GOLF IN SCHOOLSGOLF IN SCHOOLSBetsy ClarkBetsy Clark

GOLF 2020: Vision for the GOLF 2020: Vision for the FutureFutureGolf in SchoolsGolf in Schools

– Dr. Betsy Clark, LPGA VP Professional Dr. Betsy Clark, LPGA VP Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

– Kris Reuland, The First Tee Corning,Kris Reuland, The First Tee Corning,New York & Sindelar GolfNew York & Sindelar Golf

– Pat Faire, Pat Faire, Curriculum Team Leader - Physical Curriculum Team Leader - Physical Development and Health Department of Development and Health Department of Curriculum - Chicago Public Schools usingCurriculum - Chicago Public Schools using

SNAG School Program & Hook a Kid on GolfSNAG School Program & Hook a Kid on Golf

GOLF IN SCHOOLSGOLF IN SCHOOLSKris ReulandKris Reuland

The First Tee, CorningThe First Tee, Corning

and Sindelar Golfand Sindelar Golf

Sinelar Golf-DVDSinelar Golf-DVD

Why Golf in Schools Now?Why Golf in Schools Now?

• The Golf Community is InterestedThe Golf Community is Interested– Untapped potential--access to 51 million kidsUntapped potential--access to 51 million kids– Will create a feeder system for structured Will create a feeder system for structured

community programscommunity programs– Will create a need for more structured programsWill create a need for more structured programs– Kids will influence their parentsKids will influence their parents

• The School Community is InterestedThe School Community is Interested– Learning Standards include lifetime sportsLearning Standards include lifetime sports– Want to get in on the opportunities Want to get in on the opportunities – Kids are responding to the gameKids are responding to the game

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JUNIOR GOLF PARTICIPATIONJUNIOR GOLF PARTICIPATION

Getting into the Schools—Getting into the Schools—HowHow• Understand school culture – the potential and Understand school culture – the potential and

the limitationsthe limitations– Start with the pioneersStart with the pioneers– Need to assist schools with initial equipment Need to assist schools with initial equipment

purchase purchase – Minimal ongoing costsMinimal ongoing costs– One teacher with average class size of 24 studentsOne teacher with average class size of 24 students– Teachers do not necessarily know golf Teachers do not necessarily know golf – Incorporate golf learning aidsIncorporate golf learning aids– Equipment sets up and stores away easilyEquipment sets up and stores away easily– All kids must be engaged in activity at all timesAll kids must be engaged in activity at all times

School Program ComponentsSchool Program Components

• Safety first – minimal equipment – short game Safety first – minimal equipment – short game instructioninstruction

• A scoring system for games, competitions and to A scoring system for games, competitions and to track progresstrack progress

• Always respect the integrity of the gameAlways respect the integrity of the game– Golf scoringGolf scoring– Golf vocabularyGolf vocabulary– Golf etiquetteGolf etiquette– Golf rulesGolf rules

• Incorporate a golf course field trip experience (trial)Incorporate a golf course field trip experience (trial)• Kids have Kids have FUNFUN and experience success! and experience success!

An Example of SuccessAn Example of Success

• Started SmallStarted Small– Interested teachers Interested teachers

(pioneers)(pioneers)– Supportive principalsSupportive principals– Provided lots of Provided lots of

encouragementencouragement

• Responded to interest by Responded to interest by other teachers and other teachers and schoolsschools

• Partnered with the golf Partnered with the golf communitycommunity– LocallyLocally– NationallyNationally

Number of SchoolsNumber of Schools

Upgrade Funded by USGA Upgrade Funded by USGA FoundationFoundation

In 2000, we were In 2000, we were challenged by the challenged by the USGA to meet the USGA to meet the requirements for requirements for teacher-facilitated teacher-facilitated school programs— school programs— the birth of:the birth of:

Partnerships, Beautiful Partnerships, Beautiful PartnershipsPartnerships• 36 Schools, 4 School Districts36 Schools, 4 School Districts

• The LPGA Corning ClassicThe LPGA Corning Classic

• The USGA FoundationThe USGA Foundation

• Foundation GrantsFoundation Grants

• Corporate DonationsCorporate Donations

• In-kind ContributionIn-kind Contribution» ANDAND

Steps to New Golfer Steps to New Golfer DevelopmentDevelopment

AwarenessSchools create awareness for ALL kids

InterestInterest in golf will build annually

TrialGolf Course visit is first experience;

Community Programs kick in

CommitmentThe barriers to reaching

this level are significantly reduced

Partnership with Schools for Partnership with Schools for Junior Golf ProgramsJunior Golf Programs

• Partners ProvidePartners Provide– Financial support to Financial support to

purchase equipmentpurchase equipment– Teacher trainingTeacher training– Golf course accessGolf course access

• Schools ProvideSchools Provide– Student accessStudent access– Program deliveryProgram delivery– Communications with Communications with

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• Provide financial and program support for Provide financial and program support for schoolsschools

• Help communities create programs for kids Help communities create programs for kids who are interestedwho are interested

• Ensure that there is golf course accessEnsure that there is golf course access

• Support the creation of girl-only golf programsSupport the creation of girl-only golf programs

• Chart progress over timeChart progress over time

• Enjoy the results of seeing kids play golfEnjoy the results of seeing kids play golf

• BE PREPARED! KIDS WILL WANT TO PLAY THIS BE PREPARED! KIDS WILL WANT TO PLAY THIS GREAT GAME CALLED GOLF!!!GREAT GAME CALLED GOLF!!!

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLSCHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Golf ProgramSchool Golf Program

Pat FairePat Faire

Chicago Public SchoolsChicago Public Schools

Hook a Kid on Golf and Chicago Hook a Kid on Golf and Chicago Public Schools-VHSPublic Schools-VHS

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM

Pilot ProgramUsing SNAG School Golf Program

CPSSCHOOL

COORDINATOR

SCHOOL & PHYSICAL EDUCATORS’SELECTION

GOLF COORDINATOR

SNAG TRAINING

SNAG SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION

HOOK A KID ON GOLFPROGRAM TRAINING

HOOK A KID ON GOLF CLINICS,CPS AFTER SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM,& OTHER JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS

(THE FIRST TEE, CPS SUMMER CAMPS,AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES (DOME)

TRANSITION

Pilot Program ComponentsPilot Program Components

• Based on national physical education Based on national physical education standards for motor skill development and standards for motor skill development and motor learning.motor learning.

• Curriculum written for physical educators Curriculum written for physical educators with or without golf background.with or without golf background.

• Curriculum manual + complete equipment Curriculum manual + complete equipment package = teaching 48 students at one package = teaching 48 students at one time, safe and effectively.time, safe and effectively.

Utilizing SNAG School Golf ProgramUtilizing SNAG School Golf Program

• School Coordinator School Coordinator Pat Faire ~ Chicago Public Schools Physical Pat Faire ~ Chicago Public Schools Physical Education SupportEducation Support

• Golf Coordinator Golf Coordinator Holly Alcala ~ Hook A Kid On Golf Holly Alcala ~ Hook A Kid On Golf Foundation of IllinoisFoundation of Illinois

• Selection of schools/physical educators Selection of schools/physical educators Chicago Public SchoolsChicago Public Schools

• Selection of junior golf programsSelection of junior golf programs

• SNAG training : Coordinators and SNAG training : Coordinators and physical education teachersphysical education teachers

• Physical education teachers implement Physical education teachers implement SNAG Program into curriculumSNAG Program into curriculum

Transition to traditional golf Transition to traditional golf through through

existing junior programs in the existing junior programs in the

community…community…

2001-2002 Pilot Results2001-2002 Pilot Results

• 20 schools selected = 12,000 students 20 schools selected = 12,000 students introduced to golf @ $4 per childintroduced to golf @ $4 per child

• 20-25 students per school = 350 students 20-25 students per school = 350 students selected to transition into traditional golf selected to transition into traditional golf programs through Hook A Kid On Golf @ $130 programs through Hook A Kid On Golf @ $130 per student per student

• SNAG and Hook A Kid On Golf in schools highly SNAG and Hook A Kid On Golf in schools highly successful. Course access and available golf successful. Course access and available golf teaching professionals created problems in teaching professionals created problems in transitional steps in traditional junior golf.transitional steps in traditional junior golf.

2002-2003 HIGHLIGHTS2002-2003 HIGHLIGHTS

• Funding provided for building of Funding provided for building of dedicated junior facility on CPS site dedicated junior facility on CPS site (in collaboration with the State of (in collaboration with the State of Illinois [Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.] and The Illinois [Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.] and The First Tee)First Tee)

• 12 additional schools = 30 total12 additional schools = 30 total(2 schools dropped out due to(2 schools dropped out due toteacher transfers)teacher transfers)

ADDITIONAL NECESSARY ADDITIONAL NECESSARY STEPSSTEPS• Golf professionals visit schools to observe/assist Golf professionals visit schools to observe/assist

with SNAG curriculum implementation and with SNAG curriculum implementation and “Adopt A School”“Adopt A School”

• Golf professionals attend SNAG trainingGolf professionals attend SNAG training

• Higher percentages of students transition into Higher percentages of students transition into local jr. golf programslocal jr. golf programs

• Challenges: Transition into playChallenges: Transition into play

– Support from the golf community Support from the golf community • Golf professionals and teachersGolf professionals and teachers• Junior programs and access to facilities for playJunior programs and access to facilities for play

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM

Using SNAG School Golf ProgramStandards-Based Physical Education Program

SCHOOL COORDINATOR

SCHOOL & PHYSICAL EDUCATORS’SELECTION

SNAG TRAINING

SNAG SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION

JR. GOLF PROGRAMS/GOLF TEACHING PROS

SELECTION

NEW AND EXISTINGJR. GOLF PROGRAMS

TRANSITION

GOLF COORDINATOR

GOLF IN SCHOOLSGOLF IN SCHOOLS