Teen participants of The First Tee to receive ThinQ Golf memberships
Scottsdale, AZ (July 16, 2014) – THINQ Golf, a mental training company with a unique set of online and app-based video games, is committing their support to The First Tee in an effort to help educate young golfers on the mental side of golf.
As part of the partnership between The First Tee and THINQ Golf, teen participants in pilot programs throughout The First Tee network will receive memberships to THINQ Golf, visit www.thinqgolf.com. Participants will have access to THINQ Golf’s games, live webinars, online leaderboards, and other mental game tools.
THINQ Golf’s mental training program was inspired by the work of LPGA Master Instructor and Chair of the World Scientific Congress of Golf, Dr. Debbie Crews; Dr. Crews’ book, Golf: Energy In Motion, and research involving EEGs and the brain maps of amateur and elite level golfers, together form the basis for THINQ Golf’s suite of app-based games. Ultimately, THINQ Golf has worked diligently to create an online portal that offers a streamlined user experience and a wealth of information on the mental side of golf.
“We are very excited to partner with The First Tee and look forward to educating their young participants on the importance of the mental game, as well as the science behind it. We hope they find our website and games to be a fun way to work on an area of golf that is often challenging to train,” commented Tim Suzor, CEO and Founder of THINQ Golf.
The First Tee is a youth development organization providing educational programs for young people that build character using the game of golf as a platform. To learn more about The First Tee, Visit www.thefirsttee.org.
About THINQ Golf
THINQ Golf came to fruition through the collaboration of sports psychologists, neuroscientists, and PGA/LPGA professionals who were searching for tools that could be used to improve the mental skills responsible for on-course performance. Although THINQ Golf was founded only in 2012, the THINQ Team has over 100 years of experience in working with individuals who are seeking peak performance on and off the golf course. THINQ Golf’s online and app-based suite of mental training games is a fun and interactive way for golfers of all ages and skill levels to better their scores.
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. With its home office at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in elementary schools and at other youth-serving locations.
Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to nine million young people in all 50 United States and select international locations. The First Tee’s Founding Partners are LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA. Shell Oil Company is The First Tee’s Founding Corporate Partner and Johnson & Johnson is its Legacy Partner. Former President George W. Bush serves as honorary chair.
Contact:
Sara Henika
The First Tee
(904) 940-4341
Shenika@thefirsttee.org
Toni Owens
THINQ Golf
(480) 321-6264
Toni@THINQSports.com
