A Watson Links Mentor is more than just an experienced golfer – you’re a guide, a role model, and a friendly face on the course! You can be a scratch golfer or a weekend warrior. Bottomline, you can be a mentor if you:
● Are 18 years or older. (Check with your local program manager for exceptions.)
● Complete a background check and review/acknowledge our Code of Conduct.
● Watch our 10-minute Orientation and Safety video available when your register on our web app.
● Show up for tee times and be able to walk and play 9 holes (cart access may vary).
● Foster a fun and social experience for all junior golfers.
Watson Links is not a fashion show or a reason to buy new equipment. Instead, just show up looking like a golfer and ready to play. A few basics to include:
● Your golf clubs, if you’d like to play alongside your junior golfer.
● Casual golf apparel – keep it comfortable and course-appropriate.
● Watson Links hat if you have one (helps identify fellow mentors and juniors).
● A few extra balls and tees (in case your junior runs low).
● Water or a sports drink. No alcoholic beverages.
Watson Links is dedicated to creating a safe and positive golfing environment. To ensure everyone’s success and safety:
● All mentors must watch our 10-minute Orientation and Safety video on our app. Some locations will require SafeSport training.
● New mentors are required to undergo a background check, facilitated by your local program manager.
● Always review and abide by the Watson Links Code of Conduct while mentoring.
The tips below will help make you an MVP mentor when you play with Watson Links. Have fun. You got this!
● Check in at the golf shop at least 15 minutes before your tee time.
● Wear your Watson Links hat, if you have one. It makes it easier for juniors and fellow mentors to recognize you.
● Introduce yourself to your junior golfer and share your skill level:
OPEN: Casual player, may or may not keep score but knows basic etiquette and rules. Firmly believes in mulligans and breakfast balls. Celebrates breaking 100.
LINKS: A weekend warrior when the schedule allows and fan of watching golf on tv. Enjoys a good golf trip. Probably would benefit from hitting the range a little more. Plays bogey golf or better.
MASTER: Lives for the game, knows golf’s ins and outs and how to convert those up and downs. Sought after ringer for a scramble team. Can often be seen swinging an air club. Flirts with shooting par or below.
● Late arrivals may not be able to join due to course layout and congestion.
● Remember, mentors may not purchase food or drinks for junior golfers.
● Please stay with your junior golfer until their ride arrives.
Manage your mentoring experience easily through our web app.
● Register as a mentor and tap into our mentoring resources using the web app
● Use the app for registration and tee time management (if your location uses this feature).
● The app will send automatic email reminders 1 day in advance of a tee time.
● Need to cancel? Use the app to cancel and notify your local program manager at least 48 hours in advance so another golfer can play.
Our mentor resources are your off-course caddy, to make sure you are prepared and confident before your first mentor-driven round.
● Mentor Handbook: Your go-to guide for everything you need to know.
● Golf Game Directory: A great tool for keeping play fun and engaging.
● Local Program Manager: Reach out anytime with questions or for support.
● FAQs: Answers to a lot of your questions.
After rounds and initiatives, we’ll send surveys to gather feedback on your junior golfer’s experience. We appreciate your insights to help us celebrate successes and improve the program!
Thank you for joining Watson Links as a Mentor! Your time and guidance make a lasting impact on the next generation of golfers. Have fun out there!
