Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2024
Starting at
1,849
Utah
The Best Golf of Your Life: Four Courses in Red Rock Country
Program No. 6091RJ
Improve your golf game with expert instruction from PGA and LPGA teaching professionals on four top-rated courses. Plus, explore the natural history and national parks of Utah!
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7 days
6 nights
17 meals
6B 5L 6D
5
Zion National Park Full-day Field Trip
St. George
6
Play 18 Holes at Sky Mountain Golf Course
St. George
7
Program Concludes
St. George
At a Glance
In beautiful Red Rock country, begin playing better golf with the help of our staff of PGA and LPGA teaching professionals. Lessons cover all aspects of the game, with an emphasis on “scoring shots” inside 100 yards. All skill levels are encouraged.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Easy-to-moderate walks on groomed trails in the parks. Elevations of 5,500 feet. Golf instructions is for all levels.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- Learn, practice and develop skills to play better golf and find those areas to continue to work on.
- Have your greens fees and cart included.
- Explore southwestern Utah’s natural history on a field trip to Zion National Park.
General Notes
Student-to-instructor ratio 6:1 or better. Participants may bring clubs or rent them for $50 for the week.
Featured Expert
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Rob Krieger
Rob Krieger has worked at some of the top golf courses in the country with a resume stretching back of 30 years. A Class “A” Member of the PGA of America, he currently teaches at Southgate Golf Corse in St George, Utah. During his tenure, he has been involved in everything from cutting grass to General Manager. Teaching golf is what he enjoys the most about the golf business because he enjoys helping people improve their golf skills.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Rob Krieger
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Rob Krieger has worked at some of the top golf courses in the country with a resume stretching back of 30 years. A Class “A” Member of the PGA of America, he currently teaches at Southgate Golf Corse in St George, Utah. During his tenure, he has been involved in everything from cutting grass to General Manager. Teaching golf is what he enjoys the most about the golf business because he enjoys helping people improve their golf skills.
Paul Peterson
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Paul graduated from Utah State University in Physical Education, then went on to coach and teach in public and private schools in Utah and Nevada. Paul has been with Road Scholar for 8 years as a Group Leader and Driver. He enjoys all sports and being in the great outdoors.
Suggested Reading List
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The Best Golf of Your Life: Four Courses in Red Rock Country
Program Number: 6091
Geology
Geology – a Golden Guide, by Frank H.T. Rhodes, 1991, St. Martin’s Press, N.Y.
Geology of Utah’s Parks and Monuments, Sprinkel et. al. Utah Geological Association, 2000. Contains geology papers on 25 parks and monuments of Utah (644 pages). Written for a geologist.
Utah‘s Spectacular Geology, Lehi Hintze, 2005 The geologic story of Utah’s landscapes and how they came to be.
A Traveler's Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau, Don Baars, 2002. A comprehensive guide to the Colorado Plateau.
The Practical Geologist, Dougal Dixon, Raymond Bernor, 1992 This book is a great introductory guide to the basics of geology. Great diagrams, pictures and is well written.
Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah, R. Orndorff, R. Wieder, D. Futey, 2006 A hands on book about getting out among the rocks. Explores 33 sites in Southern Utah. Tells of ancient eruptions, deserts, seas, swamps and movements of massive rock units over eons.
Beyond the Visible Landscape, W. Kenneth Hamblin, 2004. A unique book that consists of a series of panoramic photographs taken from the air. Focuses on the fundamental features of the landscape. Contains excellent diagrams & descriptions of the geology in the photographs.
Books about History
Heart of the Desert Wild, Greer Chesher, 2000. Award winning book about the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (GSENM). It covers a variety of topics from geology to history. The photography and design of this book are outstanding and remains the definitive book on the GSENM.
A Roadside History of Utah, Cynthia L. Bennett. 1999. Compelling stories of Utah’s exceptional people.
Utah’s History, Richard D. Poll. 1989. A more in-depth and statewide focus on history.
Hole-in-the-Rock, David E. Miller, 1995. If you want to learn more about one of the epic pioneer journeys in American History this is the book. It is area related and is a good read for those interested in history.
Highway 12, Christian Probasco. 2005. Popular with travelers along Highway 12. It features a unique look at the history, people and their perspectives on this very special corridor.
Outlaw Tales of Utah, Michael Rutter, 2002. True stores of Utah’s most famous robbers, rustlers and bandits.
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