Walt Disney World Golf – For the Greatest Golf You’ll Ever Play
Combine the efforts of two great companies and you get an exceptional product. Walt Disney World Golf Operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management has recently unveiled an exceptional renovation project on its Magnolia Course and the implementation of a new putting course near the clubhouse that serves three of its four championship golf courses in Orlando. PGA of America Golf Professional Alex Forsyth provides the exciting details of this magical project, one that all of us need to see in person soon!
GRAA Award Winner Profile: Stefanie Shaw, PGA
In this GRAA Award Winner Profile, we highlight Stefanie Shaw, a PGA of America Teaching Professional at Sebonack Golf Club on Long Island and the Director of Instruction at The Ocean Reef Club in Florida.
Investing in Your Range: “The Barn” at The River Club – A Year-Round Amenity for Members to Enjoy
The River Club, in Boise, Idaho, has an exciting course renovation on the horizon. In the meantime, they recently added an amenity that boosts engagement, promotes camaraderie and enhances the member experience. Enjoy this story about “The Barn” at The River Club.
How Do You Stop Hurting Your Joints When You Practice Golf? Time to Hit on Fiberbuilt Grass Series Mats
This is a useful and informative piece about the health and golf benefits of high-quality practice hitting mats, like those at Fiberbuilt Golf. To get the most out of your practice or to provide your golfers with the best mats for their progress in the game, check out this article and contact the professionals at Fiberbuilt Golf today.
GRAA Award-Winning Facility: Colwood Golf Center
In this GRAA award-winning facility profile, we highlight Colwood Golf Center, one of four courses under the Portland Parks Golf umbrella. With practice facilities, a par 3 course, professional instruction and more, Portlanders know their go-to place for golf.
Women Leading on the Range: Finding a Path
In this month’s edition of Women Leading on the Range, Michelle Grafos, the PGA of America Director of Player Development at Esmeralda Golf Course in Spokane, Washington shares some insightful tips on making one’s career in golf more fulfilling and rewarding.
Bringing New Golfers to the Range: Jamie Hoke, PGA
In this month’s Bringing New Golfers to the Range, Jamie Hoke, an award-winning PGA of America Teaching Professional in the Philadelphia PGA Section shares details about his background in golf and discusses some successful programs he’s running at Union League Golf Club at Torresdale.
Five Questions with Kandi Comer, PGA
In our continuing Five Questions series, we highlight the career of Kandi Comer, PGA, a GRAA Elite Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, and the PGA of America Director of Golf at Orchard Creek in Waynesboro, Virginia.
GRAA New Award Winner Profile: Sean English, PGA
In our continuing series of profiles on the illustrious list of GRAA award winners, we highlight Sean English, the PGA of America Director of Instruction at The Elkridge Club in Baltimore, Maryland.
GRAA Award Winner Profile: Brian Varsey, PGA
In this GRAA Award Winner Profile piece, we celebrate Brain Varsey, the PGA of America Director of Instruction at Essex Fells Country Club and Lost City Golf Club. His background, network and programming should inspire all coaches to always go the extra mile for their students.
Walt Disney World Golf – For the Greatest Golf You’ll Ever Play
Combine the efforts of two great companies and you get an exceptional product. Walt Disney World Golf Operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management has recently unveiled an exceptional renovation project on its Magnolia Course and the implementation of a new putting course near the clubhouse that serves three of its four championship golf courses in Orlando. PGA of America Golf Professional Alex Forsyth provides the exciting details of this magical project, one that all of us need to see in person soon!
GRAA New Award-Winning Facility Profile – Panther National
Designed by legends of two different eras, Panther National is raising the bar on luxury in golf. The Nicklaus-Justin Thomas design is the main attraction for residents of this luxurious home community. With various other amenities on the way, Panther National has already made a name for itself, and now watch that image grow.
Investing in Your Range: New Performance Center at Bonnie Briar Country Club
Technology meets service once again as Bonnie Briar Country Club in Larchmont, New York is set to unveil its new Golf & Tennis Performance Center this spring. With Trackman, enhanced club fitting services, a tennis shop and a lounge, this new amenity is sure to get the season started right at Bonnie Briar.
Women Leading on the Range – The Road to Golf Leadership: Finding My Passion Beyond the Fairways
In this month’s Women Leading on the Range, Nikki Prichard, the PGA of America Assistant General Manager at Arrowood Golf Course in Southern California, shares her road from junior golf to award-winning leader and mentor. It’s an inspirational story and another positive reflection on the future of the PGA of America and golf in general.
GRAA New Award Winner Profile – Rob Elliott, PGA
Past Wisconsin PGA President Rob Elliott is a new GRAA Award Winner. With two Section Player Development Awards already on his resume, Elliott adds a 2024 GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional award. Here’s a GRAA New Award Winner Profile on the passionate golf coach from Wisconsin.
The Ronny Golf Park – Where Golf is for Everyone
The Ronny Golf Park is one of those special golf places that every kid should have the chance to experience. Fortunately, for the residents of Frisco, Texas, the Northern Texas PGA Section has provided a golf haven for kids and beginners to learn the game and enjoy some of the finest junior golf instruction around.
Five Questions with Andy Miller, PGA
Andy Miller, a multi-year GRAA and PGA of America award winner, has shared some Best Practices with us in the past and now answers our inquiries for this month’s Five Questions feature.
Bringing New Golfers to the Range – Brian Williams, PGA
Brian Williams left a highly-desired head professional job because he couldn’t teach there and it was taking him away from his family. With much respect for that move, we take a look at the road he has taken to owning his own golf instruction business.
GRAA Award Winner Profile – Steve Sieracki, PGA
Steve Sieracki is a highly accomplished PGA of America Golf Professional. As the Director of Instruction at The Legacy Club in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, he works with golfers of all skill levels. He shares that passion with us in this GRAA Award Winner Profile.
Changing the Way Members Learn – The New Learning Center at Shadow Wood Country Club
As technology continues to change the way we consume the game of golf, facilities across the country are doing what they can to provide the best possible amenities to their members by investing in their ranges. Here’s a story about Shadow Wood Country Club in Estero, Florida. Read about how they made an already stellar facility even better.
GRAA Award Winner Profile – Robbie Blackwell, PGA
For Robbie Blackwell, a two-time GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, golf wasn’t always on his radar. As he explains in this profile story, he fell into the game as a teen and chose it as a career only after pursuing other options. Needless to say, he’s made the best of it as a mentor to many junior golfers in the Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section. Here’s his story that proves you don’t always have to know “what you want to do when you grow up!”
