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ps“Our junior programs are unique in that many kids continue

to return year to year because the programs are loaded with

fun games and drills that keep them engaged and interested

in the game!” ~ Director of Golf, Chris Thomson, PGA

2014 Junior Golf Camp ~ Wilderness Ridge

WELCOME to the Wilderness

Ridge Junior Golf Camp experience!

We are excited you are planning to

have your son or daughter join us for a

full week of discovery about the game

of golf. During the week we will

cover most aspects of the game

in a beginning stage atmosphere

that will be highlighted by some fun

drills, games and contests. The overall

mission for our junior golf program is to

provide each child with a consistent

and fun atmosphere while being

introduced to the game by our caring

and specialized staff.

Beginning at registration, your child

will be placed in a group based on

their age and they will stay with that

group for the entire week. Groups are

labeled “RED”, “WHITE” or “BLUE” and

will be defined in the program overview.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MONDAY - REGISTRATION

COLOR DESIGNATION

• Red Group – 5-7 year olds

• White Group – 8-10 year olds

• Blue Group – 11 – 13 year olds

UPON completion of registration

and placement of your child’s group

for the week the kids will get started

with their introduction to golf! Each

group will rotate twice per day to a

new station to learn something new.

Groups wil l start at either the

CHIPPING, PUTTING or FULL SWING and

will rotate following 45 minutes of

instruction.

STATIONSPUTTING• Learn the basics of the putting grip, stance and aim.

• Learn and understand the golf green and the best ways to take care of this as a golfer.

• Fix ball marks, scuff marks, etc.

• Learn the basics of what “BREAK” is and how is effects your golf ball

• Learn the basics of distance and direction through a series of drills and games that help focus the understanding & need to control the aim and speed of your golf ball.

• Play the famous “Hans Friedelstein” game and compete for points and prizes.

CHIPPING• Learn proper set up and aim

• Learn the correct motion and size of swing necessary to make the ball stay low and roll

• Learn through a series of drills and games that focus on the understanding and need to keep the ball low in the air and roll farther than it flies. o Tic – Tac – Toe chipping o Closest to the pin o Chip into the circle o Hang Man game

FULL SWING• Learn the proper Grip, Alignment and posture necessary to make a fundamental golf swing

• Understand balance

• Practice full swings with irons and woods throughout the week that will focus of good fundamentals (GRIP, AIM, STANCE, POSTURE along with proper weight transfer and balance)

• Learn through a series of drills such as pitching the ball into the large net for pitching or learning to properly align to the special targets located on the range.

EACH day the kids return for their lesson they will rotate to a new station for

another round of lessons. The information is fun, easy to understand and filled

will lots of drills and games that kids can play on their own with their parents. Our

goal is to ENERGIZE your kids into wanting to learn more and continue to grow

into high school and maybe collegiate golfers.

FRIDAY FUN DAY WRAP UPFriday Fun Day consists of fun games at each station (Putting, Chipping & Full

Swing) that will incorporate all the things we learned during the week but in a

fun contest for all. The full swing game will utilize the KWIK Golf game where kids

play a course for time and not score. Following the games the staff will wrap

things up with a lunch for the kids along with prizes for each child.

SPECIALIZED LEARNING – SNAG ™We will be utilizing some special equip-

ment called “SNAG” ® which stands for

“Starting New At Golf”. It is a FUN game

that is EASY to learn and can be played

ANYWHERE. SNAG™ contains all the

basic elements of golf, but in a modified

form. Falling somewhere between

miniature golf and regulation golf, SNAG

™ allows for full shots, pitching, chipping

and putting. SNAG ™ contains all the

elements of golf but in a modified form.

The game has its own simplified rules

and terminology that adds fun to the

learning and playing experience. SNAG

® Golf equipment and training tools

are specifically designed to simplify the

learning process.

KWIK GOLFGolf is often thought of to be a SLOW

moving sport. Not NOW! We will once

again be utilizing the KWIK Golf system

which allows kids to play a fast paced,

safe game of golf that focuses more on

speed than it does score. The game is

fast moving and extremely fun for kids!

2015 Junior Golf Lessons

Please Circle which session you would like to attend

Cost: $135.00

Name ______________________________________ Date ____________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ State __________ Zip ____________ Phone ______________________ E-mail __________________________ Age _______ Date of birth ______________ Sex ________ School attending____________________ Years played________________ Mother’s Name ________________ Father’s Name ____________________

Mother Cell #____________________ e-mail _________________________

Father Cell #_____________________ e-mail _________________________

Parent Signature____________________________________________________

Nebraska Golf Academy • Wilderness Ridge Golf Club 1800 Wilderness Woods Place • Lincoln, NE 68512

Phone: (402) 434-5106 • www.wildernessridgegolf.com

Open to the first 60 entrants

Check Number _____________ Visa/Mastercard/AMEX/Discover Accepted ___________

Wilderness Ridge Golf Club & Nebraska Golf Academy

May June July Director of Golf, Chris Thomson, PGA

was named the 2011 Nebraska

Section PGA Junior Golf Leader and

nominated in 2013 for the Nebraska

Section PGA Player Development

Award.

The junior golf programs address the introduction to the game for younger beginner

children through our camp atmosphere. Once they are ready to “graduate” to

a higher level program, many move over to the weekly junior golf league. This is a

developmental league that gets kids ready for more golf, practicing regularly and

prepares them through middle school as they start to think about high school options.

Award.

May 25th - 29th8:30am - 10:00am

June 22rd - 26th8:30am - 10:00am

July 27th - July 31st8:30am - 10:00am