Junior Golf program will impact Temecula Valley’s schools and golf courses
Temecula, CA – With the golf industry and the economy struggling in recent years, golf industry veteran Jeff Sampson parted ways with his long time career as a golf course operator and teacher and acquired a new TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise in Temecula, California.
“With the economy having such a negative effect on golf courses and the golf industry, I wanted to find a new career in golf that would allow me to be my own boss, but also help me grow the game and the business of golf, which I have loved for many years”, said Sampson. “TGA Premier Junior Golf provided a great business opportunity to do just that and I am very excited about TGA and the impact I will have on area schools and students.”
Sampson, who graduated from the Professional Golfers Career College and spent the past 15-years operating and teaching at a local golf course in Oceanside, California has taken full advantage of what Entrepreneur Magazine calls one of the Top 10 most affordable and best franchise deals, by acquiring the new TGA franchise business.
TGA Premier Junior Golf, one of the leading initiatives to grow the game of golf and the only national after-school golf enrichment program in the country, is one of the country’s most unique and fastest growing recreational programs for kids. It has also rapidly become a golden franchise opportunity for self-starters who enjoy working with children in a business venture that provides a unique entry into youth sports, education, and the golf industry.
“We are very excited to be launching another TGA franchise in the state of California. Through our partnership with the SCPGA, TGA provides a wonderful opportunity for PGA Professionals and golf course operators like Jeff, who want to own an affordable and successful business in golf, while growing the game and impacting its future”, said Joshua Jacobs, Founder and CEO of TGA Premier Junior Golf. “We look forward to working with Jeff and impacting the youth of the Temecula Valley area by bringing affordable and accessible golf programs directly to area schools through our five-level education based programs.”
Only a month into the new career and Jeff is already making an impact in the Temecula Valley and the surrounding areas of Murrieta and Menifee by bringing programs to Hillcrest Academy and Tony Tobin Elementary. He is very excited about the future potential growth that TGA offers.
“Getting my first couple programs signed up has been exciting. The local principals, who see great benefits from the TGA program, have been helpful and appreciative”, said Sampson. “I am looking forward to adding more schools in the near future and having a positive effect on the students teaching them the game of a lifetime and the life values associated with it.”
TGA is the only national after school program that teaches the fundamentals of the game of golf, its rules, etiquette, and life values, while promoting education for kindergarten students through the eighth grade. Since its inception in six Los Angeles schools in the fall of 2003, the premier junior golf program is now offered nationwide in 2,100 schools reaching 103,000 students in 21 states.
The TGA enrichment curriculum, developed by PhDs in child and curriculum development, along with PGA and LPGA golf professionals, is a five-level program designed for kids to advance from one level to the next while building self-esteem as well as confidence in terms of education, life skills and character development. The steps also include teaching fundamental math, science, English, and history associated with the program.
“Bringing golf directly into the schools and reaching young kids and their parents is the best way to grow the game”, said Sampson. “I look forward to this opportunity and bringing a wonderful sport to the kids in a fun safe and educational environment.”
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Contact:
TGA of Temecula Valley
Jeff Sampson
(760) 518-2725
jsampson@golftga.com
TGA Premier Junior Golf
Joshua Jacobs – Founder and CEO
(310) 333-0622
joshua@golftga.com
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Kevin Frisch
(989) 614-0241
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