The Philadelphia Cricket Club 2018 Junior Golf Handbook

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1 The Philadelphia Cricket Club 2018 Junior Golf Handbook Dear Member, On behalf of the Professional Staff and Junior Golf Committee, we would like to thank you for your consideration and support of our Junior Golf Program. This handbook is designed to give you easy access to the majority of programs that constitute our Junior Golf Program. Our squad-based system, one meant to help children and families find a clearer pathway to achieve whatever golf goals they may have, continues to grow in size and effectiveness. Please take special care in reading the Junior Golf Outline, particularly as it relates to programming centered on Squads. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at any time. Sincerely, Sam Davey (Junior Golf Chair) samdavey@comcast.net Jim Smith Jr. PGA Director of Golf jsmith@philacricket.com Chris Young Junior Golf Coordinator cyoung@philacricket.com Pro Shop Contact Information: Phone: (215) Fax: (215)

2 Junior Golf 2018 Programming is separated into five Squads (Mulligan, Par, Birdie, Eagle, Ace). Squad members have their own bag tags and shirts to identify which Squad they are a member of. New junior golf participants will test into their appropriate Squad. Movement upwards to a more advanced Squad requires graduating the tasks to graduate are objective and outlined. To test up, all one must do is make arrangement to take a test with Junior Golf Coordinator & PGA Professional Chris Young. During testing to move to a higher Squad, each Junior will benefit from two doovers. Juniors can use these do-overs to try to complete a portion of the test that might have been failed. Testing will be done in order of activities listed if a junior doesn t make it through the test using their two do-overs, the test will be ended and the junior must wait 7 days to re-test. Evening Squad practices will be held throughout the season (schedule provided separately). Mulligan Squad Descriptor o An early start program suitable for juniors being introduced to the game Skills focus o Basic fundamentals like grip, stance, posture, aiming o Basic rules & etiquette Graduation to Par Squad requirements o Short putt - make 3 of 5 putts from two feet o Medium putt - two-putt 3 of 5 putts from 10 feet o Short chip get 3 of 5 chips from 20 feet within length of flagstick o Medium chip get 3 of 5 chips from 40 feet within length of two flagsticks o Full swing, mid-iron get 3 of 5 balls in the air (off ground) to carry 25 yards more o Full swing, driver get 3 of 5 balls in the air (off ground) to carry 25 yards or more o Rules/etiquette pass a basic rules and etiquette quiz using rulebook o Scoring must be able to shoot 72 or better at St. Martins from 1500 yards Program eligibility o Mulligan Squad practices o St. Martins o Mommy/Daddy & Me clinics o Get Ready Golf for Juniors o Pee Wee Golf w/ Nathalie Filler

3 Par Squad Descriptor o Mixes instruction with on-course play suitable for all beginner junior golfers. Skills focus o Beginner shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules Graduation to Birdie Squad requirements o Short putt - make 3 of 5 putts from two feet o Sloping putt - two-putt 3 of 5 putts from 20 feet o Long putt three-putt 3 of 5 putts from 40 feet o Short chip get 3 of 5 chips from 20 feet within length of flagstick o Medium chip get 3 of 5 chips from 40 feet within length of two flagsticks o Full swing, mid-iron get 3 of 5 balls in the air to carry 50 yards more o Full swing, driver get 3 of 5 balls in the air to carry 50 yards or more o Rules/etiquette pass a basic rules and etiquette quiz using rulebook o Scoring must be able to shoot 60 or better at St. Martins from the forward tees. Program eligibility o Par Squad practices o Sundays & St. Martins o Junior Golf Kickoff Clinics o Mommy/Daddy & Me clinics o Nitelite Golf o Jr/Jr Club Championship. o Spring Classic o Camp Cricket o PGA Junior League o Get Ready Golf for Juniors o Pee Wee Golf w/ Nathalie Filler Birdie Squad Descriptor o Combines more in-depth and focused instruction targeted to intermediatetype junior golfers. Golfers in Birdie Squad are those who demonstrate the potential to be HS or college golfers. Juniors who are currently certified would fall into Birdie Squad. Birdie Squad juniors are able to play at Flourtown without being accompanied by an adult. Skills focus o Intermediate shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules Graduation to Eagle Squad requirements o Medium putt two-putt 4 of 5 putts from 20 feet on a sloping green o Long putt two-putt 3 of 5 putts from 40 feet o Short chip chip 3 of 5 from 20 feet within flagstick length (use 9 or PW)

4 o Medium chip chip 3 of 5 from 40 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8 irons) o Long chip chip 3 of 5 from 60 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8 irons) o Short pitch land ball on the green 4 of 5 times from 20 yards. o Long pitch land ball on the green 3 of 5 times from 40 yards. o Bunker land 3 of 5 balls on the green. o Full swing hit 3 of 5 balls on a green target 75 yards o Driver hit 3 of 5 balls in a 25 yard wide fairway at least 75 yards out o Rules/etiquette demonstration of proper application of rules, etiquette, equipment, and sportsmanship o Scoring must be able to shoot a 9-hole score of 60 or lower (boys) or 65 or lower (girls) from the forward tees at MH or Wiss. Program eligibility o Birdie Squad practices o Colonial League o MainLine Days o Junior Golf Kickoff Clinics o Junior Golf/Tennis Camp o Nitelite Golf o Jr/Jr Club Championship o Junior Masters o PGA Junior League o Junior Golf Camps o Spring Classic o Sports Academy Eagle Squad Descriptor o Mixes junior-friendly instruction with on-course play that is suitable for rising junior golfers. The skills tests increase in difficulty from Squad 3 as the player develops enhanced fundamentals in preparation for tournament play. Skills focus o Advanced shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules Graduation to Ace Squad requirements o Medium putt two-putt 5 of 5 from 20 feet o Long putt two-putt 4 of 5 from 40 feet o Short chip chip 4 of 5 from 20 feet within flagstick length (use 9 or PW) o Medium chip chip 4 of 5 from 40 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8 irons) o Long chip chip 4 of 5 from 60 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8 irons) o Short pitch hit 3 of 5 from 20 yards within length of flagstick o Long pitch hit 3 of 5 from 40 yards within length of flagstick. o Bunker hit 4 of 5 balls on the green. o Full swing (mid-iron) hit 3 of 5 balls on a green target from 100 yards

5 o Driver hit 3 of 5 balls in a 25 yard wide fairway at least 100 yards out o Rules/etiquette demonstration of complete knowledge of PCC and USGA rules o Scoring must be able to break 50 for 9 holes from the forward tees at MH or Wiss Program eligibility o Eagle Squad practices o Colonial League o Philly PGA Junior Tour o GAP/WGAP junior events o MainLine Days o Junior Golf/Tennis Camp o Strive for Excellence w/chris Young o Nitelite Golf o Jr/Jr Club Championship o Junior Club Championship o Junior Masters o PGA Junior League o Junior Golf Camps o Spring Classic o Junior Golf Play w/the Pro o Sports Academy o Invitational interclub junior events Ace Squad Descriptor o A mix of advanced instruction and on-course play that is suitable for advanced/experienced junior golfers who exhibit tournament readiness and achievement. Golfers in Ace Squad are those who have the ability to play on their HS teams and potentially advance to play in college. Skills focus o Tournament-level shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules Program eligibility o Ace Squad practices o Colonial League o Philly PGA Junior Tour o GAP/WGAP junior events o AJGA/IJGT events o Invitational interclub junior events o MainLine Days o Strive for Excellence w/ Chris Young o Junior Club Championship o Junior Masters o Junior Golf Camps o Spring Classic

6 The Philadelphia Cricket Club Junior Golf 2018 Info Instructional Programs Golf clinics for juniors of all skill levels and ages are available at various times and dates throughout the year. Clinics are tailored to all ages and skill levels and include instruction and on-course activities commensurate with the group demographics. Each program indicates the Squads eligible to participate this is so that juniors in each program have the appropriate skills to participate without negatively impacting the learning experiences of others in the group. Junior Certifications Juniors who have achieved Birdie Squad status are certified to use the Flourtown facilities without an adult, provided a membership at Flourtown is active. Colonial League Interclub Matches This program provides an opportunity for our certified juniors to test their skills against players from Huntingdon Valley, Manufacturers, Commonwealth, Sandy Run, Whitemarsh Valley, and Saucon Valley. Sixteen of our juniors will compete in each event. Please contact the professional staff for additional information on the Colonial League. GAP/PGA/AJGA/IJGT There are many opportunities for juniors to supplement their club schedules with participation in events hosted by the Golf Association of Philadelphia; the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Golf Tour; the American Junior Golf Association; the International Junior Golf Tour; and many other venues. Professional staff is available to help golfers navigate the various opportunities, and how to secure a spot in chosen events. PGA Junior League The Cricket Club participates in the Philadelphia Section of the PGA Junior Golf League. The league provides playing opportunities for all juniors to play in a team competition against other area clubs. Please review the flyer for more information. Fundraising The junior golf program is self-funding all programming expenses need to be covered by the participants. To maximize our ability to provide junior golfers with the best experience possible, the Junior Golf Committee runs a year-long raffle to help fund the program. Raffle tickets can be purchased from Junior Golf Director Chris Young based on the following scale: 1 ticket = $10 3 tickets = $20 10 tickets = $50 25 tickets = $ tickets = $200 Tickets can be purchased by contacting Chris at cyoung@philacricket.com. Payment will be via member charge and Chris will put your name on each ticket and deposit into a ticket jar. At the end of the season 2 tickets will be pulled each winner will get to join Chris and two others for a round of golf at a top-100 club within two hours drive!

7 The Philadelphia Cricket Club 2018 Junior Interclub Colonial League Matches This program provides an opportunity for our juniors to test their skills against players from Huntingdon Valley, Manufacturers, Commonwealth, Sandy Run, Whitemarsh Valley, and Saucon Valley. Twelve of our juniors compete in each event. If you are a junior looking for a great mix of competition, camaraderie, and fun, you need to sign up to represent The Philadelphia Cricket Club!! Colonial League participants are required to wear a team uniform for all events. The uniform will be provided at cost to the players. Any interested junior who is qualified (Birdie, Eagle, Ace Squads) is encouraged to sign-up. If you are interested in being a part of the Colonial League team, please be sure to consider the following: Schedule Wednesday, June 27 th at Sandy Run Friday, June 29 th at Whitemarsh Valley Tuesday, July 10 th at Philadelphia Cricket Friday, July 13 th at Manufacturers Tuesday, July 24 th at Huntingdon Valley Thursday, July 26 th at Saucon Valley NOTES Team assignments will be based on skills, level of commitment, and squad level. Boys and girls are needed to complete the team. Each week we need 9 18-holers (including 1 girl and one junior under age 14) and 3 9-holers (including one junior under age 14) You must be able to carry your own bag while playing in order to participate. The philosophy of the Junior Golf Committee with respect to the Colonial League Matches is to put forth the best team possible while also being sensitive to giving the maximum number of players an opportunity to play. It is not a win at all costs type of event care will be taken to ensure players who signup enjoy their commitment to participating. REGISTRATION

8 Important Contact Information Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Brian Schulte, Director Golf Association of Philadelphia Women s Golf Association of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Golf Association International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)

9 Philadelphia Cricket Club Etiquette Cheat Sheet Replace your divot taken from the fairway. Shout Fore whenever you or your playing partners hit a ball that leaves golf course property or heads towards a visible person. When taking a practice swing, be sure you have a safe zone around you. Rake any footprints you cause in a bunker. Fix your ball mark and one other on every green. Do not slide or place your golf bag on a green. Replace the flagstick properly and gently. Be punctual for all starting times (arrive 10 minutes before). Respect neighboring residents and yell fore if you hit a wild shot. Never hit a shot off of adjacent property. Be sensitive when retrieving a ball from adjacent property. Do not use the course as a bathroom. Place trash in trash cans and pick up trash seen on the property. Never jump-around between holes. Pick the right set of tees. Don't let your ego get in the way of having a good time - pick the set of tees at a yardage you can handle. Worry about the group in front of you and the pace rating and avoid the 'well no one is pushing us' mentality. If you play in 4 hours and 45 minutes, there is no way anyone behind you can play any faster if there are consecutive tee times, right? Remember - the correct position is behind the group in front of you, not in front of the group behind you! The pace of play rating for the course is 4 hours. Failure to maintain a proper pace of play negatively impacts the experience of others. Keep your eye on the ball. Many lost balls are a result of not marking the flight with a landmark, or just plain not looking after you hit your shot. Keep score by the tee of the next hole.

10 Ten Most Commonly Broken Rules in Golf 1. Gimme Putts Except in Match Play, the ball must be put into the hole on every hole. Too often people feel that a putt is good when playing a normal stroke play round and pick it up without tapping it into the hole. 2. Lost Ball The proper procedure when a ball is lost outside of a water hazard is to return to the spot from which the original ball was played, drop a ball and add one penalty stroke. The common error here occurs when a player correctly adds the penalty stroke, but drops the ball in the wrong place, the area which they believe ball is. 3. Out of Bounds The proper procedure when a ball is lost hit out of bounds is the same as a lost ball. The player is to return to the spot from which the original ball was played, drop a ball and add one penalty stroke. The common error here occurs when a player proceeds as if the out of bounds stakes were hazard stakes and drops the ball at the point where it crossed out of bounds. 4. Teeing off outside the markers The teeing ground is defined as a rectangular area two club-lengths in depth, the front and sides of which are defined by the outside limits of the two tee markers. Far too often we see people tee off slightly ahead of the defined teeing ground, most likely because they do not know this definition. In Stroke Play competitions, the penalty for this is two shots and the player must play another ball from within the teeing ground. In Match Play, the player s opponent has the option of making the player re-tee without penalty. 5. Touching the line of putt A player may not touch the line of putt with either their hand or putter unless it is to remove a loose impediment (sand, leaves, etc.) or to repair damage (old hole plugs or ball marks). This means that touching the line to indicate the line to a playing partner is a penalty. Repairing spike marks or footprints are also a penalty. The penalty is two shots for such an infraction. 6. Improving Your Lie Many times when we play preferred lies or Winter Rules people take that to mean that they can improve their lie anywhere. This is not correct; this condition applies only to the fairways. A ball may not be moved in the rough. Also, sometimes when we are playing the ball down, people feel that they are allowed to move the ball out of a depression or divot, especially in the fairway. This also is not correct; the ball must be played out of bad lies even in the fairway. 7. Grounding Club in a Hazard When a ball comes to rest in a hazard, either a bunker or water hazard, players are prohibited from grounding their club. Far too often players are seen grounding their club in a hazard, especially in bunkers. In addition, players are not allowed to test the conditions (take practice swings) or remove loose impediments. The penalty for this is two shots. 8. Asking for Advice A player may not ask an opponent or fellow competitor for advice when preparing to hit their shot. They may not ask what club the other player hit or how much he felt that wind or a hill effected the playing of that shot. Similarly, a player may not volunteer any of this information from their own shot. 9. How to Drop - There is one proper way to drop the golf ball. The rules state A ball must be dropped by the player himself. He must stand erect, hold the ball at shoulder height arm s length and drop it. Any method other than this is a one stroke penalty. Many people just toss a ball on the ground or do any number of other things to violate this rule. 10. Water Hazards and Options Many people are not aware of the proper options when they hit a ball into a water hazard. First of all players must know that there are two different types of water hazards, regular water hazards (yellow stakes) and lateral water hazards (red stakes). For regular water hazards, there are three options: 1) Play the ball as it lies, with no penalty (don t ground your club) 2) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball as near as possible to the original location 3) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball anywhere behind the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard, keeping that point between themselves and the hole. For lateral hazards, there are five options. They are the three options for regular hazards plus two more. Those two additional options are: 4) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball no nearer to the hole and within two club-lengths of the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard. 5) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball no nearer to the hole and within two club-lengths of a point on the opposite margin of the water hazard equidistant from the hole as where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard.

11 The Format This program is designed to be a preparatory experience for kids aspiring (or just interested) in competing in the national Drive, Chip and Putt event. Instruction will be provided on the three skills (Driving, Chipping & Putting) during each week of the program. Week 4 will be a practice competition to put all the pieces together and prizes will be awarded! The Schedule Session #1: Driving- May 19th Session #2 Chipping - May 26th Session #3 Putting - June 2nd Session#4 Practice Competition - June 9th o o The Fees Tuition: $99 per junior Four 60-minute clinics (4 TOTAL hours of instruction) o All Squad levels welcome. Prizes for each weekly winner and overall champion! Register today cyoung@philacricket.com or (267) Class sizes are limited and are first come first serve basis Note: Local Qualifiers -French Creek Friday, June 30 th -Sunnybrook Golf Club Wednesday, July 5 th

12 Junior Players Clinic Our Junior Players Clinic is designed for Birdie, Eagle and Ace squad juniors looking to expand their golf skills and improve on-course play, and for those players who aspire to play or are already playing competitive golf. A personalized improvement plan will be developed for each student based on his or her goals, ability and commitment level. The plan will include: prioritizing skills that still need development, on course strategy and management, and monitoring results. Program features: Extensive on-course instruction with emphasis on course strategy and management Club fitting and equipment evaluation Program details: Fridays 6-8pm June 8 th - August Militia Hill Tuition $295 Sign up with Chris Young at cyoung@philacricket.com or at

13 The Philadelphia Cricket Club Junior Golf Camps 2018 Location: St. Martins/Flourtown Cost: $425/session Days: Monday thru Friday Hours: 10am to 5pm Camps are strictly limited to 12 students Sessions 1-7 are limited to Birdie, Eagle, and Ace Squad juniors Session 1 June 25 th to June 29 th Session 2 July 9 th to July 13 th Session 3 July 16 th to July 20 st Session 4 July 23 rd to July 27 th Session 5 July 30 th to August 3 rd Session 6 August 6 th to August 10 th Session 7 August 13 th to August 17 th Sessions 8-9 are limited to Par and Birdie Squad juniors Session 8 August 20 th to August 24 th Session 9 August 27 th to August 31 st Camp will include instruction lunch, refreshments, and on-course play. Every aspect of golf instruction will be touched on, including on-course activity. Signup via at cyoung@philacricket.com

14 The Philadelphia Cricket Club 2018 Junior Golf Kickoff Clinics Junior Golf Rules!! Are you ready for 2018? If you re looking to get back into the swing of things, signing up for one of our Kickoff Clinics is the way to go! We ll review all facets of the game and we ll make it fun!!! Spaces are limited so don t delay sign up now!! Flourtown practice facilities. Instruction includes full swing; chipping; pitching; putting; & course management. Multiple instructors will be available. Eligibility includes Mulligan, Par, & Birdie Squad juniors Session 1 (Wednesdays) April 18 th to May 23 rd Session 2 (Thursdays) April 19 th to May 24 th Session 3 (Fridays) April 20 th to May 25 th Session 4 (Saturdays) April 21 st to May 26 th Session 5 (Sundays) April 22 nd to May 27 th Cost - $150pp Time 4pm to 5:30pm Signup at cyoung@philacricket.com

15 The Philadelphia Cricket Club - St. Martins Course 2018 Short Game Clinics for Juniors Are you looking to improve your short game and lower your score? Make new friends, have fun and learn additional aspects of the game of golf all at the same time!! St. Martins Short Game Area Instructions include: Chipping, pitching, putting and sand shots Eligibility includes: Par/Birdie/Eagle Squad Juniors Session 1-4 lessons monthly (every Tuesday) Session 2-4 lessons monthly (every Thursday) COST: $60.00 PP (maximum of 5 Juniors per session) TIME: - 4PM TO 5PM April -August Signup at tdoroba@philacricket.com

16 Juniors can Strive for Excellence w/pga Teaching Professional Chris Young Strive for Excellence (SFE)is a program designed to offer high-performance and potential HS/College-level junior golfers ages 9 and over with a comprehensive and systematic approach to training, competing, skill improvement and personal development. What can SFE athletes can expect? 16 ours of customized and structured coaching, practice, and training with a focus on: Evaluation session, Core fundamentals, Swing technique Short game proficiency Course management Mental Training This series is suitable for juniors who: Are golf athletes motivated to improve their skills. Are committed to improving their on course performance. Take responsibility for their actions and are coachable. Tuition: $995 for the season (all 16 hours must be used between April 1 st and October 31 st and programs will be tailored individually to each junior who signs up) Signup by contacting Chris Young at or at c.youngjd@gmail.com Space is limited to the first 8 juniors

17 Junior/Family Golf St. Martins Overview Sunday St. Martins is designed to give Mulligan, Par and Birdie Squad juniors and their families the chance to learn about golf; enjoy competition; and spend quality time with family and friends. Parents and/or family are strongly encouraged to participate in the program. The one-time fee for each junior to participate is $175 and includes instruction; on-course time; prizes; gifts; a season-ending cookout; pictures; and much more! Open to Mulligan, Par, and Birdie Squad juniors. Schedule The program will run every Sunday afternoon from June 3 rd to August 26 th. Groups (determined by age/ability/family) will be assigned tee times every half-hour, with the first group starting at approximately 5pm. The oldest kids will tee off early; the youngest kids will tee off later. Structure Juniors & their families will be broken into separate groups (determined after signups, but usually 6-8) using a combination of age, ability, experience, and parental preference to determine groups. We will try to limit the number of juniors in each group to no more than 8 in order to maximize the individual attention given to each junior. Each week the juniors will enjoy a half-hour of instruction followed by golf on-course. Parents are encouraged to participate with their kid s on-course and we ll have tournaments each week.

18 Cricket Club golf professionals will be teaching & supervising each week. They will provide instruction and guidance and also roam the course to help out the parents and children. Each junior is expected to have his or her own clubs. Once signed up, juniors may participate as often as they wish. Weekly attendance is not mandatory! Because of the structure of the program, juniors who signup will be billed the program fee and refunds will not be available. Please remember that we are grouping juniors after signups so cancellations after groups are determined will negatively impact those children in the affected group. Please do not signup unless you are confident your junior will enjoy and participate in the program. Carts will NOT be available during the program all players are expected to walk. The focus of this program is to be an introduction to golf in a setting where families can spend quality time together on the course. On-course play is a much more effective and fun way to get children hooked on golf; that is why we focus so much of the program on actually being on the course. We need help from each parent to reinforce and monitor proper course etiquette each week (i.e. fixing divots; playing fast; repairing ball marks) to ensure the kids maximize their experience. Participants in Sunday St. Martins have the option of taking three 30-minute lessons for $100!! Our recommendation is to take the lessons prior to the start of the group sessions so you are that much more prepared to have fun and make golf part of your lifestyle! Register via at ahartman@philacricket.com.

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20 Junior Golf Squad Practices 2018 Looking for a flexible and affordable way for your junior to enjoy regular instruction? Can t commit to every day or every week clinics? Hoping to have your junior meet other juniors with similar skills and interest? If any of the above is true, we ve got the program for you! This is the perfect way for juniors to improve with regularly scheduled and supervised practice sessions! Schedule Mulligan Squad Tuesdays (June 5th August 14th) (6pm-7:30pm) Par Squad Wednesdays (June 6th August 15th) (6pm-7:30pm) Notes 1.5 hours of supervised practice and instruction. Weekly instruction will vary between full swing and shortgame. Please review the Junior Golf Outline for details regarding the different Squads and their qualifications. All practices will be held at Flourtown and staging will be at Militia Hill. Cost $195/Season or $30/Session Register by contacting Chris Young at cyoung@philacricket.com or