Christine Meier

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, Other (Indicate specific awards below in 3-a)

Other awards won:
2025 South Florida PGA Section Player Development Award Winner

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 273
Female: 381
Junior: 109

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
102 Total Sessions offered (19 different programs)

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Growth of the Game Clinics that we have used this season include Get Golf Ready and Operation 36. Between these two programs, participation reached nearly 300 golfers for the season. Implementing these programs has been instrumental in rebuilding our Ladies 9-Hole league, which has grown by 19% and 26% over the past two seasons respectively.

Initiatives that I am involved in outside of my facility include PGA Hope and First Tee. I have been a First Tee instructor since 2022 and participated in 8 sessions since 2023. I have been a certified PGA Hope Instructor for two years and have been the lead instructor in two sessions in 2025 and an instructor in 3 different sessions in 2026 in the Naples area as well as participated in 3 SFPGA Hope Cups.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
1. Operation 36- Run as a 6-week program designed to help new golfers build confidence and learn the game from the short game backwards. Over 6 weeks, players will develop skills from 10-50 yards, gradually working farther away from the green. Each week combines skill development with on-course learning as well as learning basic rules, etiquette and how to navigate the course with confidence.

2. Fore at 4- Aimed at newer golfers who want to learn how to play, not just how to swing the club. Four golfers will go out at 4 pm with a Pro. They’ll learn how to manage their games, navigate challenges as well as golf etiquette, pace of play and basic course procedures. The focus is to make the game simpler and more enjoyable!

3. Get Golf Ready- Progressive clinic series designed to give golfers a strong foundation while building their skills in all areas of the game. Each week builds on the last, beginning with fundamentals and progressing into more specific skills and situations.

4. 30-N-3 Women- Intended to bridge the gap between success in practice and struggle on the course. 90-minute clinic that includes 30 minutes of instruction on a specific skill at the practice area, followed by 3 holes of on-course learning. Players learn how to analyze different lies, understand how the ball will likely react, make necessary adjustments, and choose the best shot for their game. The focus is developing adaptability and decision-making skills needed to turn good practice into a better golf game.

5. 30-N-3 Men- Intended to bridge the gap between success in practice and struggle on the course. 90-minute clinic that includes 30 minutes of instruction on a specific skill at the practice area, followed by 3 holes of on-course learning. Players learn how to analyze different lies, understand how the ball will likely react, make necessary adjustments, and choose the best shot for their game. The focus is developing adaptability and decision-making skills needed to turn good practice into a better golf game.

6. Advanced Women’s Clinic- 15 handicap or less. We are looking to sharpen skills and lower scores. Players will learn more about “shot making”, distance control and how to adapt to certain course conditions. Additionally, emphasis is placed on scoring strategies and course management. They learn how to identify strengths and weaknesses in their own games and understand where strokes may be gained or lost.

7. Short Game Saturdays- Sharpening the short game is the quickest way to get better without touching your golf swing. Open to all skill levels, both men and women. Players will work on putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, specialty shots, and distance control. The goal is to sharpen skills from 100 yards and in with the hope of turning missed greens into pars and bogies and limiting doubles and triples.

8. Know Your Numbers – Open to all golfers, individualized distance mapping. Players will learn the carry and total distances of each club in their bag, which will help improve decision making on the course. Additionally, this clinic helps them identify distance gaps, club overlaps and areas where greater consistency could improve performance.

9. Putt it to the Test – Allows players to take a closer look at their putter and putting stroke. This clinic combines instruction and club fitting. Players receive guidance on their putter style, length, set up and fit along with instruction on their individual stroke and tendencies.

10. Cleveland Scoring Clinic- working with Cleveland wedges, this clinic also has both fitting and instruction components. Players will be fit for wedges based upon strengths and weaknesses in their games. They will also get a 30-minute wedge clinic focusing on tight lies, buried lies and bunker shots so they gain an understanding of how the wedges are designed to interact with turf. A new Cleveland Wedge is included in the cost of the clinic and additional wedges may be purchased with specialty pricing.

11. Practice Makes Players- Supervised Practice. This clinic teaches players how to structure their practice with greater purpose and intention. Players will learn how to set specific goals, choose effective drills, and create more effective practice sessions that will allow their skills to better translate to the golf course.

12. Rules Seminar- Interactive and on-course seminar open to all golfers. Rules that are covered will include common situations such as: cart path, penalty area, out-of-bounds, and lost ball. We focus on practical examples and scenarios that golfers are likely to encounter during their round. The goal is for players to leave with a better understanding of the rules, greater confidence when situations arise, and the knowledge to keep play moving while making the correct decision.

13. Women’s Beginner Golf School- Half day golf school designed for newer/higher handicap golfers. We provide a comfortable and supportive environment to learn the game from the round up. Players will focus on short game and putting fundamentals, learning distances with each club, basic rules situations and on-course strategy. This is intended to be a sort of crash course to spark excitement in their games again and re-engage players.

14. Women’s 3-Day Golf School- Designed for intermediate golfers who want to take their game to the next level. Players receive full swing analysis, TPI evaluation, focused short game work, and on-course strategy tips. Each player will learn how to identify strengths, uncover areas for improvement, and develop effective ways to practice. The goal is for players to leave with a strong understanding of their game, a personalized plan of improvement, and skills and strategies to score more effectively.

15. Guest Instructor Golf School – Joe Mayo – Open to any skill level. Unique opportunity to learn from renowned short game instructor, Joe Mayo. Mayo has worked with Tom Kim, Viktor Hovland and many other PGA and LPGA tour professionals. This is an incredible opportunity for members to have world class short game instruction from one of the game’s best. They will develop a deeper understanding of how the club and turf interact with each other, why technique is so important, and learn how to better adapt to the variety of situations that occur around the greens.

16. Guest Instructor Golf School – Andy Plummer – Open to all skill levels. Unique opportunity to learn from the co-founder of Stack & Tilt. An immersive school focused on building a more consistent and reliable full swing. Players will learn the key principles of the Stack and Tilt system with an emphasis of understanding low point control and its role in creating solid, consistent contact. Goal is for each player to leave with an understanding of their full swing, how to improve their contact, and provide simple and practical concepts they can apply to their game.

17. Chip-N-Sip – Meet the pros, pick up a tip, enjoy a sip! This is an “intro to the season” program aimed at introducing the instructional team in a relaxed, social environment. Pros will be set up at 3 stations and members can make their way around at their leisure. Each instructor will share tips, favorite drills, and simple ways to improve in different areas of the game. Members can grab a drink at the bar, visit the stations of interest, and enjoy an evening of golf instruction without traditional structure.

18. Kids Camp- offered in partnership with our Sports Club. Week long camp for kids ages 6-14. Campers will do game-based learning with full swing, short game, putting, and “fun zone” stations. Designed to keep kids active, engaged, and excited about golf!

19. Holiday Family Par 3 Challenge- Family-oriented, fun, festive event! Designed for players of all ages and skills. Families will play a scramble format on a special par-3 course set up with fun and friendly challenges along the way. This program is designed to make memories, play a little golf and enjoy the holidays with family!