Golf FORE Kids junior camp
The Ridge Golf Club is dedicated to offering a junior golf camp that develops junior golfers in Northwest Iowa not only in golf skills, but also the life lessons that golf encompasses. In developing the goals for Golf FORE Kids junior camp at The Ridge Golf Club an appreciation must be had for the educational potential that exists in the game of golf. Golf presents many opportunities to cultivate the social, physical, emotional and mental development of the participant. Our intention is to offer many positive learning experiences for all participants. Junior golfers will learn to play the game to the best of their ability. We will teach golf skills, proper etiquette, rules of golf, competition strategies with an encouragement to play and practice. These skills will contribute to the junior’s life skills along with other positive character values. This program will be centered on the lead in instruction of our PGA Professionals, Matthew Nice, Karrie Van Ravenswaay, and Alex Janssen.
The local charity All Kids Can Sioux Center will provide scholarships ensuring anyone who has interest in Golf Fore Kids may participate. Click this link to request aid: http://www.sc-akc.com/en/request-aid/
2020 Golf FORE Kids Camp #1:
June 8, 9, 11, 12
Level 1: 9:30-10:15
Level 2: 10:30-11:15
2020 Golf FORE Kids Camp #2:
July 20, 21, 23, 24
Level 1: 9:30-10:15
Level 2: 10:30-11:15
Level 1 Player = Intended for beginning golfers. Basic fundamentals and golf skills will be achieved by the end of Level 1 camp.
Level 2 Player = Golfers at Level 2 have a basic knowledge of set-up, form, and on-course etiquette.
PGA Jr League
PGA Jr. League is changing the way golf is learned and played through its fun, team-oriented approach. Boys and girls of all skill levels learn and play the game with expert coaching and guidance from PGA Professional Captains, wear numbered jerseys, and compete on teams with friends in a two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship and builds confidence.
PGA Jr. League at The Ridge Golf Club includes three teams; Ridge Linksters, Ridge Aces, and Ridge Eagles. Participants must be between the ages of 8-13, with their 14th birthday being after July 31, 2020.
Practices are held every Wednesday morning from June 3rd to July 29th. Practice will consist of one hour of instruction and competition on the driving range and practice green, followed by playing on the golf course with teammates.
Competitions are called “games” and will be scheduled mostly in July, with the end of the regular season being July 31.
To sign-up your child for PGA Jr League please click this link: https://www.pgajrleague.com
PGA Jr. League at The Ridge has 6 generous corporate sponsors who help fund the cost of this program.
PGA Jr. League Post Season:
Following the regular season, All-Star teams are formed and move through a series of competitions to advance to the Regional phase of the post-season. Regional Champions then compete in the PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental.
Each All-Star team is made up of a combination of 10 players from the local league. Each All-Star team must have at least one player from each of the league’s teams. The remaining players on the team will be determined by the final league standings. No one team is allowed to have more than five players on a league’s All-Star team.
Join the team!
Who: Junior golfers ages 17 & under
What: Team Golf – Shamble Format
When: June 3, 10, 17, July 1, 15, 22 – tee times between 11:00-12:00
Where: The Ridge Golf Club
Why: Continue the FUN team format and keep kids engaged!
The 17U Jr. Team program at The Ridge is for junior golfers who have aged out of PGA Jr. League, but still want to enjoy the fun atmosphere of team golf. Players may not have graduated from high school, in some instances an 18 year old may be allowed to participate, as long as they are entering their senior year.
This will be a team format with partners playing a 1 low net best score shamble format. Shamble is when both partners tee off, the better tee shot is chosen, and both partners play their own ball the remainder of the hole. The lower score of the two will be used as the team score for that hole. Every player will have a handicap. Each hole is worth one point, 9 points in a match vs. the opposing team.
Teams will accumulate points throughout the season, along with a win/loss record. The final match of the season will be a position match. The players named team champions for the season will win a special trip to accompany Matt, Alex, and Karrie to play an exclusive golf course in our area!
The fee for 17U Jr. Team will be $100 a player. Members of this program have the opportunity to purchase a Ridge Junior Membership at half price (only $75). Personal lessons will be given each week to team members who participate in their scheduled match and put in time on their own or with a teammate practicing. These lessons may be set up with Matt, Karrie, or Alex any day of the week.
Teams will be made up of 4 players, composed by the golf professional staff. If a team member is unable to play in a match, they may find a substitute to play in their place.
All participants, subs included, must post at least five 9 hole scores to GHIN before they play in a match. GHIN handicaps are free for all individuals under the age of 18.
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