Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon-affiliated facilities and Troon Golf Academies around the world celebrated ‘Player Development Month’ throughout May.

During May, clubs and courses increased golf instruction and lesson opportunities for all levels of players, including hosting golf clinics, creating virtual/social instructional content, hosting a Player Development Month Putting Challenge and more.

This is the 10th year that Troon has celebrated May as Player Development Month as a way of introducing beginners to the game in a fun and educational setting, while also creating opportunities for existing players to improve.

Golf clinics varied by facility and ranged from free to US$50 for adults, and free for juniors 17 years of age and younger.

In addition to lessons, clinics and instructional videos, Troon offered Troon Coach, a full-service online platform where golfers can find local golf coaches, trainers and instructional events; book and pay for lessons; and track and analyse practice sessions.

As part of Troon Player Development Month, and in an effort to encourage more putting practice, the Troon Putting Challenge gave participants the opportunity to match their putting skills against participants around the globe.

The Troon Putting Challenge includes 10 total putts (three three-foot putts, two six-foot putts, two 10-foot putts, two 15-foot putts and one 30-foot putt) and is scored 10 points for a hole out, five points within a three-foot circle and one point within a six-foot circle.

The participant who completed the Challenge (while tagging @Troon) with the highest amount of putting points throughout the month of May will receive a gift card from Callaway.

Troon is an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.