2008 Teaching and Coaching Summit News Feed

For elite players, talent and technology go hand in hand

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:12:00 EDT

Sunday's presentations focused on teaching advanced students, and Mike Bender, best known as Zach Johnson's instructor, explained the tools and technology he uses, to help high-performance amateurs and tour players.

Scene and Heard: Ball, 98, shares his lifetime of learning

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:39:00 EDT

Errie Ball wowed the crowd with his walk through golf's history from the very first Masters (he played in it!) to the present on Sunday. Plus, co-hosts Laird Small and Suzy Whaley are soaking up everything they can, and more.

Teaching disabled can benefit both students and teachers

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:37:00 EDT

In an inspiring presentation on "Performance Coaching Challenges," Dennis Walters, Judy Alvarez and Jim Estes explained how PGA instructors can grow their business and gain a great deal of satisfaction by working with the disabled.

Scene and Heard: Teaching is just the start of growing golf

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:06:00 EDT

Former PGA President M.G. Orender told his audience that promoting the game has become an economic necessity in these difficult times. Plus, some of golf's most-honored instructors presented on Saturday afternoon, and more.

Seminars on physical aspects of golf put Summit in motion

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:05:00 EDT

The theme of Friday's sessions was "Physical Motion," and presenters including Dave Phillips and Greg Rose explained how instructors can best tailor their lessons to each student's physical strengths and limitations.

Scene and Heard: Summit opens with words of motivation

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:32:00 EDT

Their greatest impact, Dr. Rick Rigsby told the PGA instructors Friday, can be the inspiration they instill in their students. Plus, the Ryder Cup draws crowds, the Summit shows off technology as well as teaching, and more.

On the Hotline, golfers connect with PGA Professionals

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:12:00 EDT

Dozens of PGA Professionals fielded hundreds of questions from golfers all across America via the PGA/USA TODAY Golf Tips Hotline on Thursday. Some had specific questions, while others just wanted to talk golf.

Hundreds turn out for Play Golf America Day

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:22:00 EDT

Golfers thronged to the PGA Learning Center Wednesday for Play Golf America Day. They got free lessons from PGA Professionals, checked out new Callaway clubs, gazed at the gleaming Ryder Cup and had plenty of fun.

Expert help for your game is only a call or click away!

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:26:00 EDT

Play Golf America Day to kick off Summit once again

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:06:00 EDT

In 2006, 850 people turned out for Play Golf America Day to receive free golf instruction from the best PGA Professionals in the business. Even more are expected in December when the popular event kicks off the 2008 PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit.

Whaley 'looking forward to challenging my current ideas'

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:20:00 EDT

PGA Professional Suzy Whaley, who in 2003 became the first woman in 58 years to qualify for and participate in a PGA Tour event, will join 2003 PGA Teacher of the Year Laird Small as Masters of Ceremonies at the five-day event.

2006 Hall of Famer Wiren: 'Great teachers inspire'

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:50:00 EDT

2006 PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Gary Wiren, esteemed teacher and author of The PGA Teaching Manual, believes the golf industry would do itself good if it would emphasize to players of all abilities the enjoyable nature of golf.

Register to attend the 2008 PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

If you are a PGA Professional who cares about Golf Instruction, you need to attend the 11th biennial PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit.