A Tradition of Golf Giving Back to the Community – The Harbor Cup Matches
Golf has long been a vehicle used to raise money and support local charities. Some of the PGA of America Golf Professionals in the Michigan PGA Section are continuing a tradition that’s 27 years old and still thriving – The Harbor Cup Matches. Here’s a fun story that might stir philanthropy in other areas of the game.
GRAA Award Winner Profile – Kenneth Leech, PGA
The Don Law Golf Academy is one of the largest in South Florida, and its Academy Director Kenneth Leech is a GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional. Leech shares his story, discusses the programming objectives of the Academy and opines on trends in the game in this GRAA Award Winner Profile piece.
The Impact of Investment in the Modern Driving Range
PGA of America Vice President Don Rea Jr. recently shared some time with us to highlight the huge impact that Toptracer Range has had on his facility – Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona. He and his business partner, Curt Hudek, PGA, are introducing the game to new people every day and turning them into long-term customers. Here’s the story of how ranges like Augusta Ranch, with their Toptracer technology, are changing the landscape of the golf driving range.
Creating a Multigenerational Life of Golf and Environmental Sustainability in a Young Golfing East African Nation
Isaiah Mwesige is using the game of golf to change the lives of hundreds of youth in his home country of Uganda. He founded the Afriyea Golf Academy in 2020 and now has a full slate of programming that is not only introducing golf to kids but readying many of them for competition. Here’s his highly inspiring story.
Women Leading on the Range: Keep Members Engaged with Social Media and Text Chains
In the latest installment of Women Leading on the Range, Melissa Williams, the PGA of America Head Golf Professional at Tara Golf & Country Club in Bradenton, Florida shares a success story that stems from the use of social media and texting with her students and members.
Five Questions with Mark Caldwell, PGA
PGA of America Golf Professional Mark Caldwell, a GRAA Elite Growth of the Game Teaching Professional is the subject of our Five Questions feature for July. Here is his story.
Leatherman Golf Learning Center – Raising the Bar for Stand-Alone Golf Ranges
Leatherman Golf Learning Center is a mainstay on the GRAA Top 50 Stand Alone Facility Award listing. Owner/Operator, Chris Leatherman, PGA recently shared some time with us to highlight the many great amenities he offers at his range. Here’s his story.
