... to see that you learn the fundamentals of the golf
swing necessary to improve and enjoy your game.
From beginner to seasoned professional, the Claire Batista Golf Academy has
something for everyone ...

  • Half, One-Day and Specialized School programs covering all aspects of the
    game.
  • Private individual instruction for juniors and adults to guide you at your pace
    based on your individual needs.
  • Playing lessons for work on course management, club and shot selection to
    improve scoring.
  • Group instruction and clinics for you and your friends.
  • Corporate clinics customized to meet your company's needs.  Reward your
    employees or show appreciation to clients with help from Claire!
  • Junior Golf Club designed for serious youth golfers who are looking to take
    their game to the next level.
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Michigan,  just
north of the
Ohio border
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Claire's teaching style is to make your swing work for you with as
little change as possible. She has found that integrating
communication, knowledge, and patience is the formula to a faster
success rate. She will put her proven golf instructions to work for you.
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... to see that you learn the fundamentals of the golf
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The Claire Batista Golf Academy Practice Club
Join the 2009 Claire Batista Golf Academy Practice Club!
This program is designed for golfers who want to learn how to "practice
with a purpose".  

The Practice Club is open to students of the Claire Batista Golf Academy
instructors, Claire Batista and Van Brandt.

The Practice Club meets Saturdays from 2:00 till 3:00 at the Claire Batista
Golf Academy, starting May 30 and running through Aug 22.
Practice short game and full swing!

Each session will be supervised by PGA Professionals Claire Batista and
Van Brandt.

The fee for the Practice Club is $125.00 and is limited to the first 30
students to sign up.  Range balls will be provided.

Call 734-856-4884 NOW to sign up for the
Claire Batista Golf Academy Practice Club!
The Claire Batista Golf Academy welcomes Mark Smith
to its PGA teaching staff!
The Claire Batista Golf Academy is happy to announce the
addition of Mark Smith to its teaching staff.

Mark serves as the boys and girls golf coach at Bedford High
School in Bedford Michigan.  The girls team finished 9th in the
Michigan State High School tournament this past fall.  The girls
team has reached the state finals six years in a row.  Mark was named the boys golf team
head coach three years ago.  In the fall of 2006, the boys golf team reached the state finals
for the first time in 20 years ranking 11th in the state of Michigan.

Mark is a member of the PGA Michigan section and is working towards Class A
Certification.  He is an active member of the MIGCA (Michigan Interscholastic Golf
Coaches Association) and USGA (United States Golf Association).  He has been teaching
golf for over 12 years professionally at Bedford Hills Golf Club.

Mark is married to Suzanne and has two children, Chelsea and Kyle.