Dear Future Junior Golfer: Welcome to another season of fun and exciting junior golf! We appreciate your interest in Seneca Golf Course s Junior Program. Attached is an application for membership, schedule of events, rules and benefits for all members. The membership fee for the Masters Group and Little Linkers is $120.00 for the entire summer. Our program will continue to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anyone new to the game or under the age of nine will be in the LITTLE LINKERS GROUP and will meet on Tuesdays. Participants returning to the program or who have a minimum of three years of golf experience will be in the MASTERS GROUP and will meet on Thursdays. Little Linkers Little Linkers will meet on Tuesdays from 10:15am-11:30am. (Please arrive at least 15 minutes early) This class covers instruction only and is designed for beginning golfers that do not have a lot of golf experience. Ages range from 6-14 years old. The class will cover all aspects of golf such as: Rules & Etiquette Youth Golf Course Development Putting, Short Game, Irons, Woods Camaraderie- Develop social skills Developing skills for the golf course Masters Group Masters Group will meet on Thursdays from 10:15am-11:30am. This class covers instruction and playing 9 holes on the golf course starting around noon. (Must purchase green fee each week) This class is designed for intermediate to advanced golfers who are serious about playing in competitive events. The instruction is more detailed and will cover all aspects of golf: Rules & Etiquette Mental aspect of the Game Putting, short game, bunkers Irons and woods (How to work the ball) Competition Pre-Shot Routine New 2018 Junior Camp A week long camp will be hosted the week of Spring Break April 3 rd -April 6 th. The camp will be open to any participants however; there will be a limitation on the amount of members taken. Please sign up accordingly. The camps will include morning instruction, lunch, and optional rounds of golf. The class times will be from 9am-12pm daily with lunch being between 10am-11am. The cost for either of these programs will be $120. There will be a week-long camp June 5 th -8th. Times on these dates will be announced closer to the start date. PGA Junior League PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls, ages 13 and under. PGA JLG features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. This is a great way to get kids involved in the game! ($225.00 Fee) Must sign-up at www.pgajlg.com All classes will be involved in Junior Club Championship, scramble and youth course activities. See you this summer! Kevin Greenwell, PGA, Head Golf Professional Grant Hummel, Assistant Golf Professional
2018 Seneca Junior Club Schedule of Events April 3 rd -6 th Week long Junior Camp 9am-12pm ($120 Fee) June 5th Little Linkers: Introduction and Putting June 5 th -8 th Week long Junior Camp 9am-12pm ($120 Fee) June 7 th Masters Group: Putting June 12 th Little Linkers: Pitching and Chipping June 14 th Masters Group: Pitching and Chipping June 19 th Little Linkers: Wedge Game June 21 st Masters Group: Bunkers June 26 th Little Linkers: Full Swing (Irons) June 28 th Masters Group: How to work the ball (Irons) July 3 rd Little Linkers: Overview of the game July 5 th Masters Group: Fairway woods and hybrids July 10 th Little Linkers: Drivers July 12 th Masters Group: Tee Shot (Drivers) July 17 th Little Linkers: How to play the course July 19 th Masters Group: Overview of the Game July 24 th No Class Junior Fall Cities July 26 th No Class Junior Fall Cities July 31 st Little Linkers: Scramble on Youth Course Aug 2 nd Scramble-Everyone involved!!! (Tee times will begin at noon) Aug 25-26 Junior Club Championship (evening tee times) Sept 22 Family Scramble with Cookout, Junior Club Banquet-3 pm Dec 8 th Course Clean Up (weather permitting)-10 am Note: Little linkers will meet on Tuesdays from 10:15-11:30 unless otherwise notified. Masters group will meet on Thursdays for instruction from 10:15-11:30AM and will begin tournament Play around noon. In case of inclement weather and we are forced to cancel a session, the session will be integrated into the next week. There will be no makeup days! Check emails and www.senecagc.net for cancellation of any session. Junior Club Benefits
All paid members will receive the following benefits: Youth Course privileges. (April 1st-November) With Donations from the First Tee of Louisville, UPS, State Rep. John Yarmuth, and Council Person Brent Ackerson there will be a new 9-hole youth course, offered to any junior golfer. This will be a great asset for the City of Louisville s youth. Growing the game of golf will help our local youth grow as young people and mature into young adults. Instruction during all junior club sessions is included in the membership fee. The only additional cost is for the green fee for juniors that play. Juniors will have access to all equipment, golf clubs, golf balls, teaching aids, or instructional devices for all sessions. Junior club members will be able to purchase range balls for practice on their own time at 50% off. ($3.00 per token June 1 st September 30 th ) Any junior club member who wishes to establish an 18-hole handicap will be able to do so through membership of the club. (Free) Junior Club Rules Have Fun! Boys and girls ages 6-17 are eligible for the club. Always make sure that no one is around you, behind you, or standing too close before swinging a golf club. Scores must be kept accurately and honestly at all times. Any conduct that is thought to be detrimental to the reputation of the junior club will not be tolerated. All members are expected to do their part to maintain the golf course. This includes throwing trash into the garbage cans, repairing ball marks on the greens, raking bunkers, and replacing divots. Any abuse to the golf course or the clubhouse facilities will result in expulsion from the club. All golfers playing the golf course will be required to purchase a green fee from the pro shop counter before teeing off. Cost is $10.00 weekday, $19.00 weekend. Twilight rates are available on the weekends after 4:00 pm for $10.00. Any member who wishes to establish a handicap must post all 18-hole scores! Note: Metro Parks Annual Passes can be purchased for any junior at the cost of $90 per year. A user fee of $2.00 will be charged instead of the normal $10.00 junior rate. However, Metro Parks Annual Passes are only good on weekdays (Monday Friday). For more information, please call the Metro Parks office at 456-8100.
Special Events of Interest for Junior and Parents Junior Tournaments: KY PGA Golf Tour Events (kygolf.org) Junior Fall Cities June 22-26, 2018 (Quail Chase) FREE!!! Drive, Chip and Putt June 2, 2018 (Register online www.drivechipandputt.com) Metro Junior Tour website: www.louisvillejrtour.com Information regarding these tournaments will be available at www.smetroparksgolf.net This tour is for ages 18 years and under. There are different divisions ranging from 18 holes, 9 holes and 4 holes. Contact the courses to sign up. 2018 Seneca Junior Club Application for Membership Name Age Address Phone City, State, Zip Email Address
Have you ever played golf before? (Circle one) YES / NO If yes, approximate score for 9 holes (Please be as accurate as possible. This will be used to determine where the junior is placed.) Have you ever had golf lessons other than our Junior Club? (Circle one) YES / NO Have you registered on our website? (Circle one) YES/ NO Please place a check by the class you will be attending Little linkers (beginner or 14&under) Masters Group (minimum 2 year experience) Emergency Information Parent s / Guardian s Names Emergency Name and Phone Number Personal Information School currently attending Grade Date of birth Golf Goals Please make check payable, and return to: Seneca Junior Club, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40205 Application and $120.00 for membership fee must be Received by May 31, 2018