Get Golf Ready in 5 Days

New for 2010, Get Golf Ready is a nationally branded program that has two main goals:

The objective is to deliver a consistent Get Golf Ready experience at an affordable price at golf facilities coast-to-coast, where students will learn the game through a series of group lessons and transition to on-going playing opportunities.

Golf professionals and operators are encouraged to become certified, host Get Golf Ready programs, benefit from national support and generate new business.

Application

Apply to become a Get Golf Ready Certified Facility

1. Review the Get Golf Ready criteria;
2. Complete the Get Golf Ready Application;
3. Applications will be evaluated based on plans to satisfy Get Golf Ready criteria, i.e. only those that display the means and commitment to properly implement this program will be designated as certified facilities;
4. Upon approval, each certified facility will receive an official package of materials as well as links to additional online resources.

Program Elements

Learn:
The offering of an affordable five-lesson group instruction package under the title of Get Golf Ready at a price of $99 plus tax per person, which includes on-course activities during each of the five lessons.

A detailed curriculum is provided in the Program Manual. It is recommended the flow of instruction of skills begin on the putting green and work back to the teeing ground. The fifth lesson would conclude with students playing 1-2 holes with on-course instruction.

Play:
On-course playing experiences in a casual yet structured setting using fun, skill enhancement formats designed to get people comfortable with playing and meeting golfers of similar abilities. Operators, Canadian PGA Professionals and their best customers will also serve as on-course mentors to help guide new golfers around the course. Best practices and suggested formats will be in the Program Manual.

Get Golf Ready Graduate Outings should be offered on an on-going basis throughout the season, where golfers pay for each session at golf courses of varying holes and green fees prices. 

Criteria

A certified facility must be able to:

• Commit to using and promoting the "Get Golf Ready" brand
• Offer series of 5-class group lessons to a minimum of 25 students
  • Instruction managed by Canadian PGA Professionals*
  • Maximum of 8:1 Student/Teacher ratio.
  • Deliver the five lesson package in increments of 60- to 90-minute sessions (minimum of six hours)
  • Provide an experience on the golf course each session, as well as in the practice areas
  • Provide five group lessons set at $99 plus tax per person
  • Follow the curriculum
• Host at least five Get Golf Ready graduate outings, i.e. retention activities with on-course mentors
• Provide use of golf clubs and golf balls to students at no charge
• Report results

Manual

Download the Get Golf Ready Manual (PDF) which includes:

• Overview
• Marketing
• Group Lesson Curriculum
• Graduate Outings
• Tracking Results

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Managing Programs

As part of the criteria, certified facilities will need to post their Get Golf Ready schedule on the website and are encouraged to make use of the online registration tools.

Resources

• Private Facility Resources

First Swing Golfer's Guide

• Complete First Swing Golfer's Guide (PDF)
• First Swing #1: History of Golf (PDF)
• First Swing #2: Facility Orientation (PDF)
• First Swing #3: Golf Etiquette (PDF)
• First Swing #4: Beginning to Play (PDF)
• First Swing #5: Golf Skills (PDF)
• First Swing #6: Ball Flight Laws (PDF)
• First Swing #7: Fitness (PDF)
• First Swing #8: Drills (PDF)
• First Swing #9: Testing Your Skills (PDF)
• First Swing #10: Rules of the Game (PDF)
• First Swing #11: Glossary (PDF)

Marketing Materials

• Get Golf Ready Poster
• Get Golf Ready Marketing Brochure

Templates

• Press Release Template
• Media Alert Template
• Consumer Email Blast Template
• Newspaper Calendar Listing Template
• Editorial Template
• Consumer Registration Form

If you have any questions on Get Golf Ready, please contact:

Nathalie Lavallée
Director of Communications and Member Services
866-626-4262 x. 15
nlavallee@ngcoa.ca

Sarah Allen
Special Events Coordinator
866-626-4262 x. 32
sallen@ngcoa.ca