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SNAG Golf gets a boost from APGS
SNAG Golf is putting its money
where its mouth is by planning a
blitz to promote this revolutionary
learning programme throughout the
sprawling Asian continent.
In a major announcement, SNAG
Golf (Starting New At Golf)
has announced that it will be
participating in the 2013 Asia Pacific
Golf Summit (APGS) later this year.
In confirming the SNAG
involvement, Mike Sebastian, chief
executive officer of the Asia Pacific
Golf Group, the owner and producer
of AP.
GS said, “Over the past 10 years,
SNAG Golf has built a premier
learning system recognized by
industry leaders around the world
as the superior method to teach
golf fundamentals in a fun and easy
way”.
The pitch for SNAG will be delivered
by its dynamic founder and
President Terry Anton. “Terry got his
first introduction to the Asia Pacific
at APGS in 2009 in the Malaysian

capital of Kuala Lumpur and since
that launch, he has gone on to grow
SNAG in Japan, China and India,”
Sebastian pointed out.
“I am delighted to take to the stage
at APGS 2013 because I believe that
it is the best platform in the region
to promote SNAG and its importance
in growing the game of golf with
juniors and beginners in general,”
said Anton.
SNAG Golf incorporates
developmentally appropriate
equipment that will allow golf to be
learned and played in non-traditional
venues, such as on a soccer field, in
a gym, or on the beach. According
to Anton, “The programme builds
on strong fundamentals of the
different strokes and swings and
develops playing ability quickly and
effectively”.
SNAG has also received strong
support and validation from the
greatest golfer of all time, Jack
Nicklaus. This year, a national

Jack Nicklaus going through the motions
with SNAG Golf’s Terry Anton.

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grassroots initiative to bring
entry-level golf to millions of
children and adults will be
spearheaded by Jack Nicklaus and
SNAG Golf in conjunction with
the National Recreation and Parks
Association (NRPA).
Known as the Jack Nicklaus Learning
Leagues (JNLL), it will use SNAG
programming and equipment, and
will be rolled out in Parks and
Recreation facilities in order to
increase access to and engagement
in the game of golf for youth and
active adults.
“In an effort to be more competitive
with other sports, golf will enter the
team sport arena through parks and
recreation facilities across America
and JNLL will make golf and golf
instruction available on a broader
basis, and provide a safe, affordable,
and accessible golf experience while
developing a long-term sustainable
model feeding into golf courses
for future generations,” explained
Anton.

Children is China being put through
the paces with SNAG Golf.