The El Chaparral golf academy has one of the best practice facilities on the Costa del Sol with additional programs using V1 video analysis system and the Sam PuttLab. It has one of the few two tier floodlit practice areas on the coast and and inhouse club fitting and club repair service. Coaching packages are available for groups, adults and juniors alike from the absolute beginner to the more experienced lower handicaped players.

The team currently overseeing the coaching at El Chaparral is led by Sam Pleshette , ( PGA Professional ) Sam is a PGA qualified golf professional with 10 years experience in the golf industry and 6 years coaching experience. Based on the Costa del Sol since October 2005 he is also an instruction contributor for Eat GOLF! Magazine.

Stuart Bewley takes care of club fitting and the club repair service, he has over 12 years experience in club fitting including 3 years on the Asia PGA tour. Stuarts expertise will ensure that you are not playing with equipment that will harm your chances of improving your golf game.

Gerardo Fernandez ( APGE Professional ) is a member of the Spanish Professional Golf Association and is always eager to spend time with golfers of any level and to share his knowledge of the golf swing. Adaptable to the latest technologies and with an extensive knowledge of teaching golf, I am sure you will enjoy your time spent with Gerardo improving your game.

Here are some useful articles written by Sam Pleshette that where published in the eatGolf magazine, they are in PDF format and for you to download.

Issue 13 - The Flop Shot
Issue 12 - Course Management
Issue 11 - When to Shape It
Issue 10 - Perfect Putting

Sam also presented a "Featured hole" and "Your Game" spot for EatGOLF! TV. To watch the clips please click on the links below:

Volume 1 - Featured Hole
Volume 1 - Your Game

The swing you use in your "long" game and the swing you use in your "short" game should stem from the same place, but vary in very important ways. Take this tip from Bobby Eldridge of PurePoint Golf and see the difference. Learn how to improve your game in just a few weeks with the help of Purepoints golf instruction videos.


Difference between Full Swing and Short Game Swing


The Short Chip
More Video Golf Tips and Tricks
Hitting a Hybrid
Fairwell Metal
Bump and Run
Bunker
Putting
Longer and Straighter
Teeing a Mid Iron


David Leadbetter Golf Academy

David Leadbetter is one of the worlds leading golf instructors and fortunately for the Costa del Sol we have one of his Golf Academies operating at the impressive La Cala Resort. It offers the complete package of Golf instructional programs. Its not only for the top players either, they are well equipped to cater for the golfing needs of men, women and children alike and of all varying standards from the absolute beginner to the higher ranking touring professional players. So what ever your ability is the David Leadbetter Academy at La Cala has the right programme for you.

These are some of the detailed programmes currently on offer. This is meant as a guide as rates, timetables and programmes may vary without notice. For full details please phone the Academy on (34) 952669037.

Mini Schools

Ultimate game improvement packages for those who need that little extra. These schools feature both full-swing and short game instruction. Includes extensive video and computer analysis.

La Cala Resort
La Cala de Mijas
29649 Mijas - Costa
Malaga
Spain
Tel: +34 -952- 66- 9037
Fax: +34- 952 -66 -9038
Email: lacala@imgworld.com