Elkdale C.C. Junior Golf Program 2007
The Elkdale junior golf program for the 2007 season will begin Friday, July 6, and conclude on Friday, August 24 (Note: we will skip Friday July 20th because of the Member Guest Tournament). The program consists of a series of seven half hour lessons and up to 9 holes of golf on a shortened regulation course after each lesson. All skill levels will be taken through a learning progression, beginning with putting, chipping, pitching up to the full swing. Proper golf course etiquette and rules of the game will be taught as part of the seven week program. Groups will be separated by skill level. Beginners start by playing a 3 hole chipping and putting course, and will progress to a 4 hole short course on up to a 9 hole regulation course. Juniors advance through the levels by scoring at or better than a target score. The program is directed and taught by PGA Professional Jack Widger along with USGTF certified teacher Dave Elsen and other guest instructors.
ELIGIBILITY: Interested, enthusiastic, kids and teenagers age 7 through17 who reside in the Salamanca, Little Valley, Ellicottville & Great Valley area. (17 year olds must be under 18 years of age in September 2007). Participants DO NOT HAVE TO BE MEMBERS OF ELKDALE COUNTRY CLUB.
REGISTRATION:Limited to the first 20 golfers in each of the three ability groups
(GROUP 1. Beginner group three hole putting and chipping course / GROUP 2. Four hole short course / GROUP 3. Nine hole group)
The first completed and paid registrants will receive preference. Complete the attached registration form and mail it to: Jack Widger, Golf Professional
Elkdale C.C. Junior Golf Registration
PO Box 1286
Ellicottville, NY 14731
FEES: The charge for the program is $35.00 per child.
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Elkdale Country Club Junior Golf Program Registration Form
Name:___________________________________ Phone number:______________________________
Address:_________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________
City:_______________________State:______ Zip:___________ Age:_______ Date of Birth___/___/___
Experience and ability level? Mark all answers that apply with an X
(Beginner / never hit a golf ball ____ ) (Some experience have played putt-putt but never hit a golf ball ___ )
(Have gone to the driving range and hit balls ____ ) (Have played golf on a regulation or a par 3 course___)
(Play golf on a regulation or a par 3 course and can hit a ball over 50 yards) (Play golf, understand course etiquette and some common golf rules____. My best score for 9 holes is ____ I can hit a golf ball ____ yards)
(I play golf regularly____ My best 9 hole score is ____ my best 18 hole score is ____ I drive the ball ____ yards)
I participated last year and played in the: Beginner Group _____ 4 Hole Group _____ 9 Hole Group_____
Parents or Gardian:__________________________________________________________
I am able to assist the Junior Committee as a walking score keeper on these Fridays.
Circle: July 6 / July 13 / July 27 / Aug. 3 / Aug. 10 / Aug. 17 / Aug. 24
Mail to: Jack Widger, Golf Professional
Elkdale C.C. Junior Registration
PO Box 1286
Ellicottville, NY 14731
FEE: $35 Make checks payable to Elkdale Country Club
Elkdale C.C. Junior Golf Program 2007 Information
JUNIOR GOLF SCHEDULE 2007 Meet at the LESSON TEE-OFF
GROUP(times may change depending on group sizes) golf shop at TIME TIME
Group 2 & 1
9 HOLE short & regulation 7:20 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M.
Group 3
4 HOLE (shortened holes 10,11,12,13) 7:20 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M.
Group 4
BEGINNERS, 3 hole chipping and putting course 8:00 A.M. 8:15 A.M. 8:45 A.M.
DAY DATE
FRIDAY JULY 6
FRIDAY JULY 13
NO JUNIOR Golf On July 20 Member Guest event at the club, thus no Junior Golf this week.
FRIDAY JULY 27
FRIDAY AUG. 3
FRIDAY AUG. 10
FRIDAY AUG. 17
FRIDAY AUG. 24
NOTE: IF YOU MISS YOUR LESSON OR TEE TIME, YOU MAY PLAY ALONG WITH THE NEXT GROUP, PROVIDING THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU IN A FOURSOME. ALL JUNIOR SCORES SHOULD BE TURNED INTO THE GOLF SHOP WHEN PLAY IS COMPLETED.
ATTENTION PARENTS AND JUNIORS: The success of this program depends upon parental participation and both parental and juniors cooperation. Volunteers to serve on the Junior Golf committee are welcomed.
1. A parent is expected to assist a minimum of one Friday per child enrolled. You will be a walker with one of the Jr. groups to help keep score, teach etiquette, interpret rules and keep things moving. Note on your childs registration form the dates and times you are available to help.
2. Please encourage your child to practice. Review the rules of golf and etiquette with him/her. Any misconduct may result in immediate disqualification.
3. Jr. golfers must have their own equipment. The teaching staff will be checking all participants equipment in the first few lessons for proper fit.
4. PROPER ATTIRE IS MANDATORY Proper dress is Bermuda length shorts, and a shirt with sleeves and a collar. EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE: TEE SHIRTS, MUSCLE SHIRTS, JEANS, CUT-OFF JEANS, TENNIS SHORTS, JAMS, OVERSIZED SHIRTS, ETC.
5. Every player must be on time for the lesson and ready to tee-off at the appointed time. Parents please impress upon your child the importance of being on time.
NOTE TO ADULT ELKDALE GOLFERS AND MEMBERS:
The practice areas and putting green WILL BE CLOSEDto all adults until 10:00 A.M. on Junior Golf Fridays. MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO AVOID PLAY ON THE BACK NINE JUNIOR GOLF MORNINGS UNTIL THE YOUNG 4 HOLE GROUP HAS COMPLETED THEIR ROUND. This season junior golf occurs one morning a week for 7 weeks. Friday, July 6th through Friday, August 24th. We ask your cooperation and expect you treat the Junior Golfers with the courtesy and respect you expect from them.
JUNIOR PROGRAM PROGRESSION
TO QUALIFY FOR THE NEXT DIVISION - YOU MUST HAVE 3 ATTESTED SCORES OF
BEGINNERS..................................................MUST HAVE PROFESSIONALS O.K. TO MOVE TO 3 HOLE PUTTING AND
CHIPPING COURSE.
3 HOLE PUTTING/CHIPPING COURSE..........3 ROUNDS OF 21 OR LESS ON 3 HOLE COURSE, MOVES YOU TO 4 HOLE
SHORT COURSE.
4 HOLE SHORT COURSE............................3 ROUNDS OF 32 OR LESS ON 4 SHORT COURSE, MOVE YOU TO 9
SHORTENED COURSE.
9 HOLE SHORTENED COURSE.. ...............3 ROUNDS OF 60 OR LESS ON 9 HOLE SHORTENED COURSE, MOVES YOU
TO 9 HOLE REGULATION COURSE.
9 HOLE REGULATION COURSE.................3 ROUNDS OF 34 OR BETTER MOVES YOU TO THE PGA TOUR.
Beginners will play a three hole course set up on our short game practice area. The four hole group will play on the regulation course from tee markers placed 50 to 150 yards from the green. The nine hole short course group will play on the regulation course with tee markers 100 to 300 yards from the green. The nine hole regulation group will play from the forward red tee marker.
