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Building a Successful Instruction Business by Simply Asking “What’s Next?”

Recruiting students takes marketing and promotion. As such, it behooves any coach to make every effort to retain these individuals in their programming universe. The folks at Royal Oak Golf Center are doing that with great success. Here’s their story.

GRAA Award Winning Facility Profile – The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek – Naples, Florida

In this month’s GRAA Award Winning Facility Profile, we highlight The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek in Naples, Florida.

Bringing New Golfers to the Range: John Hughes, PGA

In this month’s Bringing New Golfers to the Range feature, we highlight the career of National PGA Award Winner and five-time GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, John Hughes. Check out his journey from receiving a single lost and found golf club as a kid to helping an endless number of golfers enjoy the game of golf for a lifetime.

Graves Golf – For a Better Game and a One-of-a-Kind Private Club Experience

In this piece, we chat with PGA of America Golf Professional Tim Graves, as he and his brother, Todd, celebrate 25 years of the Graves Golf Academy with the recent opening of the Graves Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Women Leading on the Range: Understanding the Low Point of the Golf Swing

In this month’s Women Leading on the Range feature, award-winning PGA Assistant Professional Tessa Teachman discusses the importance of understanding the low point of the golf swing for better contact and more accurate golf shots.

GRAA New Award Winner Profile – Matt McCrady

In this month’s GRAA New Award Winner Profile, we shine a light on Matt McCrady, the Co-Director of Instruction at Bluegrass Golf Academy in Lexington, Kentucky. Matt’s golf journey started with the help of his golf professional uncle and has flourished into a successful career as a coaching leader and award-winning instructor.

Investing in Your Range: Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club – Boynton Beach, Florida

In this month’s Investing in Your Range feature, Eric Shillinger, the PGA of America Director of Golf at Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida shares the details of an exciting course and range renovation they did last year.

GRAA Award Winner Profile: Taylor Lambertsen, PGA Associate

In this GRAA Award Winner Profile, we highlight the young career of Taylor Lambertsen, a PGA Associate Professional in the Chicagoland area. She is growing the game and changing lives through her junior golf coaching and supportive player development programming.

Five Questions with Jim Estes, PGA

In this month’s Five Questions feature, we highlight PGA of America Teaching Professional Jim Estes.

GRAA Award Winning Facility Profile – Winnetka (IL) Golf Club

In this GRAA Award Winning Facility Profile, we highlight the recent renovations that took place at Winnetka Golf Club in Illinois.

A Conversation About Range Technology with Stephen Arnold and Patrick Cherry of Cover the Tees

As technology changes the way practice facilities are utilized, Cover the Tees is enhancing the range experience. Read how in this month’s Golf Range Magazine.

Women Leading on the Range: Cross Train Golf Staff as Stylists to Elevate the Retail Experience at Your Facility

In this month’s Women Leading on the Range feature, Anna Ziegler, a recent Methodist University PGM graduate, discusses the importance of cross-training your staff in the golf shop to drive sales and create an exceptional retail experience for members and guests.

Investing in Your Range: Course Renovations, Golf Shop Remodel and a New Cart Barn at Colonial CC in Ft. Myers

In this edition of Investing in Your Range, Adam Rosuck, the award-winning PGA of America Director of Operations at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, tells us about some extensive renovations taking place on the course and across their facility.

Bringing New Golfers to the Range: Dan Shelden, PGA

In this installment of Bringing New Golfers to the Range, PGA of America Golf Professional, Dan Shelden shares his story as we highlight his road to the PGA, his accomplishments and his programming.

GRAA New Award Winner Profile: Stacy Mapel, PGA

In this GRAA New Award Winner Profile, we highlight Stacy Mapel of the Mapel Golf Academy at Hawks Creek Golf Club in Texas.

Five Questions with John Platt, PGA

In this installment of Five Questions, GRAA Elite Growth of the Game Teaching Professional John Platt shares his journey as a latecomer to golf. Let’s just say he’s more than made up for lost time.

GRAA Award Winner Profile: Ryan McGinnis, PGA

In this GRAA Award Winner Profile, we highlight the young, but highly successful career of Ryan McGinnis, a PGA of America Teaching Professional at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.

GRAA Award-Winning Facility Profile: Man O’ War Golf – Lexington’s Premier Practice and Learning Destination

Man O’ War Golf is a perennial GRAA award winner, and when you read all about it, you understand why. Thanks to PGA of America Director of Golf and Instruction Brad Bachand for sharing the many great things that Man O’ War Golf has to offer.

10 ALL IN Foundation and the South Florida PGA Foundation – Teaming up for the Youth of South Florida

In this month’s cover story, we highlight a special youth program in South Florida and the South Florida PGA Foundation’s contributions to its golf programming and mentorship efforts. With the help of SFPGA Foundation Vice President Lee Stroever, PGA, and President Tom Wildenhaus, PGA, we learn about the 10 ALL IN Foundation and the good work it does for the youth of Belle Glade, Florida. We’re also enlightened to learn about the extent of the SFPGA Foundation’s work across the many communities of its Section.

Set Goals and Expect to Achieve Them: What it Means to be a GRAA Award Winner

PGA of America Master Professional Matt Keller gives us a peek into his early days in golf. What looked less than promising at the outset has blossomed into a highly successful career as a PGA of America Golf Professional and multiple facility owner in Pennsylvania.