FROM THE PRO
BOOK
A TEE
TIME
FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME
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Head PGa Golf Professional anthony Holder shares his thoughts on a range of topics impacting golfers
"The biggest issue
we find in pace of
play is that people
aren't ready to go
when it's their turn."
– ANTHONY HOLDER
nthony Holder is
nothing if not passionate about the game
and business of golf.
The 30-year-old Head
PGA Professional at Indian Wells Golf Resort
is on a mission to provide golfers with more
enjoyment. Here, he
shares his thoughts on
a range of topics:
PACE OF PLAY
"Most golfers can improve on ready golf,"
Holder says. "The
biggest issue we find in
pace of play is that people aren't ready to go
when it's their turn."
Holder says it starts
at Indian Wells when
golfers drop off their
clubs with the valet and
continues in the pro
shop where staff members remind golfers of
the importance of ready
golf with helpful tips.
"We promise an experience and we want
to own up to that experience," Holder said.
ENJOY THE WALK
Holder also is aiming
for the health-conscious
golfer. The course now
offers Walk the Wells,
where players can walk
the course, receive a
yardage book and a pedometer to keep track
of burned calories.
"It's really cool to see
families or hotel guests
strolling up," he said.
"You don't see a lot of
people walking anymore. We're finding
that the walkers keep
up with everyone else."
COME AS YOU ARE
Looking to attract a
wider audience, Holder
has instituted a more
relaxed dress code so
golfers are not required
to wear a collared shirt.
"We want our guests
to feel comfortable."
GAME IMPROVEMENT
For those who want
to improve their game,
Holder has implemented an indoor
swing analysis center,
which features two
cameras positioned to
capture the swing and
replay it in slow motion
for the golfer.
The results are instantaneous.
"It's an invaluable
tool for teaching,"
Holder said. "We have
the ability to see ball
flight and spin. We can
also show the student
exactly what is going
on in their swing."
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