Kraus, Caleb - PGA Junior League Golf
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Property: Harbour Pointe Golf Club
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Property Type: Daily Fee, Public
Program Contact: Caleb Kraus, General Manager
Contact Phone/Email: 425-35-6060, calebk@harbourpointegolf.com
Name of PD Program: PGA Junior League Golf
Type of PD Program: Junior Golf Program
Dates of Program: April - August
Results of Program
Own league with 5 teams, 45 juniors
Revenue Generated: $2400 in lesson revenue. $3000 in green fees $500 golf cart revenue. $600 F&B revenue
Details of Program
- Session fee $249. Drop in avail for $25.
- Season Kick-Off Open House w/Golfzilla
- Asses junior skills for team assignment
- Kids pick names for teams for the season
- Parents educated on the League and details
- 3 Group Practices on course to get familiar with team golf and how a scramble works
- 4-6 League matches depending on league size
- All Start Team moves on to regional competitions
- Season Kick-Off Open House w/Golfzilla
- Each team got together to name their team
- Held pre-season practices in April.
Recommendations
- Having our own league allowed us to modify competition format for the more skilled players to play heads up stroke/match play and 18 holes instead of 9.
- Communication with the parents is key to the success of your program. They appreciate the proactive professionalism and you will be better organized.
- Use a short course for the regular season when you have beginners. This helps with pace of play and keeps them from getting frustrated.
- Make the matches feel special by making a scoreboard. This is their tournament day.
- Charge for carts and consider having a refreshment cart available during matches…parents get thirsty!
- Do an end-of-year banquet and award medals to the players.