John Rosecrans

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
Golf Digest Best in State

Other awards won:

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 350
Female: 100
Junior: 200

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
10-15

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
This year we launched a junior clinic program (stage 1,2,3). Stage 1 is the introduction to golf – 5 week program discussing terminology, etiquette and basic swing mechanics. Stage 2 is the next level – more detailed, more focused on why the golf ball does certain things. In Stage 2 we focus on the ball flight laws, bunker, putting, chipping and have more competitions throughout the program. Stage 3 is focused on development – getting ready for high school competition. In this stage we focus on building on the fundamentals, putting, on course strategy. This year we had over 50 participants in the junior clinic program and look to improve upon that next year.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
We have multiple clinics throughout the year. To name a few – Terrified to Try, Cocktails & Clinic, 30 & 3. The clinics help provide our customers and new customers with a wide range of options to become introduced to the game or to improve their existing game. Terrified to Try is about introducing new or intimidated golfers to the game in a exciting and laid back way. Usually a 3-4 session program covering the basics to on course experience. Cocktails and clinics are designed for friends or work function to get out and learn about golf. We have partnered with local wineries and have seen more interest for out of the office work events. 30 & 3 is designed for the golfer who hits it well on the range and struggles on the golf course. 30 minutes of instruction and 3 holes on the golf course. We go over course management, gameplay, thought process and 'sticky situations' – difficult shots a typical golfer doesn't practice. All of the above clinics provide all golfers with options and ways to learn the game of golf.