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Golf Instruction at Magnolia

At Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, we are committed to helping you be the best golfer you can be! Whether you're a beginner golfer or are just looking to refine your swing, our group of professional golf staff is ready to assist! Magnolia Greens is also proud to be the home of Gordon Golf Academy with Matthew Gordon, PGA Director of Instruction.

Beginners Guide to the Golf Course

We are here to help take the fear out of golf! Our beginner-friendly program will help you feel confident and comfortable on the golf course while building the fundamental skills necessary to enjoy the game. Through progressive skill development and hands-on course experiences, we will guide you every step of the way toward conquering your fears of the golf course.

Goals of the Program

•Become comfortable playing on the golf course
•Play nine-holes in 90-120 minutes
•Learn basic rules & golf etiquette 
•HAVE FUN PLAYING GOLF!

Weekly Format

Skill Development Classes
Wednesdays 9am - 10:15am
Class 1: Welcome to Magnolia Greens & Putting
Class 2: Chipping & Pitching
Class 3: Full Swing Irons & Hybrids
Class 4: Driver & Fairway Woods

Let's Play Nine Short Course (4)
Fridays 1:30pm
•Players play their own ball is group of three, if possible
•Progress each week by 25 yards, 50 yards, 100 yards & 150 yards
•Keep score each week and make goals

When

February-June & September-November
•1st four Wed. & Fri. each month
Wednesday 9:00-10:15 & Fridays 1:30 tee time
 

Investment

•$225 (Includes clubs to borrow if needed)
•(4) Classes + (4) Short Course Rounds
 

Registration

Full Day Camps

This program is a wonderful way for our campers to enjoy a full day of golf. Full day campers receive three hours of instruction each day with emphasis on putting, chipping, bunker play and full swing. After morning instruction and a break for lunch, campers will get to apply what they have learned out on the course (course play when available). Full Day Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - 3:00pm and are open to players of all abilities, ages 7-16. For more information and registration details click link below

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Half Day Camps

This program is designed to pique the interest of new golfers while also offering intermediate golfers the instruction needed to improve. Half day campers receive three hours of instruction each day with emphasis on putting, chipping, bunker play and full swing. Half Day Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - 12:00pm and are open to players of all abilities, ages 7-16. For more information and registration details click link below

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Meet the Pros at Gordon Golf Academy

 

Matthew Gordon, PGA Director of Instruction

I began the game of golf at the age 3 and have since dedicated over twenty years to working with others to help make golf more enjoyable. I started my career assisting with the opening of Hartefeld National in 1995 in beautiful Avondale, PA. This is where my passion for teaching developed. In 2000 my first golf academy opened at Chisel Creek in Landenberg, PA and remained until 2007 when my wife and I decided to move south to enjoy golf (and the beach) more year round.
Since moving from Wilmington, DE to Wilmington, NC, I had the privilege to work at the esteemed Bald Head Island Country Club which led me to the fabulous teaching facility at Magnolia Greens in Leland, NC which is now my “home away from home”.
When I’m not on the course, I’m enjoying time with my family at the beach, outside playing lacrosse or golf with my kids and just enjoying living in beautiful southeastern coastal Carolina.
 

Jay Zahran, Assistant Golf Instructor

Jay studied Golf Operation under Class A PGA Master Golf Professional, Gordon Fulp, in 1982.
Bryan Park in Greensboro, NC 1986-1989 – Managed Super Camps, taught golf lessons and also operated the driving range.
Cardinal Country Club 1990 – Completed 6-month apprenticeship under Class A PGA Professional; successfully passed the PAT and Rules Test. Was the First Assistant Golf Professional; responsible for entire golf operation, pro shop, lessons, tournaments, clinics, junior interclub, club repair, sales, merchandising, club fitting, etc.
Forest Oaks Country Club, 1998-2001 – Worked with course Superintendent, Dan Winters. PGA Site of the Greater Greensboro Open.
In 2003 worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at Ocean Ridge Plantation. From 1990-2003 played tournament golf in the Carolinas PGA Section and also participated in the qualifying rounds for the U.S. Open, the Kemper Open and the Greater Greensboro Open.
 

For inquiries regarding golf instruction, or to find out more about our golf instruction staff, please call The Golf Store at (910) 383-0999.
For inquiries regarding golf instruction with Gordon Golf Academy, please call (910) PGA-0032