Yoda And YodasLuke / The Links At Shirley / July 22-24, 2005

[Yoda]

Here we go again! By popular demand, we're bringing our three-day Workshop to Long Island on July 22-24. The site will be The Links At Shirley, Shirley, NY. Check out this world-class facility at www.linksatshirley.com/golfcourse.php .

We'll put up an official Agenda soon, but it will follow the format of our recent Orange County National Workshop, i.e., lecture, drill and demonstration, the Basic Motion Curriculum (Hitting and Swinging), individual instruction from both Ted and Lynn, and a playing lesson. Price: $1,495. Private Message Yoda or email to lynn@Lynnblakegolf.com to reserve your spot.

[Yoda]

I couldn't resist reprinting this endorsement of our upcoming Links At Shirley Workshop that appeared on another site. Thanks, Brian11767!


"My understanding is it will be limited to no more than 15 students. I spoke to Yodasluke 2X this week. And in this golf school, you will have the principals teaching you. I'm sure you know that woudn't be the case in a Leadbetter or Rick Smith school. And that's only where the comparisons begin. Despite their whimsical names Lynn Blake and Ted Fort ( Yoda and Yodasluke) are two wonderful and intelligent gentlemen who can flat out cold teach golf. I went down to Marietta 3 months ago as a golfer who took many lessons from PGA professionals. Never the less, I stayed in mostly the 95-100 scoring range. In the past 3 weeks I have shot an 83 and a 84 and a 38 for nine holes. Having said that, the results and improvement they have gotten from more accomplished golfers is even more startling, many who visit this board. While I myself am mystified by the TGM book, Lynn and Ted make it so darn simple. If you are anyone are serious about improving your golf game, I would seriously urge to pick up the phone."

[Yoda]

And this just in from RGKeller, another of our alumni. Bob is a wonderful player as well as a respected voice on other golf sites. Thanks, Bob!

"Those of you who live within driving distance of Shirley (on Long Island) should take advantage of this opportunity.

You will not regret one moment of the experience and you will learn much.

This school has my official seal of approval."

[YodasLuke]

I know that the majority of you that have shown interest in the school will be commuting, but here's some information for those of you that would need a place to stay. There's a lot of information here, but these are the options for anyone that needs a place to stay. I got this information from Orbitz, with closest proximity to the course.


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From $170 Radisson Hotel MacArthur Airport

1730 NORTH OCEAN AVE, HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742 | Map
8.7 Miles Northwest of 333 William Floyd Parkway


188 guest room Hotel located 5.5 miles from Islip MacArthur Airport in the heart of Long Island. Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Islip MacArthur Airport based on availability. Guest rooms... More

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$170.45 OrbitzSaver - Buy Now and Save!

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From $199 Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven

2000 North Ocean Ave., Farmingville, NY 11738 | Map
8.9 Miles Northwest of 333 William Floyd Parkway


The Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven hotel is conveniently located in the center of Long Island's most popular attractions and major Business Districts. We're just minutes from Islip's MacArthur Airport and the... More

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$199.00 Best available rate-w/free continental brkfst loca

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From $169 Residence Inn by Marriott Holtsville Long Island

25 Middle Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 | Map
10.4 Miles West of 333 William Floyd Parkway


At Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with a passion for making every guest feel welcome! Our spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping... More

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$169.00 Corporate rate * studio(1-queen 1-sofabed 1-bath)f
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From $139 Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | Map
12.6 Miles West of 333 William Floyd Parkway


The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Long Island MacArthur Airport is located one mile from Symbol... More

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$139.00 OrbitzSaver - Buy Now and Save!

Quality room (1 king bed) free wireless high speed $139
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From $139 Holiday Inn RONKONKOMA-ISLIP AIRPORT, LI

3845 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | Map
12.6 Miles West of 333 William Floyd Parkway


Welcome to the Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma Hotel! Located at Islip/Mac Arthur Airport, nestled halfway between the bustle of Manhattan and the serenity of the Hamptons, you'll have a home close to Long Island's... More

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$139.00 OrbitzSaver - Buy Now and Save!

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From $139 Hilton Garden Inn Islip / MacArthur Airport

3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | Map
13.3 Miles West of 333 William Floyd Parkway


The Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport is located 1/4 mile west of the entrance to Long Island MacArthur Airport on Veterans Memorial Highway. Less than one mile from the Long Island Railroad - Ronkonkoma... More

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$139.00 2 Queens beds comp hi-speed internet with printero $139
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$139.00 1 King bed comp hi-speed internet with printeron m $139
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From $80 Econo Lodge Macarthur Airport

3055 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | Map
14.2 Miles West of 333 William Floyd Parkway


Owner operated for many years. Hotel provides friendly, family hospitality with clean and comfortable rooms.

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$80.00 Standard rate

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1 Double bed no smoking ground floor small room $80
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From $161 Holiday Inn Express STONY BROOK-LONG ISLAND

3131 NESCONSET HWY, Centereach, NY 11720 | Map
14.7 Miles Northwest of 333 William Floyd Parkway


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Stony Brook-Long Island offers 143 guest rooms: standard kings, doubles, two room suites, jacuzzi rooms, and handicap accessible rooms. The Holiday Inn Express hotel has designated... More

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Inn at East Wind

5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792 | Map
10.1 Miles North of 333 William Floyd Parkway


The Inn at East Wind is a luxury full-service hotel located in a country-like setting at the gateway to Long Island's North Fork Wine Country, just minutes from The Hamptons and most East End attractions. The Inn... More

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Comfort Inn Medford

2695 Route 112, Medford, NY 11763 | Map
7.8 Miles Northwest of 333 William Floyd Parkway


Conveniently located on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 64. Short drive to ocean, beaches, outlet shopping and Long Islands East End attractions and wineries. Minutes from Long Island McCarthur Airport and business district.

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Best Western East End

1830 Route 25, Riverhead, NY 11901-3113 | Map
13.1 Miles Northeast of 333 William Floyd Parkway


The Best Western East End is centrally located in the heart of the North and South Forks of Long Island's Suffolk County. Located at Exit 72 of the Long Island Expressway, we are just minutes from the South Fork... More

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[brian11767]

My advice to all attending the school; get yourself in shape and prepared for a golf workout. You will be mentally and physically golf challenged like you have never been before. Muscles you did'nt know you have will be screaming for relief. In the end it will be absolutely worth it. You will emerge not with a improved golf game, but a radically different game. To paraphrase a famous golf saying: You will be playing a game you are not familar with. A game beyond your wildest dreams.

[SwingNorthtoSouth]

I have played The Links many times. Nice course. Has the feel of playing a golf course in the Myrtle Beach area.
Maybe I will stop by and say hi.....................

[Yoda]

Maybe I will stop by and say hi.....................

By all means, Rich. You came to our neck of the woods, now we're coming to yours. We'd love to see you again and check your progress. Lunch is on us.

And thanks again for those Bethpage Black towels!

[Anonymous]

You should conasider a school in Southern Califorinia.

[GLFNVEG]

Yoda, we're all knocking....

[YodasLuke]

It would be a GREAT place to have one. I teach a Tour lady that lives there, and I visit the desert at least once a year. Big Horn is my favorite, since I shot 70 the first time I saw it. It's hard not to like a place that you go low. Should we save this location for the winter?

You should conasider a school in Southern Califorinia.