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Hosted by Steve WenPetren, PGA and John Miller, PGA

Bull Run Golf Club

Putting Workshop: Sunday April 6, 2025 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

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Short Game Workshop: Sunday May 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM

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Driver Fundamental Workshop: Sunday May 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Bull Run

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VIRGINIA GOLF CENTER

Putting Workshop: Saturday April 19, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM

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Short Game Workshop: Friday May 9, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM

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Weekly Clinics: Sharpen your skills with weekly golf clinics, each designed to focus on key areas of your game, including bunkers, iron play, driving, short game, and speed control for putting. With a small group setting limited to six players, you will get focused instruction for $35 per session. Click the link for dates and session information.

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About Your Hosts: Steve WenPetren, PGA and John Miller, PGA bring over 25 years of golf expertise each. As Quarter Century Members of the PGA of America, they are passionate about helping players improve their game through personalized coaching and the latest in golf technology.

 For more information, contact John Miller, PGA at jmiller@raspberrygolfacademy.com.

Marcus Park

marcus park web copy PH: 540-746-4901• Email: marcusp@raspberrygolfacademy.com

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Philosophy
As a golf performance coach, I believe that golf is more than just a game of skill; it’s a reflection of life itself. Every swing, every putt, and every shot presents an opportunity for growth, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. True mastery comes not from chasing perfection, but from embracing the process—the ups and downs, the successes and setbacks. Golf teaches us resilience, patience, and the importance of focusing on the present moment. It's not about how many times you fail, but how quickly you recover and learn from those experiences. The best golfers aren't those who never miss—they're the ones who rise stronger after each challenge.

Background
As a Performance Coach, Marcus has worked with professional athletes on the PGA & LPGA tours in the likes of JB Holmes, Gary Woodland, Arjun Atwal, Ian Poulter, Frank Nobilo, 2016 Rio Olympian Anna Nordqvist, Na Yeon Choi, Moriya Jutanugarn and former world number one Ariya Jutanugarn. He has helped these athletes in the role of nutrition strategies, injury prevention, energy management and overall performance.

Accomplishments and Certifications
• Titleist Performance Institute - Golf Fitness Instructor, Power Level 2, and Golf Level 2
• Golf Forever Certified
• National Academy of Sports Medicine - Sports Nutrition and Behavioral Change Specialist
• International Sports Sciences Association - CPT and Nutrition
• Certified Massage Therapist
• PGA PGM Associate - Current
• 2024 Heritage Oaks GC Club Championship - Champion
• 2024 Heritage Oaks GC Match Play Championship - 2nd place
• 2024 Heritage Oaks GC 2-Player Championship - Champions

Testimonials
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the impact Marcus Park has had on my golf career. From the moment I started working with him, my game has transformed in ways I never thought possible. Not only has he refined my technique and improved my consistency, but he has also completely reshaped my perspective on the game. He has been my greatest influence and motivation to take my game to the next level. Marcus has taught me that golf is not just about mechanics-it’s about mindset, strategy, and resilience, coming to the golf course everyday with the mindset of working towards improvement not just the scores on a scorecard. His ability to break down complex concepts into simple, actionable steps has made improvement both effective and enjoyable. More importantly, he has helped me develop a deeper understanding of the mental and strategic aspects of the game, allowing me to approach each round with confidence.” - Anthony Saienni

“I have been working with Marcus for the past six months and am beyond pleased with the results. Rather than forcing a particular system or swing, he has worked with me on building a repeatable swing that I feel comfortable with and can consistently repeat.  Rather than just trying to align swing planes or face angles according to a launch monitor he continually probes at the connection between the mind and body. He approaches the problem from a variety of angles, presenting a menu of cues to find one that I can relate to the best. He works with your thought process as much as he works on the swing.  With each lesson we have built, block-by-block, my golf game. Additionally he continues to offer support outside of the lesson by suggesting helpful content to solidify topics we've gone over during the lesson. Whether it is at the range, in the gym or on the course Marcus offers timely feedback in a friendly manner. It is not just one-way coaching but a collaborative partnership that I have found most effective.” - Charlie Choe

“My brother recommended the TPI program to get in shape to improve my game. Originally my research to find an expert was to help with physical training. However, Marcus Park’s name came up and he could also be a golf coach. After the initial TPI Assessment Marcus helped me refine my swing and showed me how to gain 20 more yards on my drives through specific exercises. Two more follow up sessions have helped my short game and putting. In several months, I was able to lower my handicap by 5 strokes with Marcus. The best part of working with Marcus, is he communicates in a way I can understand, by explaining what the change is doing and why. This has been very valuable when practicing alone after the session. Marcus is a remarkable coach; I highly recommend him.” - Joseph McNamara

“Marcus is an excellent teacher! Very patient and understanding on making sure you have not just the head knowledge but also the feeling! When I started working with Marcus I was a 19 handicap, in just a year and a half I’m down to a 9! His love and passion for the game make him a coach I recommend to all my friends!” - Nate King

Rates

Duration Adult Private Junior Private
(16 and Under)
1 hour $125 $100
5 hours $575 $450
10 hours $1100 $900

PH: 1-304-240-8740 • Email

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Improve your golf game at Bull Run Golf Club with Certified Raspberry Golf Academy Coach Tim Ganse!

"It is imperative that you learn the whole game of golf and not just the golf swing if you really want to lower your score."

Tim’s Philosophy: I want to provide an environment where a student can be comfortable and learn to the best of their abilities. It is important to develop a game plan together based on the student's goals and objectives that will increase confidence and accelerate the learning process. Everyone is built in different shapes and sizes. A player should swing a club the way his/her body type was meant to swing it. We can make that happen.

Background:
• 15 Years of Teaching Experience
• 6 Years – Certified Raspberry Golf Academy Coach
• 1 Year - Teaching Professional - Woody's Golf Range
• 7 Years - Assistant Golf Professional, Winchester Country Club

 About PGA Tour Pros: "I love watching them play golf. They always make me want to grab my clubs and go play."

Golf Influences: Tommy Wine PGA, Patrick McGuire, Rick Miller PGA, Scott Causby, Woody Fitzhugh PGA “Hall of Fame”

  • Mike Adams, T.J. Tomasii, Ph.D., Jim Suttie - "The Laws of the Golf Swing"
  • David Leadbetter - "The Golf Swing"
  • Gary Wiren - "PGA Teaching Manual"

Achievements:

  • 5th - 2010 Poolesville Pro-Am
  • T5 - 2010 Hall of Fame Pro-Am
  • 10th - 2010 Apple Blossom Pro-Am
  • 12th - 2010 MAPGA Charity Pro-Am
  • Low Round Tournamenet - 70
  • Low Round - 66
  • Double Eagles - 1

Golf Training & Skills:

  • PGA Professional Golf Management Program
  • V-1 Video Analysis
  • Vector Pro-Launch and Accusport Launch Monitors
  • PING N-Flight Fitting Software
  • Certified PING Club Fitter, 2010
  • Certified Titleist/Cobra Club Fitter, 2009
  • Titleist/Cobra Fitting Seminar, 2008
  • CPR/First Aid/AED Certified, 2007
  • USGA/PGA Rules Workshop, 2006
  • VSGA Rules of Golf Study, 2006-2007

Pricing

Adults $125/hour
Package rates available

Juniors 9 & under: $35/30 min
Juniors 10-13 years old: $85/hour
Juniors 14-17 years old: $95/hour


Jim Estes, PGA

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Jim’s teaching philosophy encompasses a holistic approach that focuses on improvement of performance by addressing such factors such as a physical assessment, a skills assessment, mental approach, and course management. Jim believes that a player should swing according to their body type rather than fighting natural tendencies. He identifies the source of an individual’s physical power and consistency based on each body type and identifies physical limitations. He can then provide instruction on how to improve elements of strength and flexibility that allow the mechanics of the golf swing to be applied more easily. Jim’s goal is to motivate each student to get results on the course. He has a burning passion to get better each day at his craft. Empowering his students with an empathetic mindset. His faith has helped him to learn how to be vulnerable with his students and family. Establishing trust ensures students will be with him for life.

Jim was first introduced to the game at the age of 7 by his father with a set of Sam Snead Young Champs. Seeing the bond that his dad and grandfather shared through the game kept him in the game, and he began to compete with a friend in the neighborhood, seeing who could hit closest to different trees in the neighbor’s yards. His first golf related job in 1978 was at Burning Tree Club as a caddie where he had the honor of working with Past PGA of America President Max Elbin. Jim went to college at University of Maryland where he studied Economics. He then turned pro in 1988 and was elected to PGA Membership in 1993.

Jim Estes began his professional career at Bonnie View CC in 1991 as an Assistant Pro for Jeff Sprague, during his time there he was the 1991 Assistants Champ. Jim then moved to Evanston Golf Club and served as the Assistant Pro under Illinois PGA Hall of Fame Member Hal Member from 1992-1995. During his time there he earned honors as the 1994 Assistants Champ, 1995 Illinois PGA Player of the Year, and the 1995 PGA National Player of the Year. From 1996-2000 Jim played on the Nike Tour and PGA Tour, winning the Inland Empire on the Nike Tour and becoming a PGA Tour member in 1998. After his time playing on tour Jim become the Director of Instruction at Onley, Golf Park from 2001-2012. During that time, Jim was recognized as Golf Magazines 2008 Innovator of the Year, in that same year he received the President’s Award and was recognized as the MAPGA Player of the Year. In 2013, Jim became the Owner/ Operator of Jim Estes Golf and has continued that through present. From 2008 to present Jim has been awarded the GRAA Growth of the Game Award and was on the Golf Digest list of Best Teachers in Maryland in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022.

Awards/Distinctions

2012-24 Voted by Golf Digest 6th Best Coach in MD
2- Time PGA of America National Award Winner
US Kids Certified
TPI Certified
SMGA Co-Founder

Rates: Lessons valid through 12/31/2025

Duration Adult Private Junior Private
(16 and Under)
1 hour $175 BR Members/$200 Non-Members $150
5 hours $800 x
10 hours $1550 x

DON FROST, PGA WINTER LESSON SPECIAL

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3 x 45-Minute Lessons

PRICE: $290 ($145 savings equals one free lesson)

Crack your swing code this winter!

Commit to fixing your swing flaws for good—no tips, YOUTUBE videos, or training aids. Make 2025 your best season yet by dialing in on your body's correct moves. Unlock greater consistency and distance today!

Lessons sale ends February 15th. All lessons must be used by April 1st.

LESSON GUARANTEE

MAPGA Teacher of the Year, Don Frost guarantees your satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied after the first lesson, you will receive a total refund. All skill levels welcome. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save strokes and money!

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DON FROST, PGA FALL LESSON SPECIAL

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As the leaves fall, so do lesson fees with Coach Don Frost, PGA! Now's your chance to improve your game and lower your scores.

Fall Lesson Package:

3 x 45-minute lessons
Focusing on short game, irons, and woods (or create a custom package for your needs)

PRICE: $285 ($150 savings off standard rates)

LESSON GUARANTEE!
MAPGA Teacher of the Year, Don Frost guarantees your satisfaction. If you ARE not completely satisfied after the first lesson, you WILL receive a total refund.

All skill levels welcome. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save strokes and money!

Contact Don Frost, PGA at dfrost@raspberrygolfacademy.com for more information.

Leading Technology

The Raspberry Golf Academy offers video analysis of your swing included in every lesson at all locations. Video is a great tool for slowing down and dissecting a player’s swing and is very beneficial to visual learners. It helps the player to understand that what they feel may be different from what they see, and it helps the coach to key in on areas of need in the swing. Click the title above for info on Private Instruction.

Leading Technology

3D Rendering

3D technology examines swing efficiency, hones in on areas for improvement, and can prevent future injuries. There will be no guessing when it comes to deciding what to work on and how to work on it with this tool at the instructor’s disposal.

Leading Technology

FlightScope

The Raspberry Golf Academy offers FlightScope at all locations included in lessons. FlightScope is one of the top launch monitors available on the market today. It becomes a great tool when used alongside video to also gather the more scientific information from the swing. FlightScope picks up information such as clubhead speed, ball speed, path angle, clubface angle, angle of attack, smash factor, spin rate, shot height and so much more.


The RGA Advantage

The Raspberry Golf Academy has turned out some of the most successful players, which is a tribute to our instructors and their commitment. For a list of local, national, and worldwide accomplishments, click the title above. Who's next?

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SAM Putt Lab

The SAM (Science and Motion) Putt Lab is one of the top putting analysis products on the market. By simply attaching a sensor to the shaft of the putter, essentially every significant piece of data can be gathered about the student’s putting stroke.

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KVEST

KVEST is one of the top 3D swing analysis products available on the market. This takes golf instruction to an entirely new level, as the swing can be analyzed through the entire body as sensors capture every motion throughout the swing. Sensors are placed on the student, producing an avatar on the screen replicating the student’s movements. With this device, the instructor can go into much greater detail than video and can truly understand what the student is doing and how to fix any swing issues.

Client Testimonials

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