Scottsdale, Ariz. (May 25, 2021) – As part of Troon “Player Development Month,” Troon’s Global Director of Education and Coaching, Tim Mahoney will host a Virtual Coaching Summit LIVE on Troon's Facebook page (Facebook.com/Troon) on Thursday, May 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. EST. The Virtual Coaching Summit will feature eight instructors/panelists covering topics such as the performance paradigm; how expert coaches effectively communicate; takeaway, setting ground work for success; and group instruction versus individual instruction.
The Virtual Coaching Summit is part of Troon's Player Development Month programming and coincides with the many clinics and offerings that instructors at Troon-branded and affiliated facilities around the globe have led for all levels of golfers. Instructors, trainers and those just interested in learning more about golf instruction are encouraged to join the Summit live and be a part of the discussion by leaving questions and comments within the live feed.
The list of instructors/panelists includes:
- Cheryl Anderson — Mike Bender Golf Academy
- Damon Goddard — Jordon Speith's Trainer
- Joe Hallett — Coach of Stacy Lewis
- Dan Jackson — G2 Golf Academy Staff Member
- Paul Killgallon — Director of Player Development, Honours Golf
- Steve Loesher — Director of Instruction, Indigo Golf Partners
- Tim Mahoney — Global Director of Education and Coaching, Troon
- Dr. Paul Schemp — Director of Coaching, University of Georgia
“We are very excited to pool together this incredible coaching panel for Troon's Player Development Month,” said Mahoney. “The Summit will be an interactive 90 minutes of presentations and panels discussion with a Q and A from viewers. The panel itself consists of 3-Top 50 Instructors with over 100 years of golf instruction experience. Attendees will leave with coaching techniques that will improve their golf instruction plus amateur golfers in attendance will leave with several tips to help his or her golf game."
In addition to lessons, clinics and instruction during Player Development Month, Troon also introduced Troon Coach, powered by ThrivSports. Troon Coach is a full-service online platform where golfers can find local golf coaches, trainers and instructional events; book and pay for lessons; and track and analyze practice sessions. Golfers can learn more at https://platform.thrivsports.com/troon-coach.
Troon developed “Player Development Month” in 2013 as an initiative to help current golfers play better golf while also introducing the sport to new golfers. Throughout the month, Troon facilities and Troon Golf Academies around the world increase golf instruction and lesson opportunities for all levels of players, hosting golf clinics, creating virtual/social instructional content, and encouraging golfers to participate in a unique Player Development Month Putting Challenge.
For more information on Troon Player Development Month and a full list of clinics, visit www.troon.com/player-development.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at 585-plus locations around the globe, including managing 630-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages more than 620-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Indigo Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design. Troon-affiliated properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club on Kauai; Champion Hills in Hendersonville, North Carolina; Ocean Club in Paradise Island, Bahamas; and Vattanac Golf Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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