2010 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:

June

Saturday, June 12th, 1:00pm

Saturday, June 19th, 1:00pm

Saturday, June 26th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

July

Saturday, July 10th, 1:00pm

Saturday, July 17th, 1:00pm

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

August

Saturday, August 14th, 1:00pm

Saturday, August 21st, 1:00pm

Saturday, August 28th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

September

Saturday, September 11th, 1:00pm

Saturday, September 18th, 1:00pm

Saturday, September 25th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

October

Saturday, October 9th, 1:00pm

Saturday, October 16th, 1:00pm

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

November

Saturday, November 6th, 1:00pm

Saturday, November 13th, 1:00pm

Saturday, November 20th, 2:30pm, Two-Hole Scramble

December

Saturday, December 4th, 1:00pm

Saturday, December 11th, 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.

June

Friday, June 11th, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, June 18th, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, June 25th, 3:00-7:00pm

July

Friday, July 9th, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, July 16th, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, July 23rd, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, July 30th, 3:00-7:00pm

August

Friday, August 6th, 3:00-7:00pm

September

Sunday, September 19th, 1:00-5:00pm

October

Sunday, October 10th, 1:00-5:00pm

November

Sunday, November 7th, 12:30-4:30pm

December

Sunday, December 12th, 12:00-4:00pm

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