Learning to Play Golf

The 2021 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Anyone Looking to Learn to Play Golf

By Cory Kinsinger, PGA

If you or someone you know is looking to get into golf, there is no better time than right now! Not only is golf growing, but the holiday season is an excellent time to save money on the essentials. To help you save time and money we have put together this holiday gift guide to […]

Your Goal for Consistency Is Ruining Your Golf Game

By Cory Kinsinger, PGA

We have all been there and have all made this statement at one point in our golfing careers; “I want to be more consistent.” If you are a parent you have probably asked your junior’s coach how they can become more consistent. As a former full-time coach, I have heard both of those statements more […]

Mythbusters! - 3 Myths of the Operation 36 Development Model

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

In 2003, the Discovery Channel launched one of its most popular shows, “Mythbusters.” Airing just under 300 episodes in total, the intent of the show is to test commonly held myths. If you or your kids have ever had a chance to watch, they do an incredible job of taking these myths, testing them, and […]

What Does USA Hockey and Operation 36 Have in Common?

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

Changing the way beginners get into golf As a golf coach, I want the players I help to improve in playing the game of golf. Certainly, I want them to have fun in each training session, but in the end, my goal is for them to improve their playing ability on the golf course. Why? […]

The Secret To Improving At Golf Is Easier Than You Think

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

As players, we want to improve at golf. As parents, we want to see our children improve at the activities they participate in. As coaches, we want our players to improve. But, why? “The most effective form of motivation is progress. When we get a signal that we are moving forward, we become more motivated […]

Should You Question the Traditional Path to Becoming a Golfer?

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

The Traditional Learning Cycle For years as a Golf Coach, one of the major problems I would see in my players early on is that beginner golfers don’t know what to do to improve. They are eager, excited and ready to get started. Then they hit a huge roadblock. As they look for information on […]

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Also known as Op 36, we are a team of golf professionals and golf enthusiasts that are aiming to change the way the golf industry introduces and progresses beginners in playing the game of golf.