Junior Golf Program

What will Raven Golf Club at Verrado’s Junior Program do for your child?

Over time, youngsters will have the opportunity to receive competent, enthusiastic golf instruction covering the basic swing, fundamentals of the short game and on course play. The competitive nature of the game will be nurtured through broadening of friendships, enhanced social skills and a sensible perspective toward winning. Understanding the game’s history, tradition, rules and etiquette will assist in your child’s development in the game.
 
 
OPEN TO ALL SKILL LEVELS
Cost: $125 per level
Levels consist of 6 sessions
Sessions will be one day per week or in a
camp format depending on season.
 

2007 Summer Junior Golf School
Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
May 30 — July 18 (excluding July 4)
Assessment week one followed by six sessions

 
2007 Summer Junior Golf Camp
One Week, Monday - Friday
9:00 - 10:00 A.M. Daily
July 23 — July 27
 
2007 Late Summer Golf School
Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
August 22 — September 26
 
 
ASSESSMENT
Every junior golfer is unique in his or her own skill level; although age may be a factor it is often inappropriately used as a benchmark to place kids into groups. Each new session will begin with an assessment of your child’s current skill level. Depending on the season, this may occur in a large group setting or “Open House.”  At other times during the year the assessment will take place at the start of a session.  A clear assessment of your child’s skill level is critical in placing them in the proper level in order to provide the best opportunity for growth.
 
Level 1
Beginner students will learn the basic fundamentals including grip, setup, and weight transfer. The main goal will be getting the ball airborne consistently. Students will also learn basic rules of the game and appropriate conduct while playing golf.

Benchmarks for advancement to Level 2:
- Consistently get the golf ball airborne
- Obtain basic skill and knowledge to play the Developmental Course
- Advance the ball 50 yards on a full swing
- Ability to show distance control with a putter (differentiate between a 5’ putt and a 10’ putt)
 

Level 2
Continued work on the golf swing, while learning to use different clubs and when to use which club (i.e. woods vs. irons). Another focus will be learning the different aspects of the short game, and when to use them (putting, chipping, and pitching.) Students will also learn to properly keep score while playing the Developmental Course.

Benchmarks for advancement to Level 3:
- Fully understand the different shots used in the short game
- Average less than 5.5 strokes per hole on the Developmental Course
- Successfully play a ball from a bunker
- Advance the ball 75 yards on a full swing
 

Benchmarks for advancement to Level 4
- Consistently maintain balance through a full swing
- Hit a pitch shot over a bunker, landing the ball on the green
- Advance the ball 100 yards
- Satisfactorily complete a short rules quiz
 

Level 4
Focus on the ability to hit the necessary shots to play on a championship Raven Golf Club.

Benchmarks for advancement to Advanced Junior Programs
- Hit all clubs and know appropriate time to hit each club
- Understand how to keep score, proper etiquette and proper conduct.
- Understand the importance of ball position in relation to the golf swing
- Develop a consistent and appropriate pre-shot routine

Call 623.388.3000 for more information or to sign up!