Golf fans are constantly bombarded by the status of the PGA, LPGA and Web.com Tours. Media loves to hype Tiger Woods’ latest rules flap or what his girlfriend, Lindsey Vonn, is saying this week.
People that actually work in the golf industry realize that to truly help grow the game of golf in the United States it needs to become more accessible to the average golfer.
Most people find it difficult to find a few hours in their busy schedule to spend time on the range, practice green or golf course. Career and family obligations do not leave an abundance of free time in the average American’s day.
In an interview with the Back 9 Report, Dr. Jack(ie) Berry told us how she found herself in a similar situation. She became enamored with the game of golf prior to beginning her family and wanted to continue to improve her golf game after adding a child to her family.
In addition to a M.S. in Psychology, Doctor Berry holds an M.B.A. and has studied the inner workings of major corporations, small business and start-ups. She also has a husband and child that require her attention and large chunks of her time.
What is a working mother and practicing Golfaholic to do?
She developed the website, www.golfermoms.com to lend advice, provide information and ease the stresses of golfing moms and dads.The website offers articles, podcasts, interviews, and practical tips on combining work, family and golf into a 24-hour day.
GolferMoms are 25-50 yrs old and over 1 million women in the U.S. play golf and have children at home. They are corporate CEO’s, small business owners, or even professional golfers.
Balancing child rearing and home duties can be very time consuming for a mother. They need all the help they can get to find the time to make it to the golf course.
Golfermoms.com provides practical information and advice for golfers. The website is currently offering articles on:
-5 numbers you should care about on the golf course
-how to make a baby-buddy golf group
-how do you get your kids to play golf
-tips on fitness
Dr. Berry wants to help grow the game of golf by helping working moms (and dads) become more organized and understand that the need to spend some quality alone time on the golf course or even bringing your child along is an acceptable and advisable activity.
Every golf course needs more members. Women and children offer the largest sector of potential for golf course owners to grow their business.
Through Dr. Berry’s work maybe golf courses will learn to realize the huge potential market they are currently missing and take steps to help golfing moms get out on the links.