Proponent Group

08/25/2026

Member coach Harrison Joyner has taken on the role of Director of Instruction at GOATED Clubhouse in Bonita Springs, Florida. This is the company's first move into the coaching space. GOATED already has a membership program that includes various events, an apparel line and an equipment line that includes irons, wedges and putters. Congrats!

08/11/2026

Member coach Luke Reilly is the new Director of Instruction at The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Congrats to Luke on the new position at one of the nicest clubs in the South!

08/11/2026

It doesn't get any better than having the women of Vision54 presenting to our member coaches. While we will be doing a deep dive into how AI is changing the game for golf coaches, we're also deeply committed to making sure our coaches are leveraging their human skills too, to keep their students improving and engaged.

Member coaches can sign up to attend now at 2026 Summit on our homepage when you are logged in. Change is coming faster than ever. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.

08/10/2026

Congrats to Proponent Group member coach Matt Wilkes on his new position at Dubsdread in Orlando. He will be very busy at one of Orlando's favorite public facilities. He is their new Senior Lead Instructor and Clubfitter.

08/10/2026

Demo Day is Back!

Proponent Group member coaches who want to bet ahead of their peers can spend time with more than 20 companies at our Summit 2026. Many will be previewing products that will be officially launching at the 2027 PGA Show three months later. IT's just one more way your Proponent membership gives you an edge and helps you stay ahead of the curve.

Member coaches can register today by going to 2026 SUMMIT at the top of our homepage when you login.

08/08/2026

The Best Value in Coach Continuing Education

We want our members to get the highest possible ROI on their education dollars, that's why we base our event near the largest portion of our membership and its why we secure rooms for as little as $119 for participants. Oh, and we also have the best curriculum in the industry for helping our coaches grow their businesses.

Member coaches can register today by going to 2026 SUMMIT at the top of our homepage when you log in.

08/06/2026

AI is Going to Change Your Coaching Business Forever

We're less than 90 days out so it's time for our member coaches to start making your plans to attend Summit '26. This year we will be doing a deep dive into how AI tools are already changing your coaching business and we'll look at what's coming next. If you want to protect your business and career you'll want to be in the room for this one. See you in October!

Members can register by clicking on 2026 Summit on our homepage.

07/31/2026

Today is 'Thank A PGA Pro Day', a new global initiative established by the PGA World Alliance - the international body representing the world's professional golf organizations.

Thank A PGA Pro Day is a dedicated global day of recognition in celebration of PGA Professionals who make such a significant difference to the golf community and wider industry, with more than 60,000 PGA Professionals coaching, managing and working in golf clubs and facilities around the world.

No matter what level a golfer plays at, there will almost certainly be a PGA Professional somewhere in their story - someone who taught them, encouraged them or simply made them feel welcome the first time they picked up a club. We would like to thank all of our Proponent Group member professionals for your dedication to the art and science of coaching golfers. We believe coaching is the highest calling of a golf professional.

06/30/2026

Well done Joshua Kelley! He is the new – and first – Director of Instruction at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, California.

06/29/2026

Everyone at Proponent Group is wishing Jim McLean a speedy and full recovery from his recent illness. Jim has always been a treat to work with during my magazine days. Dozens of our member coaches have worked for Jim over the years. His influence on the industry is huge.

In a social media post, the legendary South Florida staple detailed his health issues that started in late May.