In competitive bridge, both teams want to win the right to play the contract. You will learn what you are promising your partner about your hand when you outbid your opponents. And you will learn the beginning of “doubles.” The most important issue is how to use the auction to help you plan the play of the hand.
The course concludes with three very valuable lessons, To Pull Trump or Not to Pull Trump…THAT is the Question. The lead comes out and the dummy comes down. Do you play the trump right away? Or perhaps you need to do something else first? Three lessons will focus on helping you to make the decision. This has been one of the most useful topics I have addressed in my classes.
New for 2026, the Immersive Bridge Series consists of three 8-week courses with four additional hours of practice than in the prior courses. The goal is for you to become more comfortable learning and using the techniques you will learn. This is important whether you want to play competitive bridge or just play on the porch in the Hamptons with your friends.
This Immersive Bridge Series course consists of eight lessons, taught once a week.
Schedule: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, (skip June 9, 16,) June 23 & 30.
Immersive Bridge courses include:
* Access to my recordings for every class (no need to worry if you need to miss any.)
* Class notes (so you don't have to feverishly write down everything I say.)
* Copies of the hands we play with explanations.
* Reinforcing exercises.
* Eight highly interactive 2-hour lessons. Plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
* Link allowing you to replay the hands after class. This is one of the most popular features, as the repetition is one of the keys to absorbing the material.
* The course is taught in person at Honors Bridge Club, and will be simultaneously live streamed allowing for remote participation.
* Complementary continental breakfast, coffee, tea and other soft drinks as well as snacks.
Email jeff@badlerbridge.com if you have questions or if you wish to register. Please include your cell phone number. You may also click on the Register Now button on this page.
Cancellation policy:
Given the limited space in each class, we encourage you to register as far in advance as possible. However, we understand that sometimes schedules change. Your payment will be refunded if you withdraw at least 3 days before the class begins. The $495 course fee is not refundable after the first class, but we will allow you to apply the payment to a future Beginner course.
