Holyoke Community College Offers Introductory Golf Lessons

HOLYOKE — Interested in learning to play golf but don’t know where to start? Holyoke Community College is offering weekly introductory golf lessons at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, led by LPGA teaching pro Marissa Kulig Crow.

For flexibility and convenience, each five-week lesson series runs on either Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays, with different start dates and times. Wednesday sessions meet from 10 to 11 a.m. June 17 through July 15. Thursday sessions meet from 6 to 7 p.m. June 18 through July 16. Saturday sessions meet from 10 to 11 a.m. June 20 through July 25 (no class on July 4). To register for one of the series, visit hcc.edu/golf.

These introductory golf classes are designed for beginners. In five one-hour sessions, Kulig Crow — an LPGA professional and director of instruction at Twin Hills — will teach new golfers everything they need to know to play their first round of golf. Classes will cover the basics of the golf swing, putting, short game techniques, rules, and etiquette. Golf clubs will be provided at the course, and Kulig Crow will make equipment recommendations for players who want to buy their own. The cost for each five-week series is $199, which includes a golf workbook and reference guide.

In accordance with golf course etiquette, men should wear collared shirts, pants, or golf shorts. Cargo shorts, cutoff shorts, and jeans are not allowed. Women should wear pants, skirts, or golf shorts. Jeans, leggings, racer back or tube tops, short shorts, and short skirts are not allowed.