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                                             2008 SWSPGA
                                           Fundamental Golf
                                                   Program

“Making your golf game better….Making golf a better game”-

PGA mission statement

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" Somebody once said, 'It is not whether you win or lose, but it's how you play the game that really counts.' We often forget how true that is and FUNdamental golf teaches all of us ... How to play the game!
Kirk Triplett-PGA Tour Professional

"FUNdamental Golf is an important program that will keep golf the respected sport that it is. The program will teach the younger generation the values of the game and how to act on and off the course, which is vital for life and becoming a well rounded adult."
Aaron Baddeley-PGA Tour Professional

What is Fundamental Golf?

•This program will equip the junior with the knowledge and ability to play golf in a courteous, fast and safe manner, no matter what their golf skill level may be.

•The emphasis here is on behavior of the golfers versus the swing mechanics.

•This program will put the SWSPGA on the map as leaders in focusing opportunities for young people to develop into good citizens through the game of golf.

•The words, “spirit of the game”, “safety”, “consideration of other players” and “pace of play” are listed in Section 1, page 1 of the USGA Rules of Golf.

The SWSPGA will be a great model for others to protect the integrity of golf and change the direction of other youth sports with our emphasis on how to play a game as it was intended, not just improvement of their golfing skills.

•In today’s atmosphere and the negative news surrounding all sports, we believe we will have sponsors, publicity, and public support galore. But more importantly, we will have a great impact on others- juniors and adults alike.

Supporting State Golf Organizations

The following state golf organizations have unanimously

agreed on this direction for junior and adult education

and support this program fully not only in

implementation but in resources as well

§Arizona Golf Association

§Arizona Women’s Golf Association

§Junior Golf Association of Arizona

§USGA / LPGA

§The 1st Tee Program of Arizona

The SWSPGA Junior Golf Committee:

§John Gunby, PGA Junior Chair

§Paul Brown, Southern Nevada Chapter Coordinator

§Chuck Dodd, PGA Yuma, Arizona

§Diane Escobedo, Director of Golf Operations, City of Phoenix

§Sean Ferris, Asst. Executive Director, JGAA

§Hub Goyen Sr., PGA Mesa, Arizona

§Dave Kluver, PGA Globe, Arizona

§Paul Mowry, PGA Kingman, Arizona

§Jeff Reich, PGA Scottsdale, Arizona

§Tom Tatum, PGA Tucson, Arizona

Junior Golf Committee Juniors

§Ashlynn Hall, 3rd Place for 2007 Player of the Year

§Blake Brown, 2006 Player of the Year

Jr. Golf Director, Section Staff

§Eddie Grant

Supporting Staff

The following individuals are consultants for the Fundamental Golf Program focused on the implementation and resources support required to put the program on its feet, provide direction in its infancy and establish a solid foundation to see this to maturity.

•Mary Pomroy, AWGA

•Ed Gowan, AGA

•Tom Cunningham, JGAA

•Hugh Smith, 1st Tee Program Phoenix

•Kathy Knadler, LPGA / USGA-Girls

2008 SWSPGA
Junior Golf