Get Golf Ready

Host Facility Info & Application

New for 2009, Get Golf Ready is a nationally branded program that has two main goals:

  1. Bring new people into golf in a fast, fun and gratifying way
  2. Bring former golfers back to the sport

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 found business. Click here to apply.

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.

To learn how to locate a golf professional please visit our locate a golf professional page.

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 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. PGA/LPGA 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, with greens fees and the number of holes offered varied by facility.

Criteria

A certified facility must be able to:

Manual

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

Marketing Materials

Website Banner Ads

Managing Programs

As part of the criteria, certified facilities will need to post all of your Get Golf Ready programs, maintain an updated schedule and encouraged to use the online registration tools.

Use the Host Facility Resource Center to:

Resources

First Swing Golfer's Guide

Templates