Turtle Bay Resort is introducing the new industry-wide initiative "Get Golf Ready in 5 Days" program next month. It is designed to bring adults into the game in a fast, fun, affordable way.

The program is made up of five introductory lessons offered by Turtle Bay's PGA Professional staff in a small-group environment every Thursday from May 7 to June 10. The price is $99.

"The Get Golf Ready program provides an affordable and rewarding educational experience for those who are interested in learning more about the game of golf," said Turtle Bay Head Pro Larry Keil. "The program will provide a casual yet structured setting using fun, skill-enhancement formats to help participants become comfortable on the links and enable them to continue to develop their skills as golfers."

Targeting those who have limited or no experience with the game, the player development program's five lessons provide basic skills instruction as well as information regarding the background of the game's rules, etiquette and values. Significant on-course learning opportunities will be a part of each lesson.

Participants will gain insight into techniques for chipping, putting, full swing, half swing and bunker play as well as fundamental guidelines regarding use and maintenance of golf equipment, keeping score and navigating the course, among others.

Following completion of the five-session program, golfers can move into Get Golf Ready graduate outings, with free and low-cost programs offered by Play Golf America.

Get Golf Ready was announced in November as part of the World Golf Foundation's Golf 20/20 initiative. The program is benefiting from unprecedented support and collaboration from the entire golf industry, including the World Golf Foundation, PGA of America and other leading national and state golf associations, organizations, manufacturers, media and companies.

For information or to register for Get Golf Ready, call 293-8574 or visit http://www.TurtleBayGolf.com.

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