It’s Golf Tournament Season – Running Effective Events at The Kiawah Island Club
Running effective tournaments is a key facet of the PGA Professional’s duties. At The Kiawah Island Club, Mike Perkins, his colleagues and staff manage a hefty event schedule and plan everything out in advance. As a result, it’s one great affair after the next. Here’s his story of preparation and mentorship and a cool account of life at The Kiawah Island Club.
Five Questions with Ben Riches, CEO Golfzon Leadbetter
In this month’s Five Questions feature, Ben Riches, the CEO of Golfzon Leadbetter sat down with us for a conversation about the innovative projects they have going on, as well as the future of technology in golf. What an impact it’s having now and will for years to come! Riches also shared his background in golf for this month’s piece.
It’s Golf Tournament Season – Running Effective Events at The Kiawah Island Club
Running effective tournaments is a key facet of the PGA Professional’s duties. At The Kiawah Island Club, Mike Perkins, his colleagues and staff manage a hefty event schedule and plan everything out in advance. As a result, it’s one great affair after the next. Here’s his story of preparation and mentorship and a cool account of life at The Kiawah Island Club.
Harrison Meadows Country Club – A Revived Community Venue
There’s new life in the golfing community of Harrison, New York. The story of Harrison Meadows Country Club is one of rising and rejuvenation to become the centerpiece of a community. Here’s the cool story of the positive effects of golf on a people.
GRAA Award Winning Facility Profile – Belfair
Belfair is a multi-year GRAA Top 50 Private Facility that continues to be a haven of recreation, socialization and fun for its many members and community residents. Led by a stellar team of professionals, Belfair is an active club that loves its golf and appreciates the camaraderie of others. Here’s their story, with some help of PGA Professional Director of Golf John Ogden.
Bringing New Golfers to the Range – Chris Ardolina, PGA
Chris Ardolina is an example of a focused and dedicated PGA Professional who’s growing the game one lesson at a time. He’s developed his teaching acumen through education and experience and delivers upon his promises to his students at Cove Cay Golf Club every day. Here’s his story and a picture of a course you should check out the next time you’re on Florida’s golf coast.
21 Golf Driving Range – Standing Tall Along the Manhattan Skyline
21 Golf Driving Range should be a destination practice facility for anyone in the New York metropolitan area. With stellar amenities, technology and service, it’s got everything a golfer needs for hours of great practice, camaraderie with family and friends and fun. I was there recently, and it lives up to the hype! We spoke with Eric Kim about the golf range his late dad built more than a decade ago.
Summer is Coming! Get Ready Fore the Kids!
Summer’s coming, and golf facilities across the country are getting ready for junior golf camps and clinics. PGA Jr. League registrations are brisk, and programs are filling up fast. Brendon Elliott and his Little Linksters Academy in Florida is a leading facility in junior golf programming. He highlights the benefits of junior golf engagement and the value of the tools available through the PGA to teachers and coaches across the country.
