Indiana PGA Player Development Podcast

Episode 5: Creative Player Development Programming for Juniors and Adults w/Kevin Sopoci

In this Episode, PGA Professionals Crystal Morse and Kevin Sopoci discuss creative Junior and Adult Player Development programming. Including ways for Associates and young professionals to generate revenue through group instruction. Kevin is the Head Professional at Stony Creek Golf Club in Noblesville, IN and won the Indiana Player Development Award in 2023.   Kevin's e-mail is ksopoci@stonycreekgolfclub.com

Episode 4: Creating Indoor Academy Success w/Scott Barla

Scott Barla is the 2024 Indiana Section Teacher of the Year and recently ranked as the Best in State Instructor by Golf Digest along with many other accolades and accomplishments, Scott runs a robust indoor teaching academy that not only provides private instruction, but consistent adult and junior programming. On this episode Scott shares best practices and insight into what has made his indoor academy a success!   You can reach Scott by going to www.barlagolfacademy.com or e-mail him at sbarla@barlagolfacademy.com

Episode 3: Adaptive Golf Opportunities with Ryan Matthews

Crystal Morse, PGA has Ryan Matthews as a guest to discuss Adaptive Golf Opportunities in Indiana and around the nation.  Ryan has an inspiring story and shares great resources for those interested in adaptive golf.  You can connect with him at ryan@correct2compete.com

Episode 2: Watson Links Mentor Program w/Pauly Hart

Pauly Hart, Executive Director of Watson Links gives an in-depth description of the Watson Links golf mentor program.   Watson Links is eight-time Major Champion Tom Watson's nationwide initiative to provide a bridge from golf lessons on the driving range to playing on a real golf course for aspiring players ages 10 to 18.  The program pairs youth players with adult golf mentors for fun, relaxed rounds of golf to hone basic skills, introduce course etiquette and reinforce valuable life skills - all for free! Resources: www.watsonlinks.org

Episode 1: Youth Player Development with Chris Tilbury

Tune in as Crystal Morse and Chris Tilbury, Indiana's 2025 Youth Player Development Award Winner, discuss best practices for junior programming and tips for organizing your season!