Rick Stewart

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional

Other awards won:

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 425
Female: 150
Junior: 175

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
25

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Throughout the past year, Clermont National remained committed to growing the game of golf by making it more welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable for golfers of all ages and skill levels. We expanded our junior golf programming through clinics, camps, and instructional opportunities while continuing to offer beginner-friendly programs such as ladies' clinics and Get Golf Ready-style instruction to introduce new players to the game. Our state-of-the-art Inrange technology transformed the traditional driving range experience into an interactive entertainment venue, attracting families, young adults, and first-time golfers who may not have otherwise visited a golf facility. We strengthened our ties to the local community by hosting high school Spirit Nights that raised funds for area schools, along with corporate events, charity outings, and community gatherings that introduced thousands of new guests to golf. Through affordable Range Value Card promotions, seasonal tournaments, virtual course competitions, social media instruction, and year-round coaching programs, we created multiple pathways for golfers to learn, practice, compete, and stay engaged. These initiatives have helped position Clermont National as a community-focused golf destination dedicated to growing participation and fostering a lifelong enjoyment of the game.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
To keep our customers and students engaged, we have created a variety of programs that encourage repeat participation while making golf fun and accessible for all skill levels. We host monthly Inrange competitions, virtual course challenges, long drive contests, and closest-to-the-pin events that allow golfers to compete year-round. Our Range Value Card program rewards loyal customers with bonus value, encouraging frequent visits and regular practice. We offer junior golf programs, ladies' clinics, beginner instruction, private lessons, and group coaching to support player development at every stage. Throughout the year, we also organize community events such as local high school Spirit Nights, corporate leagues, charity fundraisers, and private outings that introduce new participants to the game. In addition, we keep golfers engaged beyond their visit through social media instructional content, email newsletters, personalized coaching through CoachNow, and practice plans that motivate students to continue improving between lessons. These programs have helped create a vibrant golf community while fostering long-term customer loyalty and increased participation at Clermont National.