Parkland Golf & Country Club
Mike Richards, Instructor
10001 Old Club Road
Parkland, FL 33076
mike@mikerichardsgolfacademy.com
Facility Amenities:
- Grass tees (40)
- Accurate yardage measurements on tees to targets
- Short game practice area
- Grass Putting Green
- Golf shop (3,000 sq. ft.)
Type of Range Targets:
- Flags
- Bunkers
- Built-up greens
- Fairway Cuts
Instruction provided.
Number of PGA Professional Instructors: 5
Number of LPGA Professional Instructors: 1
Clubfitting services provided.
Number of range balls dispensed per year: 50,000
Number of range balls in inventory: 10,000
New balls are acquired: 4 times annually
Best range promotion: Our best range promotion is our junior golf team, the Parkland Gophers, which uses the range every Friday for an hour and a half program. They prepare for tournaments and play against other clubs in the county. The kids range from ages 6-13 and as they increase their skill, they receive different colored hats like in a karate system. We have the No. 1 team in Broward county.
Special programs: One program we have done is with Parkland Buddies, a group that promotes athletic activity for kids with special-needs. About 15 kids came to the range for a 5-week program this past spring and learned how to hold a golf club and then swing. We started with SNAG equipment, which went over really well. They are coming back for another 5-week program in 2016.