The Rookery at Marco

2013 GRAA Top 50 Golf Range / Private Facilities

The Rookery at Marco

Scott Lien, PGA Head Professional

3433 Club Center Blvd

Naples, FL 34114

http://www.marcoislandmarriott.com/florida-golf-resort/Marco-Island-Golf-105.html

scott.lien@marriott.com

Facility Amenities:

  • Grass tees (18)
  • Accurate yardage measurements from tees to targets
  • Short game practice area
  • Grass Putting Green
  • Golf shop (1,200 sq. ft.)
  • Ball flight monitor

Type of Range Targets:

  • Flags
  • Built-up greens

Instruction provided.

Number of PGA Professional Instructors: 5

Clubfitting services provided.

Number of range balls dispensed per year: 420,000

Number of range balls in inventory: 6,500

New balls are acquired: Every four months

Best range promotion: The best promotion that we ran was a lesson academy for our membership. We offered 18 clinics throughout the season that covered putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, bunkers, specialty shots, and the mental game. The academy had approximately 70 participants.

Special programs: We offer several programs at our facility. We have allowed the First Tee of Naples/Collier County access to our facility several times throughout the year and they have recently worked with a local school to establish six-week courses for the school children. We also work closely with two other middle and high schools to allow their students to use our range to grow their game. We as teachers also try to volunteer our time to these causes.