"I can't stress enough the amount of fundamentals (we covered)," Dave added. "It's just every little step, to me, was covered in a way that is accessible and is practicable - you're not getting bad advice. We're excited to take it to the next level." For graduates of The Villages New To Golf Program, golf no longer is something they miss out on while their friends play a round. Now these Villagers are taking their first steps into the wide world of golf - and now they know just how good it feels when you hit that great drive. "It's Wednesday when we've learned about the bottom of the (swing) arc and how to hit the ground and then we move back to the mats," Griffin said. "The first person that hits that golf ball airborne and they're like, 'That's it!' That's what's cool - that's what I love about this class." THE VILLAGES GOLF ACADEMY'S NEW TO GOLF PROGRAM Time: Monday through Friday, 7.5 total hours of instruction Location: Sarasota Golf Practice Center, Palmer Legends Country Club or Nancy Lopez Legacy Country Club When: Contact the academy for program schedule To Register: Call 352-259-8121 or visit golfthevillages.com MAGAZINE 45http://www.golfthevillages.com