2010 Winter/Spring Junior Golf Lessons

The School of Golf at Empire Lakes offers a great way to introduce your youngsters to the great game of golf. Our Saturday Junior Golf Clinics are custom-taylored to junior golfers, including our Young Golfers Division (see below) for ages 6-11, and our Ryder Cup Division for 12-17 year-olds.

Students learn full swing, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and safety. The clinics are designed for beginners up to experienced junior golfers who want to improve their game and have the skills to play on the course.

Young Golfers Division: Ages 6-11

Our Winter/Spring 2010 schedule is as follows:

January

Saturday, Jan. 9th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Jan. 16th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Jan. 23rd, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

February

Saturday, Feb. 13th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Feb. 27th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

March

Saturday, Mar. 13th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Mar. 20th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Mar. 27th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

April

Saturday, Apr. 10th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Apr. 17th, 1:00pm

Saturday, Apr. 24th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

May

Saturday, May 8th, 1:00pm

Saturday, May 15th, 1:00pm

Saturday, May 22nd, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

The $10 per clinic fee covers loaner clubs (if needed), range balls, and instructor time. Golf attire is required, no coaching from parents, and hat, sunscreen, and water recommended. Parents must stay on cart path during scrambles and must refrain from coaching.

Please note the following:

  • Range balls provided and clubs provided if necessary.
  • Golf attire recommended for clinics and required for two hole scrambles. 
  • Children are eligible for two hole scramble only after completing at least one clinic.
  • Parents are encouraged to watch from a distance, but are not allowed to coach their children during clinic.
  • Be prepared with water and sun protection.
  • Parents are encouraged to follow as gallery during two hole scrambles always staying on the cart path and refraining from coaching. 
  • Applause and encouragement are allowed.

2010 Winter/Spring Ryder Cup Division:
Ages 12-17

This program is a continuation of our Summer Academy program. The program is aimed at improving the junior golfers knowledge of the game by improving the full swing, short game, knowledge of the rules and etiquette and course strategy.

A $49 daily fee covers instructor time, range balls, on course instruction, loaner clubs if needed, and five holes on course. Golf attire required, no coaching from parents, and hat, sunscreen, water, and snacks recommended, but not provided.

January 24th: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

February 21st: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

March 14th : 2:00pm - 6:00pm

April 18th : 2:00pm - 6:00pm

May 16th : 2:00pm - 6:00pm

This program is for ages 12-17, preferably with at least one year experience.

Please note the following:

  • Students are encouraged to be prepared for weather, hot or cold.
  • Golf attire is required (no denim or t-shirts)
  • Students are responsible for food and beverages
  • Water, a hat, and sunscreen recommended
  • Students must be able to carry their own golf bag for 9 holes