Golf Clinic

The Whirlwind Golf Club at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m.

PGA of America professional John Richeson was this year's guest host for the ESS EXPO.08 Golf Tournament. Richeson conducted a demonstration and then provide pointers to golfers while they warmed up on the practice tee.

Morning Schedule

Golf Clinic: 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

John Richeson, PGA Pro

Richeson conducted an instructional demonstration that included advice on overcoming the average golfer's mistakes in areas including set-up, grip, stance and swing mechanics.

Individual Instruction:
Richeson walked the practice tee, giving tips and pointers, and answering questions.

Tournament Tee Time: 12:00 p.m.
This was truly a unique event that was designed to be fun for everyone involved. Be sure to sign up early next year because space was limited!

Richeson also played a role in the tournament, giving foursomes the option to “purchase” his shot on the closest to the pin hole rather than use their own attempts. All funds from this and mulligan purchases were used to enhance the prizes.

About John Richeson

Richeson is Head Golf Professional & Director of Instruction at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) of the Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN. The TPC of the Twin Cities is one of 25 TPC facilities owned and operated by the PGA Tour. Designed by PGA professionals Arnold Palmer and Tom Lehman, the course is home to the annual 3M Championship. Under Richeson's direction, the golf shop was recognized as one of America's 100 best in Golf World Business Magazine last two years.