King, Debby - Junior Girls Golf Program
Property: The Kingdom of Golf
Location: Eugene, OR
Program Contact: Debby King
Contact Phone/Email: 541-743-3482/Kingtnt23@gmail.com
Name of PD Program: LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Program
Type of PD Program: Junior Golf Program
Dates of Program: June 6, 2019 –August 17, 2019
Details of Program
This LPGA*USGA Girls Golf program was for girls ages 7-17. We wanted a group of girls that would enjoy each other’s company and be able to take them on the golf course.
- We charge only $99 per child for a 10-week program or $149 with a set of used clubs included!
- On hot days we use water balloons for golf balls
- We decorate golf balls and design snacks in a unique way
- We even brought in Golfzilla!
We used a Player Development Grant to pay reduced green fees, so we could play different golf courses around town, which is an attractive feature to most kids and their parents.
We hired a marketing consultant in January which brought our presence on Google to more people. Also, word-of-mouth still exists! We believe the word is spreading about our junior programs.
Results of Program
We have been site-directors for the LPGA program since 2012, but it had declined in numbers when we moved locations. This year was a different story. We doubled our participation from last year to this year.
We also built pull carts that hold 4 junior golf bags which an adult would pull for them while they played golf! Some people said “we should patent that”!
After it was over, many parents inquired about more classes. We even had girls coming to our program that are members at the country clubs because parents said their girls like our program better! We have now started a fall program for girls golf which we’ve never had before, and are starting a separate program for older girls ages 13 –17.
Recommendations
Many girls are social and prefer fellowship over competition. We teach in a way that provides fun, as well as instruction.