Welcome to the North Queensland Academy of Golf
at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club

Private Lesson

Golf Schools

Corpoate Events

Coach Clinics

Kids Golf Clinics

Introductory Golf

Should you wish to improve your game, the North Queensland Academy of Golf at Paradise Palms offers many lesson formats; from personal golf tuition to clinics and corporate packages. Whether you are a weekend hacker, or a tour player, you'll find what you need at the North Queensland Academy of Golf . Tailored packages are available to suit your personal needs and all members of the public are welcome. Director of Golf at Paradise Palms is Des Shearer, he is joined by Teaching Professional Neil McCree. Always ready to help, coaches are available 7 Days a week for all your golfing needs. A simple yet effective approach will both greatly improve your knowledge of the game and help you gain more enjoyment from your golf.

All  North Queensland Academy of Golf coaches are "AAA" members of the Australian PGA and have worked with some of the world’s best including Hank Haney, coach of former world #1 player Tiger Woods, Pete Cowan coach to Louis Oostihuizen and 2011 US Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel and David Leadbetter coach of 5 former #1 players. So take the opportunity and tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience on offer.

Private lessons are the best option if you’re serious about improving your game, be it anything from putting and chipping, short and mid irons or the long game. Des’s coaching technique does not include the quick-fix solution. To gain a consistent swing you need to make fundamental changes to your technique. Good coaching and a plan to achieve your goals will produce results.

½ Hour Lesson - $60.00 ($35pp Twin share)	For beginners to advanced players who need to adjust a specific area of their game or seeking a minor swing correction.
1 Hour Lesson - $110.00  ($60pp Twin share)	For beginner to advanced golfers ready to make fundamental swing changes. Also receive your swing changes on video using DARTFISH Advanced Video Analysis Software Visit www.dartfish.com.au for more information

Lesson Packages

4 x 30 min Lessons- $220.00 ($110pp Twin share)	Ideal for the begginer player to learn the basic fundamentals of the game.
6 x 30 min Lessons- $300.00 ($165pp Twin share)
3 x 1 hour Lessons- $300.00 ($165pp Twin share)
5 x 1 hour Lessons + 9 hole Playing Lesson- $650.00 ($350pp Twin share-includes green fee and club hire if required)

Whatever your needs are we can help. Half or Full Day sessions with groups or individuals. Group Clinics before golf events etc. Call Des for more information.

Playing Lessons
The best route to learning golf course management is by playing a round with a Golf Professional. Des will explain how to approach each hole showing you how to plan your shot of the tee. How to choose the right club for the next shot and choice landing area. Learn how to pick a target that minimises the damage from a poor shot and techniques for getting out of trouble as quickly as possible. Short game tips are the key to good scoring.

9 Holes - $250.00  ($160pp twin share) 
18 Holes - $449.00 ($289pp twin share)
costs include green fee's and club hire if required.

Half Day	Full Day
Cost: $200pp twin share (singles $360)	Cost: $300pp twin share (Singles $540)
*Times are flexible 8-10am: Video Swing analysis and fault identification and correction 10-11am: Morning Tea 11-1:15pm: •OPTION 1 9 hole playing lesson-Course management, shot selection and game analysis (additional $50 green fee) •OPTION 2 Short game session chipping, putting and bunker play	8-10am Swing analysis and fault identification 10-10:30am: Morning Tea 10:30-12:15am Short game, Putting and bunker play 12:15-1pm: Lunch •OPTION 1 1.00-3pm: 9 hole playing lesson-Course management, shot selection and game analysis 3-5pm: Swing analysis, fault correction and emphasis on problem areas identified during day •OPTION 2 1.00-5pm 18 hole playing lesson-Course management, shot selection and game analysis

The above table is on a recommendation and can be tailored to your needs.

3 & 5 Day Golf Schools are also available on application, these programs are tailored to meet individual needs.

For accomodation packages with golf schools or further information please contact our Director of Golf.

Whether you are planning to entertain clients or gather the employees for a day away from the office, we can help you create an exciting and fun-filled event. Enjoy pre-round golf tips with supervised practice on the range, or short game clinics. Have a professional play with a group or groups advising on any aspect of the game. Our professionals can also be used for novelty events such as "Beat the Pro".

½ Hour Clinic - $ 90.00(max 30PAX)
1  Hour Clinic - $150.00(max 30PAX)
“Beat the Pro”- $   POA
DARTFISH     - $  10.00 per player  (min 20 pax-includes “Beat the Pro” and individual analysis emailed to each player)

DARTFISH Video Analysis Software
Give your clients something to remember!
During your days play our Golf Professional Des Shearer will play a “Beat the Pro” event with each group and will also capture all players’ swings. Players will receive a video of their swings with a personal swing evaluation via email.

Golf Lesson Bookings and further information

Golf Shop         07 4059 9901
Des Shearer     0402 030 577
Neil McCree    0404 507 464
Email dshearer@paradisepalms.com.au

Paradise Palms Resort & Country Club in Tropical North Queensland has created the ultimate golfer's getaway with the release of a new coaching clinic package combining accommodation, breakfast daily, tuition and unlimited golf on its championship golf course.

In a choice of three and five day coaching clinic options, this package guarantees two hours of tuition daily with a Paradise Palms experienced golf pro. The beauty of this package is that is has been designed to offer quality tuition geared to attaining maximum results with a low pupil/instructor ratio.

The coaching clinics will provide beginner through to advanced coaching techniques that cover a full swing analysis, short game and on course strategies and the development of a personalized coaching program.

The three day/three night golf clinic package starts at just $845 per person twin share or $1299 per person twin share for the extended, five day/five night option.

Valid until 31 December 2011, prices are inclusive of two hours of coaching daily, 1 x 18 hole golf lesson with golf pro, unlimited golf for the duration of stay, accommodation, breakfast daily and post game drinks and nibbles with golf pro at the conclusion of the clinic.

For bookings, contact dshearer@paradisepalms.com.au or Ph: 4059 9902