JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM 2018 Profe ssio n al Staff Weston Gillett, Head Professional & General Manager dvgolfcl@telus.net 1
DRAYTON VALLEY GC INFORMATION Pro Shop (780) 542-3602 Clubhouse (780) 542-5865 Fax Number (780) 542-4102 Website Mailing Address www.drayonvalleygolf.com Box5017, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R3 General Manager & Head Professional Weston Gillett Superintendent Food & Beverage Contact Dale Ekman Jim Heochean Registering for events, lessons, and tournaments can be done by calling the Proshop. 2
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JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP Eligibility A junior member is anyone 18 years of age or younger as of June 1st of the golfing season. Any child under the age of 11 can play at Drayton Valley Golf Club and be a member as long as they are accompanied by an adult at all times. Membership Fee 14 & under Membership Fee 15-18 $49.99 + GST $149.99 + GST B enefits of Membershi p A junior golf membership includes free access to the Junior Golf League. Privileges on the golf course 10% discount in the Proshop With your junior membership you get a membership with the Alberta Golf Association and Golf Canada and will be provided access to the RCGA handicap system so you can keep track of your handicap. Junior members have an opportunity to play in club specific events like the club championship. 4
Eti q u ett e at The Drayton Valley Gol f Cl u b 2018 JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM RULES & REGULATIONS One of the things that makes the Drayton Valley Golf Club such a great place to be, is the respect that each of the members has for the club. We ask that the juniors follow this tradition and be proud of the club they belong to. Juniors, whether deserved or not, receive a lot of attention on the golf course. Therefore, we ask that they conduct themselves accordingly. While the course is a fun place to spend the summer, we need to have a few rules to keep it fun for everyone. Proper etiquette includes: Being dressed properly Fixing ball marks and repairing divots. Repair yours and one another s. It is always nice to have a perfect playing surface. Raking the sand traps Being polite to all members and staff. Having Fun! Dr ess Co d e The pro shop staff, are responsible for enforcing the dress code. Proper attire is expected. Tanks tops, muscle shirts, tube tops and cutoff shorts are not proper dress. A shirt with a collar is preferred. Proper footwear is running shoes, spikeless golf shoes, softspiked golf shoes. Speed of Play All golfers are expected to complete 9 holes in two hours and 18 holes in four hours and fifteen minutes. The Proshop and course marshals have full authority to control play and will assist golfers when required. It is also expected that any group playing slower than the group behind them will let that group play through when there is room in front of them. Playi n g Pr i vil eges Junior Members may only be able to drive a club golf cart when accompanied by an adult. Any junior golfer under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult while on the course. Junior members are granted full playing privileges. 5
Instructional Programs These programs are designed for the new Jr golfer to get introduced to the game in a group setting. We would be learning the basic fundamentals on the driving range, chipping and putting greens. Spr i n g Progr ams: This 3 week lesson program is designed to be a fun and interactive learning environment that builds not only golf but life skills as well. Focusing on developing fundamental golf movements as wel as an understanding of the rules and etiquette involved with the goal of becoming a skilled and responsible player on the course. The classes are 50 minutes each session. Sunday Sessions: Starting May 6th Ages 5-7 10am,11 am Ages 8 & up 12pm, 1pm Jr/Jr (5-7 yrs) $50 Juvenile (8 and up) $50 6
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Jun i or Registration All Juniors must be registered by May 1 st. You can register by calling the proshop. Jun i or Leagu e Day (Spring): The cornerstone of the junior golf program, designed for the Jr golfer who has been introduced to the game and is looking for more. The format for the competition changes weekly with prizes. This is the best way for juniors to develop their games in a fun, competitive atmosphere while meeting other junior golfers at the same time. Junior League will be tee times on Sundays starting at 4pm on May 6th and will run until June 10th. All participants must be at least 11 years of age. There will be no League on June 4 th due to the Oilmens Golf Tournament. You must call before each Sunday to register and pick your tee time. All juniors will play the red tees Members: Free Membership includes free access to the Jr League. Non-members: $15.00 drop in 7
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Under 11 Junior Short Course We have placed Yellow Tees on each hole which we call our Junior Tees. These Tees are designed to give youngsters a chance to experience the golf course at a nice introductory level and is recommended for all Juniors under the age of 11 years old. 9
April 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 Jr lessons Jr League Starts 13 Jr lessons Jr league Starts 20 Jr lessons Jr League 27 1 Registration Deadline 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 Jr League 1
June 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 No Jr. League 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jr. League Windup 4pm shotgun 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 10
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ESTABLISHING A HANDICAP As a golfer it is important to establish and maintain a handicap. A valid handicap allows you to compete with other golfers in a fair manner, as well as gauge your improvement over time. This year we are encouraging all of our junior golfers to keep their handicap. What is a Handicap? Your Handicap Factor is the number that indicates your potential scoring ability on a course of standard difficulty. This Handicap Factor is expressed as a number expressed to one decimal place. This number will lead you to the number of strokes you will receive for the tees being played on any given course. Every time you play a game of golf, either 9 holes or 18 holes, you must record your score in the handicap computer. This is located in our clubhouse, or you can use any computer or smartphone that has internet access. The system will keep a running total of all your scores, and it uses the best ten of your last twenty scores to calculate your handicap factor. Why Should I Keep a Handicap? Keeping record of your scores in the computer has several benefits. Some of these include: A record of my personal progress as a golfer It allows you to play in all of the tournaments here at the Club A fair system to play against other golfers, including your parents and the golf pros. A handicap allows you to play in other outside golf tournaments. LET S HAVE A GREAT SEASON! 12
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