Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., says an Instructor Development Program should be designed to elevate the standard of instruction at the club and ensure that instructors are equipped to meet the diverse needs of their students.
Emphasizing the Power of Consistency in Racquets
George Laffey, a veteran racquets professional, believes “the power of consistency, when understood and utilized, is truly a simple and special concept that all club and resort leaders should be implementing” in their operations.
Replicating Real Pressure in Practice Has Arrived
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), interviews Bryan O’Reilly, the CEO and Co-Founder of Skill Money Games, to learn how individuals can engage in real-money golf challenges based on their skill level.
Racquet Operations:
Adjusting on the Fly
Taylor Newman, Director of Operations at Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Md., says planning is important so there is a baseline for what the clinic or event will look like in a perfect scenario, however it is important to learn how to adjust when there is a need to veer from the plan.
Get Off to a Better Start in 2024
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., says your students should understand their game, have a plan, list their goals, and stick to the process that teachers develop.
Keep Your Game in Shape This Winter
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., says golfers should seek out a specific type of trainer in the offseason.
Reinforcing the Importance of Fitness
Shelby Stamets, Fitness Director at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, Calif., offers seven tips to significantly impact overall capabilities and success in your respective sport.
The Importance of Continuing Education
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.) says the easiest and most rewarding way to invest in employees is through encouraging and supporting continued education.
Are You Keeping Your Player Development Program Fresh?
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), says embracing guest speakers and instructors, prioritizing staff seminars, and annually introducing new technology are just a few ways to keep the program growing.
How to Keep Tennis Strong
Milos Vasovic, the Director of Racquets at Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, Ga., offers a dozen tips to help your tennis program keep up with the blistering pace of pickleball and padel.
Instructors Help Students Spend Practice Time Wisely
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.) suggests breaking down the practice routine into two main areas: shots within 100 yards, and shots beyond that distance.
Preparing Students for Championship Tournament Play
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), gives his students drills to “quantify their practices,” which helps them experience and measure progress and begin to build confidence.
Explaining the Science Behind Ball Flight
The type of shot you execute is based on clubface to path relationship, says Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.). The club path in relation to the clubface dictates the direction the ball will curve.
Clubs Seek Racquets Professionals With Business Acumen
GMs and Racquets Committees are increasingly seeking out candidates who can run a “proper business operation,” says Kainoa Rosa, MBA, CRSE, USPTA, Director of Racquet Sports at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in Orchid, Fla.
Creating a Successful Player Development Program
One element of a successful player development program is a strong junior program, says Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. “Juniors are the future of golf. Junior programs can bring families together and create a sense of community.”