panoramic mountain views, scenic highdesert landscape, exclusive low rates and full service amenities and you have the perfect way to spend your day. Featured on Golf Life and Fox Sports Television Networks, golfers can also partake in the championship 18 hole course, 35-station all-grass driving range, practice greens, putting area and a par 3 course ranked “top three big little courses in the US” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Overall, the game of golf gives you an insight into human nature; the most mentally challenging problems we face are the ones that push us to the edge of what we know. It’s about testing your ability every time and teaches you how to handle the pressure. It satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. “Our methods here at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe help instill one’s confidence and will mentally prepare you while having a certified PGA teacher on hand,” says Brodsky. “Overall, it’s a powerful move that drives you further than you were before.” Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe 205 Caja del Rio Road Off Highway 599 Santa Fe, NM 505.955.4400 Linksdesantafe@santafenm.gov LinksdeSantaFe.com
Golf Lessons:
A Powerful Move That Screams Confidence
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By Henry G. Lucero Photos Linda Carfagno and Henry G. Lucero
hether you play to relax or enjoy good-natured competition, golf remains one of the most beloved sports of all time. It’s a game played to test you both mentally and physically, and is both deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. Golfers understand the game is both rewarding and maddening and is, without a doubt, one of the greatest games ever invented. While PGA professionals make the sport look easy, the years of practice needed to understand the fundamentals is critical to individual success. At Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe, patrons of all skill
levels can take advantage of the various certified PGA teaching instructors available at the municipal golf course. “We offer affordable, top-notch, handson instruction. We teach the basic fundamentals of the game of golf, with a focus on precision, in a private setting located behind the driving range,” states head golf pro Julio “Alo” Brodsky. “We offer both private and group lessons for those who wish to gain an applied, handson method on the golf course itself.” Adding years to those who have already achieved an accurate drive, additional lessons could be ideal for perfecting individual technique. “For those more
experienced, we provide a strict focus on perfecting your swing and current understanding of the game. Our stateof-the-art video launch monitor can help analyze your swing, while honing in on accuracy and your level of performance,” explains Brodsky. Whether new to the game or an avid player, anyone can enjoy these lessons in a picturesque golf course available year-round, weather permitting. Since 1998, Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe has held the reputation of being the city’s finest municipal golf course, offering top-notch golf lessons from certified golf instructors at an affordable price. Mix that with breathtaking 360 degree