Sean Saunders

PGA Teaching Professional

Deer Lake Golf Club

SWS GOLF, LLC

A:5544 W. State Hwy 266
Springfield, MO 65802
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P:4175972411
E:swsgolf@pga.com

Personal Info

Sean specializes in teaching the beginner to average (recreational level) golfer, especially ladies.  The golfer who shoots scores in the 80′s to 100 depending on the day but can’t seem to consistently break 80. He enjoys teaching juniors and helping every level (beginners, recreational, intermediate, advanced) of golfer improve, but he has a great track record of getting the average, every day golfer (man or woman) the long term results their looking for. If your serious about improving and wanting to take your game to the NEXT LEVEL, Sean is your teacher. He doesn’t teach the quick fix and he has the knowledge, tools, and programs designed to help you improve and reach your long term goals!

SWS GOLF’S TEACHING PHILOSOPHY / APPROACH

The best lesson Sean learned from his instructors at the PGA Center for Learning and Performance is to start teaching small and slow and work to big and fast.  That is why SWS GOLF follows and promotes the same principles from the Red Zone Challenge book by recommending all golfers no matter what level should focus and spend a majority of their time on putting and then work away from the hole (chipping, pitching, full-swing).  It is also easier to feel and work on getting to the proper position of each golf shot by making the move in slow motion and then increase the speed or tempo.

SWS GOLF believes that you can’t give an accurate full-swing lesson without first capturing the students swing on video so the student can see their swing frame by frame and understand if the club face is square to the target line or if the club is on the correct path.  Drills work only if they are done in the proper sequence.  It is crucial that the student develop a solid FOUNDATION first and then build on that foundation by recommending they get fitted properly for a set of clubs and continue to monitor their progress in every aspect of the game including flexibility.  It takes a holistic approach to achieve maximum improvement.

Each student is different based on their body type, swing, flexibility, eye-hand coordination, and learning style.  The relationship is #1 and helping the student reach their goals is a close second!  It is vital that SWS GOLF teaches each student based on what they need and not a swing system.  SWS GOLF teaches a lot of the same drills and techniques, but the focus changes depending on the student’s skill level and what they need to work on so they can reach their short & long term goals.

The experience and holistic approach helps SWS GOLF meet the needs of each student by being a resource and having a team of experts in club-fitting, equipment, & golf specific sports medicine field.  SWS GOLF does everything possible to help every student improve but it is ultimately up to the student to take the information that is taught and put in the recommended practice time.

Experience

Sean is a PGA Teaching Professional and ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer (golf specific) that is passionate about helping his students get to the “Next Level” in their golf game.

Sean’s love for teaching began at Sioux City Country Club. He would observe Master PGA Professional, Mitch Merrill during his lessons. Sean has had 12 years of experience in the golf industry since playing collegiate golf as captain of Morningside College golf team. After graduating with Honors and receiving a B.S. in Health Education with a Psychology minor, Sean attended the San Diego Golf Academy where he was class representative. Sean received an associate degree in golf course management & operations while also receiving an advanced teaching certificate.

Sean decided to focus solely on teaching and training golfers so he started SWS GOLF, LLC. in 2008.  Partnering with Deer Lake Golf Club and CoxHealth Fitness Centers, has allowed Sean to be successful and provide all the necessary services for his clients to improve and achieve their long term goals.

Rates

Golf Specific Personal Training – Weekdays after 6:00 PM

Located at CoxHealth Fitness Center (Meyer Center)

3545 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807
417/269-3282

CoxHealth Members – $45.00 (55 Min.) Non- Member $55.00 (55 Min.)

This service is for the golfer who is wanting to improve their flexibility and strength of their muscles activated during the golf swing to help gain distance and achieve balance throughout their body.

Golf Lessons / Programs / Schools

Located at Deer Lake Golf Club

5544 W. State Hwy 266
Springfield, MO 65802
417/865-8888

Private Lesson – $70 (45 Minutes)

Initial Evaluation Lesson – $99 (75 Minutes)

Includes: Interview, Video Swing Analysis Lesson, & Flexibility Assessment

This service is for the golfer who is wanting to get to the root cause of where their inconsistency is coming from and how to improve and achieve long term results!

*Juniors (17 & Under) Receive 30% off Program Prices

PAR PROGRAM

$250 (4 Lessons) *Initial Evaluation is part of Program Price

Includes Initial Evaluation & 4 – 45 Minute Lessons: Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Full-swing (Video Analysis), Putting Training Aid, & FORE Principles E-Book

*Junior Rate – $175

BIRDIE PROGRAM

$450 (9 Lessons) *Initial Evaluation is part of Program Price

Includes Initial Evaluation & 9 – 45 Minute Lessons: Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Full-swing (Video Analysis), Uneven Lies, Bunker, On Course Playing Lesson, Putter Training Aid, & FORE Principles E-Book

*Junior Rate – $315

EAGLE PROGRAM

$600 (14 Lessons) *Initial Evaluation is part of Program Price

Includes Initial Evaluation & 14 – 45 Minute Lessons: Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Full-swing (Video Analysis), Uneven Lies, Bunker, On Course Playing Lesson, Putter Training Aid, & FORE Principles E-Book

*Optional – Golf Specific Personal Training Session(s) Included

*Junior Rate – $420

Group Lesson Rate Per Person (2 or More)

Adults – $40.00 (60 Min.) & Juniors (grades k-12) – $30 (60 Min.)

Parent / Child Lesson – $70.00 (60 Min.)

SNAG Lesson Program (Individual or Group)

Learn the fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching, & full-swing in a fun setting for beginner students.  Great for ages 5 – 9!  SNAG stands for Starting New At Golf. SNAG is a fun system that has proven to be the most effective way for beginner students to be successful at and continue playing golf and take their game to the NEXT LEVEL.

5 Lesson Program (30 Min. Lessons) – $125

NEXT LEVEL GOLF SCHOOLS

1/2 Day Golf School

4 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION

Learn the foundation / fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching, full-swing, uneven lies, bunker shots, & drills / techniques to get you to the next level.

$99 Per / Person (2 or More) or $149 Individual

1 Day Golf School

7 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION

Learn everything it takes to get to the next level. On course lesson is included after 4 hours of instruction covering everything learned from the 1/2 day golf school.

$149 Per / Person (2 or More) or $249 Individual

2 Day Golf School

Great School for Beginner & Recreational Level Golfers!

Cover all Areas of the Game including Golf Fitness!

2013 Schedule

Saturday & Sunday – June 15th & 16th (Rain Date – 6/22 & 6/23)

Saturday & Sunday – September  14th & 15th (Rain Date – 9/21 & 9/22)

Includes: 14 Hours of Instruction, Video Swing Analysis, FORE Principles E-book, Back to the Basics Handbook, Putting Training Aid, Overview of Rules Pamphlet, & Flexibility Assessment with Golf Specific Fitness Training Exercises.

$250 Per / Person (2 or More)

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