David Bove

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
PGA Section Teacher of the Year, GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, Golf Digest Best in State, Other (Indicate specific awards below in 3-a)

Other awards won:
Golf Digest, Best Young Teachers in America / Northeast Golf, Best Instructors in the Northeast

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 700
Female: 600
Junior: 200

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
50

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
My approach to growing the game is built around creating a pathway for golfers at every stage—from someone who has never held a club to serious competitive players.

One of our primary initiatives is the New Golfer Roadmap, which is designed to eliminate one of the biggest barriers facing new golfers: not knowing what to do after taking their first lesson.

The Roadmap provides a progression from learning the basic skills, to developing those skills through structured group instruction, to learning how to navigate the golf course and ultimately becoming comfortable playing with other golfers.

Our programming includes:

Get Golf Ready / New Golfer Programming:
Programs specifically designed to introduce adults to golf in a welcoming, low-pressure environment and give them the skills and confidence needed to continue playing.

Get Golf Ready 2.0:
A four-session program designed to continue developing new golfers after their initial introduction to the game.

Get Course Ready / Playing Instruction:
We place an emphasis on teaching golfers how to actually play golf—not simply how to hit golf balls. This includes course-management concepts, playing situations and learning how to feel comfortable on the course.

Women's Golf Programming:
Dedicated women's golf schools and clinics designed to create a welcoming environment where women can learn, ask questions and develop their games without intimidation.

Junior Golf:
Our junior programming reaches approximately 600 unique participants annually and provides opportunities for young golfers to learn, practice and develop a lasting relationship with the game.

Short-Game and Putting Schools:
Specialized programming focused on skills that immediately translate to better scoring and greater enjoyment on the golf course.

Technology-Based Player Development:
I have made advanced technologies such as GEARS 3D Motion Capture, TrackMan, force plates, SAM PuttLab and HackMotion part of a public-golf teaching environment. This gives everyday golfers access to technology and instruction that traditionally has been associated with elite players.

Instructor Education:
I also work to grow the game indirectly by helping other instructors become better teachers. This has included educational presentations, GEARS 3D Motion Capture education and instruction for Special Olympics golf instructors.

The common thread throughout all of these programs is accessibility. I want golfers to have a clear next step after every lesson or program so that instruction becomes a pathway into continued participation rather than a one-time experience.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
I believe that keeping golfers engaged is just as important as getting them started.

My programming is designed to give golfers multiple ways to continue participating in the game after their initial lesson or clinic.

I offer individual instruction, group clinics, golf schools, short-game and putting programs, playing instruction and technology-based assessments.
This creates an ongoing development path rather than having a golfer's experience with instruction end after a single lesson.

One of the most important components is helping golfers transition from the practice area to the golf course. New golfers can progress through structured programs and eventually learn to play alongside other golfers, which helps remove one of the biggest barriers to continued participation.

I also use technology and objective feedback to keep experienced golfers engaged. GEARS, TrackMan, dual force plates, SAM PuttLab and HackMotion give golfers a deeper understanding of their games and provide measurable ways to continue working toward improvement.

For juniors, I focus on creating positive experiences that encourage them to come back, continue learning and develop a long-term relationship with golf. Our junior programs collectively reach approximately 600 unique participants each year.

I also use educational content and social media to stay connected with golfers outside of the lesson environment. My goal is to make instruction accessible between lessons and give golfers reasons to continue learning, practicing and playing.

Ultimately, I want every golfer who works with me to leave with a clear understanding of what they are working on, why it matters and what their next step should be.