Success in business…

Relationships – sometimes we lose the people in the process. We need to remember that it comes back to the relationships we have with people. If we have a welcoming environment, we create success.

Golf education…

This is one of the biggest areas we can impact in terms of growing the game.

Tips for relationship building:

- Greet everyone you see with a smile and general conversation-starter.

- Nice matters, no matter what is happening.

- People love to talk about their golf game!

Opportunities for the golf industry

Golf will always be there, but facilities need to remember to make it about the golfer in order to be successful. Think about the experience of the golfer and look at the environment created.

Consider bringing in independent contractors who are skilled and keen to teach. They can add that personable level to your business and independent contractors will not cost your facility anything.

Deb’s wish for the golf industry…

Whatever the scenario relating to golf, make it ok. For example if people don’t want to keep a scorecard or only want to play a few holes.

LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow is the Teaching Professional at Riverbend Country Club in Houston, Texas. She is the 2012 LPGA National Teacher Of The Year, an LPGA and Golf Digest Woman “Top 50†Teacher, a Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine “Top Regional Teacherâ€, a US KIDS GOLF “Top 50 Master Kids Teacherâ€,a GRAA “Top Growth Of The Game Professionalâ€, and was continually featured in the now retired Golf For Women Magazine as a “Top 50†teacher. Deb serves as the National Vice President of the LPGA Teaching And Club Professionals and is a longtime lead instructor in the LPGA Global Education Program. An educator/coach who offers wellness based developmental programming integrated into her “student centered†philosophy.

More about Deb: ph. 281-277-4653 | www.debvangellowgolf.com.