Ryan Young

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

Other awards won (if provided):
PGA National Player Development Award Finalist (2x), PGA Chapter Teacher of the Year, GOLF Teachers to Watch

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 85
Female: 20
Junior: 105

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
200

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Here is a list of all their Academy programs conducted this year within each skill level category:
● Adult Player Development Programs
○ Beginner
■ Welcome2Golf (W2G) – exclusive PNW partner with the National Golf Foundation – Four 90-min beginner golf classes.
● W2G – Field Day – Free Spring event
■ Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Veteran Beginner Clinics
● WWP 3-Day Golf Schools
● WWP Virtual Beginner Golf Clinics
■ Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) Veteran Beginner Golf Classes
○ Intermediate
■ Weekend Coaching Club – weekend coaching clinics with range, discounted green fees, and online coaching
■ PGA HOPE
■ Social Events – Affordable twilight golf events ($20-50 each)
● Wine & 9 events – 9 holes with wine tasting
● 7 and 7 Seas Brewing events – 7 holes with beer tasting
● Social 6 events – 6 holes with whiskey
○ Advanced/Elite
■ Golf Schools
● ½ Day Golf Schools – partnered with Brian Mogg – 4-hour golf schools
● 2-Day Golf Schools w/ Brian Mogg
● Stay and Play Golf Schools – newer golf school where you stay at Ryan’s Airbnb and learn/play at Chambers Bay
■ Adult Trainings – monthly memberships with range privileges and weekly small group trainings
■ On-Course Playing Lessons – group playing lessons for 2-hours
■ Winter Game Improvement Package – winter packages with range privileges and weekly small group training on and off course
■ Travel Academy – partnered with Palm Desert Golf Academy – multi-day golf school at Desert Willow GC
■ TaylorMade Custom Fitting events – Free fitting events
● Junior Programs
○ Beginner
■ The First Tee South Puget Sound – junior clinics combined with our Junior Beginner Classes
■ Junior Beginner Classes for ages 7-13 and 14+
● Junior Beginner 2.0 Classes
■ Drive, Chip, and Putt
● Prep Clinic Series
● Practice Qualifier Series
○ Intermediate
■ Junior Trainings – monthly memberships with range privileges and weekly 8:1 group training
■ PGA Junior Camp – Full or Half-day week long camp
■ PGA Family Golf
● “Winter Freeze” PGA Family Golf Championship
■ PGA Jr League
● Spring “Recreational” Season – 9U, 13U and 17U
● Summer “Select” Season – 13U and 17U
● All-Star Season – 13U and 17U
● Fall Season – 9U, 13U and 17U
○ Advanced
■ Junior Trainings – monthly memberships with range privileges and weekly 6:1 group training
■ Junior/Junior Stroke Play Series – fall stroke play events
● Chambers Bay Junior Championship
■ HS Golf Prep Clinics – 4-week clinic catered to high school juniors
○ Elite
■ Junior Trainings – monthly memberships with range privileges and weekly 4:1 group training. Includes college golf recruiting help

In addition to these programs, they have designed various private lesson packages:
● Private Lesson Offerings
○ 50-minute Private Lesson and Series of 4
○ 9-Hole Playing Lessons
○ Ultimate Game Package – 2 private lessons and a 9-hole group playing lesson
● Remote Coaching Lessons – monthly membership includes weekly online lessons via CoachNow app.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
Academy Training Memberships

Our Academy Training Memberships have been a game changer—for our students, our coaching staff, and the overall success of our player development model. This monthly membership program offers structured, long-term coaching at three levels of training for both adults and juniors: Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. All tiers emphasize four core pillars of development: game management, mindset, purposeful practice, and swing technique.
Each level includes unlimited access to our Academy Practice Center and remote swing coaching via the CoachNow app. The specific training structure varies by tier:

Adult Training Levels
· Level 1 ($150/month): Weekly remote swing reviews via CoachNow—ideal for independent learners seeking periodic coaching
· Level 2 ($250/month): Three 90-minute range sessions + one on-course session monthly (6:1 student/coach ratio)
· Level 3 ($350/month): Four weekly 2-hour sessions alternating between range and course training (4:1 ratio), designed for competitive adult golfers

Junior Training Levels
The junior tiers mirror the adult offerings, with an added Elite level ($450/month) that includes:
· Weekly two-hour sessions (4:1 ratio)
· Regular coaching calls
· Parent consultations
· Tournament prep and college recruiting support

Participant Numbers & Structure

I personally lead four training groups per week—two adult and two junior groups. With all groups at capacity and waitlisted, the program generates over $8,000/month in recurring lesson revenue. The commitment model requires a three-month minimum, and each student signs a coaching agreement outlining expectations for attendance, independent practice, and goal setting.

Positive Impact on Player Development

What sets this program apart is our commitment to coaching the whole player, not just the golf swing. By incorporating the Modern Coach philosophy promoted by PGA Coach, we’ve created a holistic environment where students receive:
· Consistent, in-person small group training
· Purposeful assignments between sessions
· Remote feedback for reinforcement
· A clear development plan tailored to their goals

For juniors, the results are remarkable: nearly every Elite participant has reached their high school golf goals and gone on to play at the NCAA level. For adults, retention is our best indicator of success—most members renew season after season, and every training group is currently full with a waitlist.

Why It’s Been So Successful

· Structured Progression: Students know exactly what to expect and how to improve
· Value & Access: Compared to our private lesson rate ($150/hour or $500 for four), members receive up to 8 hours/month of small group instruction, unlimited range access, and remote coaching for as little as $250–450/month
· Instructor Sustainability: With fewer hours on the range and more consistent group sessions, I’ve increased my effective hourly rate to $225 while reducing total teaching time
· Facility Impact: The program has significantly increased lesson revenue, attracted serious long-term students, and enhanced our Academy’s reputation as a high-performance, player-first environment

This model ultimately helped me step into my new role as Head Golf Professional in 2024, as it allowed me to scale my instruction, grow the Academy’s reach, and mentor my assistant professionals more effectively.