Elevate Your Skills with Expert Coaching and a Luxurious Golf Experience
Meet Your Coaches
Erika Larkin
Erika Larkin is the founder of True Swing and a renowned PGA instructor with accolades such as PGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Digest’s Top 50 Teachers. Erika’s nurturing, straightforward coaching style helps golfers of all levels unlock their natural abilities and enjoy the game like never before.
Jeff Ritter
Jeff Ritter is a highly respected PGA professional with over 25 years of coaching experience. Named the #1 Coach in Oregon by Golf Digest from 2019 to 2023 and founder of the renowned MAKE THE TURN Golf Performance Academy at Pronghorn Resort — a Golf Digest Editor’s Choice “Best Academies in the West” — Jeff brings elite-level insight, passion and precision to every golfer’s game. Whether you’re building fundamentals or dialing in tournament prep, his modern, feel-first teaching style is rooted in strategy, motion and mindset to help golfers feel confident, consistent and connected to the game.
A Sneak Peek Into Your 3-Day Golf Itinerary
Day 1: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM + Dinner
1:30 - 2:00 PM | Arrival & Warm-Up
Settle in and get ready for an immersive golf experience.
2:00 - 5:00 PM | First Feels on the Range
Welcome & Introductions
Overview: What is a True Swing?
The 5 Principles of a True Swing
Foundational Movements for Balance & Control
Pendulum Putt, Chip & Swing Tour – priming your brain and body for the next two days!
7:00 - 9:00 PM | Group Dinner at the Clubhouse
Get to know your coaches and fellow retreat attendees over a relaxed meal. (And, of course, talk some golf!)
Dress Code: Resort Casual.
Day 2:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Short Game Mastery
Chipping, Pitching & Bunker Practice
Shot Selection & Club Choice
Putting Face & Speed Control Drills
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch Break
1:00 - 4:00 PM | Full Swing & Distance Control
Stretch & Warm-Up with Orange Whip for Balance & Coordination
True Swing Basics: Geometry & Physics
Video Analysis: Setup, Swing Plane Checkups & Drills
Woods & Driver Focus: Tilts, Intention & Effortless Power
4:00 - 5:00 PM | Putting Practice Happy Hour
Enjoy a beverage while learning the AimPoint Green Reading System and testing your skills in a fun putting challenge!
Day 3:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Balance & Swing Mastery
Finding Your True Balance with SlackBlock Training
Balance, Flow & "Let It Go" Discussion
Dynamic Warm-Up & Trust, Tempo & Flow Drills
Mindset, Routine & Joy in Your Game
Supervised Practice & Final Swing Work
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Strategy Session
The Bell Curve, Stats & Building a Plan for Ongoing Improvement
