1. The importance of the County badge MARC GRIMSEY 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

2. The Importance of the County Badge 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings “ Winning as a team is better than anything else. It’s great to share success” Jim Harburgh – Head Football Coach / University of Michigan

3. The importance of the County Badge What does being part of a team or community look like? Friendship Bonding Responsibility Trust Learning Same goals Winning and losing together Heightened sense of success and failure 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

4. The importance of the County badge What does the BB&O badge mean to you? When should I wear my County clothing? What do you feel when wearing ‘ The BB&O badge? Is it a right? Is it an honour? Who are you representing? Does its importance diminish with time? What part does it play in your development as a golfer? How do Tour Pros think about their time in the County system? 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

5. The importance of the County badge What behavioural changes will make the difference? Understanding the responsibility of representing the County Understand the privilege Ceding ownership to the senior players Defining the rules that a group must adhere to Taking responsibility if you fall foul of the defined rules 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

6. The importance of the County badge Premier Golfing Team Competitions Ryder Cup Solheim Cup Walker Cup Curtis Cup Home Internationals European Team Championships Jacques Leglise-U16 GB&I vs Europe 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings Other sports where individuals come together as team members Athletics, Cycling, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Swimming

7. The importance of the County badge Pathway of Team Golf Club Junior representation Club Senior representation County Junior representation U14, U16, Elite County Senior representation 1 st, Seniors Regional England England Jacques Leglise Walker Cup World Cup Seve Trophy Ryder Cup 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

8. The importance of the County badge 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings Wear the badge with pride in the knowledge that you are representing a large golfing community, and that what you learn whilst being part of a squad or team is greater than that you will ever learn as an individual.

9. Open Forum 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings

10. Closing comments Iain MacCaskill 2015 BB&O Parents' Evenings