Monthly Archives: August, 2010

Dump Internet Explorer

We get this question all the time: What browser should I use? As of right now, Internet Explorer 8 is behind the “8 ball” (no pun intended…). To get the best web experience we recommend almost anything other than Internet Explorer. Our favorites include: Firefox Safari Chrome Opera Once you use one of those browsers, [...]

Interview with Joey Pickavance, PGA

GWD: Joey, you have been in business for yourself for a while now – how did you come to start your own golf academy? JP: The personal joy of providing golf instruction and the continual pursuit of becoming a better instructor led me to open my own golf instruction program.  It started in Palm Springs [...]

Become a Better Public Speaker

I was recently at a seminar that covered social media and best retailing practices. This seminar was given at a fantastic golf club to a group of golf shop merchandisers and PGA Professionals. While attending this seminar, I couldn’t help but notice how important public speaking is when giving a golf lesson. In both situations [...]

Golf Channel Instructor Search

The Golf Channel is conducting a nationwide search to find the next Golf Channel Instructor. This seems pretty cool. Check out the information below and enter. Calling All Instructors! Do you have what it takes to be the next Golf Channel Instructor? Create a video showing us what sets you apart as a golf teacher [...]