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Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy

Big Island Country Club, Hapuna Golf Course at the Mauna Kea Resort, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
808-887-6800
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Ranked #12 of 13 attractions in Waimea
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Top rated by GOLF Magazine (2008) and Frommer's (2008). For those interested in improving their golf game with an emphasis on the mental approach,...... more » Owner description: Top rated by GOLF Magazine (2008) and Frommer's (2008). For those interested in improving their golf game with an emphasis on the mental approach, Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy has a signature 2 1/2-hour clinic that helps golfers gain focus and relax under pressure, among other skills. For golfers of all abilities including pure beginners to PGA Tour professionals. Other benefits include discounted golf rounds at partner golf courses. Two Big Island locations. « less
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San Francisco, California
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“Money well spent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

I agree with MBcolorado, this academy is not about the mechanics of golf. It's about the mental game. I think golf is more mental then people think it is. You will always have a poor shot, it's overcoming that shot and going on to the next one. Well, after the lesson I shot an 87. Two days before the lesson... More

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“Spirit of Golf > "Putting 1-1/2 Hrs".”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011

Signed up for "Spirit Of Golf" clinic at Big Island Country Club. I really didn't get what I expected for the $$Pricey Golf Clinic. Wow!....We spent 1-1/2 hours on just putting. It did help me alitte on that aspect of my golf game. But I expected a lot more for this Semi-Private golf lesson.(We had a group of 5) After... More

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Durango, Colorado
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“What the pros don't teach in the average lesson that every golfer should know”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2011

This academy is not about the mechanics of golf. It's about the mental game, mastering all the outside distractions, negative inner voices, overthinking, underthinking, etc., so you can get up and hit your best shot in the few seconds it actually takes to do it. In 2 -1/2 hours, I picked up enough new information, and how to apply it,... More

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San Francisco, California
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“over priced”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2010

this golf instruction is for beginner's only. It consist of 45 mnutes of putting, and hitting 25 range balls on a driving range. The insructor was a nice guy, but reminded his 5 students that 15 to 20 % tip is standard at the beginning of the lesson. The focus is on the mental part of the game. visualizing, pre-shot... More

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Big Island Country Club Hapuna Golf Course at the Mauna Kea Resort
Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
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