American Classic Golf Club

I’ve been talking some lessons from Sam Cresta since the summer. He has really worked on my grip, helping me adjust so that my ball goes straighter. What a difference it has made! Sam also has worked with me helping me figure out which club to use for the various distances. Since working with Sam my swing, distances and understanding the game has really improved. I am definitely more confident of a player too.

I have continued with lessons this winter on the simulator at American Classic Golf Club. It has really been fun to play year-round in some capacity. Sam is very good at what he does, he is patient and such a great teacher of the sport.

One more thing. I really needed new clubs. Mine were heavy and too long. He was able to recommend where to get fitted and gave me various choices as I looked into a new set. He is now guiding me in lessons to get used to my new clubs so I am ready to play outside soon.

I took 5 lessons with the golf pro(Sam) at this facility and I was thoroughly impressed.

First, I think the price is unbeatable. 5 lessons for 250 dollars is a great deal from what I’ve seen from other lesson packages in the area.

Second, the lessons themselves were incredibly useful. Sam asked me what I was looking for in terms of improving my golf game and gave me great pointers. He was incredibly patient with me struggling through some stuff and I think the way he teaches is very effective. He gives you tips. You hone in on them with practice reps outside of the lesson and you talk to him about the positive or negative impact that it had after that.

Finally, he is just an incredibly personable teacher. I never felt like he was pushing his agenda or his book(part of the lesson package if you buy right now). I think his background is what really helps newcomers as well. This is not someone who has played golf his entire life but rather someone that was working at the course and decide to become a teacher(from what I recall). This kind of background is incredibly useful for people who are fairly new to golf because he’s been through similar struggles.

I also just want to say that this course is great. I’ve been a regular at this course since two summers ago and I have never had a negative interaction with any employee there. Sure, it’s not as challenging as other courses in the area but everyone is extremely hospitable and the price is great for what you get!

Being from Florida, where the water hazards, bunkers, and alligators are the only things breaking up the flatness, it was extremely enjoyable navigating the elevation changes. I played 27 holes over 2 days on this very pleasant course. I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area. One more thing, don't follow Google maps if it has you turning down a 1 lane dirt road. You'll end up on the cart path!