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Social Buttons      NEWS FLASH: Industry calls for golf's version of T-Ball: Established and proven G-Ball program steps up to the pate!May 20th, 2013 10:37am
SNAG® Offers Golf’s Version of T-Ball for Juniors -G-Ball Already a Proven Success Story-
May 20, 2013 (Tahlequah, OK)– Since 2011, SNAG® Golf has piloted its highly successful SNAG G-Ball program in an effort to grow the game and energize youth participation in golf much in the way that T-Ball has done for baseball. “The golf industry recently has been lobbying for the game to establish its own version of T-Ball, but we already have it with SNAG Golf’s G-Ball program,” said Terry Anton, CEO of SNAG. “Through our partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), we have been reaching thousands of kids ages 5-12 who sign up to learn the fundamentals of golf.” According to Barbara Tulipane, President and CEO of NRPA, “Results of the pilot program with SNAG were outstanding, with park and recreation staff and volunteers reporting that children had fun using the SNAG G-Ball equipment and participating in the different modules. The SNAG G-Ball program pilots successfully demonstrated that young children can have fun learning golf and that parks and recreation agencies are a critical component of growing the game of golf.”
G-Ball is best described as golf’s version of T-Ball, focused on children 5 and 6 years old. It can be conducted by parent-coaches in gymnasiums, on soccer fields, and throughout other open spaces -- with or without a golf course. G-Ball was developed using age-appropriate programming based on a child’s golf motor skills as well as the culture of the game. The program is activity-based with progressive instruction occurring as the child develops. Play is the focus of the program in a non-competitive format. “Teaching kids that golf can be a fun team sport, and introducing them to games and instruction in an engaging and non-threatening format, is the key behind our new Learning Leagues,” Nicklaus said. “We want to give golf a competitive footing with such team sports as soccer, basketball and football and the park system is the best place to start.” “We see the Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues as a feeder system to the golf industry,” said Anton. “If we can get 5-year-old kids to like the game because it’s fun and because their friends play it, then perhaps we can keep them in the system for a lifetime and eventually move them from using SNAG equipment to hitting real clubs and balls and taking lessons with PGA and LPGA teaching professionals. We are the bunny slope for golf.” Some 100 Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues are planned for 2013 and an estimated 300 are projected to launch in 2014.
About SNAG® Golf SNAG® Golf (‘Starting New at Golf’) is a proven first touch development program designed for new learners of all ages. It is an easy and fun way to learn and play golf. SNAG contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form. It builds on strong fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing to develop playing ability quickly and effectively. SNAG Golf incorporates developmentally appropriate equipment that will allow golf to be learned and played in non-traditional venues, such as on a soccer field, in a gym, or on the beach. It can be taught and played almost anywhere in the world with immediate, positive results. This instant success keeps new learners wanting to be further involved with golf. SNAG is the skills-acquisition program used in the national school golf program headed by the World Golf Foundation’s First Tee Program. There are more than 8,000 schools that are successfully introducing children to golf in the U.S. and over 12,000 worldwide. Professionals, please visit our SNAG Pros website www.snagpros.com for more information on our Coaching System used to instruct new learners. For individuals and groups that want to have fun learning golf visit www.snaggolf.com.
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SNAG® Golf Pat Norton, pat@oncoursegolf-pr.com Jane Dally, jane@oncoursegolf-pr.com 203-454-0232 Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Update for U.S. Pros: DUE TO HIGH DEMANDMay 8th, 2013 9:30am
Update for U.S. Pros: DUE TO HIGH DEMAND for the current FUNdamentals Kit Special along with the popularity of the recent announcement of Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues, we are experiencing unprecedented inquiries and orders. Inventory is going very fast and some items are now on backorder. Our apologies for the short delay on backordered items, they will be arriving mid to late May. Please order ASAP to ensure you have equipment for your summer programs! More information: http://conta.cc/15eIVb1 Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Have you had an experience like Josh or Seth?May 7th, 2013 10:15pm - Posted By: Southland Golf Magazine, May 2013 edition
Article from Southland Golf Magazine:
SNAG a fun way to learn Instructors put the focus on a good time while using colorful golf equipment better suited for youngsters who are eager to discover the game. BY AL PETERSENPublished: May, 2013
If one of the ideas to keep golf growing is to snag youngsters from the clutches of video games or the mall and get them outside and active, SNAG might be on to something.
Link to article: http://southlandgolfmagazine.com/t-News-SNAG-a-fun-way-to-learn-05-07-13.aspx Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Proud to be a part of Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy Grand Opening and Family Fun DayMay 6th, 2013 1:35pm - Posted By: Southern California PGA
NEWS from the Southern California PGA: Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy Grand Opening and Family Fun Day
Lorena Ochoa, former LPGA player and an advocate for the youth of Mexico, is a like a rockstar to many in the golf community. Hundreds were on hand Saturday, April 27th to celebrate the grand opening of her Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy at Goose Creek Golf Club, and for a chance to meet Lorena. The activities for the day began with Lorena giving an hour long clinic and signing autographs for an additional hour. Golfers young and old were excited to see Lorena, and even more excited was the community about the Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy and the opportunities it brings for the golf community in the Inland Empire. The Southern California PGA Toyota Neighborhood Golf program provided various activities for the day: BirdieBall inflatable targets including Golfzilla, Kangaroo, and Skeegolf, and SNAG Golf were all a hit for the participants. Hundreds of youth participated in the days activities, many were already golfers but were able to learn more about the SCPGA Junior Tour and other various programs provided by our PGA Professionals.
Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +A special thank you for helping to grow golf in HawaiiApril 24th, 2013 11:50am - Posted By: Greg Nichols
On behalf of the Aloha Section PGA and the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association, we would like to thank you SNAG Golf for your support and sponsorship of the recently completed Hawaii Junior Golf Day event. Last year, SNAG provided programming and equipment to each host site facility for the inaugural event. We used those same sets this year as well. This was the second year for the event and we once again had 13 facilities across the state volunteer to serve as a host site. Oahu had five host site facilities, Kauai had two, Maui had three and the Big Island had three host sites. Over 1,200 children have experienced golf by participating in these events! To help facilitate the 13 events this year, we had 61 PGA members and apprentices volunteer their time and expertise along with another 82 volunteers from the HSJGA and public. At each host site, we asked that they set up four action stations, putting, chipping, full swing and what we called our PGA Sports Academy station, which was a catch-all for different exercises (such as running, jumping, kicking, etc.) that reinforced the notion that a child needed to be a well-rounded athlete to become the best golfer possible. For instance, we had a tug-of-war at our course. At each action station, we tried to have three different activities within the 20 minute timeframe to keep the kids attention and make it as fun as possible. SNAG was used in different ways at each of the four stations. For instance, we had kids throwing SNAG balls at a target to reinforce the basic motion needed for golf. At the chipping station, kids got to chip SNAG balls at SNAG targets but also chip balls at an instructor dressed in the SNAG Sticky Suit. The whole idea was to keep it simple, easy, fast paced and fun. The majority of the children attending were experiencing the game of golf for the first time! This event was targeted at first time kids picking up a club, so SNAG was perfect! Everyone loved SNAG, even the kids who had played some golf before and even the instructors! By capturing these children’s (parents) contact information, we can now continue to stay connected and help nurture their interest in the game. Certainly this was a very successful Growth of the Game and Junior Golf event and helps support the national initiative of Golf 2.0. There was considerable positive marketing of the event which helped promote SNAG, both the ASPGA and HSJGA and of course the game of golf. In addition, the event allowed each respective host site facility to promote their individual programs they offer at their facilities – both for juniors and for their parents. These events which give back to the community are only made possible through many people and company’s support and we thank you again for joining us and being part of this worthwhile effort. This event was sponsored by the Aloha Section PGA and the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. We couldn’t have done this event statewide without the great support of SNAG and thanks to Kelly McCammon for helping to make it happen!
Aloha,
Greg Nichols, General Manager, Ko Olina Golf Club Direct Ph. (808) 686-9052 Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Visit us at the International Network of Golf event in May!April 23rd, 2013 3:58pm
SNAG is a proud member of the International Network of Golf, otherwise known as ING. This member organization is celebrating 23 years and SNAG will once again be attending the ING Spring Conference to meet up with friends, members of the media and colleagues for a week of networking at The Reunion Resort and Club in Orlando Florida, May 19-23. ING was created to bring leaders of the golf industry together. ING members include media, equipment companies, apparel companies, marketing and public relations professionals, architects, authors and anyone for a passion for golf. SNAG was one of the winners of the International Network of Golf (ING) 29th Industry Honors Awards at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. SNAG Golf captured the Player Development Award!
Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Video from the Czech Republic: Kids having fun learning and playing golfMarch 27th, 2013 10:50amGC Milovice a ZŠ T. G. Masaryka otevírají kroužek golfu v Milovicích from CZ GOLF on Vimeo. Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Dustin Johnson Foundation becomes first pledge of support to new Jack Nicklaus Learning LeaguesMarch 21st, 2013 5:19pm
PGA Tour star, Dustin Johnson first learned about the new Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues, powered by SNAG in January when the launch announcement went viral. It was then that he instructed his own Foundation to make a $10,000 contribution that would help bring the game of golf into the National Recreation and Park Association facilities across the country.
The Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues (JNLL), powered by SNAG is supported by a non-profit entity known as G.O.L.F. (the Global Outreach for Learning Foundation) www.thegolfoundation.org. Sponsor donations and funds are being raised to help reduce entry costs and to ensure JNLL will be successful for future generations. G.O.L.F.’s mission is to help people develop golf skills and have fun through developmentally appropriate programs. The goal is to ensure retention and provide a sustainable model for transition to other programs at golf facilities, in order to increase participation for current and future generations.
“Junior golf is the developmental cornerstone of our game, and it is critically important to the continued growth and popularity of the sport,” said Johnson. “My Foundation and G.O.L.F. are both focused on the next generation of golfers, and I am proud to support Mr. Nicklaus and his new Learning Leagues with my donation. Perhaps we will someday have a Jack Nicklaus Learning League here in my hometown of Myrtle Beach (S.C.).” The Dustin Johnson Foundation was founded in 2010 for the purpose of supporting various youth initiatives with the primary focus of promoting and supporting youth and college golf programs. Johnson owes much of his success to strong youth golf programs that he participated in and believes that youth programs are important to give children and young adults strong foundations that they can carry throughout their lives both on and off the course.
The Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues will launch in May at select National Recreation and Park Association facilities in five major markets. The innovative Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues, combined with SNAG’s well-established, first-touch development program, will provide a golf learning experience for children, ages 5 through 12, in a safe, affordable and accessible environment.
The Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues will ultimately become a global philanthropic endeavor to bring the sport to emerging golf regions and countries that are embracing the game as part of the Olympic movement. For further information about the Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues, powered by SNAG, call (866) 946-5092 or e-mail jnll@snaggolf.com. Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Jack Nicklaus provides input into course design, methodology and progression for the Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues (JNLL)March 14th, 2013 12:40pm
While the top golfers in the world competed just minutes down the road in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., at The Honda Classic, golf icon and dedicated family man Jack Nicklaus ventured over to a public park field, where he and son Gary provided insight and input into course design, methodology and progression for the Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues (JNLL). The Leagues, created to attract children to the game and which will be established in public parks and recreation facilities across the country, utilize SNAG® equipment in their instruction and team-concept competition for boys and girls, ages 5 through 12.
SNAG Founder Terry Anton, who is overseeing development of the JNLL, was thrilled to discuss the concepts of SNAG programming and equipment with the Golden Bear, as they experimented with the various layouts that will be used in the leagues.
"Mr. Nicklaus wants the children to be as prepared as possible when they get to the golf course," Anton said. "We all had a great time playing."
The Golden Bear added, “The program graduates from simple to more challenging, and I had fun with it—instantly. I got a hole-in-one on my third hole. We want kids to experience similar success and fun through golf, so they can enjoy the game now and hopefully for a lifetime.”
Jack and Gary played three holes for the layout designed for 5 and 6 year olds, and then played three holes for the more advanced design aimed at 7 and 8 year olds. This is where the father-son duo each aced the same hole, exchanging high-fives and big smiles.
All components of the Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues are based upon age-appropriate skill progression, including the play component. Distance between holes increases and the holes become more advanced, even including hazards.
“We agreed on virtually all areas of the JNLL play component and the skill progression for the kids at each age level,” Anton added. “These leagues will not only have the guidance of the best player in golf history, but also the best equipment and programming for new learners in golf. What a powerful combination for the next generation of golfers!”
Also in attendance were members of the PGA of America—Bob Baldassari, Director, Player Development; Stephen Judd, Director, PGA Charities; and Scott Kmiec, Senior Director, PGA Foundation—as well as executives from the Nicklaus Companies.
Monies raised through the nonprofit G.O.L.F Foundation will support the Leagues, and a partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association will help bring them to public parks across the United States. To make a contribution, to support the new program, or to learn how to start a League in your area, visit http://thegolffoundation.org
Check out our Facebook page for more pictures and information: http://tinyurl.com/b7xzy2w Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +SNAG-A-School Best Practice: Midwest Section PGAMarch 8th, 2013 4:41pm
As many of you know already, over the past 12 years SNAG® Golf has become a premier first-touch learning system recognized by industry leaders around the world as the superior method to teach golf fundamentals in a fun and easy way. We are honored that there are currently over 10,000 schools worldwide that are teaching golf fundamentals to children in physical education classes. Japan was one of the earliest adopters of the SNAG®Coaching System, especially bringing golf fundamentals into their schools. Over the past 12 years the number of children learning golf in Japan has grown to an impressive number. The system for kids has been in place and perfected in Japan over the past 12 years: - Kids learn SNAG® in their P.E. classes... - Golf and Physical Education professionals run after schoolSNAG® leagues in recreational type areas... - Kids compete regionally then nationally for the annual National SNAG® Golf Tournament
The nationally televised "National SNAG® Golf Tournament" has been held for the past 10 years! The goal is to bring more kids to the game of golf in a fun and easy way to create life time golfers (and champions). This annual tournament is televised on their prime time television network and it highly regarded in the golf industry. The third and fourth graders compete regionally and each region sends a team to compete. The National SNAG® Tournament is held alongside a Pro Tournament so the kids really feel like they are a future Golf Pro. Both boys and girls compete in teams of 4 using SNAG® equipment set up in an open space as a 9-holeSNAG® course.
But what about the United States?? Do we have SNAG® in schools? Yes we do! In fact, there are more than 8,000 schools that are successfully introducing children to golf in the U.S.
A great example of how dedicated golf and physical education professionals are bringing golf programs to schools in the United States comes from the Midwest Section PGA Foundation that has found great success in implementing our SNAG®-A-School program. This excellent video explains the commitment of the Midwest Section PGA to bring golf to schools!
From the video: In 2011, the Midwest Section PGA provided grant funding to the Olathe School District for the purchase of seven SNAG® ('Starting New At Golf') Coaching Systems. The Coaching Kits are then shared among schools in the district. Since then, more than 16,000 Olathe elementary and middle school students have been exposed to the game of golf, many for the first time. Through the efforts of these dedicated professionals thousands of kids are being exposed to the game of golf that otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity. Before this program, many kids had never been exposed to golf, had never been to a golf course, or even played putt-putt.
How does the program work? The Midwest Section PGA Professionals help the PE teachers get started by providing the SNAG® Coaching System (programming/equipment) and then providing training on using it in the classroom. What did the kids think of learning and playing SNAG®? "It can be difficult to get kids involved, but [after this program] kids were excited and asked to do it again." How about the PE Teachers? "If it weren't for SNAG®, the majority of the PE teachers wouldn't feel comfortable teaching golf in the classroom or the PE setting." Growing The Game: "Using the SNAG® system, especially its adaptability in the Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, will expose kids to golf again, hopefully grow the game a little bit more which is the hope of the PGA and my hope as a golf coach to see more kids get involved as it is a lifetime skill. It is something they can take past their school days and into their adult life." "If we didn't have the SNAG® equipment available to us it would be nearly impossible to teach golf the way it should be taught." More information: http://midwest.pga.com/snagschool/ Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Interesting question Katharine...February 19th, 2013 9:57am - Posted By: Katharine Dyson
An interesting blog article written by a well respected golf writer asking "What about SNAG?"...Read what she has to say about how SNAG fits into growing the game
Full article link: http://tinyurl.com/7j3wrvb Golf industry seeks ways to increase number of golfers. What about SNAG? By: Katharine Dyson Date: February 18, 2013
Having just returned from Florida, it is evident hotels and resorts are not full while championship courses have open tee times. Good news for golfers, not so good for the golf and travel industry. Ever since the downturn in the economy, typically named culprit for this sad state of affairs, golf gurus have been searching for ways to turn things around. At the recent PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, a high profile panel including Jack Nicklaus, PGA of American CEO Joe Steranka, USGA Executive Director Mike Davis and others, addressed a large audience with yet another new plan designed to build the game: Golf 2.0 (which might better be called something like “Golf 4 Future"). The lofty goal: to have 40 million players by 2020 up from today’s 26 million. Sure you can blame the economy but Nicklaus struck a note when he said, “Since 2006 we have lost 23 percent of women and 36 percent of kids, an astonishing number. How do we get them back? My kids don’t play golf any more. They’re going to parks, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, baseball – everything but golf. Why can’t we go to parks on a Saturday morning and play in a golf league?” Good point. Like an old saw, there were a lot of initiatives thrown out there, good common sense ideas. Darrell Crall, PGA Senior Director of Golf 2.0, had put together key ways to increase rounds like making the game more fun, more affordable, less time consuming and building easier or “bunny slope” golf courses for beginners.??Problem was, missing were actual plans of action pros could practically grasp and implement, plans that would really work. To be fair, there are a few flurries in the works like a grant project to pay architects for their travel expenses when they voluntarily consult with existing courses to make them more user-friendly like adding a few short holes and expanding the driving ranges. Like Nicklaus said, “When I’m asked when a kid should take up golf, I tell them when he (or she) can play three holes without chasing a frog.” But you’ve got to wonder, is this where financially stressed clubs will put their money in light of other capital improvements on the drawing boards like a new bar or pro shop? There is also a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to bring in pros or instructors to teach youngsters to play the fun way but with initial funding for just 50 clubs, it seems like a drop in the proverbial bucket. As Steranka said, “If families are going to spend time and money, they are just looking for some good old fashioned fun.” He suggested, setting aside times and places for families and beginners to play as well as making instruction more accessible and affordable. The only solid product I saw at the show with hopes to turn around the game is SNAG (Starting New at Golf) which is already huge in Japan. Since SNAG can be set up anywhere – in parks, backyards, gyms – parks & rec departments are lining up to add SNAG to their programs. “Our parks sign up 1000s of kids for various programs every year. Up to now, they could participate in every sport except golf,” said Nancy Logan, Sr. Manager National Partnerships at National Recreation & Park Association. “For the first time, golf can be part of the P&Rs program and there is a huge demand for it. When we announced $180,000 in grants would be available for SNAG, more than 200 P&Rs wanted it, but initially we only had money for just 15 P&Rs. We hope to increase that.” Every element SNAGsters (golfers) need to learn the game is included in the SNAG system from the colorful modified score card to two clubs (Launcher and Roller), three SNAG Balls, Flagsticky and cloth bag. SNAGsters hit the ball to a target or Flagsticky where a hook fabric causes the balls to stick on impact. How fun is that! Developing a proper grip is easy with the five-sided grip and color-coded clues telling you where to place your hands. Other SNAG training tools help develop additional skills like pitching and swing path. Snaggolf.com So there is hope but first you have to “snag” a lot of new golfers including kids, women and beginners. Pros can think about adding SNAG to their corporate events and like parks & recs, schools can add it to their programs. Once new golfers understand how much fun it is, they can move on to play on local munis and eventually join a public league or private course. That’s looking ahead. Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +NEW PRODUCT: Extra Large Target Equals Extra Large Fun!February 11th, 2013 2:06pm
NEW PRODUCT! EXTRA LARGE EQUALS EXTRA FUN! You've gotta have this new huge SNAG target! Think of all the fun games and contests you could do using this extra large Bullseye Target! The 48" target is the extra large version of the original Bullseye target. Bring more fun to your instruction and play! New Product Special: The first 200 Pros that order will get the Extra Large Bullseye Target for only $99 plus shipping. (Regular pricing for Pros is $139 plus shipping). To order contact John Flores at john@snaggolf.ocm or 813-367-7190. Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +SNAG Wins the 2013 ING Player Development Award!February 5th, 2013 1:44pm
Terry Anton, Co-Founder and CEO, proudly accepted the 2013 Player Development Award on behalf of SNAG® from the International Network of Golf (ING) last week. We were honored to be in the running with two excellent player development programs: Rick Grayson who runs fantastic programs in Springfield, MO and Tee It Forward, a PGA initiative. Press Release below....
SNAG Golf Captures Industry Award at PGA Show
Tahlequah, OK (January 30, 2013)- SNAG® Golf (‘Starting New At Golf’), a proven first touch player development program designed for new learners of all ages, was the winner of the International Network of Golf (ING) 29th Industry Honors Awards at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week. SNAG Golf captured the Player Development Award, and was chosen over the PGA’s Tee It Forward and PGA Professional Rick Grayson. Called by some the "Academy Awards of the Golf Industry," the ING Industry Honors program recognizes outstanding achievement in the golf business. Master of Ceremonies was former LPGA Tour star and golf course designer Jan Stephenson. Nominees in a dozen categories are submitted throughout the year from members of the golf industry. Sub-committees that include experts in each category then trim the entries to the top three in each category. ING members vote electronically to determine the winners, who are announced and recognized at the Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference at the annual PGA Show. “We were honored to be recognized by ING and our peers in the industry for taking the lead in developing future golfers through our SNAG coaching and teaching programs around the world,” said Terry Anton, CEO and co-founder of SNAG Golf. “The growth of the game will be dependent on creating the best feeder system into the growing golf infrastructure and I believe we are accomplishing that every day. This prestigious award further validates that we are making a significant difference.”
About SNAG®Golf: SNAG® Golf (‘Starting New at Golf’) incorporates developmentally appropriate equipment that will allow golf to be learned and played in non-traditional venues, such as on a soccer field, in a gym, or on the beach. It can be taught and played almost anywhere in the world with immediate, positive results. This instant success keeps new learners wanting to be further involved with golf. In an effort to grow the game, SNAG® recently announced the launch of the Jack Nicklaus Learning Leagues, powered by SNAG – a new initiative to energize youth participation in golf. Working with the National Recreation and Park Association, golf will be made available to youngsters as a team sport.
SNAG® is the skills-acquisition program used in the national school golf program headed by the World Golf Foundation’s First Tee Program. There are more than 8,000 schools that are successfully introducing children to golf in the U.S. and over 12,000 worldwide. Professionals, please visit our SNAG® Pros website www.snagpros.com for more information on our Coaching System used to instruct new learners. For individuals and groups that want to have fun learning golf visit www.snaggolf.com.
Media Contact: Jane Dally/Pat Norton 203-454-0232 Jane@oncoursegolf-pr.com, Pat@oncoursegolf-pr.com Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +UPDATED Information & Instruction ManualDecember 21st, 2012 11:31am
New and Improved Information & Instruction Manual
Download the General Information & Instruction Manual to learn how to have fun learning and playing golf using the SNAG® Player Pak or Princess Pak!
CLICK HERE to download the detailed General Information & Instruction Manual that outlines information on how to set up a course, terminology, rules, equipment, training tools, drills, instruction methods, etc.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 3 What Is SNAG® 4-5 SNAGology 6-7 Setting Up Your Course 8 Rules & Scoring 9 Sample Scorecard 10-11 Safety
Equipment & Training Tools 13 Equipment Descriptions 14 Training Tools Descriptions SNAG Swing Basics/Instruction 18 Terminology 19 Clock & Alphabet 20 Hoop Clocks 21 Power Source Images 22 Hold 23 Stance 24 Roll Preparation 25 The Roll 26 The Chip The Pitch 27 Launch Preparation 28 The Launch 29 The SNAGGLE
Use Of The Training Tools 31 Training Tools Introduction 32 Overcoming Swing Tendencies 33 Using The Roller Brush 34 Using The SNAG-O-Matic 35 Use of the SNAGazoo 36 Use of the SNAPPER
Practice Drills 40 Rolling Drills 42 Chipping Drills 43 Pitching Drills 44 Launching Drills 46 Equipment Care Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +TOP 5 BEST PRACTICES: Reach Out to Your Local CommunityDecember 10th, 2012 12:42pm - Posted By: PGA.com
PGA.com TOP 5 BEST PRACTICES: Reach Out to Your Local Community
 THIS IS THE SECOND OF FIVE AWARD-WINNING PLAYER DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES SPONSORED BY YAMAHASaturday, December 8, 2012 George DeVita is the PGA head professional at Farmington Woods Country Club in Avon, Conn. 
Editor's Note: PGA Magazine worked with a panel of PGA Professional judges to select the top five PGA Best Practices in the Player Development category. This is the second of five award-winning best practices that will run for the next four weeks. George DeVita on the importance of reaching out to your local community: I started working with school programs to promote the game of golf for children. We've held fundraisers that raised money for some SNAG equipment at our facility. This program helps build a certain skillset for children so that they properly learn how to play the game of golf. The golf course can be intimidating for youngsters, and we feel SNAG is the equivalent of tee-ball for golfers. It starts them out slow until they feel comfortable moving on. Eventually, Suzy Whaley and I started "P.E. 2 Tee", which helps develop young golfers within the local schools. We have worked with six school districts, 25 schools and more than 8,000 kids. I have volunteered at many schools to get the program going, and the results have been great so far. This type of community-based outreach has been wonderful marketing for Farmington Woods, and has helped me build up a reputation as an expert with juniors. Families in the area are fully aware of what SNAG does for junior golfers and they know that Farmington Woods is a great place to take their game to the next level. George DeVita on the business impact of reaching out to your local community: In the first year of this program, we gained three family memberships and have gained six total altogether. The cost for a family membership is $5,000 per year, so we gained $15,000 in membership revenue from those families. I also gained 22 junior members, which costs $500 a year. This membership allows the junior golfer to bring a parent to play for free. We run a teaching program at the club that features four weeks of teaching and includes more than 50 kids. This doesn't include the many private lessons that are given each week at my facility. The revenue results are there and we have built a great family image through our efforts. Gaining the trust and respect of your local community by engaging young golfers has been very successful for growing the game of golf and helping membership at Farmington Woods.
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