Kevin Corn, Head Golf Professional at Innsbrook (Mo.) Resort Golf Course, shares his thoughts on the importance of the professional partnership he has with Golf Course Superintendent Matt Hovanec. “Having the knowledge of what and why work is being done, and having the ability to convey that message to golfers, is critical to the beginning…
Club Professionals Can Enhance Member Lessons by Utilizing Training Aids
Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), encourages his students to give training aids a try in order to speed up the learning curve and achieve more consistent ball striking.
Building a Successful Junior Golf Program
“When interviewing instructors for your junior program, look for enthusiastic, knowledgeable, experienced, and patient individuals,” says Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.). “Seek out instructors who are excellent communicators and are positive and encouraging.” Second in a two-part series. Read the first article HERE. HIRE THE…
Private Club Fitness Programs Can Ride the Golf Boom
The health and wellness industry is seeing massive gains come out of the pandemic. And as with golf, there is a unique opportunity for clubs to position themselves as the best solution for how and where to pursue these activities.
How Private Clubs Can Start Children on the Right Path in Athletics
Parents often miss the bigger picture when introducing their children to a sport at their club, which is to help develop athletic qualities that the kids can use and that can translate not just to golf or tennis, but any sport.
Building A Successful Junior Program at Your Club
Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), says we all learn better and faster when learning is made fun. “The best way to break the ice with children and their parents is to set an expectation and assure them that your program “guarantees fun…and results!” He says clubs should…
How Should Club Professionals Deal with Bad Behavior from Golfers?
If a golfer is clearly showing poor behavior, don’t follow them into the same trap, as this makes you wrong as well, advises Anthony T. Holder, PGA, Director of Golf at The Club at Horseshoe Bay (Texas) Resort. “I love a quote I once read that said, ‘Ships don’t sink because of the water AROUND them. Ships…
How Can Fitness Professionals Attract Reluctant Members?
“If it’s clear that spending time and effort at the gym will get the results that most of us want—a healthier body and a happier life—why do many still have a difficult time making that a priority?” asks Keke Lyles. “And how can we create programs and other incentives that will bring more members into…
Fitness Professionals Must Meet the New Realities of Staff Management
The times have changed from having an open position and filling that role, to first taking a step back and looking at the people you have, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and then finding new employees with complementing strengths.
A Course in Teaching Course Management
Play-based golf lessons are much better than standing on the practice tee all day. Your students will gain a great appreciation of the course, your vision for them, and the game.
Club Fitness Professionals Can Take Members from Average to Elite
“Understanding each member and what motivates them, and then developing relationships to help them connect the dots of fitness, lifestyle and sport, will create a unique experience and move your program from general provisions to specific, personalized interventions,” says Keke Lyles, Director of Fitness and Recreation, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.).
Golf Instructors Should Get to Know Their Clients and Their Goals
There are countless ‘golfer personality types’ an instructor will encounter. The goal is to know and understand the needs of individuals and to gear teaching accordingly, says Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.).
Bringing Fitness Back to “Normal”
New trends and users’ behaviors are becoming evident. Recognizing these trends, and adapting your facility to them, will better serve your members and guests, says Keke Lyles, Director of Fitness and Recreation, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.).
How to Improve Quality of Life Through Motion-Capture Technology
Developing an understanding of how to make better movements will decrease risk of injury while increasing longevity of performance at a higher level, says Keke Lyles, Director of Fitness and Recreation at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.).
Weymouth CC Offers Members a New Way to Ride the Golf Course
Weymouth Country Club in Medina, Ohio brought in a fleet of scooters that members could take for a test drive on Opening Day Weekend. “Golf is a traditional sport, so offering something like this was exciting, not only for the members, but for the staff to share with guests when they walked in the door,”…