Golf Made Simple - Orlando

Marriott's Grande Vista Golf Club

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Rated 3rd Best Golf School in America

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Master Your Swing with Expert Golf Lessons at a World-Class Facility

Unlock your true potential on the greens with Golf Made Simple at the renowned Grande Vista Golf Club. Our Orlando Golf School is the ultimate destination for amateur golfers and golf enthusiasts looking to improve their skills. We’ve created an unparalleled environment where your swing meets strategy, providing the tools and guidance you need to take your game to the next level.

Why Choose Golf Made Simple?

  • Pristine Practice Facilities: Our 35-acre practice range is over three times the size of a typical driving range, offering lush grass tees, a short game area, a dedicated area for longer wedge shots, an excellent practice putting green, and a course-quality sand bunker practice area.

  • On-Course Instruction: Afternoon On-Course Instruction helps you integrate your swing with strategic gameplay, focusing on making your good shots more rewarding and your bad shots less damaging.

  • Expertly Designed Course: The golf course at Grande Vista, crafted by Ron Garl, is an ideal learning environment, complete with well-maintained tees, greens, and fairways.

Personalized Golf Instruction

  • Small Class Sizes: With a maximum of 4 golfers per class, receive personalized attention and customized instruction tailored to your unique swing and skill level.

  • Comprehensive Learning: Enjoy 6 hours of instruction daily, including 6 holes of On-Course Instruction, ensuring you transition your practice range skills to the course.

Exceptional Amenities

  • On-Property Entertainment: Enjoy access to multiple pools, hiking trails, a spa, and various restaurants, making your stay at Grande Vista a full-fledged vacation.

  • Convenient Location: Just a 25-minute Uber/taxi ride from Orlando International Airport (MCO), with rental clubs available if you prefer not to travel with your own.

Included in The Program

Unlike the typical “30-minute, once-a-week golf lesson,” our program immerses you in extended instruction. GMS allows for deep dives into both mechanics and mental aspects of the game, providing ample time to make significant, lasting changes.

Our teaching philosophy is to give you uninterrupted time with your instructor, ensuring that your progress is not just temporary but becomes a permanent improvement in your game. The extended sessions help avoid the common disappointment of seeing short-term gains vanish over time. For more details, please view our Program Itineraries Page

Transitioning from the practice area to an actual golf course is a crucial step in improving your game. Our program includes on-course instruction where you will play six holes with your instructor by your side, much like the experience of PGA/LPGA Tour Players have with their coaches.

This real-time coaching helps you to immediately apply what you’ve learned in practice, addressing not only your swing but also course management, club selection, mental toughness, and pre-shot routines. Our goal is to tailor your instruction to simulate actual game conditions, ensuring your improvements translate seamlessly onto the course.

We believe in the power of personalized instruction, which is why we limit each class to only four golfers. This small group setting allows our instructors to focus on your individual needs, providing tailored feedback and specific improvements for your unique swing.

The intimate class size fosters a personalized coaching environment where each golfer receives the right amount of one-on-one attention without the risk of “over teaching.” This approach ensures that each student can digest the instruction at their own pace, leading to more effective learning and greater improvement.

Improvement isn’t just about refining your swing mechanics; it’s about developing a robust PLAN that you can carry forward. Our program equips you with a comprehensive strategy for ongoing improvement, designed to make sure the changes you make stick long term.

You’ll learn how to adapt these improvements on the course and integrate them into your regular play. By focusing on both immediate and sustainable progress, we ensure that you leave with a clear roadmap for continuous improvement, solidifying your gains and allowing you to build on them over time.

As part of our commitment to your ongoing improvement, we provide access to the GMS Club Member Portal, an online resource with access to the GMS Player Page. This valuable tool includes detailed explanations and videos for swing drills, putting drills, and green reading techniques, enabling you to continue practicing and honing your skills even after you’ve left our golf school. Also in the portal you will find Refresher Classes which are discounted programs for returning Golfers when you’re ready for a tune up.

This repository of knowledge ensures that you have the support you need to maintain and further your progress, offering a constant reference point for your practice and self-improvement efforts. We will continue to grow this library of resources to show our commitment to your lifelong improvement!

Each day, we provide the opportunity to enjoy lunch with your instructor. This relaxed setting allows for informal conversations where you can digest the morning’s instruction and discuss your progress. It’s a chance to ask questions, express concerns, and gain further insights into your game outside of the structured learning environment.

This personal interaction reinforces the bond between instructor and golfer, making the learning experience more holistic and enjoyable.

  1. Proven Results: Our methods have a track record of success, with an impressive improvement rate among our golfers. Our focus on individualized, intensive instruction alongside a comprehensive improvement plan ensures that our golfers see significant, measurable progress in their games.

  2. Top-Rated: Golf Made Simple is recognized among the top three golf schools nationwide, out of 133 golf schools and 28,000 PGA professionals. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to quality instruction and our ability to consistently deliver outstanding results.

  3. Comprehensive Learning: Every day of our program is carefully designed to blend range instruction with on-course playing, offering a holistic approach to learning. This combination ensures that you’re not only improving your swing but also your overall game strategy and mental approach to golf.

GMS Orlando Daily Schedules, Pricing & Dates

Current Month

October

12octAll Day132-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

14octAll Day163-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

18octAll Day203-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

21octAll Day222-Day Refresher$984 Per Golfer (Exclusive To Returning Golfers)

21octAll Day233-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

26octAll Day272-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

28octAll Day292-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

30octAll Day1-Day Refresher$462 Per Golfer (Exclusive to Returning Golfers)

November

02novAll Day032-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

05novAll Day062-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

09novAll Day102-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

11novAll Day133-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

16novAll Day172-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

18novAll Day203-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

23novAll Day242-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

25novAll Day273-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

30novAll Day01dec2-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

December

02decAll Day043-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

07decAll Day082-Day Refresher$984 Per Golfer (Exclusive To Returning Golfers)

09decAll Day113-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

14decAll Day152-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

16decAll Day183-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

21decAll Day222-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

27decAll Day293-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

30decAll Day312-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

January

04janAll Day052-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

06janAll Day083-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

11janAll Day122-Day Refresher$984 Per Golfer (Exclusive To Returning Golfers)

11janAll Day122-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

13janAll Day153-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

18janAll Day192-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

20janAll Day223-Day Refresher$1476 Per Golfer (Exclusive to Returning Golfers)

25janAll Day262-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

27janAll Day293-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

February

01febAll Day022-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

03febAll Day053-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

08febAll Day092-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

10febAll Day123-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

15febAll Day162-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

17febAll Day193-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

22febAll Day232-Day Refresher$984 Per Golfer (Exclusive To Returning Golfers)

24febAll Day263-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

March

01marAll Day022-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

03marAll Day053-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

08marAll Day092-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

10marAll Day123-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

15marAll Day162-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

17marAll Day193-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

22marAll Day232-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

24marAll Day263-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

29marAll Day302-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

31marAll Day02apr3-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

April

05aprAll Day062-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

07aprAll Day093-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

08aprAll Day092-Day Refresher$984 Per Golfer (Exclusive To Returning Golfers)

12aprAll Day132-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

14aprAll Day163-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

19aprAll Day202-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

21aprAll Day233-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

26aprAll Day272-Day Program$1034 Per Golfer

28aprAll Day303-Day Program$1551 Per Golfer

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3-Day Program

*Listed times may vary based on location and weather … confirmation emails will provide official times

Day ONE

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Meet Your Instructor
Begin your day with a warm welcome from your Instructor at the designated meeting location. We’ll set the tone for an exciting and productive day. You will also have a chance to review your goals and expectations with your Instructor.

9:10 – 9:30 AM: Swing Evaluation and Warm Up
Take a moment to warm up and give your instructor a chance to see your swing, ask questions, and begin formulating a plan for improvement. This gives us a great starting point to track your progress.

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Ball Striking
Dive into the main factors of your golf swing that lead to superior ball striking and consistency. You’ll quickly start making more solid contact with every swing, feeling and understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and the necessary corrections. Our GMS drills will have you striking the ball better within the first 15 minutes—you will definitely be hearing “Wow, that feels good!”

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Break Time
Enjoy a relaxed lunch with your Instructor, included in the program. This is your time to recharge and prepare for the afternoon sessions while your Instructor sets up for the next activities.

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Your PLAN
Return to the practice area to work on creating a PLAN on every shot using the GMS Visualization Technique: ‘See It, Feel It, Do It’. Many Golfers struggle with bringing their driving range swing onto the golf course. By learning to formulate a PLAN before each shot, you can walk up to the ball with confidence knowing you are fully prepared to make your best swing.

2:00 – 2:40 PM: Green Reading & Prep for On-Course Instruction
Strengthen your process for reading putts and accurately judging distances. Follow a few simple steps before each putt to drop strokes from your handicap. Take a short break (~10 minutes) before teeing off for on-course instruction.

2:40 ~ 4:00 PM: On-Course Instruction
Your Instructor will guide you for six holes of golf, offering their expert course management. Practice making real-time corrections and playing with a consistent process that prepares you for each shot. Stick to the PLAN you developed earlier, and you’ll find new confidence on the course.

Recap the Day & Create Your Practice Plan
Wrap up the day by reviewing your progress with your Instructor. Take notes, ask questions, and solidify your plan for continued improvement. Understand the next steps to reach your golfing goals and leave feeling motivated for day two. You may choose to play more holes after class if you wish.

Day TWO

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Meet Your Instructor
Start the day with a greeting from your Instructor at the meeting location. We’ll review the schedule and prepare for a day of building upon and reinforcing what you learned on day one.

9:10 – 9:45 AM: Warm Up Like A Player
Learn an easy warm up routine that incorporates practical breathing techniques to better prepare your mind and body for a round of golf or practice session. This warm up method will make your driving range sessions more valuable and transferable to the course.

9:45 – 11:30 AM: Deep Dive into Your Swing
Take your swing to the next level with drills designed to progressively build your consistency and effectiveness from irons to driver. These drills provide you with the crucial feedback you need to make improvements to your swing and understand how to effectively practice your swing for long-term progression.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Sand Bunker Play
Simplify your technique and understand the Four Levels of Bunker Play. Sand play is a part of golf that gets easily over-complicated … we help you change that. Gain confidence in getting out of the sand consistently and learn what it takes to control your sand shots with greater accuracy. This session offers insights that enhance your skills across the entire golf course as well.

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch and Break Time
Enjoy a relaxed lunch with your Instructor, included in the program. This is your time to recharge and prepare for the afternoon’s sessions while your Instructor sets up for the next activities.

1:30 – 2:30 PM: Putting Precision
Sharpen your putting skills for immediate score improvement. Gain total control over your putting stroke to avoid common mistakes and consistently get the ball to the hole. Understand the nuances that separate average putters from great ones. The GMS putting drills go beyond just repetition … we teach the skills needed to consistently make more putts and lower scores.

2:30 – 2:40 PM: Prep for On-Course Instruction
Top off your water bottles, rest up, and stretch out in preparation for the course.

2:40 ~ 4:00 PM: On-Course Instruction
Demonstrate your course management skills and work alongside your Instructor for six holes of On-Course Instruction. Learn how to manage your misses, avoid blow-up holes, and reach your scoring goals through curated on-course advice.

Recap the Day & Confirm Your Practice Plan
End the day by reviewing your biggest accomplishments with your Instructor and areas for improvement. Take notes, ask questions, and confirm your practice priorities. Feel free to play more holes after class if you wish. Leave feeling ready to tie it all together on day three.

Day THREE

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Meet Your Instructor
Start the day with a greeting from your Instructor at the meeting location. We’ll review the schedule and prepare for a day of building upon and reinforcing what you learned on day one and two.

9:10 – 9:30 AM: Warm Up Like A Player
Refresh on the warm up routine that better prepares your mind and body. We want to reinforce the importance of your warm up transferring to the golf course through specific techniques.

9:30 – 10:30 AM: Full Swing Drills with Focus on Driver
The day three full swing drills are a progression of what you learned on day two. We do the drills with the driver, however the drills transfer to your swing with all clubs. Like all GMS drills, this will provide you with the crucial feedback you need to make improvements and are the biggest key to results.

10:30 – 11:00 AM: Practice Like A Player
Reinforce your use of the drills and your pre-shot preparation process to hit your best shots. Practice in a way that is transferable to the golf course and helps you to build good habits … opposed to reinforcing any bad habits. Use any clubs in your bag you need to work on.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Putting Speed Control & Feel
Learn a new game to play that sharpens your speed control while putting … while keeping you focused on a goal. There is a great drill you can use in conjunction with this game that will make you feel the putter head like the best putters in the world, and it’s not how you might think.

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Break Time
Enjoy a relaxed lunch with your Instructor, included in the program. This is your time to recharge and prepare for the afternoon’s sessions while your Instructor sets up for the next activities.

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Wedge Play & “Go-To” Shot
Learn how to manage the loft of your shots for low shots that roll out to the hole, or high ones that land soft and stop. By practicing this, you will find your “go-to” shot for maximum consistency. Plus, we reinforce the ball striking factors you learned on day one. 

2:00 – 2:40 PM: Advanced Green Reading & Prep for On-Course Instruction
Take your green reading skills you learned on day one and apply them to a fun game that will help you ensure more two-putts from any distance. This putting game is inspired by the putting practice of the great Jack Nicklaus. Top off your water bottles, rest up, and stretch out in preparation for the course.

2:40 ~ 4:00 PM: On-Course Instruction
Demonstrate your course management skills and work alongside your Instructor for six holes of On-Course Instruction. By this point in the program, you are calling the shots on the golf course by using what you’ve learned … your Instructor will be there for advice when asked.

 

Recap the Day & Confirm Your Practice Plan
End the day by reviewing your keys for long-term improvement with your Instructor. Take notes, ask questions, and confirm your practice priorities. Feel free to play more holes after class if you wish. Leave with the tools and resources you need to achieve your golfing goals.

2-Day Program

*Listed times may vary based on location and weather … confirmation emails will provide official times

Day ONE

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Meet Your Instructor
Begin your day with a warm welcome from your Instructor at the designated meeting location. We’ll set the tone for an exciting and productive day. You will also have a chance to review your goals and expectations with your Instructor.

9:10 – 9:30 AM: Swing Evaluation and Warm Up
Take a moment to warm up and give your instructor a chance to see your swing, ask questions, and begin formulating a plan for improvement. This gives us a great starting point to track your progress.

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Ball Striking
Dive into the main factors of your golf swing that lead to superior ball striking and consistency. You’ll quickly start making more solid contact with every swing, feeling and understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and the necessary corrections. Our GMS drills will have you striking the ball better within the first 15 minutes—you will definitely be hearing “Wow, that feels good!”

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Break Time
Enjoy a relaxed lunch with your Instructor, included in the program. This is your time to recharge and prepare for the afternoon sessions while your Instructor sets up for the next activities.

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Your PLAN
Return to the practice area to work on creating a PLAN on every shot using the GMS Visualization Technique: ‘See It, Feel It, Do It’. Many Golfers struggle with bringing their driving range swing onto the golf course. By learning to formulate a PLAN before each shot, you can walk up to the ball with confidence knowing you are fully prepared to make your best swing.

2:00 – 2:40 PM: Green Reading & Prep for On-Course Instruction
Strengthen your process for reading putts and accurately judging distances. Follow a few simple steps before each putt to drop strokes from your handicap. Take a short break (~10 minutes) before teeing off for on-course instruction.

2:40 ~ 4:00 PM: On-Course Instruction
Your Instructor will guide you for six holes of golf, offering their expert course management. Practice making real-time corrections and playing with a consistent process that prepares you for each shot. Stick to the PLAN you developed earlier, and you’ll find new confidence on the course.

Recap the Day & Create Your Practice Plan
Wrap up the day by reviewing your progress with your Instructor. Take notes, ask questions, and solidify your plan for continued improvement. Understand the next steps to reach your golfing goals and leave feeling motivated for day two. You may choose to play more holes after class if you wish.

Day TWO

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Meet Your Instructor
Start the day with a greeting from your Instructor at the meeting location. We’ll review the schedule and prepare for a day of building upon and reinforcing what you learned on day one.

9:10 – 9:45 AM: Warm Up Like A Player
Learn an easy warm up routine that incorporates practical breathing techniques to better prepare your mind and body for a round of golf or practice session. This warm up method will make your driving range sessions more valuable and transferable to the course.

9:45 – 11:30 AM: Deep Dive into Your Swing
Take your swing to the next level with drills designed to progressively build your consistency and effectiveness from irons to driver. These drills provide you with the crucial feedback you need to make improvements to your swing and understand how to effectively practice your swing for long-term progression.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Sand Bunker Play
Simplify your technique and understand the Four Levels of Bunker Play. Sand play is a part of golf that gets easily over-complicated … we help you change that. Gain confidence in getting out of the sand consistently and learn what it takes to control your sand shots with greater accuracy. This session offers insights that enhance your skills across the entire golf course as well.

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch and Break Time
Enjoy a relaxed lunch with your Instructor, included in the program. This is your time to recharge and prepare for the afternoon’s sessions while your Instructor sets up for the next activities.

1:30 – 2:30 PM: Putting Precision
Sharpen your putting skills for immediate score improvement. Gain total control over your putting stroke to avoid common mistakes and consistently get the ball to the hole. Understand the nuances that separate average putters from great ones. The GMS putting drills go beyond just repetition … we teach the skills needed to consistently make more putts and lower scores.

2:30 – 2:40 PM: Prep for On-Course Instruction
Top off your water bottles, rest up, and stretch out in preparation for the course.

2:40 ~ 4:00 PM: On-Course Instruction
Demonstrate your course management skills and work alongside your Instructor for six holes of On-Course Instruction. Learn how to manage your misses, avoid blow-up holes, and reach your scoring goals through curated on-course advice.

Recap the Day & Confirm Your Practice Plan
End the day by reviewing your keys for long-term improvement with your Instructor. Take notes, ask questions, and confirm your practice priorities. Feel free to play more holes after class if you wish. Leave with the tools and resources you need to achieve your golfing goals.