...then maybe you need to away
to some gorgeous golfer's haven
for a week of intense scrutiny and - A - =
instruction. Hem's the ,guide to six
of the nation's best golf camps..

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have waited months for this moment The morning is bright, the grass
glistens with dew. You tee your ball, grip your driver, and gaze down
the first fairway of the legendary Pinehurst No. 2 Course, a course
you've always dreamed of playing. You take a mighty swipe at the
ball, and it carries high and far. But alas, it continues its trajectory
over the trees lining the right side of the fairway, to land ignominiously
amid a patch of wire grass— the plant equivalent of steel wool. So
much for your dream game of golf.
Looking to put the fun back in your game? Whether you need to
fine-tune your swing, master the basics, or restore your confidence,
there's a golf school for you. Yes, there's one at Pinehurst, if you prefer pine trees to palms, and
several in Florida and sunny California, if you don't. Just match your preference for scenery
with a school's ability to communicate a sound golf swing, and you can't go wrong.
"If we can't get you to hit better shots right away," says British instructor John Jacobs, co-
founder of John Jacobs' Practical Golf Schools, "why should you believe what we're talking
about?
A few tips before packing your bags:
• Before leaving for school, swing a club without wearing a glove a few minutes each day
for several days to toughen your hands, and do a few stretches.
• Be realistic about your goals. While a solid golf swing cannot be guaranteed, the founda-
tion for one can be created at a reputable school.
• If you're struggling with your game, don't plan on playing much golf— the idea is to learn
something new, not tackle the course with your old swing.
Be prepared to practice, practice, practice what you've learned when you get home. ›-

by Brian McCallen

STYLE • SUMMER 1993 •

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