School’s in session for Rob Jarvis

Now that spring has arrived, Rob Jarvis is ready to work on a project he has been planning all winter.

Jarvis, assistant golf pro at Bangor Municipal Golf Course, is including full-day golf schools among his lesson plans for this year.

“It’s a lot of work,” said Jarvis. “I spent a lot of time on it this winter.”

Jarvis wants to have the schools, which are scheduled about every two weeks starting May 24, to be small groups to allow for more individualized instruction.

“We may add dates as needed, depending on the response,” said Jarvis.

If the classes get a little larger, though, he has worked out an arrangement with some of the other local pros that he may be able to call on them to help.

“With a small group, you have the flexibility to switch around [what’s taught] depending on the type of group,” said Jarvis.

“It will make it more interesting,” he said. “I don’t want it to be a boot camp.”

The school, which will run from registration at 8:30 a.m. until closing remarks at 6:30 p.m., will cost $110. Jarvis points out, though, that the students get a lot for their money.

“It’s a huge saving,” said Jarvis. “You get at least five hours of instruction plus a shirt, lunch, and percent off in the shop.”

Also included is a nine-hole round with the pros on the nine-hole course at Bangor.

In addition to the 27 holes of golf available, there is a driving range and putting greens.

“We have a good facility to do it here,” said Jarvis.

Topics covered include setup, grip, and alignment; swing theory; and the short game.

“We’re going to be hopping,” said Jarvis. “You’re not going to just sit there and hammer 7-irons for two hours.

“You get bored. I want to try to get a good mix.”

Jarvis wants people to enjoy their school experience.

“They’ve got to feel like they’re getting something they want, which is attention,” said Jarvis.

Small groups help in that regard, he pointed out.

“I don’t want anyone to feel intimidated,” he said. With large groups, it’s possible for a person to hang around the edges and maybe not have the chance to get the answers they’re looking for.

“I’d like it to be about 10, but no more than 15, no matter how many instructors there are,” said Jarvis.

The full-day schools aren’t the only way the staff at Bangor Muni, headed by Brian Enman, will be available to golfers.

Lessons are also designed for individuals, juniors, and couples as well as large group clinics, which involve six sessions.

Jarvis is also looking at having junior camps.

“I went to a lot of basketball camps [growing up],” said Jarvis. He wants the same available to young golfers.

“I want to try to build well-rounded golfers,” said Jarvis, ” so they can play, have a good time, and hopefully have some success.”

Dave Barber can be reached at 990-8170, 1-800-310-8600, or by e-mail at dbarber@bangordailynews.net.