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'''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 | ||
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===Details of Program: === | ===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:=== | ===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. | |||
Revision as of 16:23, 15 January 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. 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:
- 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.