Consciously Kind With John Gray

John Gray, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Native Oaks Golf Club, Valley Center, CA

Q: What is one take away you want the kids to have after attending a junior golf program?

A: For the beginner, I want them to say golf is fun. For intermediate players, I would like them to know that with some dedication they can compete in high school, college, and then use their golfing ability to enhance their chosen profession.

Q: What is one life lesson you learned during your days of junior golf?

A: Frustration is a part of golf and life, so we have to learn how to manage those emotions and use them to focus our attention to improve our skills.

Q: Why is there value in getting families out to play together?

A: Two thoughts that work together. We as a culture spend far too much time in front of screens, such as phones, tablets, TV’s, etc. and not enough time talking and interacting face to face with people, including our families. Generally, people need to be more conscious of their health and a large part of that is getting up and being active. Golf is an outdoor activity that the entire family can enjoy virtually anywhere in the word, it gets us away from our screens, we can enjoy time with family of any age, and we will be active at the same time. It’s a win, win, win! And as a bonus, golf courses are on some of the more beautiful pieces of property.

For more about John Gray and his summer junior programs at Native Oaks Golf Club, visit the website at https://www.nativeoaksgolfclub.com/summer-jr-camps/

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