What best describes the core aim of a facility's PD program?

• A. To Get People Playing Golf, Whether New or Existing
• B. To Host Tournaments
• C. To Maximize Profits
• D. To Recruit Staff

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind a facility’s Player Development program is to grow participation by getting people involved in golf and helping them improve, whether they’re new to the game or already playing. It’s about inviting beginners in, offering structured coaching and accessible pathways, and keeping players engaged so they come back and continue to progress. That focus on bringing in players and supporting their ongoing participation is what defines a PD program.

The other options miss that core focus. Hosting tournaments centers on events and competition rather than broad participation and skill development. Maximizing profits is a business goal, not the instructional and retention aim of Player Development. Recruiting staff is an HR/operational task, not the developmental program’s purpose.