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“I also think it provides golf clubs with an opportunity to recruit kids into their club with the intention of increasing junior membership.” The community focused MYGolf program also gives parents the opportunity to play a role by signing up to attend community coaching courses. “I certainly encourage that,” Hewat said. “Mum and dad can get involved in the skills session where they can compete with their kid.” While the MYGolf program is ostensibly aimed at junior development and recruitment, it’s also a pathway to family membership. In fact, parents can even take part by doing the various skills sessions themselves. For more information, contact Golf Queensland on [phone] or email [email protected] “I really see the MYGolf program as a vehicle for clubs to not only recruit kids, but to get the parents involved,” Hewat said. “There’s an opportunity to offer a family membership or recruit mum or dad into the club as well. “It gives clubs the opportunity for family focus.” www.golfqueensland.org.au Q Golf Online Spring / Summer 2011 13