A private facility is planning a promotional activity to introduce their new player development program for attracting new senior players. This activity includes three lessons followed by a three-hole scramble after each lesson. What is missing from this player development program?

A private facility is planning a promotional activity to introduce their new player development program for attracting new senior players. This activity includes three lessons followed by a three-hole scramble after each lesson. What is missing from this player development program?

• A. Orientation to the game and the facility
• B. A marketing plan
• C. A formal assessment plan
• D. A sign-up deadline

Answer: (A)

Getting new players oriented to the game and the facility is the missing piece. An orientation covers the basics of how to play, practice, and move around the site—etiquette, safety rules, how to use practice areas, where to go for help, and what the program expects. This foundation helps newcomers feel comfortable and know what to expect from the three lessons and the three-hole scrambles, which supports ongoing participation and smoother progression. While a marketing plan would aid attracting seniors and a sign-up deadline helps with enrollment, and a formal assessment plan would track progress, those elements don’t replace the onboarding clarity an orientation provides.

Getting new players oriented to the game and the facility is the missing piece. An orientation covers the basics of how to play, practice, and move around the site—etiquette, safety rules, how to use practice areas, where to go for help, and what the program expects. This foundation helps newcomers feel comfortable and know what to expect from the three lessons and the three-hole scrambles, which supports ongoing participation and smoother progression. While a marketing plan would aid attracting seniors and a sign-up deadline helps with enrollment, and a formal assessment plan would track progress, those elements don’t replace the onboarding clarity an orientation provides.