Young, Ryan - Free Military Clinics (SMGA)

Property: Chambers Bay

Location: University Place, WA

Property Type: Daily Fee, Public

Program Contact: Ryan Young, Director of Instruction

Contact Phone/Email: 253.363.3861, ryoung@kempersports.com

Name of PD Program: Free Military Clinics (SMGA Clinics)

Type of PD Program: Adult Beginner

Dates of Program: Saturday clinics for 8 weeks. Spring and Summer sessions

Results of Program

Over 300 active and retired military participated over the 16 clinics offered. Over 10 new custom fit TM sets given out for qualified wounded warriors.

Over $5,000 in lesson revenues and over $3,500 in F&B revenues paid by Salute Military Golf Association.

Details of Program

• Free two-hour beginner clinics from 10 am – 12 pm:
  • Taught by two PGA Professionals
  • First 1.5 hours: instruction on weekly topic
• Free lunch/social time
  • Last 1/2 hour
• Free rental clubs
• Free custom fit TM sets for qualified veterans
  • Must have qualified injury determined by SMGA
  • Must go to at least 6 clinics

Recommendations

These two-hour clinics were more than just beginner golf clinics open to any military, they were a source of therapy for most attendees. The Salute Military Golf Association sponsored everything through their fundraising efforts. PGA Professionals should be there to make friends and socialize with the students as they are more than instructors to them. Work with F&B to have boxed lunches ready by 11:30 am.