Growth Of The Game

SNAG Golf announces offering golf's version of T-ball for juniors

SL — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"The golf industry recently has been lobbying for the game to establish its own version of T-Ball, but we already have it with SNAG Golf's G-Ball program," said Terry Anton, CEO of SNAG. "Through our partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), we have been reaching thousands of kids ages 5-12 who sign up to learn the fundamentals of golf." read more

Troon launching second "Player Development Month with Get Golf Ready"

tim — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Based on the success of Troon's first ever 'player development month' last year, we are thrilled to launch the program again this May," said John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations, Troon. "Increasing participation in our game is extremely important and we are confident that this will make a strong impact on introducing beginners to the game." read more

PGA Junior League Golf supported by Carolinas Section of PGA

armesm1 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"You see the soccer and baseball fields full of kids. We want it to be the same with golf," said Ron Schmid, executive director of the Carolinas Section of the PGA. "This is a quantum leap into junior league play and the CPGA is excited to be an active partner. It's important not to lose sight of the most important part of golf: Having fun and the friendships built through the game." read more

Dustin Johnson Foundation supports Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues

SL — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Junior golf is the developmental cornerstone of our game, and it is critically important to the continued growth and popularity of the sport," Dustin Johnson said. "My Foundation and G.O.L.F. are both focused on the next generation of golfers, and I am proud to support Mr. Nicklaus and his new Learning Leagues with my donation." read more

Certification by National Women's Golf Alliance recommended by PGA of America

Niehoff — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"The Connecting With Her Playbook gives courses excellent guidelines to better target women golfers," said Lynn Stellman, president of LL4G and one of the NWGA partners. "The NWGA evaluation and certification program offers independent validation that the facility is 'Rolling Out the Green Carpet' to earn more women's golf business." read more

SNAG Golf captures Industry Award at 2013 PGA Merchandise Show

SL — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"We were honored to be recognized by ING and our peers in the industry for taking the lead in developing future golfers through our SNAG coaching and teaching programs around the world," said Terry Anton, CEO and co-founder of SNAG Golf. "This prestigious award further validates that we are making a significant difference." read more

Play 240 GOLF etiquette fundamentals addresses slow golf rounds

GolfPulpMedia — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"Most golfers readily adopt etiquette rules when learning the game. And when they are alerted to an etiquette infraction they usually respond. It seemed logical to simply consider pace-of-play rules as good golf etiquette," said Steve Aronson, an avid golfer, who came up with the idea for Play 240 GOLF. read more

Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues, powered by SNAG, to be introduced

SL — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"Children seem to embrace the team concept of looking to and relying on other children, so it is not all on their shoulders. A lot of kids shy away from golf because of that. When I picked up the game at age 10, one of the beauties of the sport was that I could do it by myself," said golf legend Jack Nicklaus. read more

Brenau University expanding athletic program to include women's golf

tim — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"It is a sport that is becoming increasingly popular on the national level, especially
among young women," said Athletic Director Mike Lochstampfor. "It's always exciting to bring in a new sport along with it's athletes, and the culture that comes with it. I believe it will be a great fit for Brenau and I have no doubt that it will be as successful as the rest of our sports." read more

Little Linksters third annual Youth Swing Contest goes worldwide

tim — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"In our first two years we were very excited to have such a successful launch of what we want to continue to grow into an annual showcase of what very young golfers are capable of doing," said Little Linkster's, LLC and Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development (501c3) founder, PGA Professional Brendon Elliott. read more

PGA.com and PGA of America Team with HLN’s Robin Meade to connect with women and Get Golf Ready

markn — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:00:05 -0700

"Robin's enthusiasm for the game is infectious and I know that PGA Professionals and all who care about golf are excited to share in her passion for the game," said Allen Wronowski, President of The PGA of America. "Through Get Golf Ready, people such as Robin are discovering the joy of learning the game, and wanting to get on the course to play it even more." read more

SNAG Golf announces partnering with American Camp Association

SL — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

"We are very pleased to be able to partner with SNAG. This partnership offers many benefits to ACA's membership, including support of ACA programs that reinforce positive camp experiences," said Peg Smith, ACA's chief executive officer. read more

Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development looking to expand

tim — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

"We are very excited about the future and what we are looking to accomplish," said PGA Golf Professional Brendon Elliott, Founder of The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development. "Our 501c3 has only been in place for nine months and we are making some tremendous strides forward already." read more

October will be 'Troon's Player Development Month with Get Golf Ready'

markn — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:38:31 -0700

"Growing participation in our game is critical to the success of our industry," stated John Easterbrook, executive vice president of operations, Troon. "We take our responsibility very seriously to be a leader in growing the game and by partnering with the PGA of America, we are confident that our combined efforts will make a strong impact on encouraging more people to experience the joy and entertainment that golf provides." read more

Tennessee PGA Section encouraging facilities to promote Tee It Forward

tim — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

"At the end of the day, it's all about having fun. We want to enhance a golfer's experience, and Tee It Forward does exactly that," said Jeff Abbot, Tennessee PGA Section Executive Director. "The program isn't aimed at downplaying a golfer's game; rather, it's about choosing appropriate tees, making fewer shots, and playing a better game." read more