| Junior Golf
2010 Little Acorns Junior Program
Instructors:
Shaun Finley, PGA - Head Golf Professional
Kirk Rice - Assistant Golf Professional
Jon Zellmer - Assistant Golf Professional
It is our goal to provide quality instruction and insight on all aspects of the game of golf in the most exciting and fun filled atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Mission Statement
It is our goal to provide quality instruction and insight on all aspects of the game of golf in the most exciting, safe and fun filled atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Acorn Groups
Sergio's Stars
Open to our Little Acorns ranging from 13 years of age and older. This group will combine the previous Hogan's Heroes and Arnie's Army groups – 45-minute instructional clinics by The Oaks PGA Professional Staff and volunteers, followed by 9-holes of play.Aspiring high school golf team young men and women are encouraged to sign up here!
Jack’s Pack
Open to our Little Acorns ranging from 9 to 12-years-of-age (general age grouping) – 45-minute instructional clinics by The Oaks PGA Professional Staff and volunteers, followed by an hour of supervised play.
Tiger Cubs
Open to our Little Acorns ranging from 8-years-of-age and younger – Basic introduction into the great game of golf – and lots of fun too! All time will be spent on the practice facility and putting green, except in the case of a rainy day.
Session Offerings
TUESDAYS
June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 (Rain dates August 17, 24)
JACK’S PACK
8:00 am – 8:45 am – Lesson
8:45 am – 9:45 am – Golf
TIGER CUBS
9:00 am - 9:45 am – Lesson
THURSDAYS
June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 (Rain date August 12, 19)
SERGIO'S STARS
7:30 am – 8:15 am – Lesson
8:15 am – 9-Holes
JACK’S PACK
8:30 am – 9:15 am – Lesson
9:15 am – 10:30 am – Golf
TIGER CUBS
9:30 am - 10:15 am – Lesson
"Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented."
- Arnold Palmer
2010 Little Acorns Golf Program
Please note that the following weekly schedule will apply to ALL age groups and ALL sessions.
Week 1 – Welcome
o Welcome, overview of course, student analysis***
o BONUS: FREE Breakfast (Donuts and Juices).
Week 2 – The Pre-shot
o “GASP” (Grip, Alignment, Stance, Posture)***
Week 3 – Pumping Irons
o Discussion of iron play and selection
o BONUS: TBA
Week 4 – Rules and Etiquette
o Clinic setting, with coverage of Rules and Etiquette being the major point of emphasis.***
Week 5 – Up and Down
o Work on chipping, putting and club selection around the green
o BONUS: Beach Towel
Week 6 – Hit the LONG Ball
o Emphasis on hitting the driver
o Juniors will learn proper ways to tee the ball, ball placement
Week 7 – Competitions and Review
o Review topics covered throughout the course and have a few contests along the way.
***It is the intention of the Little Acorns Instructors to have the participants hit balls everyday. All lessons should include hitting balls, though the lesson will be centered around certain aspects of the game.
Little Acorn Rules
Children enrolled in the Little Acorns program are asked to be accompanied by an adult or golf professional while using the facilities. While using the facilities please remember the following:
ü No child without a valid driver’s license is allowed to operate a golf car.
ü Proper golf etiquette must be used at all times. The golf professional’s have the right to protect the other participants and the golf course. This may mean excusing your child from activities.
ü Soft spikes or tennis shoes must be worn – please no sandals or other sport cleats.
ü Smile and have fun!
Sunday Fun Day
As a parent/guardian of a Little Acorn, we would like to give something back to you. Each Sunday after 3:30 pm parents may play golf at the normal rate. Parents will be allowed to bring their Little Acorn(s) with them at no charge. Groups are limited to four players, and one adult must play in the group.
This is our gift to you to help promote and provide an invitation to an inexpensive way for families to enjoy our great facility and spend time together. Please be sure to call ahead and make a starting reservation. This offer will run from June 27th through August 8th.
Parental Involvement
Parental/Guardian involvement is key to the success of the program. The Oaks staff will never ask you to help teach one of the Little Acorn participants, we will simply ask you to aide in our goal of providing a safe atmosphere for all to participate. Parents or guardians of the children participating in the Little Acorns program will be asked to volunteer for two to three sessions of the Little Acorns program.
Please circle three or four dates that you would possibly be able to help when submitting payment. Volunteers will be provided use of a golf car to assist in escorting and supervising the Little Acorns as they venture onto the golf course. Please circle volunteer dates you would be available on Sign-up form "B," under the signature line. Please note, we will be sending an email confirming volunteer dates.
For more information or to receive sign up forms, please email Shaun at shaunfinley@golftheoaks.com.
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