Sara Griffin, PGA of Griffin Golf was recently awarded the 2023 PGA Jr. League Game Changer Award and the 2023 PNWPGA Youth Player Development Award. Sara’s commitment to nurturing a holistic growth of the game for youth at all levels is truly commendable. Through PGA-inspired programs and her own initiatives, she has dedicated her career to imparting not only golf skills but also essential life skills. Sara’s genuine care for her students is evident in her personality, fostering a love for golf that extends to families. From beginners to collegiate players, including a 7-year tenure coaching the Women’s Pacific Lutheran University Team, Sara’s impact on youth player development is profound. Her work with the PGA Family Cup and family group lessons underscores her dedication to growing the game for entire families.
What can students expect when they come for a lesson?
Students can expect individual attention when they come for a session with us. We want to get to know you and have a relationship with you. We are not a one-stop-shop and hope that we get to be a part of your golf journey. Along with the Foresight Sports technology, we also utilize Coach Now to video their swing to help students see what they are doing and how they are improving. This app allows for us to do remote coaching as well if we are out of town or our students are on the road traveling!
What is your teaching philosophy?
Our teaching philosophy is tailored to each student’s needs. We do not believe there is only one way for each golfer. We figure out what the student wants out of golf and then go from there in terms of helping them achieve their goals. We want them to have a great foundation and understand why things work for them. Golf is hard and we attempt to make them see that they are doing great and getting to play a game for a lifetime! We want them to understand all aspects of the game and then play to their strengths.