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Charles Lightfoot was selected as
one of the “Year’s Best” trainers for 2004 in the
Golf Trainer of the Year category by the team of
editors at African American Golfer’s Digest
magazine. |
Advanced Lesson Academy of Golf
receives a General Assembly Resolution Award from
Assemblyman Gordon Johnson & Assemblywoman Loretta
Weinberg of Trenton, New Jersey. |
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Charles Lightfoot Selected As Master
Teaching Professional Of The Year
African American Golfer's Digest
Recognizes Leading Golf Trainer With Distinguished
Award
New York, N.Y.-May 23, 2004- Highly
recognized golf instructor and trainer, Charles
Lightfoot, was honored on May 22, 2004 with the
"Master Teaching Professional of the Year Award" as
presented by the African American Golfer's Digest.
The presentation was made by Publisher,
Debert Cook, CMP, who stated that, "With the help of
Charles Lightfoot golfers worldwide have achieved
their personal and professional goals. His program
methods, personal attention, years of dedication and
collaborations within the industry have set a standard
for golf trainers of the future."
The Award signifies success and
achievement in golf training and was announced during
the Third Annual Inner City Youth Golfer's Scholarship
Tournament at the Links at Madison Green in Royal Palm
Beach, Fl. Lightfoot is founder and president of
Advanced Lesson Academy of Golf (ALA) based in
Edgewater, NJ. His programs are structured to assist
golfers in discovering their natural swinging motion
through proper drills and sound fundamentals. He has
worked with countless master PGA professionals in the
United States and Ireland and conducted programs in
Asia, Europe and Africa.
In June, ALA launched its Disabled
Golfer's Program to promote golf interests among
minority and less privileged disabled juniors within
the Bergen, Essex, Union and surrounding communities
of New Jersey. The golf improvement program is
designed to accommodate athletes with amputations,
visual impairments, cerebral palsy, injuries,
wheelchairs, crutches, canes, motorized carts, and
other handicaps.
The African American Golfer's Digest is
the nation's leading magazine for avid black golfers
and is published quarterly (summer/June,
fall/September, winter/December, spring/March). The
full color magazine is distributed to over 80,000
readers nationwide and shipped to over 250 top black
focused golf events and tournaments. Subscriptions are
$18 annually with a cover price of $4.50.
The magazine's has received national
coverage in Black Enterprise Magazine, Ebony, Crain's
New York Business, The Network Journal and others.
Special features and sections include equipment
reviews; course critiques; foundation focus;
business/leisure travel; golf destinations; women's
round; kids corner and golf etiquette. The magazine
is designed as an easy read for appeal to golfers who
are taking their first swing and the seasoned
professional. |
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In 2004 Charles Lightfoot received a
Citation Award from New Jersey Senator Frank
Lautenberg. |
Thank you for your superb instruction. It refined my golf game on every level. You have the greatest talent for finding, after just a few hours, the key points to concentrate on and the correct practice drills that helped to reinforce my lessons. That holds true for all aspects of my lessons from woods and irons to chipping and putting. I can't believe how immensely my game has improved. I have taken lessons from numerous great teachers, and none had your sharp ability to best work with my weaknesses, and improve on them. You've even made major changes to parts of my swing, while minimizing my tendencies that tended to produce poor shots.
I am forever indebted to you. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Harry Snady, M.D., Ph.D.
EUS IMAGING NYC
It's the first time I have worked with a teaching professional whose technique is perfectly clear. I have applied the basic fundamentals to my swing and have seen a noticeable difference. My wife also noticed the change when we practiced the other day. You have a gift in explaining along with demonstrating with amazing clarity and detail.
Thanks,
Bobby Torres
Investment Bank Manager, NY, NY
The three hour lesson with consultation was a tour de force in golf instruction. You broke down my bad habits and elevated my level of concentration on the playing field.
George Willard Johnson
Retired United States Air Force
Marietta, GA
Charles is an outstanding teacher. That is no short feat. His passion for the game was palpable. But more importantly, his drive to infuse others with the passion, knowledge, and skills made the experience come to life.
I know that I will not walk out onto the golf course and become a scratch golfer. But, I do know that I now have a solid foundation upon which to improve my game on an ongoing basis, building incrementally on the sound fundamentals learned from Charles.
If I could identify one particular element learned that has caused a dramatic change in my game, it would be "tempo". I used to rush my approach, rush the downswing, rush my putting, and rush my game. Now I know the key is to working within your own rhythm to ensure consistency in both mind and execution. Good stuff. Charles Lightfoot is one of the most fundamentally sound teachers in America. I have complete trust in his ability to give the student the correct information and to communicate that information in a low-key professional manner. As a golf instructor and a person, he is at the top of my list.
Thank you again. And best of luck with the ongoing success of helping golfers improve.
Frank Robertson
CFO, CheyennRaine Music Inc.
Union City, NJ
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