2010 Junior Golf Program

The Junior Golf Committee is happy to introduce our Junior Golf Program this year. We will still continue splitting our juniors into two groups. On Wednesdays, Juniors (18 Holers) & Jr. Juniors (9 Holers & Bag Taggers) will have their clinics and play dates. On Fridays, 6 holers, 3 Holers, & Rangers (beginners) will have their clinics and play dates. You can consult the chart below for times.

In addition, Monday evenings after the outings are complete are now available to walk with your children if Friday mornings are not convenient. There will be no instruction on Monday evenings.

Just as in years past all the skill levels will have the thirty minute clinic before they play. This year however, there will be 3 different clinics available at the same time so the player can choose the area most in need of improvement. Each junior golfer will be required to complete the “core classes” during one summer. The idea is that we offer the instruction needed in a more flexible format while still covering the important topics. This format will allow for smaller group sizes and more personal attention. Once the clinic is over the junior has time to play and have fun with their friends on the course.

Junior Golf Fee –per child:

Active Members - $50.00

Country Club or Social (Jr. Program Only) - $175.00

Country Club or Social (Full Jr. Privileges) - $475.00

Includes the following:

- USGA Rules of Golf or Rules of Golf Illustrated

- Professional instruction during 9 clinics before playing

- Championship & Awards for winners

- Drink & snack after Golf

- Junior Golf Banquet

Junior Golf Terminology

18 Holers …………………………………….Juniors

9-Holers & Bag Taggers……………….……Jr. Juniors

6-Holers & 3-Holers

Beginner golfers will now be called………...Rangers

Assigned Times by # holes played:

Report Tee off # of Holes

Wednesdays

8:00 am 8:30 amJuniors (play 18 holes)#1

8:40 am 9:10 amJr. Juniors (play 9 holes)#1& #10

Friday

8:00 am8:30 am3 holers)

8:40 am9:10 am6 holers)

9:20 am10:00 amRangers

Parents will be responsible for having their child present to receive instruction prior to play. Please have the juniors there and ready at their respective time.

DRESS CODE – WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

Proper golf attire is required which includes Bermuda length shorts, collared shirt, and no metal spiked golf shoes. If you do not have golf shoes flat-soled tennis shoes are recommended. Junior Golfers not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to participate. Shirts must be tucked in and hat (if worn) worn as they were designed to be worn.

Individual Lessons

Individual lessons are available for those who are interested. Obviously, the personalized instruction of one-on-one teaching is the most effective for achieving one's goals. If your child wants to make the High School Golf team or would like to be competitive in the local Junior Events, I recommend taking lessons. Each 1/2-hour lesson costs $20 and can be taken anytime on Tuesdays through Sunday. See the golf shop staff for available times. If your child is serious about the game, private lessons are the way to go.

Any junior who wishes to play without supervision is required to pass a test that cover rules and etiquette as well as pass a swing test administered by the professional staff. Those who pass will be given a Junior Bag Tag and allowed to play unaccompanied by a parent on the course. Juniors who have not earned the bag tag may not play unaccompanied.

2010 Junior Rules & Regulations

  1. Eligibility – All children of members are eligible to participate in the Junior Golf Program and earn the privilege of using the golf course according to the criteria set forth below.
  2. Children must be between the ages of 8 and 18 years of age as of September 1, 2010.
  3. Children who play on the Junior Golf Team must still be in High School.
  4. Access to the Golf Course & Practice Facilities
  5. Course & Practice areas: (Accompanied by an adult with out bag tag) the times below are subject to change and modification to accommodate the golf schedule. In addition these times are subject to change relative to the activity on the golf course.

Monday – Course Closed

Tuesday – After 3:00 pm

Wednesday– Junior golf or after 4:00 pm

Thursday– After 3:00 pm

Friday– After 4:00 pm

Saturday– After 4:00 pm

Sunday– After 4:00 pm

b.Putting Green: Monday – All day. All other days – With the permission of the golf shop.

  1. Ability Assessment and Placement
  2. Juniors who have not participated in the program must have their ability assessed by the professional staff to determine their placement into the program. This assessment will take place on Wednesdays at 10:00 am during the beginner’s clinic.
  3. Returning juniors will start the new season where they ended the previous. If significant progress has been made during the off season and the junior meets the placement criteria below, than the junior will be moved into the appropriate level.
  1. Placement Criteria
  2. Rangers – Those new to junior golf will start at this level until they show they have the ability to become a Squirt.
  1. 3-holes – They will play three holes on the back 9. New 3 holes may tee off from the beginning of each fairway (over the creek on 18) and then move to the red tees when they are ready. They may take a maximum of 15 shots in each fairway then proceed to the green. Scores used to move to the next level must be from the red tees. Adults must accompany these juniors at all times.
  2. Must have the ability to make regular contact with the ball and get the ball airborne occasionally
  3. Understand how to maintain their position on the course.
  4. Know and understand how to play golf safely.
  1. 6 holes – They will start play on the back 9 and play 6 holes.
  2. To become a 6 hole junior, children must return three (3) 3-hole scores of 35 or lower from the red tees.
  1. Jr. Junior (play 9 holes accompanied) – They start play on hole #1.
  2. To become a Jr. Junior, children must return three (3) 6-hole scores of 65 or lower from the red tees.
  1. Jr. Juniors BT (play 9 holes) – Jr. Juniors BT start play on hole #1. Once a junior earns a bag tag, they do not need to be accompanied on the course.
  2. To become a Jr. Junior BT you must return three (3) 9-hole scores 65 or under attested by an adult.
  3. Exhibit knowledge of the rules & etiquette of golf by passing a written test administered by the golf shop.
  4. Play 9 holes in an acceptable amount of time.
  1. Junior (play 18 holes) – They will start play on hole # 1.
  2. To become an 18-holer juniors must return three (3) 9-hole scores under 55 that are attested by another Jr. Junior BT player.
  1. Course Etiquette & Club Rules:
  2. All children are expected to be familiar with the rules of golf and in particular, proper manners and etiquette on the golf course. Any infraction of the junior rules, play times, or golf etiquette will be reported to the junior golf committee.
  3. DRESS CODE – WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED
  4. Proper golf attire is required which includes Bermuda length shorts, collared shirt, and no metal spiked golf shoes. If you do not have golf shoes flat-soled tennis shoes are recommended. Junior Golfers not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to participate. Shirts must be tucked in and hat (if worn) worn as they were designed to be worn.
  5. Access to the clubhouse and locker rooms: Children are not permitted in the Men’s’ or Ladies’ locker rooms with our adult supervision.
  6. Tournament & Wednesday events:
  7. Special events may be held on Wednesdays during junior golf for the Juniors & Jr. juniors.
  8. Players are to keep score and attest the scores of those with whom they are paired and turn the scores in upon completion of the round.