Growing the Game Through Accessible & “Inclusive” Golf Programs
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Life Lessons
Jacob BabcockFerris State University
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Discussion Topics
Lack of participation - Why How to get participation
9 core values Promotion Reasonable Costs Examples
Timeline for implementation This is your chance!
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• Lack of participation in your junior program.
• How are you going to grow the game through your junior golf program?
The Challenge
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The Tiger Woods Effect
• More juniors are being drawn to the game now than EVER in the history of golf.
So….• Why aren’t there more golfers in your
junior program?
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What is to blame?• Economy
• Household Income• Costs• Ineffective Programs• Oversaturation of golf courses• Frustration• Laziness
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Call to Action• With many reasons keeping parents from
letting their children try golf these days, what can you do to re-vamp your junior golf program to attract participants and to keep them coming back?
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Response
• Re-design your junior golf program to teach life lessons while also teaching the game of
golf.
-More than just a game-
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Response• Appeal to parents• Sports such as golf provide an
opportunity to teach not only the sport, but valuable life skills as well.
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9 Values To Teach
What’s best for the kids?
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1. Courtesy
Considerate behavior toward others Begin and end with a handshake Quiet while others are preparing and
performing
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2. Respect
Willingness to show consideration or appreciation
Yourself Partners Competitors The golf course The game
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3. Honesty
The quality or state of being truthful; not deceptive Call penalties on themselves Report their own score
If I could only give three words of advice, they would be, "tell the truth." If I got three more words, I'd add: "All the
time."
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4. Integrity Strict adherence to a standard of value or
conduct; personal honesty and independence
It’s about what you do when nobody’s watching
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5. Sportsmanship
Observing the rules of play and winning or losing with grace. Composure
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6. Perseverance
To persist in an idea, purpose or task despite obstacles Continue through their bad breaks Learn from mistakes and experiences
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7. Judgement
The ability to make a decision or form an opinion; a decision reached after consideration
Strategy Club Selection Take Chances Play it Safe
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8. Responsibility
Accounting for one's actions; dependable Keep score, repair divots, rake bunkers,
repair ball marks on the green, and keep up with the pace of play.
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9. Confidence
Reliance or trust. A feeling of self-assurance
Trust your abilities Trust your game
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Concepts
For Students Be Patient, Be Positive, and Ask for Help 4Rs - Replay, Relax, Ready, Redo STAR -Stop, Think, Anticipate, Respond
Instructors Lead with your best Coaches ROCK - Rapport-building,
Open-minded, Creative, Kind-hearted
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Goals
What is your personal par? Birdie? Eagle? Hole in one? In golf and in life
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Keep Costs Reasonable
Financial Aid Fundraisers Scholarships
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Promotion
• Seminars • Schools• Physical Education Classes
• Parents• Radio• TV Commercials• Flyers
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A success story - The First Tee
- To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life – enhancing values through the game of golf.
- Learning to Impact Lives -
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A success story in my life
5 tenants of Tae Kwon Do
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Re-designing your Junior Golf Program
The beginning: A traditional junior program held on the range with students waiting their turn to hit a golf ball or two.
Year 1: Install core values, and promote program effectively.
Year 2: Add weekly events, seminars for life experiences, Honor Roll Program.
Year 3: Add the Junior Certification Program, Look into becoming a First Tee Affiliate
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One Chance
• To Stand Out as A Leader & Golf Professional but more importantly…
• To be a role model, and have a positive impact on not only student’s golf games, but their lives as well.
Don’t let the opportunity pass you up!
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References
"Hillsborough Township Public Schools." Life Skills. 2009. Web. 20 Nov 2009. <http://www.hillsborough.k12.nj.us/1392101027125313963/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55255>.
"Junior Golf Schools." Junior Golf Schools Instruction Lessons. 2009. Web. 20 Nov 2009. <http://www.birdgolf.com/juniorgolf.shtml>.
"Junior Golf Links." Junior Golf, The official junior golf site. 2009. Web. 20 Nov 2009. <http://www.juniorlinks.com/index.cfm>.
"The First Tee Home Page." The First Tee. 2009. Web. 20 Nov 2009. <http://www.thefirsttee.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp>.
"The Daily Motivator." Inspirational Images. 2009, Web. 20 Nov 2009. <http://greatday.com/motivate/images/index.html>.
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