GOLF PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS INC

Golf Program in Schools (GPS) –
The letters GPS are usually associated with giving directions – getting on the right path to your destination. We would like to introduce you to a new GPS, Golf Program in Schools – a program designed to help students find their right P.A.T.H. in life through golf.

Our mission at GPS is to introduce students to the game of golf, and more importantly, provide valuable life lessons and information about scholarships and career paths. We started our program in the Peoria Unified School District and have expanded to all 8 school districts in the West Phoenix Valley, teaching grades 5 – 9. Then using the proven model, we can expand nationwide.

GPS emphasizes the character traits of Persistence, Achievement, Trustworthiness, and Healthy lifestyle (PATH) in students’ lives which can help them find their way as they navigate the challenges of growing up.

To properly introduce students to the game of golf, GPS provides a 5-day course with hands-on golf instruction from a Golf Teaching Professional right in their school. The instruction is provided in their regular physical education classes at no cost to the schools or the students. The program includes a field trip to the Sun City Country Club for the students to try out what they have learned at an actual golf course.

GPS aims to make a positive difference in students’ lives by doing the following:

- Introduce the benefits of learning the game of golf. Some 25 million people in the Unites States play golf. Learning the game will allow students to make many personal and professional contacts that will be of great benefit throughout their lives.

- Educate students about available scholarships. In past years, golf scholarships at colleges and universities have gone un-applied for. When scholarships are not utilized, that translates into lost potential. A golf scholarship can make the difference in giving the student an opportunity to attend college. GPS will help guide students and parents by providing information about available scholarship opportunities.

- Inform students about golf related career paths. There are about 15,000 golf courses in the Unites States that provide direct golf industry job opportunities. In addition, there are a vast number of other companies connected to golf (e.g. equipment, travel, retail) where students can find additional career paths.

- Provide instruction about a fun sport that can be played for a lifetime.

- Give an opportunity for students of all skill and physical ability levels to incorporate golf as part of a healthy lifestyle.

If you have a desire to work with students, have a passion for golf, and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, become a GPS volunteer. In addition, we need sponsors to provide the financial resources needed to extend this program. Sun City Country Club is a proud sponsor of GPS. Please contact me at [email protected] to learn more about how you can be a part of this important new program.