Junior Golf 2013 Player Booklet

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1 Junior Golf 2013 Player Booklet 1

2 Mission Statement To provide excellent instruction in a fun, relaxed group atmosphere. 2

3 Letter from the Professional Staff Dear Junior Golfers, As you begin the 2013 Junior Golf program, we would like to thank you for your participation, as well as your dedication to golf. Our goal, as PGA instructors, is to create a camp that is helpful to developing your children into future golfers. During this two week camp you will be experiencing a handful of exciting and fun activities. Each student will become better golfers, improve your competitive fire, build their self-esteem, and most importantly have a lot of fun. Whether this is your first golf camp or your fifth get ready cause you are about to experience an amazing time. We will see you at the club! Sincerely, Professional Staff Westbrook Country Club 3

4 Professional Staff Greg Smith Head Golf Professional Class A PGA Professional for thirteen years. Greg has taught many junior lessons at Toledo Country Club, Olympia Fields C.C. and Inverness Club for the past twenty years. Greg was the 1988 Toledo Junior Player of the Year. He also played collegiate golf at The University of Toledo prior to turning professional in Braden Harmon Assistant Golf Professional Level 1 PGA Apprentice and first year at Westbrook Country Club. Nick has been a Golf Professional for two years. He was the assistant at Harbourtowne Golf Resort in St. Michaels, MD. Braden s home town is Cranberry, PA. Dan Mahoney Assistant Golf Professional Level 1 PGA Apprentice this is Dan s first year at Westbrook Country Club. This is Dan s third year as an Instructor. Dan worked at the oldest private country club in Ohio for the past three seasons. He was also an instructor for the First Tee of Akron. 4

5 Q-School/Pizza Party ALL WESTBROOK JUNIORS WELCOME 5 13 years of age First junior golfers to register will get FREE puma gear, while supplies last. JUNIOR GOLFERS MUST ATTEND Q-SCHOOL Thursday, June 6 5:00 6:00 PM Player evaluation (Q School) 6:00 6:15 PM Pizza & Drinks 6:30 7:00 PM Hulk Smashing Extravaganza LIVE HULK SMASHING EXTRAVAGANZA YOU MAY GET PICKED TO SMASH AWAY WITH THE HULK. 5

6 Camp Information FEE Camp #1: June 12-14: $175 Camp #2: June 26-28: $175 Both Camps: $300 Includes Golf Instructional, Q-School, Pizza Party, Hulk Extravaganza, surprise gift, rules book, sleeve of golf balls and Lunches for all days. We encourage each junior to participate in both camps, but we do offer a price for just one camp and discount for both. ELIGIBILITY Open to all full Active & Social members children and/or grandchildren, Boys and Girls of Ages 5 to 17 years old. VOLENTEERS - PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS Given the number of juniors in our program, it is impossible for the Golf Staff to be with every group. Therefore, parents are encouraged to sign-up as volunteers. Interested parents should contact the golf shop at

7 Itinerary GOLF CAMP #1 Wednesday, June 12 Thursday, June 13 Friday, June 14 9:00 am Introduction 9:00 am Introduction 9:00 am Introduction 9:30 am Putting Clinic 9:30 am Short Game Part II 9:30 am On Course Instruction 10:00 am Putting Contest 10:00 am Short Game Challenge 10:00 am Pro-Junior 11:00 am Lunch 11:00 am Lunch 11:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm Short Game Part I 12:00 pm Iron Clinic Part I 12:00 pm On Course Challenge 12:30 pm Short Game Challenge 12:30 pm Closest to the Hole 1:00 pm Team Competition 1:30 pm Play for Prizes 1:30 pm Play for Prizes 1:30 pm Team Competition 2:00 pm Day Summary 2:00 pm Day Summary 2:00 pm Day Summary Wednesday, June 26 GOLF CAMP #2 Thursday, June 27 Friday, June 28 9:00 am Introduction 9:00 am Introduction 9:00 am Introduction 9:30 am Iron Clinic Part II 9:30 am Bunker Clinic 9:30 am Extreme Putting 10:00 am Iron Challenge 10:00 am Bunker Challenge 10:00 am On Course Putting Challenge 11:00 am Lunch 11:00 am Lunch 11:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm Driver Clinic 12:00 pm On Course Team Competition 12:30 pm Long Drive Contest 12:30 pm On Course Team Competition 1:30 pm Play for Prizes 1:30 pm On Course Team Competition 12:00 pm On Course Instruction 12:30 pm Pro-Junior 1:30 pm Pro-Junior 2:00 pm Day Summary 2:00 pm Day Summary 2:00 pm Day Summary 7

8 Golf Etiquette DRESS CODE ALL junior golfers will strictly follow the Westbrook Country Club Rules with special attention to the Dress Code. All juniors must wear a collared shirt. No T-shirts are allowed All shirts must be tucked in and worn neatly Any junior wearing a cap or visor must wear the hat correctly. Hats will not be worn sideways or backwards No jeans or cutoff shorts are permitted. Knee-length shorts are proper attire CODE OF CONDUCT The code of conduct states that any abusive language, club throwing, cheating, disrespect towards volunteers or the professional staff, abuse of the course, or improper attire will be considered as a violation of the Code of Conduct. The penalties for violations, based on the severity, may be any of the following: a warning, disqualification or suspension from the junior golf program. CARE OF THE COURSE Westbrook is one of the finest golf courses in Ohio. We need to do everything we can to maintain the excellent condition of our course. We can help in the following ways: Player should rake the bunker and smooth all the holes and footprints Replace divots and repair ball marks Don t throw clubs or harm the course in anyway 8

9 Closing Information PRIVATE JUNIOR LESSONS (ages 5-13) It is important for our junior golfers to have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the game. To further encourage our juniors interest in the game, our staff is offering a special lesson rate for juniors. The Professional Staff will provide 1/2 Hour junior lessons for only $25, or 1-Hour junior lesson for only $50. There is no better time to learn than when you re young. Lessons series are also available five lessons for the price of four (one free). SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD In order to receive this award, a junior must exemplify the highest qualities of the game. A champion is not always the player with the lowest score. A champion must also possess a positive attitude, a sense of fairness and honesty, strong knowledge of the rules, etiquette and most importantly, respect towards fellow competitors. The award will be presented to the junior who best fulfills these characteristics Hannah Stewart 2006 Theresa-Ann Jedra 2007 Jansen Webster 2008 Olivia Shaver 2009 Nick Offenburger 2010 Isabelle Jedra 2011 Jake Houston 2012 Nicole Adam 9

10 NOPGA JUNIOR TOUR (KENNY NOVAK CHAMPIONSHIP) Presented by Cobra/PUMA Golf AGES $45.00 PER TOURNAMENT (UNLESS NOTED) JUNE 7 BROOKSIDE GC ASHLAND, OH TERRY VALENTINE JUNE 10 BIG MET GC FAIRVIEW PARK, OH MIKE RABY JUNE 17 CC OF HUDSON HUDSON, OH JEFF CAMP JUNE 19 WINDMILL LAKES GC RAVENNA, OH HERB PAGE JUNE 21 TANGLEWOOD CC CHAGRIN FALLS, OH JUNE 27 COLUMBIA HILLS CC COLUMBIA STATION, OH JIM WISE JUNE 28 FOX DEN GC STOW, OH TOM MCKINNEY JULY 8 SILVER LAKE CC SILVER LAKE, OH JOE LEENHEER JULY 10 MANAKIKI GC WILLOUGHBY, OH TOM KOCHENSPARGER JULY 12 WILLANDALE GC STRASBURG, OH JEFF WILLIS JULY 15 BARBERTON BROOKSIDE CC BARBERTON, OH JOE FLOGGE JULY 17 PINE HILLS GC HINCKLEY, OH DAVID KINNELL JULY 18 RIVER GREENS GC W. LAFAYETTE, OH DOUG DAVIS JULY 31-AUGUST 1 WALDEN AURORA, OH* MITCH CAMP *CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL AGES $80.00, AGES $45.00 PUPS TOUR Presented by Cobra/PUMA Golf AGES 8-11 $20.00 PER TOURNAMENT (UNLESS NOTED) MAY 25 SHAWNEE HILLS (PAR 3) GC BEDFORD, OH JEFF STAKER JUNE 8 NORTH OLMSTED GC NORTH OLMSTED, OH TREVOR HAZEN JUNE 15 OLD PINE GC RICHFIELD, OH DAVE MORGAN JUNE 29 MASTICK WOODS GC CLEVELAND, OH MIKE RABY JULY 6 KENT STATE GC KENT, OH HERB PAGE JULY 13 LAKEVIEW GC HARTVILLE, OH TONY ADCOCK JULY 28 WASHINGTON GOLF L.C. NEWBURGH HTS., OH JEFF STAKER AUGUST 3 WHISPERING PINES GC COLUMBIANA, OH ROSEANN SCHWARTZ AUGUST 17 FIRESTONE 9 AKRON, OH** DAN DAUK **CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL $30.00 FUN DAYS MAY 19 NORTHERN OHIO PGA GET GOLF READY FAMILY FUN FAIR WINDMILL LAKES GC MACEDONIA, OH JUNE 23 FIRESTONE CC AKRON, OH PRO-3 JUNIOR JULY 22 SIGNATURE OF SOLON CC SOLON, OH JUNIOR/JUNIOR PLUS THREE FALL FUN DAYS STARTING MID-AUGUST SITES TBA NOPGA JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AGES $65.00 PER TOURNAMENT (UNLESS NOTED) MAY 18 RICELAND GC ORRVILLE, OH LARRY LISIC JUNE 1 MILL CREEK GC (NORTH) BOARDMAN, OH ANDY SANTOR JUNE 6 AVON OAKS CC AVON, OH JUDD STEPHENSON JUNE 12 FOX MEADOW CC MEDINA, OH CHRIS CAPRIOLO JUNE 13 ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GC HUDSON, OH GREG ANDREGO JUNE SHADY HOLLOW CC MASSILLON, OH*** GREGG MATTHUS ***CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL $ th JUNIOR PGA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JULY 30-AUGUST 2, 2013 TRUMP NATIONAL GC STERLING, VA PGA JUNIOR SERIES JULY 15-17, 2013 WESTBROOK CC MANSFIELD, OH 10

11 Player Notes Putting Chipping & Pitching Irons Driver 11