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By David Gould, Content Editor The consultant and author Peter Drucker said it best: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.”  Any veteran teacher will have a general feel for when things are going well, but the Drucker approach emphasizes managing by the...

By David Gould, Content Editor In northern sections of the U.S., late fall and winter are making it harder to outsmart the Covid-19 virus. Teaching golf out on the practice range, mask and all, may end up seeming like a luxury to coaches who are moving indoors to work...

By David Gould, Content Editor Earlier this week on our website’s News page we posted initial results of an exclusive survey on coaching certifications. With this followup post we complete the process of reporting what Proponent members stated about certifications in...

By David Gould, Content Editor The opinions of Proponent Group members toward professional certification programs have long been a subject of great interest. Significant amounts of time and money are spent pursuing these opportunities, which are a key part of the...

By David Gould, Content Editor Someone interested in playing better golf hears about a teaching professional and goes to that pro’s website. A question forms in the golfer’s mind: Should I seek  you out for help with my game? Before that can be answered, another...

Above is a view of Colleton River's expertly designed teaching building. Additional photos below show the structure under construction, along with some interior shots that take you inside to the hitting bays and customized office space for the director of...

By David Gould, Content Editor The image of a rising tide that lifts all boats has been rippling through golf since March. Waves of new and returning players have sparked optimism, but also plenty of concern that the industry’s luck won’t hold. People who sell green...

By David Gould, Content Editor How to retain the wave of new golfers appearing this summer is a question on everyone’s mind. The National Golf Foundation’s CEO, Joe Beditz, wrote an open letter stating that the industry has a long history of failing to keep newcomers...

By David Gould, Content Editor When asked to describe the craft of coaching, golf instructors speak of “tools in the toolbox” or “arrows in the quiver.” Veteran coaches want as many ways as they can get to make good decisions and communicate effectively to students....

By David Gould, Content Editor Playing the U.S. Open in September feels strange, so we’re glad the West Course at Winged Foot Golf Club is so reassuringly traditional. The 1923 Tillinghast masterpiece is known for its endlessly fascinating green complexes. This week,...