The Junior Golf Program will be a directed program with a pre-set curriculum, monitored advancement within the program, skill development to fit the junior’s needs, and development of advanced skills for state level competition. The students will also be tested at the end of session in Etiquette & Rules. They must pass this test to compete in State (AJGA) & Local Tournaments.
There will be two sessions conducted as clinics.
June 6th through June 8th, 2012
"Hook a Kid on Golf , Tee Level Clinic"
This is a program designed for 8-15 year old youth who have never played golf and do not own a set of clubs. There are no costs to the participants. Sponsorship is provided by the Birch Ridge Golf Association and the National Alliance for Youth Sports.
The Clinic is open to 16 young people with applications turned in by April 16, 2012. Selection will be based on a drawing to be completed by April 19, 2012. Those drawn will be notified by phone immediately following the drawing. If those drawn find they cannot attend for any reason, other names will be drawn so we can have a full class of 16. To receive an application either call Bob Sizemore @ 262-5130 or email him at bsizemore@acsalaska.net.
Participants selected will receive Training from Birch Ridge Golf Course Head Pro, Tom Walsh and his assistants. Participants selected will receive golf balls, tees, cap, golf shirt, golf bag and 4 clubs.
The Clinic will be held Monday, June 4th to Friday June 8th, 2012 at Birch Ridge Golf Course.
(All participants are required to attend each session)
An orientation Meeting for Parents and participants will be held on June 1st at 6PM at Birch Ridge Golf Course.
As part of the Tee Level Clinic, each youngster is provided with a starter set of golf clubs and other golf items needed to begin to learn the game. In addition to being taught basic swing fundamentals, there are special 30-minute presentation dealing with rules & etiquette, drug and alcohol awareness and golf course maintenance that are part of a Tee Level Clinic. At the end of the clinic, youngsters get to keep their clubs and all their other materials including a member bag tag that signifies their completion of the Tee Level Clinic.
Second Junior Camp
June 11th through June 15th, 2012
8: AM to 10:30AM (Monday through Friday)
Individual participant fee - $60.00
2nd junior golfer in same family $30.00
# 1) Beginners – Age 8-11 with less than 2 years experience. The main focus will be to provide skill training for swing, short game, putting, and etiquette. The participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. A specific level on each skill will be required to advance to the next group.
# 2) Skilled – Juniors 12 and above who have completed the Beginners Clinic. Primary focus will be advanced skill development along with additional course play. Upon completion of the session the juniors will be given the opportunity to qualify to compete in State Competition. Qualification will be based on Merit Level as well as a minimum skill score. Upon satisfactory completion, the participants will be also be allowed to play on the golf course without parental supervision.
Our program for those juniors who have completed 1) & 2) above and have a desire for State Competition with the AJGA Tournaments will be as follows. Individually you contact our Pro, Tom Walsh and he will make arrangements to assist you in areas of your game in which you need help. There will be no charge for these individual sessions.
Tom Walsh, Birch Ridge’s Head Pro will direct and supervise the BRGA Junior Program. Help! Help! If you can assist in the Jr. Golf Program, we really need your help. Juniors who have completed the program, seniors, Parents, 7 on 7 off golfers, believe me you can help if you have time. Contact Tom Walsh if you would like to help.
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