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Jones Golf Academy has earned the reputation of being one of Long Island's premier golf academies and instructions, located at the prestigious Pine Ridge Golf Club in Coram, Indoors at Golf Galaxy in Bay Shore, and at the Gull Haven Learning Center in Central Islip. We have dedicated our careers to helping students achieve their short and long-term goals with proven golf instruction methods. Our certified instructors have earned national recognition from the PGA of America, being named to the “President's Council on Growing the Game,” an honor bestowed on very few industry-leading PGA Professionals.
National PGA Award Winner - Metropolitan PGA Junior Teacher of the Year & US Kids Top 50 InstructorEducation:
M.S., Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
B.S., Business Marketing/Management
Professional Awards:
National PGA Player Development Award Winner
Metropolitan PGA Junior Leader
Top 50 US Kids Teacher
PGA President’s Council on Growing the Game
Member of the PGA of America
Rich Jones, Class A PGA Professional and Certified First Tee Coach, was elected to PGA Membership in 2003, and has been a Golf Professional since 1998. Rich has extensive experience coaching adult men/women, juniors, seniors, disabled golfers and professional athletes.
In addition to specializing in junior instruction, Rich’s greatest testimony is perhaps the hundreds of adults he has introduced to the game of golf. Rich is recognized as a professional who is always enthusiastic and available to help those who want to learn. From beginners, high handicappers, top amateurs or professionals, men, women, seniors or disabled golfers, Rich delivers a variety of individual one-on-one instruction to multi-learner camps and clinics. All students find Rich’s teaching style and philosophy easy to understand and effective, with immediate results that carry over to the golf course.
As a PGA professional, I am committed to helping students achieve a greater enjoyment of the game. Whether they are just being introduced to the game, or training for high level tournament play, my time tested techniques help them realize their golfing goals. Strong emphasis is placed on the importance of pre-swing fundamentals. Proper grip, aim, stance, balance, posture, alignment and ball position are the foundation and basis of any good golf swing.
Educating students on the how’s and why’s, and not just the do’s and dont’s, is fundamental to my swing philosophy. Understanding the cause and effect relationships in golf help students become better players. The more knowledge students have, the better equipped they will be to handle the challenges of this game. I base my teaching on the nine Ball Flight Laws of Golf and am committed to helping students better understand their golf swing.
Students learn new tasks differently. As an instructor, it is my responsibility to ensure the message is understood in the most concise method possible. There are three methods of learning: HEARING IT, SEEING IT, and FEELING IT. I believe in utilizing all three styles. Extensive use of video and technology help enhance the learning experience. “Feel and real” must be the same to play consistent golf. Swing development requires practice along with professional guidance to keep students on the path to better golf. Practicing correctly, with prescribed swing drills, will help accomplish this goal.
“I feel privileged to be able to help shape and mold students’ outlook on golf, because I know golf will shape their outlook on life. I understand I am teaching more than how to play a game. I have developed a love and passion for teaching. I believe in this so much that I have dedicated my career to making golf accessible and affordable for juniors, especially those who would not normally have the chance to play. It is my gift to share, my responsibility, and my way of giving back.”
The chip and run should be the workhorse of your short game. It is the most reliable shot around the green when you can’t putt. I would estimate that at least 95% of my short game shots (from within 20 yards of the edge of the green) are played with a chip and run technique, and the other 5% is made up of putts from off the green, pitches, and bunker shots.
Getting the ball on the ground and rolling as soon as possible greatly increases the chances of the ball’s behavior being predictable. That is not to say that a chip and run is always very low to the ground; just as low as possible. A chip and run style shot can be played with the most lofted wedge in your bag, in which case some people might refer to the shot as a “pitch and run.” In many cases where the average golfer tries to pitch the ball up in the air, the “risk vs. reward” and the uncontrollable nature of a pitch (especially from a marginal lie) make it a poor choice.
Short Game General Rules:
Using golf and its inherent values as context, this youth development program offers education, fitness, wellness and life skills to children. Classes are held Mondays & Wednesdays, make-up classes TBA.
Golf_Summer_Youth_2023registration-form.pdfAges & Times:
This program takes you from the practice tee to the links, as you learn course play on the beautiful Gull Haven Golf Course. This class will cover rules of the game, swing analysis and course etiquette. Dress Code: Proper summer attire; tennis shoes are okay. No bathing suits, tank tops, football or soccer shoes allowed. Wear a hat or visor for protection. Bring sunscreen and water. Golf glove recommended. Classes are held on Saturdays make-up classes TBA.
Golf_Summer_Youth_2023registration-form.pdfOur Youth Golf Camps are geared for all ages and skill levels. We cover all aspects of the game. Junior golfers will gain a better understanding of the golf swing, so future improvement will be easier to attain. Classes are held Monday - Friday, make-up classes TBA.
Golf_Summer_Youth_2023registration-form.pdfAn introduction to golf swing fundamentals and practice habits, these programs are recommended for new golfers just learning the game or players reviewing the basics.
Classes held Tuesdays & Thursdays, make-up classes TBA.
Fees:
Sessions & Groups:
registration-form.pdfA great follow-up to the Adult Golf Program, the Three Holer program takes you from the practice tee to the links. This class will cover rules of the game, swing analysis, instructional materials, and course etiquette.
Dress Code: Proper summer attire; tennis shoes are okay. No bathing suits, tank tops, football or soccer shoes allowed. Wear a hat or visor for protection. Bring sunscreen and water. Golf glove recommended.
registration-form.pdfFor questions or for complete program information, please email us HERE
You're invited! Check out our Junior Golf Camps @ The Pine Ridge Golf Club and Gull Haven Learning Centers.
The Jones Golf Academy prides itself in creating the “Pros” of tomorrow. With instruction by PGA certified instructors, we help juniors perfect their game before bad habits begin. Participants in our Junior Programs learn the discipline needed to truly make golf the most enjoyable game invented. Juniors of all skill levels will find our teaching methods second to none.
We are committed to providing Junior golfers the fundamentals of the game of golf. Our Junior Golf Camps include instruction on the full swing, short game, mental game, course management and rules and etiquette, all in a fun learning environment.
Our Junior Golf Camps emphasize the “fundamentals.” The focus of each program is to teach the junior golfer at his/her own ability level. Each golfer receives foundational lessons starting with the basics of a good set up, leading to improvement in all areas of the golf swing. Junior golfers will gain a better understanding of the golf swing, so future improvement will be easier to achieve.
Equipment: All participants will play on the golf course and will need their own set of golf clubs. If your junior does not have a set of clubs, let us know at the time of registration, so we may provide a loaner set.
Dress Code: Proper summer attire; tennis shoes are okay. No bathing suits, tank tops, football or soccer shoes allowed. Wear a hat or visor for protection. Bring sunscreen, band aids and water. Golf glove recommended.
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People learn new tasks in different ways. As golf instructors, it is our responsibility to ensure our students understand the message in the most concise method possible. There are three methods of learning: Hear It, See It, and Feel It. We believe in utilizing all three styles, always emphasizing what the student responds to best. Extensive use of video equipment is used to help enhance the learning experience. What you “feel” you are doing is not always the case, once viewed on video. “Feel & Real” must be the same to play consistent golf. Swing development requires practice along with professional guidance to keep students on the path to better golf. Practicing correctly, with prescribed swing drills, will help accomplish this goal. Practice creates repetition, and repetition brings about change and better results.
The Jones Golf Academy offers Private and Semi-Private lessons for golfers of all ages and abilities. Lessons are arranged in convenient 30-minute or 1-hour time blocks and include state-of-the-art video analysis. Our teaching professionals offers a wide array of methods and personalities, giving each golfer the opportunity to find a unique match for his or her learning style and pace.
