Suzy Whaley Gets National Honor

Suzy Whaley of Farmington, was among the class of the Top 50 Kids Teachers for 2011, as announced by U.S. Kids Golf.

Whaley, a Golf Digest Top 50 teacher in America, has been a junior golf instructor for 20 years and is currently a teaching professional at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. This is the second time that Whaley has been named a Top 50 Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf.

“As a PGA and LPGA professional and a coach, I take great pride in having the opportunity to significantly change the lives of children through golf,” Whaley said. “U.S. Kids Golf has made it easy for me to make golf fun, exciting! Each day, I look forward to growing the game one swing at a time.”

The award, in its eighth year, recognizes golf professionals across North America who focus much of their time and energy on developing young golfers in their communities. The instructors are judged on several criteria, including percentage of time devoted to kids programs, creativity, communication and efforts to grow the game.

This year’s class represents 25 states and Canada and includes teachers who work at public, private, resort and municipal courses.

“The Top 50 Kids Teachers represent a group of professionals who are dedicated to helping kids develop their skills and their love of the game,” said Dan Van Horn, founder and president of U.S. Kids Golf. “We are pleased to recognize their talents and commitment.”

The 2011 Top 50 Kids Teachers will be recognized Friday, January 27, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.

A press release from US Kids Golf.