Group Instruction
University Ridge offers a variety of different group instruction classes throughout the golfing season to meet the needs of all types of golfers. The group size in all classes never exceeds five students in order to give each student enough personal time with the instructor. All group lessons are conducted on our newly remodeled practice facility which has a separate tee for instruction, a chipping green, and practice bunkers. Many of the sessions also include on-course instruction. If the class times don’t work out for your schedule you may set up a private class for the same price for three or more people.
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The instructor for all of our adult group classes is PGA Head Golf Professional, Ryan Wieme. Ryan has been an instructor at University Ridge for twelve seasons. His goal with group classes is to bring students with similar ability levels together to learn the game of golf in a fun and informative way. The small group size allows the students to ask questions more freely, get more one-on-one time with the instructor, and learn at their own pace. Ryan believes that these are all crucial elements to improve overall golfing ability. To contact Ryan about entering one of the classes below email him at rw2@athletics.wisc.edu or call (608) 497-4456. |
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| $100 | Introduction to Golf will be offered publicly six times throughout the year and is available privately for the same price for three or more students. A special May only class, 9 sessions for $200, will also be available. Intro to Golf is perfect for true beginners, golfers that have never taken a lesson, and students interested in relearning the game. The (4) 1 hour sessions will focus on the basics, but students will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the game and receive some on course instruction. Class sizes will be limited to 5 students. |
| Session | Day(s) of Week | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Saturday’s | April 27, May 4, 11, 18 | 10-11:00am |
| 2 | Tuesday’s | April 30, May 7, 14,21 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 3($200) | Tues-Thurs’s | May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 | 9:30-10:30am |
| 4 | Thursday's | June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 5 | Monday's | July 1, 8, 15, 22 | 6-7:00pm |
| 5 | Saturday's | August 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10-11:00am |
| $100 | Women’s Golf will be offered four times publicly and is available privately for the same price for three or more students. The (4) 1 hour sessions are geared for women with beginner to intermediate skill levels with a focus on improving ball striking and overall golf ability. There will also be opportunity for on-the-course instruction. Class size will be limited to 5 students. |
| Session | Day(s) of Week | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Thursday’s | May 2, 9, 16, 23 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 2 | Mon's & Wed's | June 10, 12, 17, 19 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| 3 | Tues's & Thurs’s | July 9, 11, 16, 18 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 4 | Mon's & Wed’s | Aug. 12, 14, 19, 21 | 5:15-6:15pm |
| $100 | Breaking 90 (&80) will be offered five times publicly and is available privately for the same price for three or more students. The class is geared for students with a handicap of 16 to 25 (8-16 for the Breaking 80 class) or any intermediate level golfer looking to improve his/her overall game. The (4) 1 hour sessions will cover a wide range of topics and be focused on improving overall scoring. Some on-the-course instruction will be included. Class size will be limited to 5 students. |
| Session | Day(s) of Week | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Saturday’s | April 27, May 4, 11, 18 | 9-10:00am |
| 2 | Mon’s & Wed's | May 13, 15, 20, 22 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| 3 | Thursday's | June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| 4 | Tues & Thurs's | July 23, 25, 30, Aug 1 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| Breaking 80 | Mon's & Wed's | Aug. 12, 14, 19, 21 | 6:30-7:30pm |
| $100 | Breaking 100 will be offered six times publicly and is available privately for the same price for three or more students. A special May only class, 9 sessions for $200, will also be available. The class is geared for students with a handicap of 23 to 36 or any intermediate to advanced beginner that wants to play the game at a higher level. The (4) 1 hour sessions will cover a wide range of topics and be focused on improving overall scoring. Some on-the-course instruction will be included. Class size will be limited to 5 students. |
| Session | Day(s) of Week | Dates | Time |
| 1($200) | Tues’s & Thurs's | May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 | 8:30-9:30am |
| 2 | Thursday’s | May 2, 9, 16, 23 | 5:30-6:30am |
| 3 | Mon’s & Wed’s | May 13, 15, 20, 22 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 4 | Tuesday's | June 11, 18, 25, July 2 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 5 | Tues & Thurs's | July 23, 25, 30, Aug 1 | 6:45-7:45pm |
| 6 | Saturday's | August 3, 10, 17, 24 | 9-10:00am |
| $100 | Breaking “Something” will be offered two times publicly and is available privately for the same price for three or more students. Breaking “Something” is not a class on how to break clubs, bags, or other objects, but instead is intended to be class for novice golfers looking to become “respectable” on a golf course. The (4) 1 hour sessions will cover a wide range of topics and be focused on improving overall scoring. The class will be limited to 5 students. |
| Session | Day(s) of Week | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Tuesday's | April 20, May 7, 14, 21 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| 2 | Mon’s & Wed's | July 10, 12, 17, 19 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| $100 | Short Game “in the Bowl” is a new class that will be offered two times this season and is not available privately. Putting, chipping, pitching, sand play, and specialty shots will be covered on the UW Short Game practice area, nicknamed “The Bowl”. This area is normal off limits for the general public. The (4) 1 hour sessions will help to improve all aspects of the short game. The class will be limited to 5 students. |
| Session | Day(s) of Week | Dates | Time |
| 1 | Tuesday's | June 11, 18, 25, July 2 | 5:30-6:30pm |
| 2 | Tues & Thurs's | July 9, 11, 16, 18 | 5:30-6:30pm |