Elite recruiting service connects junior golfers with prospective college coaches
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Georgia, March 19, 2015 – Sea Island, a five-star resort on the coast of Georgia, has just announced a partnership with Collegiate Golf Connection (CGC), a new recruiting service that connects junior golfers with prospective college coaches. CGC will direct candidates to Sea Island’s state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center (GPC) to complete comprehensive physical game assessments, a crucial recruiting tool for college golf coaches. In turn, Sea Island will promote CGC’s service as part of its comprehensive approach to game improvement, educating junior golfers on the benefits of CGC.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to help grow the game of golf and continue our deep commitment to junior and amateur golf across the country,” said Brannen Veal, director of golf at Sea Island. “Collegiate Golf Connection is a service that will revolutionize the collegiate golf recruiting experience.”
Founded by Stuart Moore, a former two-time All-SEC collegiate golfer for Auburn University, Collegiate Golf Connection offers a portal for players and coaches alike to connect and learn more about one another. Moore developed the service as a way cut through the noise and confusion of the college golf recruiting process. Player profiles on CGC are enhanced through the use of technology like Trackman Combine and SAM PuttLab Pro Evaluation – giving coaches more advanced metrics than ever before.
“Collegiate Golf Connection is all about helping high school golfers and college coaches navigate the chaos that is collegiate golf recruiting,” said Stuart Moore, founder and CEO. “Sea Island exhibits an unparalleled commitment to junior golf that fits perfectly with our plan to make recruiting easier and more effective.”
Sea Island has a long history of involvement in junior and amateur golf, dating back to its inception in 1928. Sea Island was founded by A.W. Jones, whose family instilled a strong commitment to amateur golf that has pervaded over the resort’s 85-plus year existence. Each year, Sea Island hosts the Jones Cup at Ocean Forest Golf Club at Sea Island, which is highly regarded as a top-three amateur golf event in the world.
Furthermore, Sea Island’s Golf Performance Center is a training ground and popular destination for top young golf talent. Throughout the year, the GPC and its renowned instructional staff provide junior golf camps and schools for boys and girls of any age and skill level.
To learn more about Sea Island and its commitment to junior and amateur golf, visit www.seaisland.com/golf or www.seaislandgpc.com.
About Sea Island
An exceptional destination appealing to those who appreciate gracious service and heartfelt hospitality, Sea Island is the home of two of the top five resorts and one of the top five hotel spas in the Continental U.S., according to Travel + Leisure’s 2013 and 2014 World’s Best Awards. With four Forbes Five-Star experiences – The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, The Spa at Sea Island and the Georgian Room restaurant – and an extensive array of engaging nature adventures and recreational experiences, Sea Island entices families, outdoor and activity enthusiasts, and those simply wanting to refresh and recharge. It is the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for seven consecutive years. Located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, Sea Island features five miles of private beach, a Beach Club, tennis and squash centers, Yacht Club, Shooting School and Camp Cloister. Well known as a family resort, Sea Island is steeped in golf tradition and is home to three championship golf courses, including Seaside, site of the PGA Tour’s McGladrey Classic, as well as the nation’s finest Golf Performance Center. Guests may also enjoy nearby Broadfield, a Sea Island Sporting Club and Lodge, offering a variety of seasonal hunting, fishing, sporting and organic culinary opportunities. Renowned for its hospitality, Sea Island has been creating life-long traditions for discerning travelers and offering real estate ownership opportunities since 1928. Experience Sea Island at www.seaisland.com.
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