August Is National Golf Month

Our Community feature by Sheila Turner-Hilliard

Summertime calls for celebrations, and our Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors certainly know how to do that! From the 4th of July Parade to firing up your grills for National Grilling Month, July was sizzling!

We’re keeping the party outdoors this August by celebrating National Golf Month. As if avid golfers need another excuse to hit the links, players this month are encouraged to introduce new golfers to the game by sharing their experiences and advice.

National Golf Month was started in 1993 by The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), in an effort to make the sport more diverse, equitable and inclusive. This month-long initiative stems from the PGA’s own annual charity event that promotes golf as a sport that is accessible to all genders and ages no matter their skill level.

So, what can we do to celebrate and share our love of the greens? For starters, take a trip over to Valley View Golf. This former Olde Masters Golf Course has been renovated with the focus on fun for the whole family. The grounds include a 9-hole golf course, a 42-bay driving range, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a pro shop and a snack bar.

Fun for the whole family at Valley View Golf

Photo courtesy of Pam Mariani

Owners Pam Mariani and Brian Robinson said that Valley View Golf offers many ways to introduce new players to the game.

We host many corporate team-building events," said Pam. "We also offer women’s clinics, junior clinics and group lessons with our golf pros.

Brian added that they offer kids birthday parties and sell gift certificates, which is a great way to share the love.

Sunset view over the 7th fairway and green at Aronimink Golf Club

Photo courtesy of Cameron Small

Over at Aronimink Golf Club, members are not only celebrating National Golf Month, they’re basking in the glow of Forbes magazine recently naming the club one of the Top 20 Most Exclusive golf and country clubs in America.

Winning awards like this," said Cameron Small, Assistant Golf Professional at Aronimink, “is a true testament to our membership and how hard they work to preserve our history as well as build for our future.

Aronimink, which is often referred to as one of the finest and most challenging courses in the United States, is no stranger to the spotlight. They have a long history of hosting major golf events including the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2018 BMW Championship. And they’ll welcome the PGA Championship in 2026.

How you celebrate National Golf Month is up to you! Whether you head to the driving range, practice greens, mini-golf or play a round of 18 holes, many places offer discounts during the month of August so you can take advantage of the deals.

There you have it. Consider this your official permission slip to take the day off, grab some friends and hit the course. Spread your love for the game even further by capturing the moment using #NationalGolfMonth to share on social media.

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Valley View Golf is located at 4600 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. For more information, call 610-356-1810 or visit www.ValleyView.golf. Aronimink Golf Club is a private club located at 3600 St. Davids Rd, Newtown Square. For membership information, call 610-356-610-8000 or visit: www.Aronimink.org.