What Better Way to Get Out and Enjoy Improving Your Golf Game
By Noel Smith
Anyone who has played golf can tell you that it is a game of skill, consistency and precision. To achieve these goals it takes lots of practice and instruction. That’s what Pacific Golf Centers is all about, providing a place where you can learn the game and develop your skills so when you tackle that 9 or 18-hole course, you will be equal the demands of the game allowing you to truly enjoy the game of golf.
PGC was completely renovated in 2014 and now with its Short Game Practice Area and Grass Tees, you have the opportunity to practice or take advantage of its instruction to develop your game complete from tee to flag.
PGC also has a retail section stocked with LinkSoul, Titleist, Taylormade, Cleveland, and Srixon products. PGC is able to fit you with the correct clubs whether you are a new or returning golfer or want a new set of clubs.
Speaking of new golfers, PGC is offering Junior Golf Classes ages 6-14, July 12-14 and July 19-21 for $100 per person.
For companies, PGC has Corporate Memberships available which includes Food and Beverage credits along with buckets of balls for its employees.
And did you know that PGC is available for Private events such as birthdays, company parties, retirement parties etc.?
Short Game Practice Area
Of particular pride to Nick Manfre, PGC General Manager, is the Short Game Practice Area designed to help golfers improve their short iron grass and bunker shot techniques and club selection. How many times has your technique been spot on only to see your shot fall short or disappear into the rough in back of the green because you didn’t have the right club. Bunker shots – because we are not the pros – come up a lot. So knowing how to do the least damage in getting out and into a playable area is important.
Grass Tees
PGC offers grass tee hitting stations, which are moved daily. The grass tee area is laser leveled and maintained at grass levels of 5/16″. This provides the ideal practice setting for working on all facets of the golf game. All PGC Academy lessons are given on the grass tees as well.
Driving Range
The PGC driving range has 34 synthetic tees, 17 of them with TrackTees, which use Doppler radar sensors to measure the total driving distance and ball speed of each shot. PGC’s TrackTees are extremely easy to use and provide excellent feedback for each and every shot to help you make those fine adjustments in your swing, club angle and speed to get the most out of that first shot towards the hole.
Putting Greens
PGC Watsonville has three natural grass putting greens that are free of charge and open to all customers. But they also have a putting green designed to USGA specifications in the member’s area.
PGC Tap House
Try the PGC Tap House for a draft beer before or after a practice session or while taking a break and watch the latest sports on the 60” or the 46” LED HD TVs. And don’t forget the very popular PGC Saturday afternoon BBQ.
Visit their website, www.pacificgolfcenters.com to keep up-to-date with Tap House drink specials, promotions, the always-changing beer offerings, its Tuesday and Thursday beer specials and the latest full food menu.
The main focus of Pacific Golf Centers is the Golf Practice facility. PGC Watsonville is the ideal practice setting for players of all levels from beginners to masters. PGC is committed to providing the highest quality golf mats, golf balls, and grass tees for the best possible practice environment. PGC’s expert staff and maintenance team have years of golf superintendent training allowing them to maintain one of the highest quality golf practice facilities in the state.
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PGC Junior Golf Classes in July
Pacific Golf Centers will be holding Junior Golf Classes in July to teach your Junior Golfer the basics of the game of golf. Students will get instruction on all aspects of the game from the putting green to the tee box.
Classes are 1.5 hours in length and are offered for two age groups.
Ages 6-10 classes will begin at 11 a.m. and ages 11-14 will start at 12:30 p.m. The 3-day session is July 19-21 with $100 for the session. Call for information and reservations.
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This world class golf facility now open 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. 24/7. Call for more information, Tel#: 831-274-3271. Website: www.pacificgolfcenters.com
Pacific Golf Centers is located directly off the Airport Blvd South Bound exit of Highway 1 on the West side of HWY 1 at Airport Blvd.
Pacific Golf Centers101 Ranport Road Watsonville, CA 95076