1. Northern Virginia County
  2. Behind the Scenes
  3. Sawgrass Country Club
  4. Tuning Up for a Major
  5. Forest Hills Golf Course

Bringing New Golfers to the Range – Valerie Vaughn, PGA

With a successful collegiate playing career and many years of coaching and mentorship under her belt, PGA of America Golf Professional Valerie Vaughn now enjoys her work at Golf House Tennessee Learning Center in Franklin, Tennessee. She’s a five-time GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional and the subject of this GRAA Award Winner profile.

Boot Ranch – A Dozen GRAA Top 50 Facility Awards and Counting

Boot Ranch was started by PGA legend Hal Sutton almost 20 years ago and has developed a reputation under current ownership as a stellar family club and annual GRAA award winner. There are many awesome amenities at Boot Ranch to attract and retain members. Here’s the Boot Ranch story told by its PGA of America Head Golf Professional Alex Rhyne.

The Story Behind Our Winter Golf Swing Case Study Series

Wrapping up our golf swing case study series, we meet the pro behind the instruction, Cameron Robinson, a member of the British PGA and Assistant Professional at Brentwood Country Club.

GRAA Award-Winner Profile – Oakwood Country Club

Oakwood Country Club seemed on its last leg just five years ago, but some renovations and a new owner rejuvenated the Kansas City club and started its rise to grandeur. There’s a growing membership of golfers from across the country, stellar practice facilities, pristine course conditions and a team of professionals who know how to serve. Here’s the story of the metamorphosis of Oakwood Country Club, a 2023 GRAA Top 50 Private Facility and 2023 GRAA Top Range Renovation Award winner.

Golfing and Dancing Through This Thing Called Life

In this installment of Women Leading on the Range, PGA Associate Kayla Stewart shares some life lessons that she’s learned from her two passions, golf and dance. She helps us realize that not all results are the ones we desire and that with hard work comes greater success.

Mike Carbray, PGA – An Elite Coach Who’s Bringing New Golfers to the Range

Mike Carbray is an award-winning PGA of America Golf Professional. He’s teaching full-time and bringing new golfers to the range while boosting the enjoyment his seasoned golfers get from the game. Working hard all year round, this golf coach has earned his Elite status with the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA).

What Does Your Range Mean To Your Facility?

At Golf Range Magazine, we’re about more than just driving ranges. But this feature is all about the driving range and the immense benefits it brings to clubs and courses from New England to Southern California. With the help of some trusted PGA of America Golf Professionals, here’s what their driving range means to their facility.

Philadelphia Country Club – A GRAA Top 50 Private Facility

Philadelphia Country Club is one of many great clubs in the Philadelphia PGA Section. With a recent range renovation and stellar PGA of America Professional staff, many great memories have yet to be created. Thanks to PGA of America Head Golf Professional Scott Reilly for collaborating on this story.

Bringing New Golfers to the Range – Jim Parella, PGA

Jim Parella took up the game of golf as a teen and didn’t pursue PGA Membership until he was out of college and working in sales. He developed a network of professionals from whom he’d learn the business and has many educational accomplishments to be proud of. We’re happy to highlight this GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional in this feature.

Five Questions with Joe DeBock, PGA

Joe DeBock is a top PGA coach and instructor, and has secured his spot at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. With a stellar resume and years of award-winning experience, DeBock grows the game one public golfer at a time.

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