Golf provides children with the ability to develop fundamental movement skills as well as life-enhancing values such as confidence, integrity, esteem, determination and etiquette.
Through the National Golf in Schools (NGIS) program and charitable donations from the community, thousands of children have been introduced to the game as part of their elementary school PE classes since the program’s inception in May, 2009.
Yet, with schools battling ever-increasing physical education budget constraints, many Canadian children are still not being introduced to this great game.
Developed by Physical and Health Education Canada, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association, the National Golf in Schools Program has been designed to enable elementary school teachers - regardless of their golf knowledge, skill or background - the ability to deliver essential physical education learning through the sport of golf.
The reality is that not all schools are able to afford this program.
The “Adopt a School” initiative has been developed to encourage individuals, groups of individuals, or businesses to support the program by funding the cost of the NGIS program package for a school of their choosing.
The package comes at a cost of $475, which includes shipping and handling costs. Private donors are eligible to receive a tax receipt for this charitable disbursement. You can also support the program for any nominal amount and all donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt.
Adopt a school today and help provide youth in your community with the gift of physical literacy. Your gift will also help to increase student knowledge and appreciation for the sport of golf. Your donation could even lead to the development of future golfing greats!
To adopt a school please contact Ted Logan at 1-800-263-0009 ext. 204 or via email at tlogan@rcga.org.
More information is also available online at http://www.nationalgolfinschools.com/.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, July 2, 2009
A Mixed Start to the Week in Golf
It has been an interesting week in golf to start the beginning of July. Here are three hot topics that began this week in the golf business:
The Good: The RCGA announced a stellar field committed to the RBC Canadian Open coming up this July at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Among the players confirmed include Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan and J.B. Holmes along with Ricky Barnes who is coming off a great performance at the US Open. They will join veterans such as Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen and 2010 Ryder Cup Captain Corey Pavin. Former RBC Canadian Open Champions scheduled to play include Scott Verplank, John Rollins and Bob Tway. It is a good field for the date challenged RBC Canadian Open and spectators should look forward to a great week of golf.
The Bad: The Canadian PGA announced today that they were unable to find a corporate sponsor for the playing of the 2009 CPGA Seniors Championship. The Association remains committed to the playing of the Championship in 2009 and will self-fund a guaranteed purse of $25,000. The event will be contested at The Marshes in Ottawa, ON. Tough to see one of the oldest Professional Golf Organizations facing this type of challenge, but it is good that the event will remain on the schedule this year.
The Ugly: Golf Course Industry Magazine reports that there have already been 71 golf course closures (18 hole equivalents) in the United States through the first half of the year. So far in 2009, there have been only 16.5 new courses opened (18 hole equivalents). In all of 2008 there were "only" 106 golf course closures. Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses. While participation is showing small increases, golf course owners and operators continue to find it difficult to turn a profit in trying times.
The Good: The RCGA announced a stellar field committed to the RBC Canadian Open coming up this July at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Among the players confirmed include Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan and J.B. Holmes along with Ricky Barnes who is coming off a great performance at the US Open. They will join veterans such as Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen and 2010 Ryder Cup Captain Corey Pavin. Former RBC Canadian Open Champions scheduled to play include Scott Verplank, John Rollins and Bob Tway. It is a good field for the date challenged RBC Canadian Open and spectators should look forward to a great week of golf.
The Bad: The Canadian PGA announced today that they were unable to find a corporate sponsor for the playing of the 2009 CPGA Seniors Championship. The Association remains committed to the playing of the Championship in 2009 and will self-fund a guaranteed purse of $25,000. The event will be contested at The Marshes in Ottawa, ON. Tough to see one of the oldest Professional Golf Organizations facing this type of challenge, but it is good that the event will remain on the schedule this year.
The Ugly: Golf Course Industry Magazine reports that there have already been 71 golf course closures (18 hole equivalents) in the United States through the first half of the year. So far in 2009, there have been only 16.5 new courses opened (18 hole equivalents). In all of 2008 there were "only" 106 golf course closures. Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses. While participation is showing small increases, golf course owners and operators continue to find it difficult to turn a profit in trying times.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Golf Course Closures Outpace 2008 levels
Golf Course Industry Magazine reports that there have already been 71 golf course closures (18 hole equivalents) in the United States through the first half of the year. So far in 2009, there have been only 16.5 new courses opened (18 hole equivalents). In all of 2008 there were "only" 106 golf course closures.
Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses.
Overall, the net supply of golf courses has declined from a high of 16,057 in 2004 to a low of 15,931, a net reduction of 126 golf courses.
Monday, November 17, 2008
World Golf Foundation's GOLF 20/20 Announces New Player Development Program
Get Golf Ready Seeks to Connect Adults to Golf
St. Augustine, Florida (November 11, 2008) – GOLF 20/20, the World Golf Foundation’s initiative focused on the development and support of programs to grow interest and participation in the game of golf, today announced the creation of a new adult player development program, Get Golf Ready. Approximately 250 golf industry leaders were on hand at the 2008 GOLF 20/20 Forum at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida to learn the details of the new industry initiative.
Get Golf Ready is targeted to the millions of U.S. adults who have never played golf, or who have minimal previous connection to the game. Participants will be provided with skills training as well as background on the game’s rules, etiquette and values. The initiative is designed to bring adults into the game in a comfortable, enjoyable manner through a series of five introductory lessons in a small-group environment. Each of the five sessions features significant on-course learning opportunities. The program will be offered in many locations at $99, although pricing may vary by facility.
Beginning in 2009, Get Golf Ready programs will be offered at several hundred golf facilities around the U.S., with a goal of having 3,000 facilities offering the program by the end of 2011.
“We are excited about Get Golf Ready and its potential to expand the industry’s customer base,” said Joe Steranka, PGA of America’s CEO and Chairman of GOLF 20/20’s Executive Committee. “We feel this program and curriculum will be successful in bringing more people to the game based on the extensive work and research that has been previously accomplished through industry initiatives such as Play Golf America and Link Up 2 Golf. Now, we’re able to take an important step forward by having the entire industry collaborate on the development, roll-out and support of this new initiative.”
In addition to providing the basic skills instruction, Get Golf Ready sessions will offer participants the opportunity to understand the game’s etiquette, rules and values. The education and insights will be provided in a way that gets people on the golf course as a fundamental part of the learning experience. Following the completion of the five-session program, students will be offered the opportunity to smoothly transition into other playing opportunities, such as leagues, family programs and additional instruction.
A unique feature of the Get Golf Ready roll-out is that each facility that agrees to offer the designated curriculum and use the Get Golf Ready brand in local market promotional efforts will be eligible to receive a stipend of up to $1,000 from World Golf Foundation.
Steve Mona, CEO of World Golf Foundation, said “The enthusiastic response we are receiving from all segments of the industry for this program is extremely gratifying. It’s clear that golf’s leaders are energized by the prospect of this new initiative helping to grow interest and participation in our game.”
Today’s announcement of Get Golf Ready will be followed by a number of additional steps leading to the full roll-out in the Spring of 2009. A new website,
GetGolfReady.com, will be launched as a site for consumers to learn more about the new program and for facilities to sign up as participating sites. Those facilities signing up to offer Get Golf Ready will be provided with a package of basic curriculum, branding, educational and marketing materials to ensure the program’s consistency across the country.
Leadership for the development of the new Get Golf Ready initiative has been provided by GOLF 20/20’s Executive Committee, consisting of a broad cross-section of industry leaders. Significant aspects of the program fell under the auspices of the Player Development Committee (chaired by Cindy Davis, President of Nike Golf), Research Committee (chaired by Joe Barrow, CEO of The First Tee and World Golf Foundation EVP) and Communications Committee (chaired by Page Thompson, President of GOLF CHANNEL).
The new program’s name, logo, graphics and creative executions were developed by GSD&M Idea City, a leading national branding, marketing and advertising firm with headquarters in Austin, Texas.
Note: The full text of GOLF 20/20’s Get Golf Ready presentations by Cindy Davis, Joe Barrow and Page Thompson may be reviewed on golf2020.com
About World Golf Foundation
The World Golf Foundation is a nonprofit organization that unites the golf industry and those who love the game in support of initiatives that promote, enhance the growth of, and provide access to the game of golf worldwide, while preserving golf’s traditional values and passing them on to others. The Foundation, which was founded in 1993 and is supported by major international golf organizations and professional Tours, provides oversight to World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee, GOLF 20/20 and other industry initiatives in support of its mission.
St. Augustine, Florida (November 11, 2008) – GOLF 20/20, the World Golf Foundation’s initiative focused on the development and support of programs to grow interest and participation in the game of golf, today announced the creation of a new adult player development program, Get Golf Ready. Approximately 250 golf industry leaders were on hand at the 2008 GOLF 20/20 Forum at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida to learn the details of the new industry initiative.
Get Golf Ready is targeted to the millions of U.S. adults who have never played golf, or who have minimal previous connection to the game. Participants will be provided with skills training as well as background on the game’s rules, etiquette and values. The initiative is designed to bring adults into the game in a comfortable, enjoyable manner through a series of five introductory lessons in a small-group environment. Each of the five sessions features significant on-course learning opportunities. The program will be offered in many locations at $99, although pricing may vary by facility.
Beginning in 2009, Get Golf Ready programs will be offered at several hundred golf facilities around the U.S., with a goal of having 3,000 facilities offering the program by the end of 2011.
“We are excited about Get Golf Ready and its potential to expand the industry’s customer base,” said Joe Steranka, PGA of America’s CEO and Chairman of GOLF 20/20’s Executive Committee. “We feel this program and curriculum will be successful in bringing more people to the game based on the extensive work and research that has been previously accomplished through industry initiatives such as Play Golf America and Link Up 2 Golf. Now, we’re able to take an important step forward by having the entire industry collaborate on the development, roll-out and support of this new initiative.”
In addition to providing the basic skills instruction, Get Golf Ready sessions will offer participants the opportunity to understand the game’s etiquette, rules and values. The education and insights will be provided in a way that gets people on the golf course as a fundamental part of the learning experience. Following the completion of the five-session program, students will be offered the opportunity to smoothly transition into other playing opportunities, such as leagues, family programs and additional instruction.
A unique feature of the Get Golf Ready roll-out is that each facility that agrees to offer the designated curriculum and use the Get Golf Ready brand in local market promotional efforts will be eligible to receive a stipend of up to $1,000 from World Golf Foundation.
Steve Mona, CEO of World Golf Foundation, said “The enthusiastic response we are receiving from all segments of the industry for this program is extremely gratifying. It’s clear that golf’s leaders are energized by the prospect of this new initiative helping to grow interest and participation in our game.”
Today’s announcement of Get Golf Ready will be followed by a number of additional steps leading to the full roll-out in the Spring of 2009. A new website,
GetGolfReady.com, will be launched as a site for consumers to learn more about the new program and for facilities to sign up as participating sites. Those facilities signing up to offer Get Golf Ready will be provided with a package of basic curriculum, branding, educational and marketing materials to ensure the program’s consistency across the country.
Leadership for the development of the new Get Golf Ready initiative has been provided by GOLF 20/20’s Executive Committee, consisting of a broad cross-section of industry leaders. Significant aspects of the program fell under the auspices of the Player Development Committee (chaired by Cindy Davis, President of Nike Golf), Research Committee (chaired by Joe Barrow, CEO of The First Tee and World Golf Foundation EVP) and Communications Committee (chaired by Page Thompson, President of GOLF CHANNEL).
The new program’s name, logo, graphics and creative executions were developed by GSD&M Idea City, a leading national branding, marketing and advertising firm with headquarters in Austin, Texas.
Note: The full text of GOLF 20/20’s Get Golf Ready presentations by Cindy Davis, Joe Barrow and Page Thompson may be reviewed on golf2020.com
About World Golf Foundation
The World Golf Foundation is a nonprofit organization that unites the golf industry and those who love the game in support of initiatives that promote, enhance the growth of, and provide access to the game of golf worldwide, while preserving golf’s traditional values and passing them on to others. The Foundation, which was founded in 1993 and is supported by major international golf organizations and professional Tours, provides oversight to World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee, GOLF 20/20 and other industry initiatives in support of its mission.
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