FUNdamental Golf Program         

  "Somebody once said, 'It is not whether you win or lose, but it's how you play the game that really counts.” We often forget how true that is and FUNdamental golf teaches all of us ... How to play the game!
Kirk Triplett-PGA Tour Professional

"FUNdamental Golf is an important program that will keep golf the respected sport that it is. The program will teach the younger generation the values of the game and how to act on and off the course, which is vital for life and becoming a well rounded adult."
Aaron Baddeley-PGA Tour Professional

The Purpose of the FUNdamental Golf Program

The basics of golf are very simple. They are also universal, existing in most every society and culture, taught in our school systems throughout the world and preached in almost every religion. The basics of golf have very little to do with the game of golf. Instead, they are the principles that provide positive growth, self-reliance and the development of social skills as we strive to exist with nature and each other. Respect, honesty and knowledge are the founding principles naturally inherent in the game. They are the same principles naturally inherent in life. Here, we teach these principles, and more, to provide golfers of any age the ability to play this game in a safe, fast and courteous manner.

What is the Fundamental Golf Program?

With the emphasis on behavior of the golfers versus the swing mechanics, the FUNdamental Golf program encourages young people to develop into polite, respectful, confident, productive and contributing members of our society. This program will protect the integrity of golf and change the direction of other youth sports. The FUNdamental Golf Program will focus on how to play a game as it was originally intended, not just improvement of their golfing skills. As negative news surrounds other sports on a regular basis, golf has separated itself by holding true to concepts such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. We have an opportunity to instill these traits into our young golfers and make a great impact on all others-juniors and adults alike.

How does the FUNdamental Golf Program work?

At this time, the SWSPGA is forming the backbone of our program which will be the incentives offered by the golf courses throughout Arizona and those in Southern Nevada. The dates and times that the FUNdamental Golf Program will hold on-course certification seminars with sign-up capabilities is on the SWSPGA Website (www.southwest.pga.com). After completion of the program (2-3 hours), participants will be issued a card that will identify them as a FUNdamental Golf Program graduate, which entitles them to the incentives offered by participating facilities. Information outlining all the participating courses and the incentives that are offered will be available on the SWSPGA website www.southwest.pga.com - (go to Junior Golf and on that page Click FUNdamental Golf) or go to www.FUNdamentalGolfProgram.com to sign up.

The FUNdamental Golf Program certification will be valid for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2008 and expiring on December 31, 2008.  Recertification will be required on a yearly basis and the program will be updated to best fill the need of the certifications purpose.

Sign up now at the SWSPGA Website. For a list of incentives and scheduled program dates that Shalimar has, please refer to the bottom of this sheet.

FUNdamental Golf Program

Shalimar Golf Club Incentives for FUNdamental Golf Program Card Holders ONLY

·       Complimentary Range Balls – limit of 1 Large Bucket per Day (to be used ONLY by that Junior)

·       20% Off Individual Instruction (Regular $20.00/Hour)

·       20% Off Regularly Priced Merchandise

·       Juniors play FREE (Free Greens Fee) when accompanied by a Paid Adult

·       Juniors play FREE 1 Hour Before Sunset (walking only)

You MUST Follow the FUNdamental Golf Program specifics of Playing Golf in a Fast, Safe and Courteous manner. You MUST behave in a Courteous manner at all times at every facility. Failure to do so will result in your FUNdamental Card and your incentives being revoked with no refund.

Shalimar Golf Club FUNdamental Program Dates/Times

Next FUNdamental Golf Program - May 17th - 6:00pm

You MUST sign up and Pay through the SWSPGA Website (www.southwest.pga.com)to participate. You MUST be able to make contact with the ball at least every other swing. This program is recommended for ages 8 & over.

DO NOT BE LATE – Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate in the FUNdamental Golf Program (No FUNdamental Card) and will not receive a Refund.