ATLANTA-Chris Knobloch, PGA Professional and owner of the Gwinnett County franchise for Total Golf Adventures earned top honors from his PGA section and was named to the Top 50 kids teaching list by U.S. Kids. Knobloch acquired the TGA Territory for the only at-school, after-school golf enrichment program in the country three years ago.
“I love teaching in general but especially with youngsters. That is my passion,” says Knobloch. “I am grateful for both awards and being recognized by my peers for not only the work I’ve been doing, but the fact that TGA has found the right formula to help grow the game. The TGA program exemplifies that a golf enrichment program has value in teaching not just the mechanics of the game, but the fundamentals of sportsmanship.”
TGA has put more than 45,000 K-8th grade students through its programs, and there are 43 TGA programs in 22 states, with more than 1,700 schools participating.
Knobloch was awarded the Georgia PGA Growth of the Game Award that is presented to the PGA Professional that has made extraordinary contributions and achievements in conducting and/or supporting Play Golf America initiatives. The award also considers the member’s service to the Association, and involvement in community and charitable activities.
The USKIDS GOLF TOP 50 Kids Teacher honors elite professionals who have dedicated their careers to developing youth golf in their communities and are known for their overall excellence and commitment to serving youth. They have demonstrated the ability to organize, administer, and teach at a very high level and are recognized by their peers and students as role models for the youth in their programs. This very experienced group of men and women has made a commitment to helping kids not only learn the game of golf, but also develop a love for the game that lasts far beyond their days in junior golf.
Knobloch has been a PGA Member since 1992 – Past GPGA Assistant Player of the Year, Merchandiser of the Year and Head Golf Professional @ the Great Waters Course at Reynolds Plantation.
“Chris is one of our stars,” said Joshua Jacobs, found and president of this six-year-old junior golf business. “He is one of our hardest working franchise owners and has done a great job in building his business in the Northern Atlanta area. We are proud of his achievements and the recognition he so richly deserves.”
Total Golf Adventures (TGA) was founded in 2003 with a mission to provide all K-8th grade students with access to the game of golf through the first national at-school, after-school Golf Enrichment Program.
TGA is one of the fastest-growing sports franchises and junior golf companies because the traditional barriers of convenience and cost that prevent 90% of children from playing golf are eliminated when golf is brought to the schools.
TGA’s 5 Level Golf Enrichment Program, developed by golf professionals and education experts, teaches the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of golf, while promoting golf’s life values through its character development initiative, “Play the Fair Way with TGA.” TGA transitions students from their schools to the golf course by offering camps, tournaments, clinics and private lessons.
TGA supplies its territory owners with the tools they need to succeed while building a strong base of corporate supporters that supply a variety of services and products to TGA territories. Just added to a growing list of corporate partners/sponsors is Staples®, which provides printed marketing solutions for all TGA territories. Already participating with TGA are Nicklaus Golf Equipment, the official provider of junior golf clubs, and Garb, Inc., the official provider of apparel for participants and staff.
Total Golf Adventures is endorsed and named as the official junior golf initiative by the National High School Golf Coaches Association (NHSGCA) and the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA); is a national supporting organization of the After School Alliance and Lights on AfterSchool, and is a corporate advocate and a partner of the President’s Challenge on Physical Fitness.
Contact:
Chris Knobloch – PGA Member – TGA Atlanta Director
770-402-8749 iteachgolf@pga.com
FOR TGA:
ALAN TAYLOR 516 835-1151;
alan@alantaylorconsulting.com
