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The Golf Academy at ECC Golf Lessons & Training Elizabethtown, KY

The Golf Academy at ECC Golf Lessons & Training Elizabethtown, KYThe Golf Academy at ECC Golf Lessons & Training Elizabethtown, KYThe Golf Academy at ECC Golf Lessons & Training Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown Country Club

2606 Hodgenville Road

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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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

(E): corey_stith@mymail.eku.edu

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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.

Find out more about Elizabethtown CC

Our Staff

Corey Stith, PGA: Owner/Lead Instructor

ABOUT:


  • Personal Low Score: 64 (3 times)
  • Wife, Sheena
  • Daughters, Emery & Gracelyn
  • From Elizabethtown, KY
  • Central Hardin HS graduate, 2002-2006
  • Eastern Kentucky University graduate, 2006-2011
  • BBA in Marketing, specialization in Professional Golf Management
  • Titleist Staff Professional
  • Louisville Country Club Assistant Professional, 2010-2014
  • Tates Creek Golf Course Head Professional, 2014-2017
  • Lakeside Golf Course Head Professional, 2017-2018


ADDITIONAL AWARDS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ACTIVITIES 


  • 4-time Kaiser Cup participant
  • 4-time Challenge Cup participant
  • Kentucky Section PGA Pro-Pro Champion, 2016 
  • US Kids Certified Instructor, 2013-2018 
  • SuperSpeed Golf Certified
  • Runner-Up in PGA Kentucky Section Member’s Match Play Championship, 2016 
  • Finished Top 10 in PGA Kentucky Section Member’s Points List, 2013-2016
  • PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) Certified, 2013 
  • Finished 8th in PGA Kentucky Section Assistant’s Point List, 2012 
  • Finished 4th in PGA Kentucky Section Member’s Match Play Championship, 2012 
  • Graduated Top Student of EKU PGA Golf Management class, 2010 
  • EKU PGA Golf Management Tournament of Champions winner, 2008
  • Two time EKU PGA Golf Management Player of the Year, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
  • Three time President’s List Scholar, Spring 2007, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008  
  • Dean’s Recognition Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA three consecutive semesters, 2008 
  • 2007 Jones Cup participant at TPC of Sugarloaf (National Professional Golf Management Championship) 
  • Student Representative for EKU PGA Golf Management Program at the PGA-PGM Leadership Conference in Port St. Lucie, Florida, 2007 
  • Two-time High School All Region Selection
  • Two-Time KHSAA State Championship Participant
  • Individual Region Runner-Up, 2005

Christian Ramirez, PGA: TGA Instructor

About:


  • Personal Low Score: 66
  • Wife, Bek
  • From Elizabethtown, KY
  • Central Hardin HS graduate, 2012-2016
  • Eastern Kentucky University graduate, 2016-2020
  • BBA in Marketing, specialization in Professional Golf Management
  • Callaway Staff Professional
  • SuperSeed Golf Certified
  • 2016 News Enterprise Regional Male Golfer of the Year
  • 2016 KHSAA All-Star participant
  • 2018 EKU PGM Sophomore of the Year
  • 2018 selectee for PGA of America EKU PGM advertisement
  • Dean's List Student at Eastern Kentucky University

About Us

Our Mission

Led by our hometown PGA Professional, Corey Stith:


The Golf Academy at ECC passionately strives to grow the game of golf by improving yours. Through practical, proven fundamentals and an easy-to-understand approach, we will unlock your maximum potential.

"A Simple Approach to Maximum Results"

At TGA, we are committed to RESULTS. The only way to unlock every student's maximum potential is to eliminate all of the instructor-speak and complicated technical approaches many golfers have suffered through on a lesson tee. At TGA, we evaluate physical ability/limitations, ball flight patterns, solidness of strike and then take a fundamental approach to fix any problems. 

Why choose TGA at ECC?

Have you ever left a golf lesson more confused than when you got there? Had more questions than answers? Not at TGA. PGA Professional Corey Stith has given over 15,000 hours of quality golf instruction to students. Come out and let Corey or Christian help you improve your game and leave with more answers than questions!

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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



Corey Stith, Lead Instructor

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS & SERVICES

Non-ECC Member Adult (Ages 18 & Up)

$75/hr

ECC Member Adult (Ages 18 & Up)

$60/hr

Non-ECC Member Junior (17 & Under)

$60/hr

ECC Member Junior (17 & Under)

$50/hr

Individual Online Lesson

$25/video

Via CoachNow app, send a video of your swing, you will receive a video back that is voiced over with analysis and a drill

*Pay via Venmo*

Package of Online Lessons

$75/month

Via CoachNow app, send a video of your swing weekly (4 total per month), you will receive a video back that is voiced over with analysis and a drill

*Pay via Venmo*


COMMITTED VALUE PACKAGES

"Par" 5-Pack (ECC Member Adults)

$250

Includes: 5 One-Hour Lessons w/video analysis

*$300 VALUE*

"Par" 5-Pack (ECC Non-Member Member Adults)

$300

Includes: 5 One-Hour Lessons w/video analysis

*$375 VALUE*

"Par" 5-Pack (Juniors)

$200

Includes: 5 One-Hour Lessons w/video analysis

*$250-$300 VALUE*

"Birdie" 10-Pack (ECC Member Adults)

$475

Includes: 10 One-Hour Lessons w/video analysis

*$600 VALUE*

"Birdie" 10-Pack (ECC Non-Member Adults)

$575

Includes: 10 One-Hour Lessons w/video analysis

*$750 VALUE*

"Birdie" 10-Pack (Juniors)

$375

Includes: 10 One-Hour Lessons w/video analysis

*$500-$600 VALUE*


MORE INFORMATION

Payment Options

*CASH OR CHECK ONLY FOR INDIVIDUAL/PACKAGE LESSONS

**CARDS ACCEPTED FOR TGA ANNUAL PROGRAMS


Lesson Notes

*ALL LESSONS INCLUDE VIDEO ANALYSIS*

**ALL PACKAGES CAN BE SHARED WITH SOMEONE**

***ALL LESSON PACKAGES ARE VALID FOR (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF FIRST LESSON***


OTHER SERVICES

Club Regrip

$2/$20

$2 per club

$20 per set (14 clubs)

Club Reshaft Fee

$16/club

*Note: Shafts may either be brought in or purchased separately

Christian Ramirez, Assistant Professional

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS & SERVICES

Non-ECC Member Adult (Ages 18 & Up)

$60/hr

ECC Member Adult (Ages 18 & Up)

$50/hr

Non-ECC Member Juniors (Ages 17 & Under)

$50/hr

ECC Member Juniors (Ages 17 & Under)

$40/hr

COMMITTED VALUE PACKAGES

"Par" 5-Pack (Adults)

$225

Includes: 5 One Hour Lessons 

"Par" 5-Pack (Juniors)

$175

Includes: 5 One Hour Lessons

"Birdie" 10-Pack (Adults)

$400

Includes: 10 One Hour Lessons

"Birdie" 10-Pack (Juniors)

$300

Includes: 10 One Hour Lessons

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 

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We identify weaknesses, develop a game plan, STICK TO IT, perform reps/drills/feels and get RESULTS!

2021 PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Please click the button below to get your junior signed up for our 2021 PGA Junior League! Simply search for Elizabethtown Country Club. Registration opens in February. Deadline is May 1st. This fills up quickly, so sign up as soon as possible!

2021 ECC PGA Junior League Registration

2021 Junior & High School Program Information

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2021 Adult Clinics & Programs

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Contact Us

Elizabethtown Country Club

2606 Hodgenville Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701, United States

(270) 737-7707 corey_stith@mymail.eku.edu

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