2015 riverton country club junior golf handbook · 2015 riverton country club junior golf handbook...

2015 Riverton Country Club Junior Golf Handbook

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very excited to announce the new Junior Golf programs for the 2015 golf season. Enclosed you will find a summary of Junior Golf activities offered this year. You will find that we have developed programs that suit children of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to engage your children in the game of golf and help them develop the passion that we all share. Please review the materials and feel free to contact me with any questions or to register for any of the events! Enclosed you will find our Junior Registration Form. Please take a moment to complete it for all of the children in your household so we have the important contact information for our records. I am looking forward to another amazing year and am excited to continue growing youth and family activities at RCC! Sincerely,

Kevin Duffy PGA Head Golf Professional [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Junior Golf Certification

In order for a Junior Golfer under 18 years of age to earn unsupervised, individual access to the facilities at Riverton CC they must become certified. Certification requires several steps and this process is necessary to ensure that Riverton junior golfers have demonstrated adequate golf skills, thorough knowledge of proper etiquette, and a working knowledge of the rules of golf. To achieve certified status, a junior golfer must meet the following parameters:

The junior must be at least 10 years old and a full golf or junior individual member.

The junior golfer must shoot a score of 55 (male) or 60 (female) or better from the red tees.

The junior must pass a written rules & etiquette test.

The junior must pass a ‘live’ rules & etiquette test (administered when they attempt the playing portion of certification).

Juniors must notify the golf shop that they are attempting certification prior to teeing off. Juniors attempting certification must have someone approved by the Golf Committee serve as a marker during their round.

A junior may only attempt the playing portion of the certification process once every two weeks.

Please remember that the certification process is stringent in order to ensure that our junior golfers are properly prepared to enjoy facility privileges. Additionally, the process will help us develop players who are fully cognizant of the responsibilities that come with being a RCC junior golfer. Juniors are held to the same standard of etiquette and behavior as adults – privileges will be reviewed and may be revoked for any breach of the dress code, playing regulations, practice facility regulations, golf cart usage guidelines, quality of play parameters, phone usage rules, care of the course guidelines, and the like. Certified juniors will be permitted to play in any “non-primary member” times as long as there are no other players waiting to tee off. Uncertified juniors will still be able to enjoy the golf course; however, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. With the exception of Junior Golf events, no uncertified juniors are permitted on the course before 1pm on weekends and holidays. Children under the age of two are not permitted on the course at any time, even if accompanied by an adult.

2015 Junior Golf Registration Form

Father’s Name: ________________________________ Mother’s Name: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________ Father’s Cell Phone: _______________________ Mother’s Cell Phone:_______________________ Email Address: ________________________________ Member #: _________________________ Child 1 Name: ________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________

Golf Experience: No Experience Some Experience Very Experienced Child 2 Name: ________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________



Golf Experience: No Experience Some Experience Very Experienced

Riverton Country Club

Cinnaminson, NJ

We proudly announce our club’s participation in

PGA Junior League Golf!

PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls, age 13 and under (as of 8/1/15), PGA JLG provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get, and keep, kids involved in the game!

PGA JLG Participants Receive

• Team Jerseys, golf balls and PGA JLG bag tags

• 5-6 regular season competitions plus coaching/practice

• Opportunity for advancement to post-season and All-Star teams

• Access to customized website home page for our PGA JLG team featuring schedules, standings and stats

Program Structure

• Fun team scramble format for players of every skill level

• Weekly team practice will be Tuesday nights beginning April 14th through the end of the season.

• All participants get to play in every competition

Player Proficiency

• Advanced skills not required, must have access to a set of golf clubs

• If your child can drive, chip or putt... we have a role for them on our JLG team!

Timeline

April 12th is the Registration Deadline April - July: Regular Season August: Postseason Qualifiers & Section Championships September: Regional Championship October: PGA JLG National Championship

How to Register

You can register your junior golfer to play for Team Riverton Country Club. The registration fee is $200 per player and includes: Uniforms, Instruction, Greens Fees, Bag Tags and Golf Balls.

Contact:

Kevin Duffy Riverton Country Club

856-829-1919 [email protected]

PGA Junior League Golf Rules and Info Summary

Overview PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls, ages 7-13. 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! League Golf, LLC is the operating company of PGA JG. The company was created in 2011 with a mission to create and operate grassroots, recreational team and league programs for golfers of all ages. The objective is to deliver a portfolio of offerings that grow the game of golf through regularly scheduled participation with teams.

Parent Information from PGA Junior League Website

PGA JLG is a great way to get the entire family involved in golf, with parents as spectators, team-mothers, and even coaches.

Fun, Not Stressful In PGA JLG the focus is to have fun playing golf with your friends. PGA JLG teams want to win, but the stress often associated with individual medal play tournaments is eliminated by the low-pressure format and the camaraderie of playing on a team with your friends. Our goal is to foster an enjoyment of the game that will last a lifetime. Parents and families of team players will be cheering the players on from the sidelines / cart paths while players will make their own club and shot decisions. Positive verbal and non-verbal support is part of the team atmosphere! Team, Not Individual There is no individual scoring in PGA JLG. The two-player scramble format allows for all participants to feel connected with the team. Strong play is rewarded, while a poor shot does not lose the hole. Players of all skill levels are welcome and will contribute to the team’s success. Every player gets to play...in every competition! “Flags” Each team-vs-team competition in PGA JLG consists of four 9-hole matches. Each 9-hole match is broken down into three 3-hole segments that we call “Flags”. Actual “Flag” stickers are awarded to participants upon capturing a 3-hole point for their team. The stickers are collected by the players throughout the season, and proudly displayed on their PGA JLG bag-tags as a sign of accomplishment. Alternates In PGA JLG matches, coaches have the opportunity to alternate players at the beginning of each new “Flag”. Each player is guaranteed to play at least one “Flag” in each competition. Alternates allow coaches to create pairs that maximize the team’s chance for success, while still preserving the most enjoyable overall experience for each player. Uniforms with Numbers One of PGA JLG's most popular innovations is our numbered team jerseys. Introduced as part of the uniform for the inaugural JLG World Series in 2011, numbered jerseys will be supplied to all players and teams in 2014. Kids are accustomed to wearing numbered uniforms in other youth sports, so why not golf!!! This helps build a sense of identity for each participant on their PGA JLG team. Advancement After the regular-season City Champions are crowned, All-Star Teams are formed to compete in the advancement phase of PGA JLG. Advancement will take place through Regional competitions which will produce Regional Champions. These Regional Champions will compete in the PGA JLG Championship.

Parental Commitments

Registration Fee Participant fees to play on a PGA JLG team are determined by each individual Team Captain and may vary from team-to-team. The Captain has an annual team-fee he/she is responsible for recouping, and additional cost variables may include lessons, clinics or additional merchandise and equipment that individual facilities may provide in conjunction with PGA JLG.

Time Commitment-Season Length The PGA JLG regular season is approximately five weeks long in the late spring/early summer depending on your league’s location. Regular season play concludes no later than July. One 9-hole competition is held per week, most typically in the late afternoon on a Saturday. Each competition is approximately three hours long. Many coaches will hold an evening practice during the week. All-Star teams will play Regional events on weekends during July and August. These may involve some travel and overnight stay. Locations Each team will host 2-3 competitions at their home course and play 2-3 away competitions at other courses in the league. Skill Level PGA JLG is an inclusive program that encourages all skill levels. We suggest that players achieve a minimum basic level of competence in at least one discipline; driving, chipping or putting, before joining a team. Our scramble format provides a comfort zone for the developing player. For the accomplished Junior who may already be competing in individual tournaments, PGA JLG offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a team setting and most importantly, play on a team with friends. Parent Involvement Similar to other youth recreational sports, PGA JLG encourages and relies on parental involvement. In addition to making sure participants get to matches and practices, parents can play an important role in the success of their team:

Team captain/assistant

Coach

Team-mother

Match monitor/scorer

Player recruitment

Riverto

n C.C.

After-S

chool

Junior

Clinics

Clinic Summary

The After-School Clinics are for juniors ages 7-13. It will provide

them the opportunity to dust off their clubs and get reinvigorated

about the game of golf as we head into the Summer.

In this program, we will introduce the FUNdamentals of the game of

golf through discussion, practice and games!

This is a great opportunity to kick off the season!

Be sure to sign up early as space is limited.

Please contact the golf shop or e-mail

[email protected] to register.

Dates:

May 6, 13, 20, & 27

June 3 & 10

Wednesday Evenings

Cost: $89pp

Time: 4pm-5pm

Riverto

n C.C.

After-S

chool

Junior

Clinics

Clinic Summary

The Girls Only After-School Clinics are for all girls ages 7-13.

This is a great opportunity to get the season started early and build

lifelong relationships with other golfing girls at Riverton!

In this program, we will introduce the FUNdamentals of the game of

golf through discussion, practice and games!

Be sure to sign up early as space is limited.

Please contact the golf shop or e-mail

[email protected] to register.

Dates:

May 7, 14, 21 & 28

June 4 and 11

Thursday Evenings

Cost: $89pp

Time: 4pm-5pm

What is Drive, Chip & Putt?

In an effort to promote interest and participation in the game of golf, the Masters Tournament

Foundation, United States Golf Association (USGA) and The PGA of America announced the creation of

the Drive Chip & Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition that will conclude at

Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters Tournament week.

Participants in the Drive Chip & Putt Championship will advance through local and regional qualifiers

conducted throughout the United States. Competitors will be comprised of boys and girls ages 7-15, and

they will compete in separate divisions in four age categories. The regional champions in each of the

boys and girls divisions from the four age categories will advance to the finals to be held at Augusta Na-

tional the Sunday before the Masters Tournament The Championship finals will be produced and broad-

cast by Golf Channel.

To register for the clinics - contact the golf shop.

To register for the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship - you must go to drivechipandputt.com

DRIVE CHIP & PUTT CHAMPIONSHIP

PREP CLINICS

Local Qualifying Dates

Clinic Dates

Saturday, May 9th (Drive), 16th (Chip) & 23rd (Putt) @ 4:30pm

Cost

$15/session

Hidden Creek GC - 6/6 Moselm Springs CC - 6/20

Brookside CC - 6/22 Trump Phila. - 6/23

Sunnybrook CC - 7/7

Are your children interested in competing in the 2016 Drive, Chip, and Putt (DCP) Competition and

heading Augusta National for the Finals? If so, we strongly recommend making time to come out for the

DCP Prep Clinics where we will work on each skill in detail, teach you about the scoring system and

learning how to perform under pressure to maximize your score!


Peewee Camp

Children ages 5-9 (beginners)

9am—11am

$99/child

Session #1 - June 23rd - 25th

Session #2 - July 14th - 16th


Session #4 - August 18th - 20th

S - stability M - mobility A - ABC’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed) S - sport skills H - hone your golf skills

Research has shown that junior golfers under the age of 9 should focus on developing all Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS), or patterns of movement that combine two or

more body segments. By using a Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) approach, children will develop golf skills at a faster rate and peak at a higher level of expertise.

This program is designed to teach your children the FUNdamentals of golf in an exciting

and energetic atmosphere. Through exercise, games and practice, we will introduce the

game of golf and develop a lifelong passion. Skills will also be tested and tracked using

the US Kids Learning Programs to accurately monitor their progress and highlight the

areas that need continued improvement. Our goal is to develop your child’s Golf IQ and

improve their S.M.A.S.H. factor.

Registration is limited, so please be sure to sign up in advance! To register, please contact the pro shop at 856-829-1919 or e-mail PGA Head

Professional Kevin Duffy at [email protected]


Junior Advanced Camp

Session #1 - June 23rd - 26th


Session #3 - July 28 - 31st

Session #4 - August 18th - 21st

Schedule of Events

Tuesday - Friday

9am-10am - Golf Instruction

10am - 11:30am - On-Course Play and Instruction

11:30am - 12pm - Rules of Golf and Etiquette Games

This camp is designed for juniors ages 9-14 who are looking to take their golf game

to the next level. In this program we will spend time both on the practice range

and on the course honing your children's skills. Skills will also be tested and tracked

using the US Kids Learning Programs to accurately monitor their progress and

highlight the areas that need continued improvement. The camp will conclude with a

fun 9 hole tournament challenging the skills that your children have

developed throughout the week!

Cost: $179/session

Includes instruction, snacks and prizes!

Registration is limited, so be sure to sign up early!

To register, please contact the golf shop or e-mail [email protected]


Thursday Night Junior Golf

Thursday, June 25th- Thursday, August 27th, 2015

Clinic Time Tee Time Thursday Night Junior Golf is back and better than ever! We have taken a whole new spin on the program to simplify planning your evenings! Each clinic window is open to the first eight children who register and the programs is designed to register as a family! This will allow the entire family to come out together, play golf together and have dinner together! Upon registering your family - you may pick your children's clinic time slot for the season to make planning each week easy.

Cost - $60 per child

(10 weeks of instruction!)

Each clinic will focus on a particular skill as well as a golf rule or etiquette tip. The goal is to develop well-rounded junior golfers who not only become great players, but are also well-behaved and knowledgeable about the game of golf.

Guidelines

Each week, we will begin with approximately 30 minutes of instruction followed by optional family golf on the course. The tee will be reserved for all families wishing to play following the clinic.

Parent involvement in this program is mandatory and a representative from each family must be available to play or walk/ride along juniors on the golf course.

Families are encouraged to walk, however carts will be available for adults who are not able to do so. Parents are encouraged to play golf with their children following the clinic. Sign-ups are limited and clinic/starting time are on a first come-first served basis, so please

be sure to register early!

To register, please contact the golf shop at 856-829-1919 or email [email protected]

Clinic Rule of the Day

June 25th Full Swing Spirit of the Game

July 2nd Putting The Putting Green

July 9th Chipping The Teeing Box

July 16th Pitching Water Hazards

July 23rd Full Swing Out of Bounds

July 30th Putting Consideration for Others

August 6th Chipping Order of Play

August 13th Bunkers Care for the Course

August 20th Full Swing Play the Ball as it Lies

August 27th Full Swing Obstructions

3:30pm 4:00pm

4:00pm 4:30pm

4:30pm 5:00pm

5:00pm 5:30pm

Back again in 2015 is the extremely popular Little Linksters Program! It is designed to introduce your children to the game of golf through a Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) approach. LTAD teaches your children the fundamental movement skills (FMS) necessary not only to play golf, but many other sports. FMS are general patterns of

movement that combine two or more body segments.

This program will be a mixture of exercise, golf and games! Parents should expect to see their children running, jumping, throwing, catching

- and even playing golf!

June 25th - August 27th on Thursday Nights Time: 6pm-6:30pm

Ages - 3-6 $89 (10 weeks of instruction!)

Kids entering the Little Linksters will leave having learned not only fundamental golf skills, but will also develop the building blocks to

become better athletes!

To register, please contact the golf shop or e-mail Head Professional Kevin Duffy ([email protected])

The Riverton Junior Tour Series was established to provide our junior golfers with

regular, competitive tournament experience. While practice is a wonderful thing,

without the opportunity to test your skills under the pressures of

competition, there is no real way to measure your ability.

Dates:

Sunday, May 24th - 2:30pm

Sunday, June 14th - 2:30pm

Tuesday, June 30th - 1pm

Tuesday, July 14th - 1pm

Tuesday, July 28th - 1pm

Sunday, August 16th - 2:30pm

Eligibility:

Open to all certified juniors

Divisions:

Junior - 15-17

Junior-Junior - 10-14

Girls Only! (Eligible for both age division and Girls Only division.)

Notes:

Registration opens three weeks in advance of all JTS events.

Players may register by contacting the golf shop or online via Foretees.

Entry Fee of $5pp will be billed to each member account.

Exact starting times will be assigned in advance. The provided times are only

general starting times for planning purposes.


Family Scrambles

Break away from your routine and come out and join us each Sunday for a fun and informal Family Scramble.

When: Sunday Nights - June 14th - August 23rd Time: Families may tee off between 4pm and 6pm. Format: 9 hole scramble - or play as many as you would like! No Entry Fee! To register, simply book a tee time for your family and enjoy! Open to all members. House members are encouraged to play and a one time fee of $200/

family will be charged. Rounds played by house members will not count against yearly round allowance of 6 per family. Families with juniors of any age are encouraged to participate! Teams may play as groups of three, four, five or larger! The pro shop will

help to pair family twosomes. Families may walk or ride and children’s cart fees will be waived if riding

with an adult. This event is designed to be a fun way for the family to spend time to-

gether on the course. Families are encouraged to join us for dinner afterwards. **Please note, no event will be held on July 5th due to the Adult-Child

Tournament**


Family Tee Markers

We are proud to announce that we have installed new “Family Tee Markers” throughout the entire golf course! These tees are

designed to make the game fun for the entire family, regardless of age or ability!!

Players who hit a driver 100 yards or less are encouraged to play the Level 1 Tees (Blue) and players who hit their driver 101-140

yards are encouraged to play the Level 2 Tees (Gold).

Create-a-Clinic The Create-a-Clinic program is designed to provide a completely

customized learning environment for the members of Riverton CC. Whether you would like to get 4 friends together for a private clinic series or 20 clients together for a one time event, we can design a

clinic that will fit your needs!

Details

$100 per clinic

Clinics can be for juniors or adults

Each clinic will be one hour long

Maximum student-teacher ratio is 8:1

If this ratio is exceeded, another instructor will have to be added for an additional fee.

To begin planning your clinic, please contact PGA Head Golf

Professional Kevin Duffy at 856-829-1919 or

[email protected]

Golfer Parent ‘Cheat Sheet’

Teeing Ground o Stand across from player teeing off (at least 10 feet away) o Avoid standing behind player teeing off

Fairway o Walk behind players o Stand out of the way o Make sure divots are replaced by players o Yardages are marked on sprinkler heads (assist players as needed)

Putting Green o Avoid standing in a player’s line o Avoid casting a shadow on hole or player’s line o Make sure players rake bunkers after using o Stand between the current putting green and the next tee box to

expedite play

All Areas o Stand still o Remain quiet during a player’s stroke o Wait to move until all players have played their shot o Be aware of your location on the golf course o Keep pace with group in front o Pay attention to all player’s shots o Assist in finding lost golf balls

General Rules o Proper golf attire is required o Arrive early for your tee time

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Important Contact Information

Kevin Duffy PGA Head Golf Professional

Golf Shop – 856-829-1919 Cell – 215-990-1065

Email – [email protected]

Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour 215-886-7742

www.phillyjuniortour.com

Golf Association of Philadelphia 610-687-2340

www.gapgolf.org

Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia 610-687-2340

www.wgapgolf.org

Pennsylvania Golf Association 610-687-2340

www.pagolf.org

International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) 843-785-2444 www.ijgt.com

Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT)

727-540-0473 www.fcwtgolf.com

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)

770-998-4653 www.ajga.org

http://www.phillypga.com/

http://www.gapgolf.org/

http://www.wgapgolf.org/

http://www.pagolf.org/

http://www.ijgt.com/

http://www.fcwtgolf.com/

http://www.ajga.org/

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