GOLF LESSONS
Our PGA professionals will make a full assessment of each aspect of your game before presenting you with a program, which you can be sure will improve your scores and more importantly your enjoyment of the game.

We offer private lessons for one or two people, as well as group lessons for those who enjoy sharing the spotlight of golf instruction with others. Junior golf lessons for all
of the aspiring young “tigers” of tomorrow are also available. These lessons, like our clinics are perfect for those being introduced to the game for the first time. Click here for Lesson Pricing Information...

THE V-1 VIDEO TEACHING SYSTEM
The V-1 is a state-of-the-art computer swing analysis system that allows us to video each aspect of your swing and then shows you in detailed graphics areas of your technique you can improve. This system is administered by our PGA professionals who are skilled at helping to identify and correct flaws in your game. This is the same system that the PGA uses at its National Training Center. The system also has a video library allowing you to compare your swing to the swing of champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples and Chip Beck.

GOLF CLINICS
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a novice, you will find our Golf Academy offers a clinic that’s appropriate for you. There are hour long Junior clinics, Ladies Clinics and Short Game Clinics that are the perfect introduction to the game in a relaxed, fun and friendly environment. Our PGA certified instructors will challenge more experienced players to improve their skills or introduce the fundamentals for those new to the game. Click here for Clinic Pricing Information...

GOLF CAMPS
When you learn to play golf, we want to teach you the fundamentals and the right attitude. When you rely on those, golf is really pretty simple and a lot of fun! Too much talk about the mechanics of the game and other complexities can make the game more confusing than it really is. We belive that this approach takes away from the game of golf. That's why we instituted our new Golf Academy Camps. At the Family First Golf Academy and Driving Range, we are passionate about helping young golfers make golf a game you will enjoy for a lifetime!

Golf Instructors
We currently have 4 golf instructors on staff at Family First Sports Park.

Dave Smith
Teaching Instructor
Teaching experience: 21 years
Education: Miami Dade J.C. and University of New Orleans - All American 1975 at Miami Dade
Career Highlights: 3 time Erie District Amateur Champion, Pro Am Champion at Lawrence Park, Lakeview and Lakeshore Clubs.
Coaching Experience: Coached Cathedral Prep for 2 years, taught 27 Juunior EDGA Champions
Contact: (814) 882-7150

Jennifer Eberlein
PGA Professional
Teaching experience: 7 years
Education: Penn State University
Golf College: San Diego Golf Academy
Career Highlights: Former Director of Junior Golf at the Hank Haney Golf Ranch in Texas
Coaching Experience: Gannon Women's Coach
Contact: (814) 572-7997

Dan Steen, Jr. Golf Camp Director and Teaching Instructor
Teaching experience: 12 years
Education: U.S. Golf Teachers Federation 1994
Career Highlights: Golf Director at Lake Erie Golf Range (adjacent to Downing) since 1994
Coaching Experience: McDowell Boy's Coach
Contact: (814) 449-0319

Karen Bukowski,
LPGA, PGA Professional
Teaching Experience: 4 years
Education; Master’s Gannon University, LPGA International, PGA Certified in Instruction
Career Highlights: 2003 EDWGA Match Play Champion, 4 Club Championships, US Kids Golf Honorable Mention for Instruction - 2005 & 2006, Founder LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Erie, PA, Guest Instructor Booz Allen Hamilton Golf Clinics, MD, Lead Instructor Millcreek Golf & Learning Center.
Contact: (814) 455-2811 or karen@pga.com

Indoor Miniature Golf Hours:
Mondays: 10am-8pm
Tuesdays: 10am-8pm
Wednesday: 10am-8pm
Thursdays: 10am-8pm
Fridays: 10am-9pm
Saturdays: 9am-9pm
Sundays: 9am-6pm

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• 8155 Oliver Road • Erie, PA 16509 • 1-888-8GO-PARK •
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Last Revised: Wednesday, November 18, 2009