Robert Simpson
Springfield golf and country club
8301 Old Keene Mill Rd
8301 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, Virginia 22152, US
robert@sgccva.org
Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional
Other awards won:
Pga game changer, STPGA youth player Development award 2017,2018,2021
Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 400
Female: 500
Junior: 400
Total number of individual clinics given per year:
248
Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Here’s the updated response with the TGA programs included:
11. Growth of the Game Initiatives:
At Springfield Golf and Country Club, along with our TGA Fairfax programs, we’ve launched several initiatives to grow the game across different age groups and skill levels:
• Junior Golf Academy: Our academy is structured into three progressive programs: Learn to Play, Play to Improve, and Play to Compete, ensuring that junior golfers have a clear path for development, from beginners to competitive players.
• PGA Junior League: This league provides junior golfers with opportunities to participate in team-based match play, fostering both competitive and recreational engagement while emphasizing teamwork and fun.
• Golf Fore Women 101 & 202: These classes are tailored for women of different skill levels, offering beginners a structured introduction to golf fundamentals (101) and more advanced players a focus on intermediate skills and on-course strategies (202).
• Men’s Golf Academy 101 & 202: For men, these programs are designed to help beginners build a solid foundation in the game (101) and challenge more advanced players with focused technical and strategic lessons (202).
• TGA of Fairfax Enrichment Programs: We’ve expanded our reach with after-school golf programs in local schools through TGA, where students in grades K-6 are introduced to the game in a fun, educational setting. These programs are designed to inspire a love for golf through a combination of athletic skill-building, STEAM education, and life lessons. We also offer TGA Pickleball and TGA Tennis programs, broadening access to different sports while promoting an active lifestyle.
These combined initiatives have greatly contributed to increasing participation in golf and other sports, helping grow the game at both the local and community levels.
Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
We have implemented a range of programs at Springfield Golf and Country Club and through TGA of Fairfax to keep our members, students, and community consistently engaged throughout the year:
• Junior Golf Academy (Learn to Play, Play to Improve, Play to Compete): Our tiered structure allows juniors to continually develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. This keeps them excited to return each week as they progress through different levels of mastery.
• PGA Junior League: By offering both Spring and Fall seasons, we ensure that juniors have consistent opportunities to participate in friendly competition. The team-based match play format builds camaraderie and encourages juniors to stay active and engaged in golf year-round.
• Golf Fore Women 101 & 202: These programs engage women by providing a community-centered approach to learning the game. The 101 course introduces new golfers, while the 202 program continues to challenge them with more advanced on-course play, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Men’s Golf Academy 101 & 202: With structured sessions for both beginners and more advanced players, the Men’s Golf Academy encourages continuous participation by offering skill-based progression and peer interaction.
• TGA After-School Enrichment Programs (Golf, Tennis, Pickleball): Through partnerships with local schools, our TGA programs provide K-6 students with fun, educational, and skill-based classes. The integration of STEAM concepts with sports instruction keeps students engaged mentally and physically while introducing them to a variety of sports, including golf, tennis, and pickleball.
These diverse offerings ensure that players of all ages and abilities remain connected with the game, fostering both skill development and a sense of community across all our programs.