcresta8@gmail.com to sign up!!