FORMERLY KNOWN AS SIMPLE APPROACH GOLF ACADEMY
The Golf Academy at ECC Golf Lessons & Training Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown Country Club
2606 Hodgenville Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Indoor Golf Simulator
Winter and Evening Lessons Now Available!
Corey now has a brand new golf simulator available to give instruction throughout the winter! Using a SkyTrak launch monitor with a 10.5' x 8' screen, you can feel like you are at the range! The SkyTrak launch monitor also provides valuable information such as launch angle, spin rate, side spin, as well as club head and ball speed. This is a very valuable tool for those serious about improving their game!
PLEASE NOTE:
The simulator is located off-site at Corey's personal residence. Simulator lessons are only available with Corey Stith, PGA.
Book a lesson now!
If you would like to improve your game even in the cold winter months, please contact Corey:
(P): 270-737-7707
Our Home:
Elizabethtown Country Club
The Elizabethtown Country Club serves as our home and offers a wonderful practice facility. Improve your putting stroke on our large practice green, which replicates the undulations and speed of the greens on our course. Our new short game practice facility, complete with greens and sand traps, allows you to work on your chipping, pitchin
The Elizabethtown Country Club serves as our home and offers a wonderful practice facility. Improve your putting stroke on our large practice green, which replicates the undulations and speed of the greens on our course. Our new short game practice facility, complete with greens and sand traps, allows you to work on your chipping, pitching and bunker play. ECC also offers a 300-yard-long driving range to help you hone your tee ball while providing numerous yardage markers to allow you to dial in your iron/wedge game. Come on out and improve your game while seeing what Elizabethtown Country Club has to offer.
Annual JUNIOR GOLF Programs
Want your junior to REALLY improve? You might want to consider one of our annual programs...
ECC "Youth Training" Program
AGES: 12 & Under
ABILITY: Beginner/Intermediate, not currently competing higher than PGA Junior League
FOCUS: FUNdamentals and SPEED!
CAPACITY: Maximum of 30
INCLUDES: Weekly 60-minute group sessions (48 weeks), One private lesson per month w/Corey or Christian (dependent upon availability), 25% off hourly lesson rates of TGA at ECC Instructors, 25% off lesson package rates of TGA at ECC Instructors, $25 off ECC Junior Golf Camp Entry (July) and TGA Hat.
WHAT WE DO:
We have a very structured itinerary in which we will cover in specific segments. These items include: etiquette, rules of the game, golf fitness, speed training, pre-swing fundamentals, pre-shot routine, backswing, top of swing, transition, impact, pivots, short game and course management. We will do these items in accordance with the time of year/season.
SCHEDULE:
**Private lessons will be scheduled with Corey/Christian at the beginning of the season**
***GROUPS: WE WILL BREAK UP INTO TWO SESSIONS DEPENDENT UPON PARTICIPATION***
January through May
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 5:00 to 6:00 PM
June until School Begins In August
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 10:00 to 11:00 AM
August Once School Starts Through December
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 5:00 to 6:00 PM
COST: $1200/year (Save $25/month) OR $750/6 months
- Pay via cash, check , Venmo (fee applies) or with credit card (fee applies)
***This program and itinerary is designed to be a 12 month program, we strongly encourage a 12-month commitment by your junior golfer!
ECC "Teen Training" Program
AGES: 13-18
ABILITY: Beginner/Intermediate not currently competing in high school or on local junior tours and has a desire to be competitive
FOCUS: Fundamentals and SPEED!
CAPACITY: Maximum of 30
INCLUDES: Weekly 60-minute group sessions (48 weeks), One private lesson per month w/Corey or Christian (dependent upon availability), 25% off hourly lesson rates of TGA at ECC Instructors, 25% off lesson package rates of TGA at ECC Instructors, 1/2 off any clinics offered at ECC and TGA Hat.
WHAT WE DO:
We have a very structured itinerary in which we will cover in specific segments. These items include: etiquette, rules of the game, golf fitness, pre-swing fundamentals, pre-shot routine, backswing, top of swing, transition, impact, pivots, short game and course management. We will do these items in accordance with the time of year/season.
SCHEDULE:
**Private lessons will be scheduled with Corey/Christian at the beginning of the season**
***GROUPS: WE WILL BREAK UP INTO TWO SESSIONS DEPENDENT UPON PARTICIPATION***
January through May
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 6:00 to 7:00 PM
June until School Begins In August
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
August Once School Starts Through December
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 6:00 to 7:00 PM
COST: $1200/year (Save $25/month) OR $750/6 months
- Pay via cash, check , Venmo (fee applies) or with credit card (fee applies)
***This program and itinerary is designed to be a 12 month program, we strongly encourage a 12-month commitment by your junior golfer!
ECC "Player" Program
AGES: 13-18 (younger kids accepted dependent upon skill level)
ABILITY: Currently competing in local/regional junior events, as well as on middle/high school teams with desire to compete nationally and in college
FOCUS: Swing, short game, course management, golf fitness, speed training, mental approach and more
CAPACITY: Maximum of 20
INCLUDES: Weekly 90-minute group sessions (48 weeks), one private lesson per month w/Corey or Christian (dependent upon availability), 50% off lesson package rates of TGA at ECC Instructors, DISC Personality Profile Test, access to CoachNow app, TGA hat, t-shirt, hoodie, and headcover.
WHAT WE DO:
We have a very structured itinerary in which we will cover in specific segments in a certain order. These items include: golf fitness, pre-swing fundamentals, pre-shot routine, backswing, top of swing, transition, impact, pivots, short game, statistical analysis, course management and purposeful practice. We will do these items in accordance with the time of year/season.
SCHEDULE:
*Private lessons will be scheduled through Corey/Christian at the beginning of the season*
Group Practices:
January through May
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Saturdays - 12:00 to 1:30 PM
June until School Begins In August
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Wednesdays - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
August Through October
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Fridays - 5:00 to 6:30 PM
November through December
**These days/times will vary dependent upon school calendar/weather/events at club**
Saturdays - 12:00 to 1:30 PM
COST: $2000/year upfront (Save $25/month) OR $575/3 months
- Pay via cash, check , Venmo (fee applies) or with credit card (fee applies)
***This program and itinerary is designed to be a 12 month program, we strongly encourage a 12-month commitment by your junior golfer!
ECC "Elite" Program *Call or Email For More Information*
This program is designed for the most elite junior golfers in our area. Inquiries and requests will be reviewed prior to acceptance.
CAPACITY: Maximum of 5
INCLUDES: Weekly 90-minute private lessons with Corey (up to 48 weeks), monthly group playing lessons, complete game handicapping, personalized practice plan, personalized speed training plan, bag mapping session, wedge matrix, two sessions with Betty Baird Kregor (Performance Coach/Advisor), DISC Personality Profile Test, tournament scheduling, access to CoachNow app, unlimited swing analysis through CoachNow, free access to UpGame stat tracking app, free access to any workshops offered through TGA, TGA hat, hoodie, golf shirt, headcover and personalized TGA golf bag.
SCHEDULE:
*Private lessons will be scheduled through Corey at the beginning of the season*
COST: $3000/year upfront (Save $25/month) OR $825/3 months
- Pay via cash, check , Venmo (fee applies) or credit card (fee applies)
CONTACT & FOLLOW US:
Phone: 270-737-7707
Email: corey_stith@mymail.eku.edu
Twitter: @golf_simple
Instagram: thegolfacademyecc
ADDITIONAL Junior Golf Programs
JULY JUNIOR CAMP (Ages 4-14) *NON-MEMBERS WELCOME*
At Elizabethtown Country Club, we offer a July Junior Camp. During this camp, we try to put an emphasis on the FUN in FUNdamentals! The camp runs from Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and include all facets of the game (chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, full swing and etiquette). We also incorporate other athletic activities (tee ball, kickball, frisbee, etc.) as these movements resemble motions in the golf swing. The juniors enjoy dozens of different games and prizes in order to encourage focus and attention.
At the end of the week, the juniors are treated to a day on the course, followed by a pizza party and a chance to soak Pro and his staff with water balloons! The ECC Junior Golf Camp is definitely something parents will want to save-the-date for every year!
2021 CAMP DATE: Tuesday July 13th through Friday, July 16th
TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
COST: $150
SUMMER PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE (Ages 6-13) *NON-MEMBERS WELCOME*
Elizabethtown Country Club proudly takes part in the PGA Junior League. In summer of 2020, we had 48 kids comprising (4) separate teams that compete either against local teams or internally against each other dependent upon level of experience. The PGA Junior League participants have weekly practices and matches during the months of June and July. Every participant receives (2) team jerseys, a hat, bag tag, t-shirt and backpack as well. ECC welcomes juniors of any skill level to take part in our PGA Junior League program. Yet another junior program parents will not want to miss signing the kids up for!
COST: $250
FALL PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE (Ages 6-13) *NON-MEMBERS WELCOME*
Elizabethtown Country Club also offers a Fall PGA Junior League that is completely internal here at the club. In 2020, we had 72 kids comprising (6) separate teams that play one another at ECC. The PGA Fall Junior League participants have weekly practices and matches during the months of September and October. Every participant receives a logoed hat!
COST: $175
We identify weaknesses, develop a game plan, STICK TO IT, perform reps/drills/feels and get RESULTS!