Golf Industry Central Autumn 2014 | Page 23

Photos/Interviews/Videos/Quotes   Video  Clips   Photos Photos/Interviews/Videos/Quotes                                                                               18th  November  2013     SNAG  Golf   Hi  David   This  is  a  brief  report  on  the  hugely  successful  SNAG  programme  we  hav  recently  undertaken  at   Pupuke  Golf  Club.   The  purpose  for  following  the  SNAG  model  was  to  provide  a  pathway  for  children  into  golf  from  an   introductory  skill  level  to  a  Junior  Membership  at  the  club.  The  initial  development  undertaken  by   your  SNAG  team  in  school  for  some  900  plus  children  was  a  perfect  lead  in  to  the  Festival  Day  hosted   by  the  golf  club.  It  was  evident  the  children  had  retained  some  of  the  skills  learned  but  more   importantly  was  the  enthusiasm  and  enjoyment  they  had  on  the  golf  course  using  the  SNAG   equipment  on  specially  designed  course  layout.   The  final  phase  was  again  hosted  by  the  golf  club,  after  school  for  40  children  in  6  one    hour  sessions   using  the  SNAG  equipment.    The  after  school  programme  was  supervised  by  our  resident  Golf   Professional  providing  more  in  depth  golf  skills.  At  the  conclusion  of  the  programme  individual   children  showing  promising  ability  and  potential  were  encouraged  with  the  support  of  their  parents   to  engage  in  more  intensive  golf  tuition  under  our  Junior  Golf  Programme.     It  is  early  days  yet  however  we  are  confident  this  SNAG  model  will  provide  the  pathway  into  golf.   Laurie  Flynn   General  Manager,  Pupuke  Golf  Club           Golf Industry Central Autumn 2014 21