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'''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.
 
'''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.
* 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.  
* All children of club members are welcome to play during this period of time.  
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* 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.  
* 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:
* Junior Golf Day fits into each golfer’s overall experience by providing:
  ** 3h: introduction to course play, rules, and format.  
** 3h: introduction to course play, rules, and format.  
  ** 6h: structured and league play for those who are not otherwise involved.
** 6h: structured and league play for those who are not otherwise involved.
  ** 9h: a more fun, social experience for tournament golfers.  
** 9h: a more fun, social experience for tournament golfers.  


===Recommendations:===
===Recommendations===
* Determine the guidelines for parent involvement during play.  
* Determine the guidelines for parent involvement during play.  
* Weekly competitions, scoring, and prizes.
* Weekly competitions, scoring, and prizes.
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[[Category:Bear Creek CC]]
[[Category:Bear Creek CC]]

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.