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Golf in the Green Mountains: The Original Golf School at Mount Snow

Program Number: 20996RJ
Start and End Dates:
6/23/2013 - 6/28/2013; 8/18/2013 - 8/23/2013; 9/8/2013 - 9/13/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Mount Snow, Vermont
Price starting at: $975.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Golf
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Low Fat; Low Salt    

Deep in the Green Mountains, melding with a miraculous landscape of thickly grown northern-hardwood forests, the Original Golf School at Mount Snow is one of the golf world’s most trusted programs for helping golfers improve their game. Follow in the footsteps of the multitudes who have made the journey here since the school’s founding in 1978 and take advantage of a multi-day curriculum of instruction and evaluation on every aspect of play. Led by experienced pros, receive daily on-course instruction in small groups and enjoy excellent resort accommodations amid the beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains.




Highlights

• Receive instruction on the short and long game, bunker play, putting and course management, all with a student-instructor ratio of no more than 6 to 1, then put what you’ve learned to work in course play (with carts) following the day’s instruction.
• Get a golf pro’s analysis of your swing, recorded on DVD using JC Video Systems motion-analysis technology to take home, and stay in email contact with your pro instructor throughout the season.
• Enjoy the camaraderie of evening sessions led Golf School pros illuminating principles of on-course etiquette and USGA rules.



Activity Particulars

Golf instruction 4-5 hours daily.



This is an ideal program for beginners to experts featuring a very low student to teacher ratio. Enjoy unlimited course play following class each day.




Date Specific Information

6-23-2013, 8-18-2013, 9-8-2013

Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.




Mount Snow

Operating under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service, this mountain and ski area in southern Vermont is entirely within the Green Mountain National Forest, not far from the metropolitan hubs of the Northeast. Three high-speed chairlifts allow skiers and snowboarders to spend more time on the slopes and less time waiting in lines.
Accommodations
Slope-side resort at the base of Mount Snow, with restaurant, full-service spa and health club on-site.
Meals and Lodgings
   Grand Summit Hotel
  Mount Snow 5 nights
 Grand Summit Hotel
Type: Full Service Hotel
  Description: Large resort property located on the side of the Mount Snow Ski Resort. Offers a full service spa, indoor/outdoor pool and much more.
  Ship Information: None
  Contact info: 39 Mount Snow Road
West Dover, VT 05356 USA
phone: 800-245-SNOW
web: www.mountsnow.com
  Room amenities: Color television, hair dryer, wifi.
  Facility amenities: 198 rooms & suites, valet & bell service, 24-hour front desk service, Harriman’s Restaurant & Pub, The Grand Country Deli and Convenience Store, Mount Snow Sports – ski & sports shop, health club with exercise equipment, steam room and sauna, naturespa spa services and wellness programs, fitness classes, year-round heated outdoor pool & hot tubs, arcade, kids activity room, and ski /board/bike check. Free WiFi hotel-wide, including guest rooms.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: Call for pricing Will receive a discount from their standard pricing.
  Check in time: 3:30 PM
  Additional nights after: Call for pricing Will receive a discount from their standard pricing.
  Check out time: 11:30 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
3:30 PM Lobby of the Grand Summit Hotel You will be staying at Grand Summit Hotel that night.
  End of Program:
11:00 AM Mount Snow Golf Course You will be staying at Grand Summit Hotel the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. None
  Parking availability:
Free parking or valet is available at a cost
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Mount Snow
  Nearest city or town:  West Dover
  Nearest highway: I 91
  Nearest airport:  Albany or Hartford
  From End of Program
  Location: Mount Snow
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Grand Summit Hotel/Brattleboro

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Public Transportation
Moo'ver
phone: 802-464-8487

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$0
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1.5 hours 
 

Distance:

 

25
   

The Moover operates on a schedule from Brattleboro to Wilmington and then transfer onto Wilmington bus to Snow Lake Lodge. Hotel will transport you to their Grand Summit Hotel. They also operate a return.
 

Grand Summit Hotel/Brattleboro

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi
Buzzy's Taxi
phone: 802-464-5431
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$70.00
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

45 Minutes 
 

Distance:

 

24 Miles
   

Will arrange a round trip fare.
 

Grand Summit Hotel/Albany

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Car Rentals
Thrifty
phone: 518-782-7612
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$191.00 Round
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1.5 hours 
 

Distance:

 

50 miles
   

Thrifty has the best price for a five day rental and rates range from $190 to $240 for the week.
 

Grand Summit Hotel/Brattleboro

 

From Bus Terminal

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Buzzy's Taxi
phone: 802-464-2076
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$40 - $50
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

45 minutes 
 

Distance:

 

22 Miles
   

Will group people coming by bus or train to cut down on costs.
 
Driving Directions
  From Boston Area US Route 2 to Greenfield to I-91 North to Exit #2 in Brattleboro. Right on Vermont Route 9 West to Wilmington. Right on Vermont Route 100 North. Travel 8 miles to the blinking light, take a left, drive to the T and bear right, next left and you will see the large hotel in front of you.
  From New Jersey, Albany N.Y. Thruway to Albany Exit #23. After toll take I-787 by-pass to N.Y. Route 7 to Vermont Route 9 East to Wilmington. Left on Vermont Route 100. Eight miles to the first blinking light, turn left, go to the fork and bear right and you will see the hotel on the hill to the left.
  From New York City, Connecticut, Long Island I-95 to New Haven; I-91 North to Exit #2 in Brattleboro, Right on Vermont Route 9 West to Wilmington. Right on Vermont Route 100 North. Eight miles to the first blinking light, turn left, go to the fork and bear right and you will see the hotel on the hill to the left.
Elevation Note: None

Equipment Requirements: There are rental clubs available for an additional cost.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Arrival & Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Introductions & Orientation
(Sunday, August 18)
   
 Afternoon: HOTEL CHECK-IN: Available from 3:30pm.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar desk in the lobby to pick up your arrival packet containing your name tag, up-to-date schedule, and other important information we will review during orientation this evening.

Please be aware that program activities and scheduled times could change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible.

 Dinner: Dinner is included at the hotel. Enjoy a tasty three-course buffet.
 Evening: INTRODUCTIONS: Meet the program staff and your fellow participants during a get-acquainted session.

ORIENTATION: We will review the schedule and any changes; discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures; and answer any questions you may have. The director of the Mount Snow Golf School will talk about details of the program and the highlights ahead.

The Original Golf School, founded in 1978, was one of the country’s first and continues to be one of the most trusted programs for golf enthusiasts who want to improve their game. The award-winning golf professionals have helped more than 90,000 golfers of all ability levels. The Original Golf School utilizes Mount Snow Golf Club’s extensive facilities that include two separate driving ranges with grass tees, practice bunkers, and two practice greens. The course — 18-holes, par 72 championship, 6,894-yards from the tips, designed by Geoffrey Cornish — has been rated one of the top five courses in Vermont by Golf Digest and one of the Top Resort Courses in America.
   
Accommodations: Grand Summit Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Golf Instruction with PGA Certified Instructors, Course play at Mount Snow Golf Club
(Monday, August 19)
   
 Breakfast: Full breakfast at the hotel includes selections such as eggs/omelettes, pancakes, fruit, and juices.
 Morning: GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP: Each full program day will include four hours of small group instruction and coaching at the Mount Snow Golf Club. This multi-day curriculum featuress instruction and evaluation on every aspect of play with on-course guidance supervised by Jay Morelli.

Jay has twice been recognized as New England Teacher of the Year and rated by Golf Digest as the #1 instructor in Vermont. Jay will give a quick introduction to his teaching philosophy and then participants will divide into small groups according to ability level, led by one of the certified PGA pros. Your instructor will work with you on aspects of swing basics, grip, putting, chipping, wood play, etc., as appropriate to your skill and experience.

 Lunch: Lunch at the Mount Snow Golf Club offers choices from the menu such as salads, sandwiches, burgers, soft drinks.
 Afternoon: GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP continues: You will have two more hours of instruction that may include bunker play, putting, and the like, both on the range and on the course. Put your new and improved techniques into practice under the watchful eye of your golf pro.

Following the class, enjoy a round of golf with your fellow participants on the beautiful Mount Snow course. Return to the hotel at your leisure to relax poolside or enjoy the facilities.

 Dinner: Dinner at the hotel features local foods prepared in tasty dishes. It may be a three-course dinner or an extensive buffet.
 Evening: PRESENTATION: One of the PGA pros will discuss the U.S. Golf Association Rules of the Game covering definitions, 34 rules of golf, and fine points including some of 100+ decisions on the rules.
   
Accommodations: Grand Summit Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Golf Instruction, On-Course Instruction, Independent Course Play
(Tuesday, August 20)
   
 Breakfast: The full breakfast at the hotel includes selections such as omlettes, pancakes, fruit, and juices.
 Morning: STRETCH CLASS: Begin the morning loosening up.

GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP: The day’s instruction includes a presentation on club fitting. Golf is about confidence as well as skill, in your game and your equipment, and using the highest performing equipment will benefit your game. The approach to fitting begins with a unique understanding of players’ performance. The golf school's highly skilled team of fitters utilizes the most advanced tools to help you optimize driver performance, make iron play more precise, dial in your wedges, and fine-tune set compositions.

Continue with instruction and play at the Mount Snow Golf Club and Practice Facility with your PGA Professional, both at the practice facility and on course.

 Lunch: Lunch at the Mount Snow Golf Club offers choices from the menu such as salads, sandwiches, burgers, soft drinks.
 Afternoon: GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP continues: Work with the pros on different aspects of your game that may also include techniques on course management.

Feel free to play 9 holes with your fellow participants following classes on this wonderful championship course that has been home to the Vermont Senior Championships.

 Dinner: Dinner at the hotel features local foods prepared in tasty dishes. It may be a three-course dinner or an extensive buffet.
 Evening: PRESENTATION: Golf Etiquette with a PGA Professional. Unlike many sports, golf is played for the most part without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of each individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the rules. Golf etiquette means all players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, regardless of how competitive they may be. Far from being an old-fashioned concept, this is the spirit of the game.
   
Accommodations: Grand Summit Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: PGA Golf Instruction, Course Play, Evening Clinic
(Wednesday, August 21)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel offers a wide selection of delicious options.
 Morning: GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP: Learning requires a balance of advice and practice. Our 6:1 student-to-pro ratio ensures you get personalized instruction along with time to work with new methods, learn from other students, and try things over and over until you understand what you're doing wrong and what you're doing right. Today will feature a videotape analysis. Each participant will be taped individually and your swing analyzed by your pro using slow motion, stop action, and frame-by-frame, so you can completely understand the dynamics of your swing. The video is yours to take with you and continue to learn at home!
 Lunch: Lunch at the golf club offers the selections you've come to enjoy.
 Afternoon: GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP continues: Learn more and put it into practice with your pro. The Original Golf School trademarked teaching method starts you close to the hole, so you can develop control before adding power. It emphasizes incorporating the big muscles of your body into your swing to improve balance and create a strong foundation.

Enjoy a round of golf with your new friends before returning to the hotel.

 Dinner: Dinner offers more of the dishes that feature local products.
 Evening: PRESENTATION: A video filmed by the Mount Snow Teaching Professionals explores the Long and Short Games of golf.
   
Accommodations: Grand Summit Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Morning Instruction, Afternoon Scramble Golf Tournament with Pro, Farewell Dinner
(Thursday, August 22)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel prepares you for the day with another nice variety of appetizing foods.
 Morning: GOLF INSTRUCTION FIELD TRIP: Work with your PGA pro on fine tuning your swing and aspects of course management. This will come in handy as we prepare for an afternoon “scramble” tournament.
 Lunch: Lunch at the club is an opportunity not only to dine but also relax and get your head into the game ahead.
 Afternoon: SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT: Put everything you’ve learned into play in a 9-hole “scramble” tournament with the pro and your fellow Road Scholar participants. There are many variations, but in a typical scramble, each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shots is determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. This is a great way to hone in on the fine points of course management.

Return to the hotel and enjoy some down time poolside or elsewhere before our farewell dinner.

 Dinner: This evening's farewell dinner with our instructors is followed by a light-hearted "awards" ceremony.

Spend the rest of the evening with your new friends. You may not be able to resist regaling everyone with your favorite golf tales.
   
Accommodations: Grand Summit Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Wrap-up Session, Closing Play
(Friday, August 23)
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy the last breakfast in this program, and maybe grab an extra little treat for the trip home.
 Morning: WRAP-UP SESSION: Join the pro for a final session reviewing high points of the program and answering any remaining questions.

FREE TIME PLAY: You'll have an opportunity for a last few holes before hotel check-out at 11:00am.

This concludes "Golf In The Green Mountains." We trust you have enjoyed this exciting new program and will join us for other rewarding Road Scholar learning adventures in the future. Best wishes for all your journeys!
   
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


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