Learn From the Pros
Hone your skills at our award-winning Innisbrook Golf Institute. It’s led by Dawn Mercer — a Class-A PGA Professional with over 30 years of teaching experience — and ranked Top 25 in Golf Magazine’s best golf schools. Whether a private lesson or a four-day program, golfers of all levels will concentrate on improving the intricate mechanics and techniques of the game.
We have a “back-to-basics'' philosophy to develop a stronger swing and mental approach. Our staff examines each student’s technique (short game to full swing,) equipment and ball selection to assess your game. After that, we leverage a suite of leading-edge instruction, videos, computer swing and putting analysis, equipment, and methods, to then enhance your game.
For more information, please contact our professional staff at 727.942.5208.
Dawn Mercer, Director of Instruction
Dawn has over 33 years of teaching experience at Innisbrook. Named one of the country’s top 50 Female Instructors by Golf for Women Magazine, Dawn conducts the highly recognized and successful Innisbrook Golf Institutes.
Daily Clinics
All clinics are located at the Osprey Practice Facility.
Adult Clinics
Daily: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Members: $20.00 | Guests $30.00
Rental Clubs: Complimentary
Monday - Bunker
Tuesday - Full Swing
Wednesday - Putting and Chipping
Thursday - Full Swing
Friday - Pitching
Saturday - Full Swing
Sunday - Putting and Chipping
Junior Full Swing
Daily: 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Practice Area
Whether you’re looking to simply warm up prior to your round or trying to solve a nagging hook or slice, consider visiting the main practice area, located near the Osprey Clubhouse. This 10-acre practice and instruction facility is available to guests prior to playing a round at the Island, North, or South courses, and it also serves as the primary practice spot for players without a tee time.
The main practice facility boasts 100% grass tees as well as putting, sand bunker, and chipping areas. And, as part of our service standard, our Golf Club Services staff will ensure that your clubs will be awaiting your arrival whether it is at the practice tee or on the first tee. Included in the resort fee, guests staying on-property receive a complimentary bucket of golf balls per person, per day at the Osprey Driving range.
Golf Institute
This Four Day program is perfectly designed for students of all ability levels to improve their golf game. All aspects of the short & long game are covered along with the mental side, fitness, and on-course strategy & management.
Designed for golfers of all levels to improve their golf game in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Covering all aspects of the short & long game along with the mental side, fitness, and on-course strategy and management.
Designed for golfers of all levels to improve their golf game in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Covering all aspects of the short & long game along with the mental side, fitness, and on-course strategy and management.
Designed for an established golfer to fine-tune their scoring ability with a unique format of evaluation on the course prior to on- range instruction. The evaluation gives us the ability to identify each golfer’s diagnosis before hitting the range and golf courses. Covering all aspects of the game with a large emphasis on the mental side and on-course strategy and management.