Academy Information
A Message from Mitchell Spearman
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the TopGolf Academy by Mitchell Spearman. TopGolf, which stands for Target Oriented Practice, brings a new dimension to practicing golf by providing the ability to score points and to make practicing a competitive and fun experience. TopGolf encourages and trains players at all skill levels to focus on every shot and to make every shot count.
Good Golfing,
Mitchell Spearman
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Mitchell is the Director of Instruction for TopGolf in North America and the United Kingdom.
About Mitchell Spearman
Mitchell Spearman is one of the leading instructors in the world. He has been recognized by Golf Magazine as being in the Top 100 instructors for over a decade. He has worked extensively with renowned players including Nick Faldo and Greg Norman. He is also frequently in the media sharing his expertise with ESPN, The Golf Channel, Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine.
Check out his new book, The Aim Of Golf, a unique book that will quickly help you improve your game through the use of visual aids and drills.
The TopGolf Advantage
The TopGolf Academy programs are designed by combining Mitchell Spearman's extensive golfing knowledge and linking it with the best practices in performance development and program design in other sports.
The result is:
•A highly qualified teaching staff each of whom has and continues to receive training from Mitchell Spearman
•The most effective use of technology to analyze and assist in the learning process
•The best practice facilities available
•Real game and competition experience
TopGolf Academy Objectives
Our objective is to provide the most effective programs for learning to play the game of golf. Our programs and lessons structure cover the full range of needs from those wanting to just get started to the golfer who wants to play competitively.
To do this we provide a unique combination of learning facilities, including our climate controlled studios, leading use of technology, and of course our unique target practice facilities. We also make use of golf courses around each location.
Program Structures
The TopGolf schools are designed for those of you who would prefer to be taught in a group environment to private lessons. Specialized groups are developed that help target specific elements of the game. Each school program comprises 6 one-hour lessons over a 6-week period. The cost of a program of 6 lessons is $210.
The schools include Beginner School, Ladies School, Short Game School and Intermediate/Full Swing School.
These Schools provide the added benefit of introducing you to other people who are interested in the game of golf and socializing.
TopGolf Schools
Beginner
Get on the fast track by learning the basic techniques of golf. In a non-intimidating environment our instructors will teach you all the basics, ensuring you have a proper set of clubs and having a great swing. You will also learn the basic rules of golf and course etiquette. Each week a different part of the game will be covered giving you the confidence to practice with a purpose and get you out on the golf course.
Ladies
Come to our ladies only schools, where you will be encouraged to learn at your own pace in a social and relaxed atmosphere. There will be a lively mix of all components of the game. From beginners to the more advanced you will be carefully guided in how to get your game to the next level.
Short Game
Learn to master the secrets of the short game and shave those extra strokes off your score. You will learn the skills needed to deal with the various shots you will face around the green – pitching, chipping, sand play and also how to sink those putts with confidence. Includes instruction on a golf course.
Intermediate Full Swing
Designed for those who already play golf. You will improve your skill level in all aspects of your game and improve your consistency. Our instructors will take you through an in-depth program that with practice will take you to a whole new level. Includes instruction on a golf course.
Each 6-lesson series costs only $210.00 per person. Groups will not exceed 6 people per instructor.
Member Clinics
Clinics are offered throughout the week with no charge to our members. The clinics cover both how to play the TopGolf games and five general themes of playing the game, driving, short game, putting, full swing and faults and fixes. Each session takes only 30 minutes and has a charge of only $10 per session.
Private Instruction
Private instruction utilizes state of the art technology which includes in-depth analysis of your swing and a take home CD. Each CD includes your swing improvements for the day along with Mitchell's swing tips and drills.
The benefits of private instruction include fully flexible scheduling and a tailored focus on your game and your key areas of improvement and interest.
The best value is a bulk buy of 5 hours of lessons for $450 (or with the Director of Instruction Stephen Moskal for $495).
These can be taken in hour or half hour sessions.
TopGolf Instructor
30 Minutes - $55
60 Minutes - $105
60 Minutes (series of 5) - $450
30 Minutes (series of 5) - $250
Junior series (5 - 30 minute lessons) - $200
Director of Instruction
30 Minutes - N/A
60 Minutes - $125
60 Minutes (Series of 5) - $495
30 Minutes (Series of 5) - $270
Junior Series (5 - 30 Minute Lessons) - $250
Semi-Private Instruction(2-3 people)
The cost of the sessions is shared by the number of people in your group.
One Session (60 min.)
TopGolf Instructor $115
Director of Instruction $135
Five Sessions (60 min./each)
TopGolf Instructor $475
Director of Instruction $525
Winter Club-Fitting Special
From now until March 2009, benefit from the expertise of our professional custom club fitters. You will be able to test nearly any club on the market with the help of the Flightscope Kudu Launch Monitor. At TopGolf, you don’t hit into nets or a screen and we don’t take pictures of the ball to try to figure out what happened to it!
The state of the art radar technology of the Flightscope tracks your ball from start to finish to give you REAL feedback. We also use real golf balls. Nothing at TopGolf is virtual. The end result for you? REAL IMPROVEMENT!
You can make an appointment by calling the pro-shop at 703-924-2600, ext. 5 and asking for Tony Herbert. You can also access Tony’s schedule on-line by following this link: http://www.topgolfusa.com/locations/us/kingstowne/academy/bookalesson.aspx