Welcome to Pinecrest Golf Club

Lessons/Clinics/Practice

Our PGA Teaching Professional, Andy Froude and his qualified teaching staff can help if you are a beginner who needs a head start or if you are a seasoned player who needs to fine tune his or her game. We have private lessons and clinics available for all levels of player.

Andy Froude P.G.A., is the teaching professional for all clinics and lessons. Andy was the head instructor at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy in Vermont prior to a 29 year career as Head Golf Professional at Charles River Country Club. Andy will staff the program as needed to guarantee expert instruction, supervision of children, and the proper ratio of staff to student. Any questions or for private instruction, you may reach Andy Froude at 617-839-7126.

Lessons focus on:

fundamentals, grip, stance, aim, and posture

keeps lessons simple to make concepts easy to learn

concentrates on simplicity to make the concepts easy to adapt to

focuses on mental preparation and relaxation

Always leaves you with drills to apply to your swing

If you would like to register for any of the clinics please contact:

Holliston Recreation Department

Phone: 508 429-2149

Web: www.townofholliston.us/park.htm

Practice Range Information

Be sure to visit our practice facility at Pinecrest whether you are planning to play or just looking to practice. If you are playing allow 30 minutes to warm up so that you are ready to tackle the challenge of Pinecrest.

While at the range, start slow, hit wedge shots and then work you way through the clubs in your bag. Players are entitled to hit off the 25,000 square foot grass tee or off the matted areas located next to the ball machine. Finish your range session by playing the first couple of holes in your mind. Getting your mind ready is critical in playing good golf. A token for a basket of approximately 50-55 golf balls can be purchased for $7 or a warm up basket consisting of approximately 20 range balls can be purchased for $3..

Before heading to the course for play or leaving for the day be sure to spend sometime on the putting green. Make sure that you hole each putt and try different lengths of putts to become familiar with the speed of the greens as it is very similar to the course experience.

508-429-9871

PINECREST GOLF CLUB 2011 GOLF LESSON PROGRAMS:

Instruction by: P.G.A. Professional Andy Froude (and staff)

For the recreation departments of: Hopkinton, Holliston, Ashland, and Southborough.

Pinecrest Golf Club is an attractive facility for instruction, clinics, and enjoyable golf with its 18 challenging holes, practice range and putting green. In addition to the golf instruction we offer leagues for men, women and seniors. For additional information on league play, season passes, discount programs or golf outings; call 781- 326-5717 or email newenglandgolf@comcast.net.

Beginner lessons: The following programs for kids and adults concentrate on golf fundamentals. You will learn the proper grip, stance and alignment necessary to make the full swing. You will be given drills and exercises to make the proper swing easier and more effective. Each session will include one portion that is dedicated to putting and short game basics. We will also offer some discussion about golf course etiquette. If you have any other questions about golf we will answer them.

Intermediate lessons: This program is for individuals who already play golf and have a basic knowledge of the game or for those who have previously taken our beginner class. The class will again emphasize the fundamentals and stress more individual attention. We will teach you the cause and effect of basic ball flight laws. We will expose you to some of the more important basic rules of golf and answer any questions you have about them. Each lesson will deal with the short game and putting. We will have a discussion about course management and how you can start to lower your scores.

Your instructor will be Andy Froude. Andy was the head instructor at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy in Vermont before starting a 29 year stint as the Head Golf Professional at the prestigious Charles River Country Club in Newton, MA. Andy retired at the end of the 2004, but still retains the title of Professional Emeritus at C.R.C.C. Andy will staff the program as needed to insure expert instruction, supervision of children, and the proper staff to student ratio. This is Andy’s fourth year running the instructional programs at Pinecrest. If the following lesson programs are not convenient for you or you are interested in private lessons, or custom group lessons, please contact Andy at tfroude@aol.com or call at (617-839-7126).

April School Vacation:

April, 19- 21.

Kids Spring Golf: (Beg./Int.)

April: 23, 30, May 7, 14.

May: 21, 28, June 4, 11.

Spring Adult Golf:

April: 26, May 3, 10, 17.

April 28, May 5, 12, 19.

May 24, 31, June 7, 14.

May 26, June 2, 9, 16.

Ages: 6-17

Beginner:

Int.

Adv.

Age 6-9,

Age 10-16,

Age 6-9

Age 10-16,

Beg.

Int.

Beg.

Int.

Beg.

Int.

Beg.

Int.

Tues. Wed. Thu.

9:00-10:00 AM

10:00- 11:00 AM

11:00- 12:30

2:30 – 3:30 Saturday

3:30 – 4:30 Saturday

2:30- 3:30 Saturday

3:30- 4:30 Saturday

9:00- 10:00 AM Tuesday

10:00- 11:00 AM

Beg. 5:00-6:00 Thurs. PM

Int. 6:15- 7:15

9:00- 10:00 Tuesday AM

10:00- 11:00

5:00- 6:00 Thursday PM

6:15- 7:15

(Fri. rain date)

Cost: $ 110.

Cost: $ 130.

Cost: $ 160.

Cost: $ 130.

Cost $ 130.

SUMMER KIDS GOLF:

Session:

1. June 27 – 30.

2. July 5 -8 (Tues-Fri)

3. July 11 – 14.

4. July 18 - 21.

5. July 25 - 28.

6. Aug. 1 -4.

7. Aug. 8 -11.

8. Aug. 15-18.

ALL AGE GROUPS OFFERED EACH WEEK

Age 6-9 9:15-10:15 Mon. – Thurs. Cost: $ 135.

Children in this age group will learn the basic fundamentals of the

game: grip, set-up, aim and how to create a swing that puts the ball

in motion. Also: basic etiquette, putting and having fun.

All students should have water bottles and hats for hot days and

jackets for the cool days. I have clubs for those who need them.

Age 10-17 10:30- 12:00 Mon. – Thurs.Cost: $ 180.

Beginner and intermediate: This group will stress the fundamentals

with more individual attention. Short game and putting will be

emphasized. Basic course management will be discussed and how

to improve through proper practice. Reduced rates for golf after the lesson.

Age 10- 17 11:00- 3:00 Mon. - Thurs.Cost: $ 200.

Advanced (includes 9 holes of golf). This program is for the more

Experienced player who might be trying out for the school golf team

Players will learn the cause and effect of basic ball flight laws.

More advanced short game work, course management skills,

practice drills, and how to lower their scores. Students in the

advanced class must bring or purchase lunch each day.

Fall Golf Programs: 2010

Beg. 4:30- 5:30 PM ThursdayCost: $ 130.

Int. 5:30- 6:30 PM Thursday

Age 6-9 2:30- 3:30 Saturday Cost: $ 130.

Age 10-13 3:30- 4:30 Saturday

Fall Adult Golf:

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22

Fall Junior Golf:

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24.