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2010 Junior PGA Championship

georgina — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:09:30 +0000

The Junior PGA Golf Championship is this Summer’s Premier Event

Inside the ropes!

Walking down a plush green fairway, beautifully manicured, the same fairway the likes of Tiger, Phil, Sergio, and Jack have walked.

And it gets even better!

Welcome to the world of competitive golf. Every year, the PGA of America stages some of the game’s greatest championships, and in 2010 the 35th edition of the Junior PGA Championship will be contested August 2-5 at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “The Jack Nicklaus Signature design will present the nation’s top-ranked juniors a great challenge on which to display their talents,” said PGA President Jim Remy.

It’s An Experience Unlike Any Other.

And if the 2010 Junior PGA Championship is anything like past versions of the Junior PGA Championship, fans, golfers, and officials are in store for a week of thrilling golf. In fact, you don’t have to go too far back to find a final round that kept golf fans on the edge of their seats. In the final round of the 2008 boys’ championship, Anthony Paolucci needed to get up and down on the 72nd hole to force extra holes, and he did so. And the wedge shot he hit to force a playoff with Jordan Spieth ultimately catapulted Paolucci to the victory.

And it’s creating opportunities like that, in a championship run by one of golf’s oldest governing bodies that offers junior golfers experiences they just can’t get in other golf events.

You are playing in a tournament run by the same Association that runs the PGA Championship, The Senior PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup – The PGA of America.

The 2009 Junior PGA Championship, played at TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio was won by T.J. Vogel (boys’ division) and Alexis Thompson (girls’ division). In fact, for Thompson, who made a lot of noise on the LPGA Tour this summer, it was the second time she captured the Patty Berg Trophy (awarded to the winner of the girls’ division of the Junior PGA Championship). Just 14-years-old, Thompson won her first Junior PGA Championship in 2007 at the age of 12.

Meanwhile, in the boy’s championship, Vogel, from Cooper City, Florida shot a 68-66-72-66 to earn the Jack Nicklaus Trophy, and for Vogel, the win was “extra” special as it was his final tournament as a junior golfer.

“I wanted to win my last tournament before going to college, and I accomplished that goal,” Vogel told the Associated Press. “I could not picture this any other way, leaving junior golf.”

Finishing two shots off the pace was Spieth, who had to settle for a second-place finish for a second-straight year. Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Junior Amateur leading into the Junior PGA Championship as well.

The Junior PGA Championship – A Week That Includes More Than Golf

What makes the Junior PGA Championship particularly standout compared to other junior golf tournaments is the fact that it is run by the PGA of America. There are no entry fees, nor is there a membership fee required to play for the national championship. And, the PGA of America offers a career awareness seminar for all participants. The seminar focuses on the many career choices available to juniors seeking to make a living in the world of golf.

Past Champions

The Junior PGA Championship is also recognized as a major stepping stone for some of the world’s best golfers. Trevor Immelman, winner of the 2008 Masters, won the Junior PGA Championship in 1996. David Toms, who won the PGA Championship in 2001, captured the Junior PGA Championship in 1984; while Cristie Kerr, who won the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, hoisted the Patty Berg Trophy in victory in 1995.

Others who have won the Junior PGA Championship include: Billy Andrade (1981), Billy Mayfair (1982), and Sean O’Hair (1998); while golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Justin Leonard, Jim Furyk and Stewart Cink have also played in the Junior PGA Championship.

For more information on the Junior PGA Championship and other Junior events run by the PGA of America, please visit: http://www.pga.com/pgaofamerica/juniors/

WEBINARS, Social Media Marketing, Playing College Golf and More

georgina — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:20 +0000

TRC Webinar Sessions are live training sessions using the Internet

Social Media Marketing & Your Business – February 18, 2010 7:00 PM EST
This is INTERNET GOLF SEASON people are on the web! Join Georgina Lewis, Founder of the TourResourceCenter.com, as we talk about using Social Medial Marketing. We will be teaching you how to market yourself in simple, quick & easy steps that produce fast results.

Playing Between the Ears – March 16, 2010 7:00 PM EST
A mental skills webinar for competitive golfers hosted by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. is the president of Performance Consulting, Ltd., and the creator of the highly acclaimed mental skills program, ONE Way Golf.

Tips for Juniors Who Want to Play College Golf – March 18, 8:00 PM EST ** FREE **
This is the first in the Webinar series of “Tips for Juniors Who Want to Play College Golf”.
The TRC is pleased to offer a FREE one-hour College Golf training sessions via webinars for junior golfers wanting to play on a college golf team. Each webinar is designed to educate and inspire. Enrollment is limited and registration is required.

REGISTRATION Learn More here

Additional dates and courses will be added on an on-going basis. Space is limited.

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COLLEGE GOLF FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL BY SALLY AUSTIN

georgina — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:46:17 +0000

How to Find the Best College Coach and Golf Team for You

This is the fifth part of the TRC’s College Golf Basics Tutorial Series. In this article we focus on Finding the Right School.
Written by Sally Austin, Former Women’s Golf Coach at The University of North Carolina.

1. Decide What You are Looking For in a School-
Make a list of the things you want in a school and rank them. These might include things such as location, size, academics, majors and extracurricular activities to include social life, the arts, community service, etc.

Find the schools that match this list. Include in this list what you want in a golf facility and golf course. Consider proximity to campus and accessibility to the course or courses just to name a couple.

Visit those schools that meet your criteria. Remember that your Letter of Intent is a contract with the school. You need to feel comfortable with the school and know that the school offers those things you want in a school.

2. Find a Coach That is a Good Fit-
Ask questions to determine the coach’s philosophy and expectations as Coach Dailey mentioned in her article. Be sure the coach knows your expectations and goals for golf, academics and outside interests. The coach needs to know up front how important each of these is to you. It is good if this comes directly from the recruit. Most of the communication should come directly form the recruit so that the coach gets to know the recruit better.

Parents communicate your expectations to the coach. Let the coach know how you see your role and involvement with the coach, player and team. Different coaches have different philosophies as to parental involvement. Parents should be clear on this up front so that both the coach and parents understand the expectations of the other and accept the philosophies of each.

Find out how involved the coach expects to be in teaching the recruit swing mechanics. Many recruits have their own swing instructor and do not want to change that relationship. Find out if this is okay with the coach. It is good if the coach and teaching pro communicate and develop a good relationship so they can work together to help the player.

As mentioned by Coach Dailey, write and call the coach. This communication will help you make an informed decision and get to know the coach better.

3. Get to Know The Team-
Spend as much time with the team on visits as you can. Ask questions that will help reveal more about the players, their individual goals and team goals. It is also helpful to know about the academic goals of the players and teams. Find out what is important to them. Call them. Email them. Get to know them in summer tournaments. This will help you get to know them and they get to know you.

The obvious objective of all parties concerned is for the college player to improve his/her game and to have an incredible college experience. Thorough research of the schools and honest, open communication with the coaches and team during the recruiting process will make it more likely for the player to select the right school and coach and experience the best 4 years of your life.

About Sally Austin:

Sally Austin coached the University of North Carolina women’s golf team for 16 years. Austin was selected the LPGA Coach of the Year in 2004. In 1999, she was named the LPGA SE Section Coach of the Year. In Austin’s 16 seasons as head coach, Carolina finished in the top 25 at the NCAA Championships six times. The winner of the 1979 North Carolina Women’s Amateur Championship, Austin won events on the Women’s Professional Golf Tour and the Futures Tour. She received her LPGA Tour card in 1987.

ABOUT TOUR RESOURCE CENTER

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College Golf Basics Tutorial Series Listing:

1. Intro/The College Golf Basics – Released Monday, September 28, 2009
2. Playing College Golf; Important Information to Know – Released Monday October 4, 2009
3. How To Get College Scholarships, Golf Scholarships & Financial Aid - Released on Saturday October 17, 2009
4. How to Find Minority College Scholarships – Released on Wednesday October 28th, 2009
5. College Golf The Recruiting Process by Dianne Dailey; DI Women’s Golf Coach - Released on December 2, 2009
6. Selecting the Right College Golf Coach, College Golf Team and College-Released on February 10, 2010
7. Is College Golf For Everyone? / What is it like playing on a college golf team?
8. Careers in Golf

Henry Brunton book Journey to Excellence

georgina — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:45:56 +0000

“Journey to Excellence,” by Canada’s National Golf Coach Henry Brunton to be Marketed by the Tour Resource Center

New Book by Top-100 Teacher Now Available on Tour Resource Center

JACKSONVILLE, Fl (February 8, 2010) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE– “Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth,” by Henry Brunton, the first Canadian-bred golf instructor to be named to GOLF Magazine’s list of Top-100 Teachers in the world, and Canada’s National Golf Coach is now available on http://tourresourcecenter.com

Designed to help young golfers reach their potential on and off the course, “Journey to Excellence” provides a step-by-step path to help young golfers reach their goals. Brunton, who has spent the last 20-years working with the game’s top educators, golfers, and coaches, uses the lessons he has learned from each to offer insight on what it takes to reach individual goals in all aspects of life.

Tour Resource Center, which has successfully grown into one of the hottest golf sites on the web, largely through an aggressive social networking plan that has included the use of such tools as Stumbleupon, Digg, Twitter in English, Korean and Spanish, Blogs to google standards, massive internet Press Releases, and other viral campaigns, will play a large role in marketing “Journey to Excellence”.

“We are honored to be able to provide Henry Brunton with social media marketing for his new book, it is truly a must read for all golfers, athletes, parents and coaches. It provides a realist view of the journey to achieving your golf goals,” said Tour Resource Center, CEO and Founder Georgina Lewis. The Journey to Excellence was one of the original books listed on the Suggested readings TRC website since its inception.

Henry Brunton will be hosting webinars on the Tour Resource Center for junior and their parents to discuss his experiences; and tips for golfers. For more information on “Journey to Excellence” please visit: www.tourresourcecenter.com/suggested-readings , where you will also be provided a very UNIQUE opportunity to read the first chapter of the book.

For more information on The Tour Resource Center and how it can help grow your business through its unique marketing capabilities, attend a social media marketing webinar at http://tourresourcecenter.com/webinars , or email georgina@tourresourcecenter.com

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Click here for the link to the sample chapter from Henry’s book.

Click here to order Henry Brunton’s “Journey to Excellence”.

Teresa Zamboni building clubhead speed

georgina — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:11:40 +0000

Learn how to increase your club head speed to hit all your clubs longer distances, as shown by Teresa Zamboni.

Teresa Zamboni was named the 2007 recipient of the LPGA’s elite National Teacher of the Year Award. She currently teaches golf at Indigo Lakes Golf Club in Daytona Beach, Florida, and previously was the Golf Academy Director for LPGA International Golf Course.

Ladies Links Fore Golf’s mission is to provide a supportive and instructive environment that empowers women golfers to reach their maximum potential. Through its comprehensive, online golf community, www.LL4G.com, Ladies Links Fore Golf offers learning and playing opportunities that enable amateur women golfers to take their golf to new levels, meet new golfers, and compete and play at some of the nation’s leading golf courses. For more information visit www.LL4G.com.

Josh Zander MySmartGolf – Pitch Shot, Understanding the Bounce

georgina — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:09:31 +0000

Pitch Shot, Understanding The Bounce

Hitting a pitch shot, even from a tight lie, is not hard when you learn to let the bounce slide along the turf.

This session is presented to us by Josh Zander compliments of www.MySmartGolf.com

VISION54 Practice thoughts with Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott

georgina — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:25:14 +0000

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Lynn Stellman’s golf drill Swing Towards The Target

georgina — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:17:22 +0000

Hit more greens! All you have to do is remember two simple words……clubhead……target, as shown to us in the video by Lynn Stellman.

Lynn Stellman is a 31 year veteran of women’s professional golf and one of the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s foremost professionals. She is currently Director of Golf at Martin County Golf and Country Club in Stuart, Florida.

Debbie O’Connell’s golf tip on the Chip and Run Shot

georgina — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:41 +0000

Lower your score! Learn the proper technique and club selection for the chip and run shot, as demonstrated by Debbie O’Connell.

Debbie O’Connell is a 19 year veteran of women’s professional golf and a Class A rated member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Membership. In 2006, Debbie co-founded Ladies Links Fore Golf, LLC.

First tee jitters…bring ‘em on! by Michael Riggs

georgina — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:50:50 +0000

First tee jitters…bring ‘em on!

I work with talented amateur and professional golfers on a daily basis, helping each to think and play more effectively. They come to me for a variety of reasons: to improve their confidence, to better their tournament mindset, to learn to “get in the present”, to move from a great practice player to a skilled competitor, or to learn to recover and stay mentally focused after a poor hole.

But, there is one theme that comes my way on a very regular basis

– how to overcome the first tee jitters.

You may find my solution quite surprising.

The cause of the first tee jitters is quite simple – the player is excited to play. Playing the game of golf means that mistakes will be made. More than that, the player may believe that a poor first tee shot will result in a landslide of terrible events. Often, the player’s mind game sounds a lot like this BEFORE he actually steps onto the first tee box:

If I hit a poor first tee shot it will cause such severe embarrassment I will feel like crawling in the nearest rabbit hole. The spectators will wonder why a hack of my caliber is actually trying to play a round of competitive golf. Plus, my competitors will be certain to laugh at me while they figure that I won’t be much competition today. If that isn’t bad enough, my poor tee shot will most certainly lead to a high golf score on the first hole, which will lead to a terrible front nine and a definite high golf score for the round. This impending poor first tee shot is just a glimpse into a sure-fire series of lousy shots and a crummy round. I am in big trouble!

If you want the first tee jitters to go away, you are wasting your time. And, you are probably not ready for competitive golf. Jitters are the mind’s way of telling the body that the next shot is significant. That’s a good thing. That’s a necessary thing. Let’s face it, the first tee shot is of great importance and it needs to be taken seriously. No more seriously, though, than the fourteenth, twenty-third, or fifty-seventh shot. Jitters need to be seen as a form of readiness. First tee jitters are a sign that you are ready to hit a great shot and play well. With this in mind, why would you want these signs to go away?

Instead, I recommend you embrace the first tee jitters and interpret them as a positive sign that you are excited to play and are ready to have a great round. Realize that you may not hit your first tee shot perfectly. No one does. Plus, it’s only one shot – not a sign off doom, cause to crawl into a hole, or be embarrassed. It’s just one shot of many that you’ll take that day.

Join our webinar…. Playing Between the Ears, A mental skills webinar for competitive golfers hosted by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. is the president of Performance Consulting, Ltd., and the creator of the highly acclaimed mental skills program, ONE Way Golf click here for more information / registration

About Michael Riggs, M.Ed.

Michael Riggs holds a masters degree in sport and performance psychology from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Over the past 17 years he has been enrolled by literally thousands of junior golfers to assist in achieving their true playing potential. Michael is the architect of ONE Way Golf, a one-on-one mental skills development program designed for young golfers who are seeking to reach extraordinary levels of success and satisfaction within their games. Michael and his team have proven that great golf performance is the product of intelligent and intentional effort housed within an extraordinary attitude allowing confidence, concentration, and composure to rule. Michael’s creativity, passion, and knowledge of the golf performance theatre make him one of America’s most talented and flourishing mental skills coaches for Jr. players. website: www.performanceconsultingltd.com

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