Young Golfers Participate in Crimson Tide Golf Academy
6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Several dozen boys and girls have begun their summer by perfecting their golf game at this week’s June 6-9 Crimson Tide Golf Academy. Tide golf coach Jay Seawell heads the camp which is being held at Ol’ Colony Club in Tuscaloosa where the camp makes great use of the Jerry Pate Golf Center which includes indoor putting areas, hitting bays and the best in video technology for swing and technique evaluations.
Tide golfer Lance Walker, who is doing a class internship in the University of Alabama’s Athletic Media Relations office this summer, is among the current Tide golfers who is helping out with the camp as one of the instructors and took these snapshots at camp on Monday.
Tide golfers Clint Provost (right, in navy shirt) and Joseph Sykora (far right) just returned from playing in the 2005 NCAA Championships.
Assistant Coach Michael Webb (left) shares his expertise. He was a two-time All-American at Augusta State.
UA golfer Stewart Whitt (right), will be playing in this weekend’s Alabama State Amateur.
Alabama’s golf camp is a family affair for Tide coach Jay Seawell who comes from an impressive golf family. His brother David (right, leaning on club) was an All-SEC golfer at South Carolina.
Jay Seawell’s father, Jackie Seawell, is among the camp’s instructors. He’s a professional golf teacher in South Carolina.
Alabama head golf coach Jay Seawell shows the proper grip for the club.
Camp not only elevates the young golfers’ games but they also have fun in the process.
Clint Provost (far right) and Joseph Sykora (2nd from right) are among the Tide golfers who are working the camp this week.
