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SWSPGA
FUNdamental Golf Program 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 skills
may be. The Instructor(s) will cover these points below by actual demonstration
and junior participation on the golf course, allowing the juniors to observe,
learn, critique others and put in effect these standards on the golf course in a
group setting. The Instructor(s) will escort, instruct, demonstrate and role
play with the juniors starting from arrival at the golf course to checking in
for play, to playing golf, to completion of play. This process should take 2-3
hours to complete with the certification and FUNdamental Golf Program Card
distribution after the instruction. This card will be valid for 1 calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31) and have
our PGA Logo along with the AGA, AWGA, JGAA, 1st Tee, and LPGA/USGA
Girls logos and their respective websites. On the back will be a strip to print
the golfer’s name and a strip for the golfer to sign a statement such as: “The above named Golfer has attended the SWSPGA FUNdamental Program
for this calendar year and understands how to play golf in a Courteous, Safe and
Fast manner and agrees to play in such a manner. This Golfer is extended the
privileges allowed such a person and those privileges can be found on the
respective website of each golf organization under the FUNdamental Golf Program
icon. Any violation of the rules of etiquette or failure to play golf in a
Courteous, Safe and Fast manner may result in the forfeiture of this card and
these privileges.” In the bottom edges of the card will be a box for [
] JUNIOR or [ ] ADULT so that this card can be used for adults or juniors
and all organizations are represented by it. We will certify and hold these
trainings for adults as well as juniors and the different organizations will
offer their incentives to those who participate. We will capture email and physical addresses of all participants upon
registration and share this with all organizations involved in this program. I
have purchased and now own the domain website name = Fundamentalgolfprogram.com
for our use as we see fit (collectively for all the participating organizations) The privileges that golf facilities will extend to the junior will be
such things as free range balls, discounted rounds of golf, discounted
merchandise, etc. and these will be listed on our website, updated frequently.
We will develop a form that will be signed by the facilities offering these
incentives, similar to our SWSPGA Pass. One introductory session will be held to demonstrate to the SWSPGA
Junior Golf Committee and the other organizations participating in the program (AGA,
AWGA, JGAA, 1st Tee, LPGA/USGA Girls, etc.) and how it will be
presented to the juniors at each facility. Then it is the responsibility for
each SWSPGA Junior Golf Committee member to contact professionals and facilities
who want to participate in this program. Then the Committee member will
demonstrate this program to the host facility once so that consistency is
achieved. This should be relatively easy since all geographic areas of our
section are represented by the Junior Golf Committee members. This program will be conducted on the facility grounds and golf course.
It is suggested that it be held in the late afternoon (#1 Tee) or early morning
(#10 Tee) to maximize efficiency of the courses and not disrupt play. 3 MSR Points to PGA professionals 1 MSR Points to PGA assistants/apprentices With the emphasis 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 polite, respectful, confident, productive and
contributing members of our society. We 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 and still is intended, not
just improvement of their golfing skills. In today’s atmosphere and the
negative news surrounding sports, I 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. FUNdaMental Golf Program How to Play Golf in a Courteous, Safe, and
Fast Manner q Welcome q Introduce Staff q Go over what to do when you get to the course o AT LEAST 15 minutes early with no warm up! – 30+ minutes with warm-up) o Checking in…what all does it entail? o Cap off in the clubhouse o When wearing golf caps the Golf Caps with brim facing forward o Leave Golf Clubs & Bag outside – do not take them into the clubhouse or golf shop o Scorecards o Local rules o Thank-yous (Cap off, shake hands and eye contact important) q Etiquette around the practice areas (chipping and putting greens, driving range stations q Standard behavior when going to play golf q How to carry a golf bag/use a pull cart q How to introduce yourself to your playing partners – Eye Contact, Shake Hands & take cap off
o When approaching or on the green – In line with the next tee box
o Cover the rule for time limit on looking for a ball & why 2 players are better than 1 in this case – someone should still be playing while others searching o Who hits first- furthest from the hole – but be ready to hit your shot if safely you can do so q Explain again positioning of pull carts & golf bags q Demonstrate how to fix a divot q Demonstrate how to mark a ball on the green & off the green q Demonstrate how to fix a ball mark on the green & when is it necessary to mark your ball – remember ready golf q Demonstrate how to avoid stepping in other’s line on the green q Where to stand on the green q How to tend the flag - When to take the flag out & who should put it back in q Where to set the flag q Where to leave your golf clubs (in route to the next hole) q Where & when to mark down your score q Discuss relevance of putting out or marking your ball q Check if the group behind you is waiting – what to do if they are & you do not have to wait on the group in front of you o Always keep up with the group in front of you at all times. Look back to see if there’s a group waiting on you. If so, someone should verbalize the need to pick up the pace providing you are not waiting on the group in front of you. o Discuss ready golf again – using common sense o Discuss safety o Bunker Safety and Etiquette (Raking Bunkers) o Carry Rake into Bunker & where to place rake o Walk in bunker & walk out in the same direction & path o Have others rake bunker for you if it would save time o How to thank your playing partners for the privilege of playing golf with them – Eye Contact, Shake Hands & take cap off o Thank the host facility for allowing you to play their facility by o Shaking hands with Cap Off & eye contact Sending Thank you notes to the host professional(s), the Sponsors and the Volunteers
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