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“Little League”. Golf for Your Facility. Family connections + Fun for all + Facility revenues = Good Business. Presented by Dan Harrington, PGA February 2013. Time for a little inspiration… http :// www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HTraxeNT30&feature=youtu.be. Program Facts & Goals.
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“Little League” Golf forYour Facility Family connections + Fun for all + Facility revenues = Good Business Presented by Dan Harrington, PGA February 2013
Time for a little inspiration…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HTraxeNT30&feature=youtu.be
Program Facts & Goals • Entering Year Two of National PGA Golf 2.0 supported program. • 125 Teams from 12 states participated in 2012. • 24 Teams competed in six Regional events last year. • 6 Teams played for the National PGA JLG crown at “World Series” (Team California won in 2012) • Program Open to Youth Golfers • Boys and Girls welcome • Ages 13 and under • Facility teams of min. 12/max. 16 • WWC-PGA GOAL FOR 2013 -- • 20 Teams !!
Teams consist of 12-16 Players • Local Leagues consist of 4-7 teams in reasonable geographic proximity • 4-6 week Regular Season, with 2-3 home competitions & 2-3 away competitions against other PGA-JLG teams in your league • Top Local Team finisher advances to Regional Championships TBA in August How the League Works Team vs. Team competitions consist of four 9-hole matches (only 4 tee times at your golf course) Format:2-person, match play scramble. Matches are broken into 3-hole “Flag” segments. This allows for substitutions, giving every participant a chance to play each week.
Timeline for 2013 February • Register team by signing up online: www.pgajrleague.com. • Receive recruitment materials for PGA-JLG HQ & Invite your youth golfers to play. (Promo examples next slide) • Direct parents to website to register their kids. March • Receive team kits (Jerseys, Balls, Bag Tags, Handbook, etc) April • Coordinate teams & Conduct pre-season coaches clinics & practices. Recruit parent volunteers to help with logistics. May/June • Tee It Up!!
Promotional Examples Public Facility Example: Lake Padden Golf Course (Pre-Season Example) Private Club Example: Meridian Valley CC
Let’s DoThe Math Note: [At 16+ kids, adding a 2nd team is assumed.] LEGEND: *Facility Fees: To be allocated for green fees, range balls, etc. **Coach’s Fees: To cover coach's mileage expenses, reasonable F&B fees, uniforms, etc. ***PGAJLG Fees: For team uniforms, bag tags, stickers for "flags" and similar; Regional/Nat'l Champ Operations. (Turn-key, timesaving)
Benefits to the PGA Professional and Your Club • Incremental revenue opportunities:Increased private lessons for kids and parents. • Additional revenue opportunities thru traffic:Increased merchandise and equipment sales, food and beverage sales, spectator cart rentals, etc. • Increased family involvement at your facility:Kids are the #1 Magnet for Moms! • Supports and enhances existing junior programs:Helps seed a future generation of customers and club members. • JLG “Plugs In” Kids for a Lifetime of Golf:Prepares kids for WJGA, High School, and other competitive events in the future. • Elevates YOU to “ALL-STAR” status at your facility:And it’s a profitable “Turn Key” business for you and staff.