**Long Game Strategies On-Course**

The Long Game Strategies Clinic focuses on enhancing your ability to perform under pressure from the tee, fairway and approaching greens, turning potential bogeys into pars and pars into birdies. This clinic will help golfers develop a strategic approach to setting up the scoring area of the game.  From tee shots to wedge approaches, we’ll teach you how to assess every shot, understand your options, and execute with precision to lower your scores.

#### **Key Topics Covered:**

**Driving Fundamentals Choosing the Right Club** – How to determine whether to use a driver, fairway metal, or even a 9-iron based on hole setup and distance to the landing area.
**Technique and Setup** – Mastering the correct setup and mechanics for a consistent drive, focusing on body alignment, weight distribution, and wrist action.
**Handling Different Lies** – How to adjust technique when faced with different conditions, such as hardpan or thick rough.

**Mental Approach to Long Game Confidence Under Pressure** – How to manage nerves and trust your skills when faced with a difficult shot.
**Visualizing Success** – Using mental imagery to see successful shots and improve focus when it counts most.
**Course Management** – How to assess risk and make smart choices from the tee and fairway to minimize mistakes and capitalize on opportunities.

**Long Game Drills and Practice Targeted Drills** – Specific drills to improve your consistency and ability to execute different shots from various lies and situations.
**Practice Routines** – Developing a structured long game practice routine that simulates real course conditions and maximizes improvement.

#### **What to Expect:**

- Hands-on coaching with immediate feedback during practice.
- Strategic drills that help you make smarter decisions on long shots.
- Personalized advice on improving your long game, with a focus on your strengths and areas for improvement.
- A supportive learning environment focused on building confidence with every long game shot.

The Long Game Strategies Clinic is for golfers looking to develop a comprehensive, strategic approach to driving the ball with confidence. If you're tired of adding up penalty strokes from the tee box and want to turn your long game into a strength, this clinic will provide you with the tools and techniques to excel. By mastering the fundamentals and learning how to assess each shot, you'll approach the long game with greater confidence and lower scores.

_**Register today!**_

_**Location: Meet at Pro Shop**_

Ladies On-Course: Long Game Strategies & Scoring 

Taught by Head Golf Professional Joseph Raitano, PGA. We will meet on the practice putting green behind the main clubhouse. Short game will include the basic fundamentals of Putting, Chipping, and Bunkers.

Saturday Morning Ladies Clinic (Short Game)

## _**Ladies Golf Clinic  - Irons from the Fairway**_

Tuesday's 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Only $25 per class.

Maximum 10 Students

Bring Your Irons & Hybrids

Designed for new golfers and seasoned veterans looking to learn more and improve their game. In Each Clinic we address a new subject, have some fun and learn a few things about the game.

Equipment can be provided

Iincludes:

- Golf Instruction from PGA Certified Professional, Patrick Fannon
- Range Balls

Tuesday Ladies Golf Clinic

### **Swing Solutions Player’s Clinic**

The **Swing Solutions Player’s Clinic** is a unique, interactive coaching session designed to address your specific needs and questions about your golf game. This open-format clinic allows attendees to share their thoughts, concerns, and challenges, creating a personalized learning experience tailored to the group’s needs.

Whether you’re struggling with consistency, looking to improve ball striking, or need guidance on course strategy, our expert instructors will provide real-time feedback, customized drills, and on-the-spot solutions to help you make meaningful improvements. From swing mechanics to short game techniques, no topic is off-limits!

Join us for a dynamic and engaging session where you’ll receive hands-on coaching, practical takeaways, and a clear action plan to elevate your game.

**Location:**

Driving Range

**Equipment:**

All Clubs

_Register today!_

Ladies 101 Beginner Series: Swing Solutions Player's Clinic

Ladies 101 Beginner Series - Swing Solutions Player's Clinic

***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS MAY 26th***
***LEAGUE WILL BE LIMITED AND HAS FILLED UP THE PAST 3 SEASONS***
LYMAN ORCHARDS & PGA JR. LEAGUE OVER THE YEARS:
8th Largest Program in US – 2023
4th Largest Program in US – 2022
#GAMECHANGER Award Winner 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023

LED BY PGA/LPGA PROFESSIONALS:
Team Lyman will be represented once again by John Dipollina, PGA Member and #GAMECHANGER award recipient for 2019-2023, Alex Cavaliere, PGA Member, Bryan Mooney, PGA Member, Andra Frappier, LPGA Apprentice, Sarah Proper, LPGA Apprentice and Jason Gobleck, PGA Member. 

PRACTICES:
Practices (6 to 8) will take place on weekday afternoons.  Parents pick which day is best to practice on.  Simply email John Dipollina at jdipollina@lymangolf.com after registering.  Please specify whether you would like Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday as your practice day.  Please also specify a backup day if possible.  Practices will begin beginning after the conclusion of the CIAC spring golf season which is after the Memorial Day holiday.  Exact times will be posted.

MATCHES:
Internal matches (6) will begin in mid-June.  Exact match times will be posted the evening prior by the coaching staff.  We ask all juniors/parents to RSVP to each match date well ahead of time so we the coaches can provide an exact time for your son/daughter to tee off.  This will eliminate needless waiting around and allow your family to schedule accordingly.

The matches will be played on either the Jones or Player Championship Courses.  Players based on ability levels/age will compete from different sets of tees.  Red tees will be encouraged for girls and beginner to intermediate boys.  Gold tees will be encouraged for advanced boys.  White tees will be encouraged for returning all-stars.

ALL-STARS:
All-star summer season will be an invitational event with a separate registration and corresponding coaching fee.  The all-star season will begin after the regular season ends and parents will be contacted individually.  Weekly practices will be held.  The 17U program will have three teams consisting of six participants each. The teams will have the opportunity to represent Lyman Orchards in both the CT PGA Sectionals as well as the Lyman Orchards Play Day.  Dates for the sectionals are August 11th and August 12th and will be held here at Lyman Orchards.  Play day events have yet to be announced.  If we are fortunate enough to advance to the regional competition as we were in 2022, 2023 and 2024, we will participate in the regional competition at a location and date that has yet to be announced.  To play 17U all-stars you have to be b/w 14 and 17 years old as of August 1st, 2024.

PLAYER KITS:
Each player will be presented with their personalized player kit prior to the season’s first match.  At registration you will see a charge for $110 which is the yearly PGA Jr. League membership fee.  This fee will include two PGA Jr. League jerseys (new colors for 2025) and have the last name and favorite number on the back, a PGA Jr. League hat/visor, PGA Jr. League bag tag and a PGA Jr. League drawstring backpack.  This registration fee is a one-time fee for 2025 and is not charged again if the junior plays in our fall or winter programs that will follow the spring campaigns. 
Please email John Dipollina, PGA Director of Golf with any questions you may have at jdipollina@lymangolf.com 

ZOOM INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
A Zoom meeting for parents to introduce the program has been held early April in preparation. I will go over the entire regular season, all-star process and have an informal question and answer session. To view this presentation from 2024 on YouTube please visit https://youtu.be/CTB-AJc6IhY?si=NSnXIBvDraKFWEoE

Program open for 7- to 13-year-olds. 6-year-olds who have participated in our Lyman clinic programming can be given consideration by contacting Director of Golf John Dipollina at jdipollina@lymangolf.com

Lyman Orchards 17U - Spring 2025

Discover the secrets to a powerful swing, refine your putting precision, and master the art of reading the greens. With a supportive and fun learning environment, you'll connect with fellow female golf enthusiasts, share the excitement of improvement, and take your golfing prowess to new heights.

**Ladies 101**

Have you ever wanted to step onto the golf course with confidence and grace? Our Ladies 101 Series is the perfect starting point for women new to golf who are eager to learn the fundamentals of golf in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Join your PGA Coach for this weekly series of lessons in a non-intimidating atmosphere with your peers. In the Ladies 101 Lesson Series, women of all ages who are new to golf come together, with a focus on networking and learning new golf skills at the same time!

_Register today!_

Ladies 101 (Beginner)

**Ball Srtiking Blueprint**

This clinic is designed to help golfers develop consistency and confidence with their iron shots. Players will learn proper setup, ball position, and swing mechanics to improve contact, accuracy, and distance control. Key focus areas include achieving solid ball-first contact, controlling trajectory, and improving shot shaping. Drills and individualized feedback will help golfers eliminate common issues such as fat and thin shots, improving overall ball-striking ability. By the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of how to strike their irons effectively and take their game to the next level. ⛳

Discover the secrets to a powerful swing, refine your shot making precision, and master the art of iron play and ball striking. 

_Register today!_

**_Location: Driving Range_**

Men's Clinic Series - Ball Striking Blueprint for Irons

**Women & Wine Golf Class**

Have you ever wanted to step onto the golf course with confidence and grace? Our Women & Wine Golf Classes are the perfect starting point for women who are eager to learn the fundamentals of golf in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Join your PGA Coaches for this weekly series of on-course classes in a non-intimidating atmosphere with your peers. In the Women & Wine Advanced Golf Class, women of all ages come together, with a focus on networking and learning new golf skills at the same time!

_Register today!_

Women & Wine Advanced Golf Class 5/28/25 - 6pm

Mohansic Junior Golf Clinics will run on Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM. Assistant Golf Professional and U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach Tino Tardella will lead the instruction. The price is $40 per session ages 7-14 welcome (minimum 3 students per session). Golf clubs will be provided if needed. Drop off will be located at the left side of the driving range. Payment can be made on Thursday by means of cash, check, or venmo @tino-tardella.
Each week juniors will learn the fundamentals of the full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting.


Junior Golf Clinic

**PGA HOPE at NY Golf Park is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being.  Lucas Cohen, PGA is the lead instructor and owner of the NY Golf Park in Hudson.**

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

- No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you.
- No prior golf experience necessary
- No VA disability rating required
- Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate
- All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!well-being,,is to

PGA HOPE Hudson (NY)

Discover the secrets to a simple set of principles for a successful Golf Swing. Sharpen Short Game Skills and refine your putting precision, learn how to read a green and learn golf etiquette. Coach Billy Bondaruk is gifted with teaching skills and knowledge of golf which has brought him many  accolades. Past PGA teacher of the year and top 100 instructor Golf  Digest, you'll be in a supportive and fun learning environment, you'll connect with other women with golfing interests, share laughs and excitement of improvement, take your golfing prowess to a new level. The Clinics are $50 per class. Come experience a few classes or come to all of them.
**Ladies 101**
Have you ever wanted to step onto the golf course with confidence and grace? Our Ladies 101 Series is the perfect starting point for women new to golf who are eager to learn the fundamentals of golf in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Join your PGA Coach for this weekly series of lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evening in a non-intimidating atmosphere with your peers. The Ladies 101 Lesson Series, women of all ages who are new to golf come together, with a focus on networking and learning new golf skills at the same time!
_Register today! Call Billy or text 774-212-4600_

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