& Equipment Guide

Hey, nobody was BORN knowing how to golf. Becoming a "respectable" golfer takes time, patience and a little help along the way. Most assuredly I say unto you, becoming a "golfer" WILL change your disposition (for the better I hope). There is no shame in taking lessons. Hopefully, I can point you in a direction that will help you enjoy the game even more. Below are links and profiles of local pros whose job it is to make you a better golfer. As time goes by, I'll be adding in comments and ratings from those who have paid for these services so that you can have a "head's up" (fore!) regarding what type of instructions best fit your needs and budget. Also included is a list of local golfing services and equipment vendors that will help outfit you for an enjoyable time out on the Links.

(Info and profiles taken from GTB Golfer's Guide)

LESSONS

	NATIONAL GOLF SCHOOLS AT ST. ANDREWS LINKS (DUNEDIN) - Rating (unknown)
	TOUR GOLF INSTITUTE (CLEARWATER) - Rating (unknown)
	BELLEVIEW BILTMORE GOLF ACADEMY (BELLEAIR) - Rating (unknown)
	LARGO GOLF EMPORIUM & TEACHING CENTER - Rating (unknown)
	LARRY McGRATH GOLF INSTRUCTION (TAMPA) - Rating (unknown)
	DENT/BRADSHAW SCHOOL OF GOLF (TAMPA) - Rating (unknown)
	PASCO JUNIOR GOLF AT SUMMERTREE GOLF CLUB - (NEW PORT RICHEY) - Rating (unknown)

EQUIPMENT

	PRO GOLF DISCOUNT (CLEARWATER) - 2881 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. - Rating (unknown)
	T & D GOLF - (OLDSMAR) - Corner of SR 580 & Racetrack Rd. - Rating (Very Good)
	EDWIN WATTS GOLF (PALM HARBOR) - 32257 U.S. Hwy. 19 N - Rating (unknown)

DRIVING RANGES

	COUNTRYSIDE GOLF CENTER (CLEARWATER) - 2987 McMullen Booth Rd. - Rating (Good)
	MISSING LINKS DRIVING RANGE (LARGO) - 1201 East Bay Dr. - Rating (unknown)
	TARPON SPRINGS DRIVING RANGE - 44098 U.S. 19 N. - Rating (unknown)
	THE DOWNS GOLF PRACTICE FACILITY (TAMPA) - 11225 Race Track Rd. - Rating (unknown)

Other Neat Stuff

	NORTH FLORIDA PGA PARTNER PROGRAM
	JOEY McGRANE'S RADIO GOLF SHOW
	SENIOR GOLF CLUB of TB
	LAST MINUTE GOLF SERVICES