Golf Academy
Open to Members and Non-MembersDo you need help on your putting, chipping, irons, woods or driving? If you do, sign up today!
Rates:
Members: $499Non-Members: $699
Includes:
3 Half-Days of Lessons
9 Holes of Golf Two Days
Lunch Each Day
Contact Buddy Whitten at (850) 455-1488 or email: pcclessons@aol.com for dates of the Golf Academy.
May 11, 12, 13 (Fr. p.m.—Sun p.m.)June 15, 16, 17 (Fr. p.m.—Sun p.m.)
*Maximum of 8 golfers per session
Individual Lesson Rates
Guests/Non-Members |
Instructor |
|
| 1/2 Hour Rates | Buddy Whitten |
Assistant |
| Adults | $60 |
$40 |
| Juniors 17 and under | $40 |
$30 |
| 1 Hour Rates | ||
| Adults | $100 |
$80 |
| Juniors 17 and under | $50 |
$40 |
*Jr. clinics to be offered throughout the year and will have a separate mailing or e-mail.
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Seasonal Lesson Rates
Guests/Non-Members |
Instructor |
|
| Adult Guests | Buddy Whitten |
Assistant |
| 20 Lessons/Year | $1500 |
$1200 |
| 10 Lessons/Year | $800 |
$650 |
| 5 Lessons/Year | $425 |
$350 |
| Junior Guests 17 and under | ||
| 20 Lessons/Year | $700 |
$600 |
| 10 Lessons/Year | $400 |
$350 |
| 5 Lessons/Year | $225 |
$200 |
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Buddy Whitten Bio
Born and raised in Pensacola by Whit and Kathleen Whitten, who still live in the Pensacola area. Buddy won the Divot Derby and Southern Junior Championships as a teenager. Grew up as a junior at PCC and won the Junior Club Championship. Played on a State Championship Golf Team at Escambia High School.
Attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a golf scholarship, graduated with a degree in Business. Three year service in the Army which included one year as a medic in Vietnam.
Assistant Golf Pro at Perdido Bay Inn, Meadowbrook CC, and Franklin Hills CC just outside of Detroit. Head Golf Professional at Blythfield CC for 29 years.
Married to Julianne Smith Whitten for 38 years. Julie’s mother Suzanne Merritt married Charles Merritt, who was a member at PCC for over 50 years. Julie and Buddy have a son Chris, who is the Assistant Golf Coach at University of Michigan. He is married to Dr. Amy Whitten, who is in OB/GYN at William Boumont Hospital outside Detroit.
Buddy Whitten Credentials
- Head Golf Professional at Blythfield Country Club for 29 years
- Inductee of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame
- Inductee of the Grand Rapids SportsHall of Fame
- Winner of the National Club Pro Championship
- Finished 54th on the Senior PGA Tour Money List in 1997
- Michigan PGA Player of the Year 5 Times
- Michigan PGA Golf Professional of the Year
- Michigan PGA Junior Golf Leader
- Buddy Whitten Golf Academy 5th Year