Colorado PGA

If you tuned in to a televised golf tournament between 1995 to 2010, you have most likely listened to our distinguished guest, PGA Master Professional Bobby Clampett. After a spectacular amateur and collegiate career, he transitioned to the PGA tour and later the Champions Tour. In the mid-90s, he became a commentator for CBS and Turner Sports. After his illustrious time in the booth, Clampett has shifted his focus to teaching the game of golf, using his proven strategies to improve impact position for golfers of all swing types.

If you have ever wondered how early you can begin to teach your child golf, or if you are curious about how to teach children ages 3-6 how to play golf, this episode is for you. Learn from three experts on how they incorporate instruction for kids as young as 3 years old into their golf programming.

The PGA's Lifelong Learning structure is a fantastic opportunity for PGA Professionals and aspiring Associates to build their skills within different tracks in the golf industry. Listen to two Master Professionals chat about the benefits of continuing education through the PGA of America's tailored curriculum and become even more relevant and valuable in your golf industry role.

Need some ideas to help improve the merchandising at your facility? Listen to three national award winners chat about merchandising at their courses and learn how to improve your own. From logos to vendors, our experts share the challenges and differences between merchandising at a Resort, Private Club and Daily Fee operation.

Craig Winter and Adam Moeller of the USGA discuss the Adaptive Provisions to the Rules of Golf, how to use them, and how facilities can use these provisions to become more welcoming to golfers with disabilities.

Colorado PGA Members Clayton Cole and Scott Irwin share stories of their mentors and how they, themselves, grew to mentor others. Learn why it's so important to have a mentor and how to advance others around you.

Having women in leadership roles within the sports industry is imperative. Join two industry experts, Donna Orender and Cathy Matthews-Kane, who discuss why sports are important to girls and why women are just as important to sports.

Ever wonder how top athletes maintain their mental strength and win? The latest episode of the Elevation Podcast Series will shed some light on how one of golf's best Clinical Psychologists works with players of all levels on how to Master Performance and win. Join co-host Leighton Smith, PGA and host, Holly Champion, PGA for a discussion on Mastering Performance.

Talking about Business Improvement this week are Andy Hilts, PGA Master Professional and President of Hilts Golf; and Lorin Anderson, Vice President of Instruction for Golf Channel and Founder of the Proponent Group. These experts talk through the importance of knowledge sharing and how to take a business from good to great.

Talking about Positive Coaching are John O’Sullivan, author, speaker, and founder of the Changing the Game Project, Jeff Dale, Vice President of Field Operations for the Positive Coaching Alliance, and co-host Jeff Boyer, PGA, General Manager at Eagle Ranch Golf Course, along with Holly Champion, PGA, Education Director. These experts talk through the importance of youth being involved in sport, how to be a positive coach and what it takes to create a positive culture within youth sports.