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Ben Weir
Tracy Berman
James Contreras
Tracy Berman
James Contreras
Las Sendas Golf Club 2010 All Rights Reserved
This method makes instruction both grounded in fundamentals specific to the
individual and instruction and in the technical skills assimilated by the student.
New Way to Track Progress - Unlike other instructors, Ben provides a method to track and monitor the player's progress after the lesson. This is in addition to using the latest video technology to demonstrate swing changes, proper grip, etc. Most clubs have video aided instruction, but this can be forgotten if the student does not understand how to use this instruction in between lessons.
Rules & Etiquette Course -Ben provides a course on rules and etiquette of the game in addition to providing technical instruction grounded in The 5 Principles. While often most useful to junior students, most players appreciate
brushing up on how to get the most out of the sport and fellowship of the sport. The result is a total learning experience which enables the student to become one with the game to assimilate the learning in a way he or she can remember and use after the actual lesson.
Some of Ben's Credentials
Touring Professional -11 years
- U.S. PGA, Canadian Tour, Asian Tour, Grey Goose/Gateway Tour, Nationwide Tour, South American Tour
Ping Golf Corporation - 3 years
- Club Fitting, Equipment Testing, Golf Club & Retail Account Services
Arizona State University - 5 years
- Men's Golf Team Member, Scholar Athlete, NCAA Div. I Team National Champions, Varsity Letterman
Trained by 2 of Golf Digest's Top 100 Instructors - 17 years
New Way to Track Progress - Unlike other instructors, Ben provides a method to track and monitor the player's progress after the lesson. This is in addition to using the latest video technology to demonstrate swing changes, proper grip, etc. Most clubs have video aided instruction, but this can be forgotten if the student does not understand how to use this instruction in between lessons.
Rules & Etiquette Course -Ben provides a course on rules and etiquette of the game in addition to providing technical instruction grounded in The 5 Principles. While often most useful to junior students, most players appreciate
brushing up on how to get the most out of the sport and fellowship of the sport. The result is a total learning experience which enables the student to become one with the game to assimilate the learning in a way he or she can remember and use after the actual lesson.
Some of Ben's Credentials
Touring Professional -11 years
- U.S. PGA, Canadian Tour, Asian Tour, Grey Goose/Gateway Tour, Nationwide Tour, South American Tour
Ping Golf Corporation - 3 years
- Club Fitting, Equipment Testing, Golf Club & Retail Account Services
Arizona State University - 5 years
- Men's Golf Team Member, Scholar Athlete, NCAA Div. I Team National Champions, Varsity Letterman
Trained by 2 of Golf Digest's Top 100 Instructors - 17 years
James began golf at age ten. He played high school golf
in Yuma, AZ and became a scratch golfer at age 16.
Worked at Desert Hills G.C. and Yuma C.C. in 78'-81'.
Played collegiate golf at Arizona Western College 81'-83' and Arizona State University 84'-86'. Started work at Phoenix C.C. 84'-86' and became Assistant Golf Professional at Marriott's Camelback Golf Club, Scottsdale. From there I realized that I could help others learn the game and began teaching for John Jacob's Golf Schools. Here I learned to refine all the skills I learned over the years.
Played collegiate golf at Arizona Western College 81'-83' and Arizona State University 84'-86'. Started work at Phoenix C.C. 84'-86' and became Assistant Golf Professional at Marriott's Camelback Golf Club, Scottsdale. From there I realized that I could help others learn the game and began teaching for John Jacob's Golf Schools. Here I learned to refine all the skills I learned over the years.
To balance out the seasons, I took a job at Alaska at Anchorage G.C.and
have been promoted to the Head Golf Instructor mid-May thru mid Sept,
where I remain in the AZ off season. Instucted at The Golfers Gym,
Paradise Valley, AZ.
I began teaching Golf Schools at Las Sendas G.C. in 2001- 2006 for United States Schools of Golf as well as at the Arizona Golf Resort. I have been a corporate Golf Instructor for Executive Golf Limited, and Impact Golf and now proud to be part of the Malaksa Golf Academy at Las Sendas.
James' Accomplishments and Credentials
- SWS Section PGA Assistant's Champion
- 2000 PGA Tour Phoenix Open Player Participant
- Alaska Junior Golf Association, President 09'-10'
- First Tee of Alaska, Coach.
- B.S. Business, Arizona State University '86
- PGA of America, Member since 1992
I began teaching Golf Schools at Las Sendas G.C. in 2001- 2006 for United States Schools of Golf as well as at the Arizona Golf Resort. I have been a corporate Golf Instructor for Executive Golf Limited, and Impact Golf and now proud to be part of the Malaksa Golf Academy at Las Sendas.
James' Accomplishments and Credentials
- SWS Section PGA Assistant's Champion
- 2000 PGA Tour Phoenix Open Player Participant
- Alaska Junior Golf Association, President 09'-10'
- First Tee of Alaska, Coach.
- B.S. Business, Arizona State University '86
- PGA of America, Member since 1992
Ben has experience both as an instructor and student
himself. He has played as a professional on tours around
the world and to be competitive, he has learned from
some of the best professional golf instructors in the
world. He brings this experience into each lesson.
The 5 Principles - Ben follows 5 basic principles in a sequence proper to the custom needs of the student. These are the same principles used by some of the most prominent professional instructors in the industry.
The 5 Principles - Ben follows 5 basic principles in a sequence proper to the custom needs of the student. These are the same principles used by some of the most prominent professional instructors in the industry.
improvement of the student's golf game to help them achieve a greater
enjoyment of the game.
Tracy's teaching style relates the dynamics of the golf swing in an understandable manner and explains how the fundamentals apply to your golf swing. She takes responsibility to ensure that you attain the knowledge and skill level that you are capable of.
Tracy uses an assortment of techniques and tools to tailor your lessons to stimulate your learning preferences (visual, auditory or kinesthetic), personal characteristics, capabilities and goals and helps you feel at ease with her friendly approach and straight forward instruction.
Tracy's approach to instruction is to put golfers - like you - first! You can be assured that you will always receive the same high quality golf instruction.
Once you have more control of your ball flight all around the course, your confidence will soar, you will score improve and have more FUN.
Tracy's Credentials
LPGA Member and Certified Teaching Professional
Certified Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Fitness Instructor
Lead Instructor for the Arizona Women's Golf Association
LPGA National Team Championship Participant
Las Sendas Golf Academy Junior Instructor
Named Top LPGA Teaching Affiliate for Mesa by Ladies Links Fore Golf
University of Alberta, Human Resources Management
Tracy's teaching style relates the dynamics of the golf swing in an understandable manner and explains how the fundamentals apply to your golf swing. She takes responsibility to ensure that you attain the knowledge and skill level that you are capable of.
Tracy uses an assortment of techniques and tools to tailor your lessons to stimulate your learning preferences (visual, auditory or kinesthetic), personal characteristics, capabilities and goals and helps you feel at ease with her friendly approach and straight forward instruction.
Tracy's approach to instruction is to put golfers - like you - first! You can be assured that you will always receive the same high quality golf instruction.
Once you have more control of your ball flight all around the course, your confidence will soar, you will score improve and have more FUN.
Tracy's Credentials
LPGA Member and Certified Teaching Professional
Certified Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Fitness Instructor
Lead Instructor for the Arizona Women's Golf Association
LPGA National Team Championship Participant
Las Sendas Golf Academy Junior Instructor
Named Top LPGA Teaching Affiliate for Mesa by Ladies Links Fore Golf
University of Alberta, Human Resources Management
Tracy became a LPGA Teaching Professional in 2005 and
a golf fitness instructor in 2007. She relocated from
Alberta in 1998 and has been a resident of the Las
Sendas community since 2001.
As an LPGA Teaching Professional, Tracy promotes and maintains the true spirit of the game of golf to all levels of golfers. She is truly dedicated to the well-being and
As an LPGA Teaching Professional, Tracy promotes and maintains the true spirit of the game of golf to all levels of golfers. She is truly dedicated to the well-being and