
Try the Player Pathway for New Golfers at Compass Pointe!!
Members and guests wanting to get into golf now have a specific Player Pathway custom to the Compass Pointe experience! Begin at step one as a brand-new golfer or one who has dabbled in the game and would like to review and work their way up the Pathway as far as desired! You can skip ahead but might lose building those all-important basic skills and ability to score low in the first few steps...
Step 1
● Learn About Golf in One Day Introductory Event
6 hours, Putter/Wedge/7 Iron, Course, Lunch, Swag Bag, Training Manual
Join a scheduled event or create your own group and connect with Nicole about a date.
● 9-Hole Challenges
Must pass prior level before moving onto the next, maximum score 6 per hole
On-course played after 3pm or off-season Nov-Feb after 2pm when daylight savings ends
- 9-Hole Putt Course Challenge on putting green behind club house
● Putt from one hole to the next. Make it different each time. Start within 2 feet of hole.
● Begin with 3-5 holes and work up to 9 holes.
● Set baseline for 9 holes at one time, then beat 1-2 times more.
- 9-Hole Course Challenge Putting Only on the golf course greens after 3pm
● Place ball 5-10 paces away from the hole.
● Begin with 3-5 holes and work up to 9 holes.
● Set baseline for 9 holes at one time, then beat 1-2 times more.
- 9-Hole Course Challenge Chip & Putt Only on the golf course after 3pm
● Place ball 3-5 paces off the green, chip ball onto green and then putt.
● Begin with 3-5 holes and work up to 9 holes.
● Set baseline for 9 holes at one time, then beat 1-2 times more.
- 9-Hole Course Challenge 7 Iron, Chip & Putt on the golf course after 3pm
● Tee up golf ball anywhere from 60-125 yards from the green pending on where you
can hit a 7 iron and then have a chip shot and putt (everyone has a different distance ability).
● Begin with 3-5 holes and work up to 9 holes.
● Set baseline for 9 holes at one time, then beat 1-2 times more.
Step 2
● Practice Clinics for LAGIOD Graduates
Join Nicole for practice clinics designed for graduates of LAGIOD Introductory Events, as well as new golfers and Social Leaguers
● Small Group Shamble Play
Connect with other LAGIOD grads and your classmates to make your own tee time after 3pm (or after 2pm off-season during time change)
Each player tees off from the Red Compass Tee. Everyone then plays own ball from the best of all drives. Maximum score of 6 / hole. Keep up with group in front. Fast, fun and friendly!
Step 3
● LAGIOD Level 2 Next-Step Event
3 hours with driving, pitching and sand introductions, putting and chipping review,
7 iron / Driver / Sand Wedge / Pitching Wedge, Putter
● Compass Course League – Individual Play Division
Play with the Thursday afternoon Compass Course League Individual Play Division.
Maximum score of 6 before picking up following the leagues pace of play guidelines… super fun!
● Group Practices and On-Course Tips
Get a group together and have our professional staff create your very own golf practice workouts or full swing, chipping, pitching, putting, bunkers, hillside lies and course situational practice. You’ll get as good as you practice, let us guide you like a personal fitness trainer!
Step 4
● 9-Hole Ladies of the Pointe League
- Establish a handicap and join the 9-Hole League with pace of play, formats and a fun 9 holes each Thursday.
● 18-Hole Ladies of the Pointe League
- Establish a handicap and join the 18-Hole League with pace of play, formats and a full 18 holes each Thursday.
● Form your own groups. Play with your own friends and family for 9 or 18 holes!
● Compass Pointe Lessons and Golf Education Programs
Work with our professional golf and teaching staff to further your game through individual lessons, series, golf group practice sessions or special event schools and program offerings… keep an eye on events developing throughout the year!