Learning to Play Golf - Operation 36 Golf

Youth On Course + Operation 36 Announce Partnership

By Matt Reagan, PGA

Operation 36 and Youth on Course are proud to announce that they are teaming up to help attract even more Juniors to the game of golf. This strategic partnership will allow Youth on Course DRIVE Club members access to the Operation 36 mobile app and on-course model to introduce new golfers to the game. Youth […]

From Beginner to Division I Golfer (2 of 3)

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

Precision (13-present) In this stage, the student shows signs of wanting to know more details about what they are doing and how to improve. They have developed enough in a given activity that they are ready for “What’s next?” It’s at this stage that Michael graduated from Operation 36 by beating 36 from Level 10. […]

From Beginner to Division I Golfer (3 of 3)

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

Generalization (future) The final stage is referred to as the generalization stage. “Learners synthesize what they have learned with what they know and apply it to new contexts.” Of note for us as parents and coaches, players move up and down between the 3 stages of growth over time. Humans are not machines and we […]

From Beginner to Division I Golfer (1 of 3)

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

From a very young age, Michael Snyder showed a passion for golf. His parents share a story of him getting plastic clubs, watching golf on TV with his Dad, and hitting them around the house for hours trying to copy the pros. As this passion led to him ultimately breaking the TV in the living […]

How Beginners Can Learn to Play Golf

By Amy Boehnert

Are you a beginner golfer looking for a clear path to learn the game while improving? The Operation 36 method is famous for its unique method of starting close to the hole, and backing up as your skills improve. Golf is notorious for being a sport where improvement can feel intangible and slow. Many new […]

Golf Etiquette 101: The Basics of Golf Etiquette

By Matt Reagan, PGA

So you want to learn how to play golf? Great! Golf, perhaps more than other sports, is rich with traditions and unwritten rules known as "golf etiquette." There is no need for that to make you feel intimidated or reluctant to go to the course. Here we will share the basics of golf etiquette. Golf […]

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