"It's a unique, first-class resort layout that's the closest thing you'll find to a desert course in this part of the country and (Dana) Fry managed to pull it off without creating a course that feels too gimmicky." - Joe Logan, Philadelphia Inquirer

The sandy stretches, set against luxuriant fairways that could almost be greens, are a dazzling eye-catcher that makes you yearn to grab a club. Sand Barrens offers a remarkable target experience that you will have a tough time finding elsewhere. "All you can see from the tee boxes at times are bunkers and waste areas," says Jim Asher, marketing director of the Sand Barrens. But the fairways are very generous, and the traps shouldn't be difficult to avoid."

All this golfing excitement came to be when the lead designer on our 27 holes, Dana Fry of Hurdzan/Fry, discovered a layer of sand while trees were being cleared for fairways in the winter of 1996. A more traditional course had been in the works on this site lined with evergreens and oaks. But suddenly Fry had a new idea. The result was Sand Barrens and its dramatic bunkers and undulating greens. To ensure outstanding conditions, even the rough was sodded. A premium blend of bentgrasses adorns the tees and greens and the rolling fairways.

Here's what makes National Golf Schools better:

• Our classes are never more than 4 students per PGA Pro for your morning session at the practice stations, and never more than 3 students per PGA Pro for your afternoon playing lesson.
• You get a playing lesson with your PGA Professional each and every day of your school.
• We use PGA Professionals who are highly skilled Instructors, who know how to teach and play this great game. Many have been former Tour Pros, Head Professionals, Teaching Professionals, and Directors of Instruction who were chosen by us for their passion to help others. Many are really fun, patient people at the top of their field who are great with everyone from beginners to accomplished players.
• You name the dates you want your school and we will honor them. You will have a school according to your schedule, not only ours.

Daily itinerary for National Golf Schools: Sand Barrens Golf Club

• 10:00 -12:00: Practice stations for personal lessons with your PGA professional. We will also video tape your swing for a take home teaching analysis.
• 12:00 - 1:00: Lunch
• 1:00 - 4:00pm: On course play with your PGA Professional.
• 4:00 pm: Unlimited Golf

All of our schools include:

• Luxury Accommodations
• Lunch daily
• 5 Hours of Instruction each day which includes:
• 3 hour morning instructional session each day. Covers full swing, short game, chipping, pitching, bunker play, and putting.
• Afternoon on-course instruction minimum 2 Hours per day
• Green and Cart Fees each school day
• 4 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio
• Upgrades Available to 2 to 1 and 1 on 1 Ratio
• Bag Storage
• High Speed Video Analysis
• Student reference handbook with instructional tips and personalized swing keys
• Unlimited use of the range on school days
• Commuter Package includes Lunch, No Lodging
• New! Included with every school is a autographed copy of "Great Golf for Life" by Patrick Livingston, PGA.

Lodging Option #1: Golden Inn

Ideally located in a beautiful oceanfront setting, Avalon, NJ. The Golden Inn Hotel & Resort welcomes you to the best of everything. Here in a graciously sophisticated atmosphere, you enjoy a memorable experience of quiet luxury and excellent service...tastefully appointed guest rooms, superbly prepared food and drink and the very finest accommodations.

Lodging Option #2: Desert Sand Resort

When the time comes to answer the call of the ocean sands for relaxation - to unwind, to leave it all behind... to breathe in the beauty of the sea and partake in its diversity...Turn to the East and follow the horizon to a land known as Avalon, and a haven along its shore favored by many...the Desert Sand.

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