Mentee Guide

Printable mentee guide  

Who is a mentee?

A mentee is someone looking for a "golfing buddy" as they make the transition from instruction to playing on a golf course. A mentee is looking for guidance on basic rules, etiquette, pace of play and how to get more involved with EWGA.  If you are interested in becoming a mentee, please contact your Chapter's Golf Education & Player Development Chair.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A MENTEE?
MENTEE QUALIFICATIONS
PROGRAM TIMELINE
BENEFITS FOR MENTEES
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
HOW WILL I BE PAIRED UP WITH A MENTOR?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A MENTEE?

The following are the activities required to complete the S.W.I.N.G. program.  You should complete these activities with your Mentor during the year:

• Have a “get to know you” meeting with your Mentor in a setting where you are not playing golf.  This meeting could be over lunch, cocktails or just an opportunity to sit down and talk.  This meeting can be at a golf course or anywhere else that is comfortable and convenient for participants.
  
• Play golf together and review the items on the mentoring checklist.  This is your opportunity to learn how to get around a golf course in a safe, supportive learning environment!  This can be any number of holes of golf, including less than 9 holes.  The Mentee Checklist outlines the items that should be covered during this round of golf.
  
• Play golf a second time together.  This can be in any setting that is mutually agreeable.  Some suggestions include:
   - Play 9, 18 or less than 9 holes (for instance, a few holes at
     twilight) at the golf course of your choice
   -  Play in an EWGA new golfer outing or event together
   - If your Chapter holds a mentoring event, play golf together in the
     mentoring event
   - Play in a casual scramble event
   - Play golf at an Executive or Par-3 course
  
• Ask your Mentor to help you identify EWGA activities you may wish to be involved in and navigate the process of signing up for those activities.
  
• Have the opportunity to ask questions by phone and/or email to answer questions about the EWGA or about golf.
  
• Mentee’s will be sent an email with details on how to complete the survey.  Mentor’s will also be asked to fill out an evaluation survey.

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 MENTEE QUALIFICATIONS

• Have completed a program of basic golf instruction.  This may be through EWGA, such as EWGA Getting Started or new golfer clinics, or outside of EWGA.  Your mentor will not provide information on how to swing a golf club or execute the technical skills involved in playing the game.  Rather, a mentor is there to help you get around the golf course safely and answer questions about basic rules, etiquette and the other nuances of the game in order to build your confidence and comfort in the golf course setting.

• Be willing to ask questions and receive advice and feedback from the Mentor.

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PROGRAM TIMELINE

The 2008 S.W.I.N.G. Program runs from January 1 - December 31.

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BENEFITS FOR MENTEES

• Opportunity to learn from an experienced golfer on the golf course

• Opportunity to have a “buddy” to ask questions of throughout the year – no question is a “dumb” question!

• Opportunity to get to know a seasoned EWGA member and network in the EWGA

• Receive a limitless 25% discount for one year on all regularly priced bette & court products from affiliate ForeSport.com

• Be entered in a drawing to receive a great prize from a top EWGA sponsor!  Registered mentees will be selected at random for the drawing.

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• Contact your Chapter's Golf Education and Player Development (GEPD) Chair and let her know that you want to be a mentee in the S.W.I.N.G. program
• If you know your mentor's name at this time, please communicate this as well
• Your GEPD Chair will communicate your participation to the EWGA Golf Programs Manager via email at golfprograms@myewga.com or via phone at (800) 407-1477 ext. 21
• Once your information is received by the EWGA Golf Programs Manager you will be registered as a mentee in the S.W.I.N.G. program.
• You will receive an email confirmation that you have registered in the S.W.I.N.G. program as a mentee.
• This email will also welcome you to the S.W.I.N.G. program and provide you with the special access for obtaining your 25% discount with bette & court.

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• Once you have registered for the S.W.I.N.G. program, you will be contacted by a mentor within your Chapter.
• If you are not contacted by your mentor within one month of registering, please contact golfprograms@myewga.com and AHQ will help you locate a mentor.
• When you have a mentor, send an email to golfprograms@myewga.com and let us know your name, Chapter affiliation, and the name of your mentor for our records.
• For questions or assistance, send an email to golfprograms@myewga.com or call (800) 407-1477 ext. 21.
• Mentors and mentees are encouraged to use the S.W.I.N.G. discussion forum on the Leadership Links e-community (Members Only area of EWGA.com) where you can share experiences, ask questions, and get the latest news about the S.W.I.N.G. program.

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