Categories PGA Professionals' Best Practices

Ryan Polzin on Travel: Use Travel to Bridge the Gap with Female Members (August 22, 2012)

Keith Lyford on Teaching: Use the 45-Minute Private Lesson (August 22, 2012)

Richard Tock on Player Development: Preserve Memories for Juniors with Photos (August 18, 2012)

Danny Moore on Women & Golf: Let Members Participate in Fashion Shows (August 16, 2012)

Kevin McKinley on Travel: Offer Golf Stay-and-Play Packages at the Correct Time of Year (August 15, 2012)

Jim Fatsi on Teaching: Give Beginners Personalized and Relaxed Instruction (August 15, 2012)

Brian Kautz on Player Development: Bring Out More Families with Larger Cups (August 11, 2012)

Kevin Reardon on Tournament & Outings: Use a Variety of Formats for a Season-Long Tournament Program (August 9, 2012)

Chad Parker on Women & Golf: Partner with Local Companies to Offer Female Executive Golf Programs (August 9, 2012)

Matt Biddington on Travel: Add Value to the Golfer’s Package (August 8, 2012)

Tracy Mount on Teaching: Encourage Brain Activity Instead of Muscle Memory (August 8, 2012)

Brad Lardon on Player Development: Create a “Family Course” to Add Membership Value (August 4, 2012)

Frank Wiltse on Tournament & Outings: Add Value Rather Than Cutting Prices (August 2, 2012)

Philip Licata on Travel: Include Weather Forecasts in Your Weekly Emails to Customers (August 1, 2012)

Jeff Gotham on Retailing: Make Sure Your Customers Leave Feeling Intelligent (August 1, 2012)

Lisa Miller on Player Development: Keep Get Golf Ready Programs Fresh and Inviting (July 28, 2012)

Scott Brandt on Tournament & Outings: Mix in the Majors With Your League Play (July 26, 2012)

Michael Harger on Travel: Plan Themed Events to Spark Interest in Member Trips (July 25, 2012)

Brannen Veal on Retailing: Dress Your Staff in Your Most Popular Apparel (July 25, 2012)

Carol Rhoades on Player Development: Cater to the Golfer’s Schedule to Increase Participation (July 21, 2012)

Kelly Williams on Tournament & Outings: Organize Local Pro-Lady Events (July 19, 2012)

Ed Kageyama on Travel: Allow Golfers to Break Up Their Rounds (July 18, 2012)

John Kendall on Retailing: Bundle Merchandise to Increase Green Fees (July 18, 2012)

Tim Krebs on Player Development: Adapt Get Golf Ready to Your Facility (July 14, 2012)

Mark Jorgensen on Tournament & Outings: Include Checklists and Off-Season Rates for Outing Programs (July 12, 2012)

Kevin Baker on Travel: Increase Traffic During Slow Times With Predesigned Packages (July 11, 2012)

John Paul Westbrook on Retailing: Be the Expert on the Products You Sell (July 11, 2012)

Bob Dolan on Player Development: Set the Hook for the Season With Spring Junior Clinics (July 7, 2012)

Matt Bailey on Tournament & Outings: Conduct a Skins Game to Start Weekends (July 5, 2012)

Shawn Cox on Travel: Build a Reputation Through Travel (July 4, 2012)

Shane Sanchez on Retailing: Use Rounds of Golf as an Incentive (July 4, 2012)

Greg Nichols on Player Development: Eliminate Objections to Playing the Game (June 30, 2012)

Craig Hunter on Tournament & Outings: Get Local Universities Involved With Your Tournaments (June 28, 2012)

Todd Firestone on Travel: Combine Trips to Major Events With Tournaments of Your Own (June 27, 2012)

Jon Fine on Retailing: Use Vendor Promotions to Bring Customers Into the Shop (June 27, 2012)

Jim Burns on Player Development: Offer Beginner Instruction at Ranges (June 23, 2012)

Dennis Johnsen on Tournament & Outings: Grow Member Loyalty With Unique Year-End Matches (June 21, 2012)

Anthony Holder on Travel: Attract More Golfers Through Afternoon Programs (June 20, 2012)

Ryan Hall on Retailing: Partner With Vendors for Special Sales (June 20, 2012)

Chris Gilley on Teaching: Make Your Junior Program More Appealing to Participants (June 20, 2012)