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“What a great time I had with Shirley Furlong, LPGA star and Bird Golf Academy in Borrego Springs! I have been waiting to send you a note of thanks for pairing me up with Shirley! But wanted to be able to report back on some of the progress I have been making. I started using some of my new “Shirley” tips on the golf course and am happy to let you know the results have been noticeable. The 4 days of awesome “one on one” golf instruction has made a huge difference in my game! I am very happy I decided to attend this type of instruction. Shirley is a very precise instructor, making learning easy. She has a keen eye and sees where you need to make even simple adjustments that make all the difference. Not only was Shirley a delight to be with she made 4 days of 6 hours of instructions per day fly by and a pleasure. I couldn’t wait to get back to my home course and try out my new moves! I will be able to use the tools she gave me to be a more consistent and accurate player for years to come. Thank you Jay and Shirley for delivering what you promised and making it enjoyable all along the way! I’ll be back!” Nicole McHugh
Santa Barbara, CA Golf school: CaliforniaNicole McHugh
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Jay, just wanted to reiterate my thoughts from our phone call last week.
This experience was awesome! Jim’s ability to:
… break down the elements of the swing; in language I understand
… identify areas where modifications are needed in each element
… and explain why/how those modifications will effect positive change in my swing
… structure a practice session that enabled me to identify “did it”
or “didn’t do it” in each element
… and then give me the tools to make those movements a habit when I
return home
… all while keeping me laughing. Truly what I was looking for without knowing what I was looking for. The resort was fabulous as well. The ability to enjoy a day on the golf
course, followed by some pampering spa-treatment action, a wonderful meal
with a nice Vino, I found my Thanksgiving Tradition Nirvana! You truly have a jewel of a program and I thank you for all the effort you
place on making it authentic, educational, practical, and fun. Looking forward to doing it again…. and again… and again! Jennifer Cushion
Seattle, WA Golf School: ArizonaJennifer Cushion
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“Hi Jay! I wanted to let you know that my time with Shirley this week was amazing. She created a workshop for me that felt like a cross between the movies “The Horse Whisperer” and “A Field of Dreams. Her passion for the sport paired with her deep ability to connect energetically brought out the best in me not just as a golfer but as a person. She is kind, patient and encouraging. As an athlete, I’ve had my share of coaches. Not one has come close to Shirley. The gift of a coach is to unlock and help to facilitate their athletes abilities and potentials. She brought out both in me with ease and grace. I couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks again for this week. It was beyond my expectations. Bianca” Dr. Bianca Beldini
Nyack, NY Editor: This is extraordinary praise from Dr. Bianca, who is a nationally ranked triathlete and who has been a competitive athlete in many sports. When Dr. Bianca says Shirley is the best coach she has ever had, it is the very highest plaudit. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your game, Dr. Bianca! Golf school: CaliforniaDr. Bianca Beldini
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I attended the Bird Golf Academy in Sedona, AZ in October 2017 to tune up my game. I am a 12 handicap and wanted help getting back to my days as a single digit player. Craig Waryan was my professional instructor and I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the one-on-one, four day academy. I have had many lessons in the past, but Craig is, without doubt, the finest instructor I have worked with in the past. His demeanor, professionalism, experience and
just being a cool guy added so much to my learning curve. The small but important lessons around and on the green were instrumental in helping me refine my playing skills and approach to the sport. The playing lessons each afternoon were so much fun – reloading on the tee box and trying different shots from the fairway and bunkers added so much to my confidence. Craig is a terrific pro – Jay and his team were always available to me and answered all of my inquiries promptly and positively. If you want to sharpen your game, or just better understand the fundamentals of golf, I strongly recommend Craig Waryan & Bird Golf Academy – I was so impressed, I convinced my wife (a brand new golfer) to set up her first lessons with Craig – she will learn the right way the first time and have fun doing it. I shot a 77 the first day back to my course – thanks, Craig!! Charles Jones
Seattle, WA Golf School: Arizona