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pro shop at Decatur Country Club is conveniently located next to the
first tee of the golf course. All golfers are required to check in and
register at the pro shop before starting their rounds of golf.
Our PGA Certified golf pro, Craig Bocking, maintains a well stocked
pro shop and offers a buying program that allows members to buy clubs,
balls, clothing, and other golf merchandise at very competitive costs.
This allows members to buy at lower prices than they can receive at any
of the large, big box golf stores. Craig also offers a range ball
program costing only $30.00 per year per member for unlimited range
ball usage. This program is a real benefit for serious golfers wanting
to improve or fine tune their game.
Craig is an excellent golf teacher and has helped most of our members
with their golf swings and playing strategy. During the spring and
summer months he hosts a very popular "walk the range" program where he
gives free tips and advice to golfers who are practicing or hitting
balls on the range. Craig also has a small practice/teaching facility attached
to the pro shop so he can perform club fitting activities and take a
quick look at a struggling golfer's swing.
Craig has a variety of teaching aids, including video,to help his
students improve their games. He stays current in the areas of
merchandise, equipment, and teaching aids and techniques by attending a
number of PGA and USGA seminars and training courses.
Craig has begun a very active and effective junior golf program. He
spends a lot of time (and has a lot of fun) teaching our junior golfers
all aspects of the game through formal and informal lessons. Many
afternoons find Craig playing with his young students, although
sometimes it is hard to discern who is teaching whom. One of DCC's
junior golfers, Bill Nabors, finished second in the men's club
championship in 2007 and 2008.
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