Golf Instruction (and more) are Thriving Amid the Game’s Resurgence
It’s a monumentous time for golf, and leaders across the industry are busier than ever. Retention of the many new golfers who’ve joined the game since 2020 will take strategic planning and expertise. PGA Professionals across the country have both. Through instruction, on-course play and social experiences, we’re trying to hook these beginners and show them the many benefits of being a golfer. This month’s feature highlights several areas that are thriving in the game.
Kellie Stenzel, PGA/LPGA – A Passion for Teaching
Kellie Stenzel is an award-winning PGA/LPGA Teaching Professional. With accolades across several golf publications and organizations (including the Golf Range Association of America – GRAA), Stenzel has a passion for teaching that follows a stellar college playing career and time spent on various world tours. Her story is a cool account of what growing the game is all about.
2021 GRAA Range Renovation Award Recipient – The Club at Ibis
The Club at Ibis is a 2021 GRAA Top Range Renovation Award winner. With a renovation that covered the practice range, short game and putting areas, technology and an indoor teaching center, Ibis members have one of the best facilities in the country. We provide the details in this piece and hear from the club’s PGA Director of Golf on the huge impact the project has made on membership.
Seasons Change, and so Does the Golf Instruction
Golf instruction is enjoying a renaissance over the past two years that has made its way across the industry. PGA Professionals, like Jaime Gylan, are putting programs in place that engage members and students, not just during the golf season, but year-round. In this piece, he explains his goals for 12-month player development and details the benefits of committing to such a program.
David La Pour, PGA – Three Decades of Golf Mentorship
David La Pour presents a golf resume that most PGA Professionals would envy. With decades of teaching and coaching, he continues to grow the game on the lesson tee. And now, he helps facilities make the best use of their practice range and short game areas through his consulting services. He is an astute voice of reason when facilities are looking to make an investment in their infrastructure. Here’s the story of one of the best in the business.
