Golf Center Des Plaines hosts free Sand Shots Clinic

Golf Center Des Plaines hosted the third of four “Tips From a Pro” Clinics on Thursday, July 28.

PGA golf instructors, from golfTec, the world leader in golf improvement, worked one on one with golfers in the short game area, to help build a better grip, swing, and stance. “Golf is a game of opposites,” said Justin Bentley, golfTec pro instructor. He and fellow golfTec instructors helped adjust the golfers' club heads and redistribute their weight from their right to their left legs for a more successful sand shot.

The clinics are free with the purchase of a $6 Short Game Pass, that allows unlimited play, with in and out privileges, all day. "The short game area is one of the best deals in the Chicago area," said Brian Panek, Manager of Golf and Facilities. "Golfers can play before work, come back on their lunch hour, and play in the evening, for only $6 a day. We have many golfers who come at noon every day, order their lunch at our sports bar, practice for 30 or 40 minutes, have lunch, and go back to work, all within one hour."

The next clinic will be on Thursday, Aug. 4 and will cover Pitching and Chipping Tips. Golfers of all ages and skill level are invited.

Golf Center Des Plaines has a lighted, Rick Jacobson designed, nine hole golf course, a three tiered, 80 bay, lighted range, with an automated tee-up system and over 300 yards of outdoor landing area, a grass tee practice area, golfTEC lessons, a pro shop, and a sports bar and restaurant. On Monday, range balls are .06 each, and golfers receive an extra $5 in range balls with every $50 purchase. Golf Center Des Plaines is located at 353 N. River Road, one block north of Golf Road in Des Plaines. For information, lessons, and leagues call 847-803-GOLF, or visit www.DPParks.org.