Young, Ryan - Employee Clinics

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: Employee Clinics

Type of PD Program: Adult Beginner

Dates of Program: One clinic/outing per month during season

Results of Program

60 participants (10 new golfers!). Staff got a taste of golf instruction and could make recommendation to guests. They also could start taking advantage of free golf benefits (added value of job).

Employee Morale and Teamwork = Priceless

Details of Program

• Free two-hour walk-up clinics
  • Offered to any Chambers Bay employee
• 1-2 golf professionals available
  • First hour = Pre-determined clinic
  • Second hour = one-on-one attention
• Free rental clubs
• Blocked tee times following clinics for staff to play following clinic
  • Occasionally golf professionals would organize groups and/or friendly games

Recommendations

These two-hour clinics are meant to give back to the employees for supporting player development and also help encourage them to play golf and utilize the benefits of the facility. Posted all clinics/outings dates at beginning of season in each department so staff can request off dates.