Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Michelle Grafos, PGA, 2024 Youth Player Development Award Winner. Topics include:
- Resources – Understanding OP36 and US Kids Golf and ADM
- PGA Junior League
- Supplies and Equipment
- Staffing – options, cost, liability
- Other avenues for success – High School Programs, elite golfers, college athletes
- Partnerships – fitness, mental performance
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Michelle Grafos, PGA has transformed youth golf programs through her innovative and engaging approach. As Director of Player Development at Esmeralda, Grafos has built one of the region’s most impactful junior programs, with over 200 young golfers participating annually. Her philosophy combines fun and fundamentals, ensuring that players remain engaged while developing essential skills. Her influence extends beyond Esmeralda, as many former students return as junior coaches, continuing the cycle of mentorship and community building. In her role as chair of the Inland Empire Chapter PGA’s Player Development Committee, Grafos has spearheaded initiatives like handing out 500 free clubs to kids at the Spokane Golf Show and increasing participation in the Chapter Pro-Junior Tournament, now at full capacity for two consecutive seasons.