Lessons at the Adirondack Foothills Golf Academy in Alder Creek are aimed at all golfers whether they are scratch players or beginners just starting out in our great game. Ours is a family-run operation and we like to give the kind of personal attention and instruction that fits our philosophy of doing business.

Our golf school is part of the Alder Creek Golf Course & Country Inn where we have an excellent course, designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Cornish. You'll be able to play on the course as well as attend our classes. You can also arrange to stay at our bed-and-breakfast inn.

Instruction is given on our outstanding newly developed practice facilities that include three special areas where you can work on all the parts of your game. Call us soon to find out what we can do for you, or Click Here to view our rates now. 

Here is just some of what we offer you at our school:

We customize your instruction to fit your needs

We are not a formula school trying to enroll as many students as possible. This is our one and only location where we strive to give you personalized service that can make a real difference in your game and performance.

We are here to help you improve your skills that need improvement. You will leave our golf school with an understanding of the fundamentals of golf and with a special plan designed just for you so that you can continue your progress once you return home. It will not be prepackaged information that may not fit you or your game.

We offer video analysis and follow-up

We will take a video of your swing. We will review your tape and discuss what is good and what may need some help. We will make suggestions for your continued progress. If you return home and are experiencing problems, we encourage you to make a tape of your swing and send it to us. We'll review it and call you with a follow-up lesson.

You'll be part of a small class, not a big crowd

In order to grow and change, you need special attention. At Adirondack Foothills we have a student -teacher ratio of 4:1. Since we are not a volume-oriented school you will be taught by a PGA Class A Professional. Often times at large golf schools, students are taught by apprentices in a best case scenario, and sometimes by individuals with no PGA affiliation. That will not be the case at our school. Our instructors have extensive teaching experience. The best part of our school is the professional and personalized attention you'll receive.

You'll take your lessons on outstanding facilities, newly built to help our student

Our practice facility has three separate stations now that will allow you to work on all aspects of your game.

The first station is a short game area with putting, chipping and sand bunker opportunities. The second station is a traditional practice range where a number of people can hit balls and try out various clubs, aiming at flags.

The third station is an actual hole, a 350-yard par-4. It has a kidney-shaped green with two different sections, with a roll dividing the sections. There is a bunker on the left side of the green with large mounding. The entire area will remind you of many of the challenges you'll find on our course itself.

You will practice, using unique methods that we have tested on ourselves; for example, many times you'll be playing "backwards," starting with the short game and moving back to the long irons and fairway woods.

Click Here to request more information about our Golf Academy or call us today at (351) 831-5222.

Clinics for youngsters are available too

Every summer Greg and John Brand offer weekly golf clinics for youngsters, 7-13, on the golf swing and the rules of play. Give us a call to find out more.

Meet Our Staff Members

Greg Brand -- Class A member of the PGA of America for many years, and has been in the golf business for over 25 years. Greg is truly a student of the game. He is well versed with the methods of the games greatest instructors. His knowledge of the workings of the golf swing is rivaled by few.

John L. Brand IV -- Class A member of the PGA of America for over 10 years, and has been in the business for over 25 years. John is a practical man. He has the ability to breakdown the complexities of the golf swing into simple understandable terms. He makes learning enjoyable rather than a chore.

Julie Brand Gallup -- A three time All-American and former LPGA tour player, Julie is the sister of Greg and John IV and is now our technical director.

Enroll today at Adirondack Foothills Golf Academy

Call us today at (315) 831-5222 to discuss our golf course rates, or Click Here now to view the rates online, and find out about the Stay and Play packages available at our bed-and-breakfast inn. We can provide a deluxe continental breakfast, a sandwich lunch and steak and chicken barbecue dinners for our guests who enroll in the academy.

Bring yourself or bring a group and stay at our lovely Inn located right on the golf course.

Click Here to request more information about our Golf Academy or call us today at (315) 831-5222.