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PGA’s of Europe Endorse SNAG

The article below is from the November 2010 PGAs of Europe Newsletter…

The Starter System that’s Fun while it Educates

As a means of progressing the PGAs of Europe’s education policy as widely as possible, a partnership has been formed with SNAG, the start-up system that is regarded by sound judges as the most innovative and enjoyable way of introducing newcomers to golf.

Start New At Golf, involves the use of cleverly-designed clubs with a large hitting area for striking a large soft ball. And, though designed specifically for children, the clubs can also be used for adults to enjoy, in an informal way, their first chance to play a version of the game.

This means that, just like football and many other sports, a beginners’ version of the real thing can be readily available for all, including most importantly the sports department of schools. The SNAG equipment can be used in a public park or any other such area, including a beach, with complete safety.

Where full-sized clubs with metal heads and small rock-hard golf balls can be a hazard, SNAG equipment has shown that people of all ages can play a fun game of golf with no danger to anyone.

International Golf Development will also soon have a full Junior Development Programme to operate with SNAG equipment and manage TennGolf. TennGolf is a simple concept that converts an area approximately the size of a tennis court into a golf academy conveying all aspects of the game as well as the rules and etiquette associated with golf.

In completing the partnership arrangement with SNAG, Ian Randell, the PGAs of Europe chief executive, said:

 “Ultimately golf development is at the very heart of all PGAs of Europe activities and initiatives. International Golf Development shares this determination to introduce the game to more people in a ‘fun’ way so that they keep returning.  SNAG equipment has proven itself to be ideal for achieving this goal and the partnership provides a perfect fit for both parties. Obviously, by endorsing a suitable starter system in this way we feel that we are helping those coaches and qualified helpers, who seek to attract more youngsters, and indeed newcomers of any age to the sport, we are offering a tool that has been approved by our Education Committee.”

James Healey, Managing Director of International Golf Development (IGD) added: “Both IGD and the PGAs of Europe have similar objectives in terms of promoting the development of the sport and the future growth of the game. Going forward the relationship will hopefully lead to increasing numbers of individuals and specifically families participating and enjoying the sport and therefore enjoying their own ‘lifetime in golf!’”

Source: PGA of Europe November 2010 Newsletter

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It's easy to learn, easy to teach, and FUN to play!

SNAG® contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form. The game has its own simplified rules and terminology that adds fun to the learning and playing experience. Falling somewhere between miniature golf and regulation golf, SNAG® allows for full shots, pitching, chipping, and putting. The SNAG Ball™ has a limited distance, with the average player launching it a maximum of 50 yards. SNAG® is also a training program for beginners' fun. It's a comprehensive system that has been developed through years of research and field experience. The key is in simplifying the instruction so that it can be an effective transition into the game of golf.

SNAG Golf is all about having FUN while learning the basics of golf. SNAG is a player friendly, first touch development program designed for both children and adults. It incorporates developmentally appropriate equipment that will allow golf to be learned and played in non-traditional venues, such as on a soccer field, in a gym, or on the beach. The program builds on strong fundamentals of the different strokes and swings and develops playing ability quickly and effectively.  SNAG can be taught and played almost anywhere with immediate, positive results.  This immediate success keeps new learners wanting to be further involved with golf. SNAG has developed an effective learning system with a manual and curriculum for new learners of all ages.

Our equipment and training tools are specifically designed to simplify the learning process. For example, we examined the basic swings needed to play golf and realized that a full set of clubs contained 14 clubs. Is it fair that a new learner is supposed to learn how to properly put, chip, pitch, and a variety of full swings, plus how to properly hold each, how to stand for each swing, AND which situations to use each of the 14 clubs!? Not to mention that it could be days, weeks, or even months between lessons or play. That is a lot to remember! SNAG Golf has 2 clubs, the Roller and Launcher, that allow new learners to fully grasp the concept of each swing, and how to easily hold the club. If your students can remember “Right on Red, Left on Yellow” then they are guaranteed to be successful in learning how to hold a golf club perfectly every time!

SNAG® only has two clubs: the Launcher™ is used to launch, pitch, and chip the ball; like a putter, the Roller™ is used to roll the ball toward the target All shots other than rolling (putting) are played off of a mat and tee called the Launch Pad™. This ensures that the player will have an optimal lie every time.

The target, called a Flagsticky™, also differs from anything else in golf, as it is not a hole with a cup inside but rather an above-ground weighted cylinder covered with a hook material. The SNAG Ball™ is slightly smaller than a tennis ball and is covered with a loop material. Unlike golf, where you finish by putting your ball into the cup, in SNAG®, you finish by sticking your ball to the Flagsticky™. Because of the mobile Launch Pad™ and Flagsticky™, SNAG® is portable and playable just about anywhere.