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Facility: Bear Creek Country Club
'''Facility:''' Bear Creek Country Club


Location: Woodinville, WA
'''Location:''' Woodinville, WA


Property Type: Private Golf Club
'''Property Type:''' Private Golf Club


Program Contact: Jon Larson, Head Golf Professional
'''Program Contact:''' Jon Larson, Head Golf Professional


Contact Phone/Email: Direct: (425) 883-4770
'''Contact Phone/Email:''' Direct: (425) 883-4770


Email: headpro@bearcreekcc.com
'''Email:''' headpro@bearcreekcc.com


Name of PD Program: Junior Golf Day
'''Name of PD Program:''' Junior Golf Day


Type of PD Program: Beginner
'''Type of PD Program:''' Beginner


Dates of Program: Spring/Summer
'''Dates of Program:''' Spring/Summer


Results of Program:
===Results of Program===


Youth golfers are able to get introduced, engaged, and integrated into the game of golf in different ways at the club.
Youth golfers are able to get introduced, engaged, and integrated into the game of golf in different ways at the club.
Total Revenue Generated This is not generally a revenue-generating initiative, however in the long run these young golfers will hopefully become loyal members of the game and the club.


Details of Program:
'''2017 Revenue Generated:''' This is not generally a revenue-generating initiative, however in the long run these young golfers will hopefully become loyal members of the game and the club.
Every Thursday morning, the golf course is reserved for junior golfers.
 
All children of club members are welcome to play during this period of time.  
'''2018 Revenue Generated:''' This is not generally a revenue-generating initiative, however in the long run these young golfers will hopefully become loyal members of the game and the club.
Junior golfers are designated into three different categories: 3-hole, 6h, and 9h.  
 
At the 6h and 9h levels, some competition and games may be incorporated, but the primary goal is socialization and to round out a golfer’s experience.  
===Details of Program===
Junior Golf Day fits into each golfer’s overall experience by providing:
* Every Thursday morning, the golf course is reserved for junior golfers.
o 3h: introduction to course play, rules, and format.  
* All children of club members are welcome to play during this period of time.  
o 6h: structured and league play for those who are not otherwise involved.
* Junior golfers are designated into three different categories: 3-hole, 6h, and 9h.  
o 9h: a more fun, social experience for tournament golfers.  
* At the 6h and 9h levels, some competition and games may be incorporated, but the primary goal is socialization and to round out a golfer’s experience.  
Recommendations: • Determine the guidelines for parent involvement during play.  
* Junior Golf Day fits into each golfer’s overall experience by providing:
Weekly competitions, scoring, and prizes.
** 3h: introduction to course play, rules, and format.  
Maintain communication about current and upcoming opportunities.
** 6h: structured and league play for those who are not otherwise involved.
Junior Golf Day serves a valuable role in a youth golfer’s experience, but it’s important to identify and monitor where each golfer stands in that path.
** 9h: a more fun, social experience for tournament golfers.  
 
===Recommendations===
* Determine the guidelines for parent involvement during play.  
* Weekly competitions, scoring, and prizes.
* Maintain communication about current and upcoming opportunities.
* Junior Golf Day serves a valuable role in a youth golfer’s experience, but it’s important to identify and monitor where each golfer stands in that path.




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Latest revision as of 22:08, 4 March 2019

Facility: Bear Creek Country Club

Location: Woodinville, WA

Property Type: Private Golf Club

Program Contact: Jon Larson, Head Golf Professional

Contact Phone/Email: Direct: (425) 883-4770

Email: headpro@bearcreekcc.com

Name of PD Program: Junior Golf Day

Type of PD Program: Beginner

Dates of Program: Spring/Summer

Results of Program

Youth golfers are able to get introduced, engaged, and integrated into the game of golf in different ways at the club.

2017 Revenue Generated: This is not generally a revenue-generating initiative, however in the long run these young golfers will hopefully become loyal members of the game and the club.

2018 Revenue Generated: This is not generally a revenue-generating initiative, however in the long run these young golfers will hopefully become loyal members of the game and the club.

Details of Program

  • Every Thursday morning, the golf course is reserved for junior golfers.
  • All children of club members are welcome to play during this period of time.
  • Junior golfers are designated into three different categories: 3-hole, 6h, and 9h.
  • At the 6h and 9h levels, some competition and games may be incorporated, but the primary goal is socialization and to round out a golfer’s experience.
  • Junior Golf Day fits into each golfer’s overall experience by providing:
    • 3h: introduction to course play, rules, and format.
    • 6h: structured and league play for those who are not otherwise involved.
    • 9h: a more fun, social experience for tournament golfers.

Recommendations

  • Determine the guidelines for parent involvement during play.
  • Weekly competitions, scoring, and prizes.
  • Maintain communication about current and upcoming opportunities.
  • Junior Golf Day serves a valuable role in a youth golfer’s experience, but it’s important to identify and monitor where each golfer stands in that path.