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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. | |||
** 6h: structured and league play for those who are not otherwise involved. | |||
** 9h: a more fun, social experience for tournament golfers. | |||
===Recommendations:=== | ===Recommendations:=== |
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.