The Head Golf Professional at Garden of the Gods Club welcomed a group of Colorado College students to Kissing Camels Golf Course on April 21 for a 90-minute golf orientation.
During recent years, golf has experienced a steep decline in participation by young people, which could have devastating long-term impacts on the game. That’s why, this spring, PGA and LPGA professionals from Garden of the Gods Club’s Kissing Camels Golf Course, Colorado Springs, Colo., have been hard at work introducing young people to golf.
PGA member Cory Proehl, Head Golf Professional at Garden of the Gods Club, welcomed a group of Colorado College students to Kissing Camels Golf Course on April 21 for a 90-minute golf orientation. None of the students had ever been involved in junior golf before, and many were first-generation college students. After the students toured Garden of the Gods Club, Proehl provided them with an overview of the game, discussing topics like scoring, pace of play and proper attire. He also gave a brief lesson on putting.
“None of the students had ever been to a golf course before,” Proehl said. “This was a great opportunity for me to connect with college students from all different backgrounds and cultures and introduce them to the game of golf.”
This month, Proehl and his PGA/LPGA professional team headed to Eagleview Middle School, where they spent four days teaching approximately 80 students about golf fundamentals like grip, posture, swing, safety, integrity, courtesy and respect. Proehl invited the middle school students to attend Garden of the Gods Club’s “Family Golf Day” on May 28 at Kissing Camels Golf Course. The event will feature burgers, hot dogs and soda as well as putting, chipping and target contests.
“Introducing children to the great sport of golf creates an opportunity to reinforce important values,” Proehl said. “I hope that the students will take on this sport, which they can truly play for the rest of their lives.”
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