Whether you’re a seasoned PGA of America Golf Professional or just starting to build your coaching business, the resources available through PGA Coach can make a significant difference in the quality, efficiency and impact of your programs.
Developing effective Player Engagement programs is more than just filling your calendar: It’s about growing the game, fostering a welcoming environment, creating community and building lasting relationships with golfers of all ages and skill levels. The right programs can turn first-time participants into lifelong players and ambassadors for the sport. But planning, promoting and managing these programs can be a challenge without the right tools.
That’s where PGA Coach comes in. PGA Coach provides a comprehensive suite of resources designed specifically to support PGA of America Golf Professionals and coaches in creating, promoting and managing successful engagement initiatives. Let’s explore how you can make the most of what PGA Coach has to offer.
1. Explore the Group Event Templates: One of the mostvaluable features of PGA Coach is its library of ready-to-use Group Event templates. These program-based templates are designed for a variety of age groups, skill levels and formats — from junior clinics to adult group lessons and special events like PGA Jr. League, PGA Family Golf, and Drive, Chip and Putt clinics. Each template includes detailed session plans, recommended activities and best practices, making it easy to get started or to refresh your existing offerings.
For example, many coaches use the junior golf clinic templates as a foundation for their seasonal programming, customizing them to fit their facility’s unique needs. This not only saves time but also ensures a consistent, high-quality experience for participants.
2. Access the Training and Resources: With-in your PGA Coach Dashboard, the Training and Resources tab puts the latest coaching techniques, education and more at your fingertips. The linked Activity Plans provide practice drills with imagery to spark inspiration, and the Coach Training Center houses all educational videos like the Modern PGA Coach series. With communication resources designed to help you communicate the American Development Model (ADM) for parents and a digital playbook to elevate your business, there are endless opportunities to provide value and supplement your work.
3. Utilize Scheduling and Registration Tools: Managing schedules, registrations and communications can be time-consuming. PGA Coach streamlines these tasks with integrated scheduling and registration features. You can set up events, manage participant lists, collect payments and communicate with players all from one platform.
4. Track Progress and Engagement: Understanding your players’ progress and engagement is key to refining your programs and demonstrating their value. PGA Coach’s tracking tools allow you to monitor attendance, track player development and gather feedback. This data can help you recognize achievements, identify areas for improvement and showcase the impact of your programs to your facility.
5. Connect with the PGA Coach Community: Engaging with other coaches can spark new ideas and provide support as you plan and execute your Player Engagement programs.
To illustrate the impact of PGA Coach, consider these examples from your peers:
Crystal Morse, PGA, Head Golf Professional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Indiana, and the 2024 PGA of America Player Development Award recipient (pictured above right), shares: “I plan out my entire season of group instruction, including PGA HOPE, adult clinics and PGA Jr. League. PGA Coach makes it very easy to manage registration, make changes if needed and collect payment. I also use PGA Coach activity plans to structure all of my group instruction, and even my high school practices for boys and girls. It is one of the best resources I have as a PGA of America Professional, and I can manage it all from my phone!”
Alec Sloan, Lead Assistant Golf Professional at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, Illinois (pictured above left), adds: “I use PGA Coach+ for its wide range of features, from communication tools to lesson management and student engagement. I also rely on the app for PGA HOPE and to manage my PGA Jr. League programs. It makes organizing teams, communicating with parents, and keeping kids engaged simple and efficient. PGA Coach+ is an essential tool that helps me grow my coaching business while delivering a better experience for every student.”
For more information or to get started, visit PGA Coach or reach out to your Player Engagement Consultant to explore the resources available. Let’s make 2026 your most successful season yet.
Stacey Rice-Dorman, PGA, is Player Engagement Consultant serving the Illinois, Indiana and Michigan PGA Sections. She can be reached at srice@pgahq.com or (945) 213-0204.
