IRGF Golfers: Mission, Vision, and Perseverance
Through the efforts of our year-round programs here at the Indian River Golf Foundation, such as high school training and collegiate, professional, and community participation in IRGF, we aim always to bring new players to the game and help to develop them based on their potential needs while also teaching life and leadership skills. Every player at the IRGF becomes a part of our mission and vision for our foundation. The IRGF Mission Here at the Indian River Golf Foundation, we foster learning and excellence in player development for golfers of all ages. Whether you're a beginner or a skilled player, we can teach new techniques, skills, and lessons to expand your knowledge of the game. The Indian River Golf Foundation creates expanded opportunities to participate in golf, build character, honor the game's traditions, and recognize those who have demonstrated high performance levels and outstanding contributions to the wonderful game of golf. The IRGF Vision Our vision is to bring new players to the game and enhance long-time golfers' pleasure regardless of skill by creating a safe, affordable, and enriching golf experience. Our foundation will provide consistent and dependable leadership to all. We will also coordinate community support for the advancement of golf in Indian River County and areas beyond. Perseverance In Golf Having perseverance in the game of golf is essential to being a great player. To succeed in the sport, golfers must push through their mistakes while learning and growing from them. Here at IRGF, we believe that part of having perseverance is learning through being able to cope with frustration while playing, always trying to improve your game, and never giving up. Coping With Game Frustration All golfers have experienced frustration at one point during their golf careers. While the sport of golf can be complex at times, adding in nerves, fears and frustration can make it even more complex than it needs to be. The best way to learn how to cope is to push through the feelings and persevere through the doubts. Some ways that you can practice this is to: Put your game into perspectiveAim to be positive throughout the game/practicePay close attention to your thoughtsTry to focus on the facts of the game "Golf is about how well you accept, respond to, and score with your misses much more so than it is a game of your perfect shots."Dr. Bob Rotella Improving Your…