Ohio Golf Blog - Golf Course ReviewsAbles Golf on Avery Road HAS ONE AVAILABLE SPOT DUE TO A CANCELLATION. THAT IS GOOD NEWS FOR YOU AND YOUR GOLF GAME.
COME JOIN US FROM 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM SATURDAY TO WORK ON THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOTS TO LOWER YOUR SCORES.
WE WORK ON 3/4 WEDGE SHOTS, PITCHING, CHIPPING, BUNKER SHOTS AND PUTTING. WE PROVIDE A BOX LUNCH TOO.
COST IS $225.00
WEATHER IS LOOKING GOOD!
CALL THE TEACHING CENTER AT ABLES GOLF ON AVERY FOR
J. R. ABLES OR LAUREL DIEKEN
529-9646
golftec is offering a 30 minute swing dianosis for $25. “See and measure your swing – discover exactly what’s standing between you and lower scores.”
I visited an old friend of mine at Ables Golf Center on Avery Road in Dublin, Ohio – Rocky Miller. Rocky Miller has been providing golf instruction in central Ohio for almost 20 years. If I were smarter, I would set up a monthly swing check up with him, and I may just do that. If you are an experienced golfer, Rocky can usually get you straightened out fairly quickly. If you are a beginner, Rocky is the man to see. I wish I had had his instruction back when I started out playing golf. I would have saved myself years of frustration.
Stop in and see Rocky and tell him that Andy from OhioGolfBlog.com sent you.
[where: 5300 Avery Road
Dublin, Ohio 43016]
614-529-9650
Come join the fun for the 3rd annual Spring Kickoff at Upper Lansdowne Golf Course. Your golf is FREE, but $10 cart rental is required.
Demo the newest clubs from Callaway and get your free trial pack of Callaway balls! First come, first served. No tee times will be taken.
Enjoy our hot breakfast buffet from 7am – 10:30. Call 740-983-2989 with any questions, or see us on the web at www.ulgolf.com.
You can now also book tee times at Upper Lansdowne Golf Course at LastMinuteGolfer.com CLICK HERE
See you soon!!
17565 Winchester Rd. Ashville, OH
Looking for great deals on Greens Fees? Pick up the Divot Card at Blackhawk, Chapel Hil, Cooks Creek, Glenross, New Albany Links & Westchester golf courses.
You can purchase your DivotCard at these Driving Range Facilities:
The ProShop at the Westerville Golf Center, 450 W. Schrock Rd., Westerville, (614) 890-0755
The Golf Center at Polaris, 510 Lazelle Rd., Westerville, (614) 885-4653
Ables Golf on Avery, 5300 Avery Rd, Dublin, (614) 529-9650
Eastland Golf & Fun Center, 4201 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport (614) 836-2533
Also available at Champion Golf, 1815 W Henderson Rd, Columbus, (614) 457-8800
Turnberry Golf Course is holding several exciting events this spring. Come on out to play golf on Sunday, April 26 and stop by the driving range for our 3rd Annual Golf Festival and Open House. We will have free range balls for you to hit as well as free golf clinics at 11 a.m., 12p.m. and 2 p.m. You can also pre-register for a free club fitting. Information on all of our 2009 programs and events will also be available. Call 645-2582 for a tee time or more information.
Other Upcoming Events at Turnberry:
1. “Get Golf Ready in 5 Days” Group Golf Clinics – Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
5-week group golf lessons for beginners or golfers that are intimidated by the golf course. Each week includes golf instruction and an introduction to the golf course, culminating in playing a hole on the golf course. Graduate golf outings will also be available starting in June. Starts April 16 and is only $99. Call 645-2582 to sign up.
2. Basic Golf School – Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
6-week group lesson program designed for beginners or golfers that want to brush-up on the basics. Three weeks are spent learning the golf swing and three weeks learning the short game (putting, chipping, pitching and bunkers). Starts April 21 and is only $99. Call 645-2582 to sign up.
3. Turnberry Kids Group Lessons – Saturdays, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
5-week group golf lessons for ages 6-11. Each week is designed to build the golfer’s ability along with their confidence in the game of golf. The program focuses on the development and retention of the proper golf swing along with short game mechanics. Starts April 18 and is only $79. Call 645-2582 to sign up.
4. Demo Day – Sat. May 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come out to Turnberry to try the 2009 golf club offerings from Callaway, Cobra, Nike, Taylormade and Titleist. Book a tee time for May 2nd and stop by the driving range before or after your round to hit the best clubs from the best companies!
4. Junior Golf at the Columbus Municipal Golf Courses
FREE Junior Golf Lessons –
The Columbus Municipal Golf Division is hosting free three-day Junior Golf Clinics at three sites this summer for golfers ages 7-17. The sessions are June 15-17 at Raymond Memorial (645-3276), July 7-9 at Champions (645-7111) and Aug. 4-6 at Turnberry Golf Course (645-2582). You can download an application at www.columbuscitygolfcourses.com and click the Junior Golf link or visit any of the city’s seven golf courses.
THE SHORT GAME SCHOOL
ABLES GOLF ON AVERY
IT’S MARCH AND WINTER IS ON THE RUN SO IT’S TIME TO PLAN YOUR IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY FOR THE NEW GOLF SEASON.
THE EASIEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR SCORING IS IN THE SHORT GAME.
SO COME JOIN J. R. ABLES & LAUREL DIEKEN FOR ONE OF OUR SCHOOLS THAT COVER PITCHING, CHIPPING, SAND AND PUTTING. CLASS IS FROM 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM WITH LUNCH PROVIDED. MAXIMUM EIGHT GOLFERS FOR EACH SCHOOL. TUITION-$225.00
SCHOOL DATES: APRIL 18 OR MAY 2
CALL J. R. @ (614) 529-9646 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT OR
EMAIL @ jrablesgolf@aol.com.
I declare golf season started in Central Ohio. Although I played last Wednesday, today was truly the start of warmer weather. Bridgeview was not officially open and the course was in rough shape, but it was still golf. How about another round tomorrow?
I was even par through 6 holes but should’ve eaten lunch beforehand as I ran out of gas over last 3 holes.
Columbus, Ohio saw a high temperature of 9 degrees today which was pretty cold to be even thinking about playing golf. But I couldn’t resist. I made the short trek over to Teed Up Indoor Golf. Teed Up has 20 virtual courses to choose from, and I chose the Kapalua Plantation Course. I was only planning on playing nine, so I chose the back nine because of the fabled 17th and 18th finishing holes. I ended up playing the back nine twice. I racked up a bird on 18 the second time around. I was in perfect position after a 287 yard bomb to duplicate Anthony Kim’s near double eagle but faded my second just short of the green. AH well, I settled for a birdie.
Putting is still tricky on these golf simulators. It’s difficult to develop any feel for distance as well as judging the break. Teed Up’s staff told me it would take a few rounds to figure out the putting. Distances on my clubs were a mixed bag. I was pounding my irons but having trouble with the driver. 8 irons were flying 166 yards on the range. 6 irons were just under two hundie. Reality is not so nice however.
My driver was flying shorter than normal – probably as a result of my desire to kill it. Having all kinds of stats jump up on the screen is not good for swing technique.
Chipping is almost as difficult as putting. Looking at the lay of the land on the screen doesn’t help so I was left in the midst of a mid-winter golf hiatus trying to figure out how hard I should hit the ball to have it go 25 yards. This is fairly perplexing in January, in Ohio.
The beauty (or not) of Teed Up is that without the walking, 18 holes and a couple dozen warm ups on the range takes about an hour for a single. Btw, it’s $29 for 18 holes.
Check it out – high of 7 tomorrow.
Tee’d Up Indoor Golf
7543 Pingue Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: 614-846-9222
Investment Advice from a Golf Pro?
Not hardly, I still think “the Market” is the place to get groceries. I do have some sound investment advice however. Invest some time and money in yourself! And, you can’t find a better return on your investment than a golf trip to the Sandhills of North Carolina. We all work hard and deserve some time away on the links. Just the anticipation of a great golf vacation will carry you through the next few months!
Below, you will find a few suggestions for an excellent golf experience this Spring in the Sandhills of North Carolina. However, with over 25 golf courses within 15 minutes of the Village of Pinehurst, the options are endless. Just call Julie, Missy or Kelly and get a price on whatever inspires you.
Many birdies to you,
Joe Gay
PGA Director of Golf
Tobacco Road Golf Club
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Play A Donald Ross Design, a Nicklaus Design and Tobacco Road, the #5 Public Course in America according to GolfWorld.
3 Rounds/2 Nights For Only $386
Valid anytime March 15th – May 17th, 2009
This package is even less before March 15th or after May 17th!
Play National Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus signature design), Tobacco Road (#5 Public Course in America by GolfWorld), Southern Pines CC (1906 Donald Ross Design) and stay 2 nights at the Comfort Inn of Pinehurst for $386 per person.This package includes all cart fees, green fees, lodging, tax and a deluxe continental breakfast each morning. Based on double occupancy.
(Note: National GC is a private club and cannot be played on Saturday or Sunday for this package)
Dates: March 15th, 2009 through May 17th, 2009.
Lodging upgrades are also available, see www.PinehurstGolfCondos.com
Book Your Sandhills Fantastic Fall Golf Package Today!
Call toll free (877) 284-3762 for reservations.