F&B Planning for Major Club Events
In this crossover story from our PGA General Managers Monthly publication, we take a look at the planning and execution of a three-day Member-Guest Tournament from the perspective of the Food and Beverage Manager. With food and drink as important as birdies and pars, the pressure is not just on the golf operations team to perform, but on the entire staff of Wiltwyck Golf Club.
Investing in Your Range – Kenmure Country Club Adds Toptracer Range Technology
Kenmure Country Club recently added Toptracer Range technology to its extensive list of stellar amenities. PGA of America General Manager David Ford and his Head Golf Professional Stephen Thomasson share the exciting news of this recent addition and offer some thoughts on the potential benefits that they expect Toptracer Range to bring to their facility.
Five Questions with Elizabeth Granahan, PGA
In the latest edition of Five Questions, GRAA Elite Growth of the Game Teaching Professional Elizabeth Granahan stops by to enlighten us on her background, her company and her aspirations for the future.
Red Ledges – The Quintessential GRAA Top 50 Private Facility
Always wanting to shine a light on the top private facilities in the country, we highlight Red Ledges and are given an inside look by PGA of America Director of Golf and Director of Instruction Jon Paupore. This facility is an annual GRAA award winner, and this piece demonstrates why. Enjoy this glimpse of a rock star in private golf clubs.
Always Striving for Excellence – The Club at Lac La Belle
Golf is often a family affair. That philosophy is no more evident than at the Club at Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Owned and operated by the Morse family of the Prestwick Golf Group, there’s a family feel at this semi-private facility. Here’s the story of a dream come true and a legacy lingering for the long term.
GRAA Award Winner Profile – Jonathan Mielke, PGA
Multi-award-winning golf coach Jonathan Mielke is doing some innovative things in golf instruction. He’s growing the game by taking a holistic approach that goes well beyond swing analysis on the lesson tee. It’s on course. It’s mindful. And through his ingenuity and expertise, it’s exciting. Check out Mielke’s story here and be inspired to do more!
How Functional Fitness Can Improve Your Golf Game
PGA of America Golf Professional Thom Gullo provides extensive insight into the fitness of golf with some tips on how golfers can improve key aspects of their golf game, such as power, consistency, endurance, strength, flexibility and injury prevention.
