Golf
Gary Wiren, Ph.D., has taught golf in 32 countries, including 17 years in Japan, and written over 200 published articles and 14 books, including the “PGA Teaching Manual,” a 619-page work that has arguably had more influence on golf instruction than any such book in history. He served the PGA of America in several capacities over 13 years as Education Director, Director of Club Relations and Director of Learning and Research.
He was a founder of the Professional Golf Management program now in 19 universities, as well as a founding member of The Golf Collectors Society. He created the PGA World Junior Golf Academy, PGA Golf Discovery Schools, PGA/USGA Rules Workshops, and the Colonel R. Otto Probst Historical Golf Library. Wiren has played and made the cut in the U.S. Senior Open Championship, was a collegiate conference golf champion, played professionally in Europe and Japan, and won the South Florida Long Drive Championship at 381 yards with a wooden headed driver, winning by 50 yards. He is in nine golf halls of fame.
He attended high school at the Jesuit Creighton Prep School in Omaha, Nebraska and college at Huron University in South Dakota. He earned a master’s degree at the University of Michigan, where he also coached football, and a Ph.D. at the University of Oregon in sports science.
He has been married for 58 years to Ione Southworth Wiren from Traverse City, Michigan and has four children. The Wirens live in North Palm Beach, FL while he serves as Senior Director of Instruction for Trump Golf properties.
Health & Wellness Series: Golf - From The Roman Legions to Arnold's Army
The Greatest Game
Generously Sponsored by John and Patricia McGowan
Golf is truly a royal and ancient game. The “ royal” part comes from early golf that was played by royalty who could bestow the coveted title “Royal” to a club’s name such as: The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club or Royal Birkdale, Royal Calcutta or Royal County Down.
It is “ancient” largely due to its predecessors who played similar “stick and ball” games, notably the Romans and early Chinese. There were the games that were forerunners with names like Chole, Paganica, Pall Mall and Kolf. Actual examples and pictures of this equipment will be demonstrated, as well as the speculation as to how the game morphed into the target being a hole in the ground.
As interesting as the evolution of the clubs that were used to play the game is the types of balls that were created, including “woodies” and “featheries.” The attendees will also be able to view a large tee collection on display and marvel at the ingenuity.
Then there are the historic figures who played the game with incredible skill and gained fame in doing it. You will hear the stories behind their successes from “Young Tom Morris,” through the four great Triumvirates over the years. View the changes in styles of clothing and the golf swing
both for males and females. Hear of records and amazing feats, plus stories that are humorous and those that are tragic. All this taking place around “Golf... The Greatest Game.”
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # S1M7 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Monday, April 23 2018 |
| Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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