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Junior Golf

WWC PGA Junior Tournaments

Mariners Pro-Junior - Wednesday, August 17th - Tam O'Shanter GC - Complete Results

    
Every Junior Received a Cap and a Dozen Balls -                                             2011 Winners: Brian Coury, Sam Fisher, Dawid Papenfus, Sam Fisher
Compliments of the Tam O'Shanter Membership

    
Enjoying the Mariners Game                                                                       Tied for 2nd: Colin Joy, Kyle Miller, Nate Killeen, Grant Cole


The Young & the Old: Cameron Joy, Kiyo Nelson, Josh Gibbs, Mike Coury

Wilson Staff Pro-Junior Best Ball - Wednesday, August 10 - Riverbend GC - Complete Results


2011 Gross Winners Sevryn Modahl & Dusty Brett

     

 

WWC PGA Junior Spotlight

 

Carl Jonson - Bainbridge Island High School – Class of 2011

Carl comes from a strong tradition of Jonson family golfers and is the oldest son of Ed and Susie Jonson.  Carl is currently a senior at Bainbridge Island High School and is set to graduate in the spring with a 3.7 GPA.  He will be attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on a golf scholarship next fall.

Carl’s most recent accomplishment was his local qualifying for the prestigious 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship at Chambers Bay.  He shot rounds of 64 (course record) – 73 to finish 1st in the qualifier held at The Home Course.  This spring will be Carl’s third trip to the AAA State Golf Tournament where he will lead his team from Bainbridge Island High School.  Carl has numerous national appearances under his belt through the AJGA and has been selected to represent Washington in the Junior Americas Cup the last two summers.

Carl Jonson is definitely on local junior golfer who should continue to make folks from Bainbridge Island proud!

 

WWC PGA First Tee Program

NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM

 

The First Tee National School Program teaches life skills through the game of golf to elementary school students during P.E. classes.  The goal is to promote a lifelong interest in the game, while also encouraging personal character development.  These young people are the future of the sport and who better to provide the instruction than local PGA Professionals?  The WWC supports this program and will supplement $20/hour for your commitment to growing the game!   

Get Involved!

In-Schools Fall Professional Training:
Gig Harbor GC
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Time:  9am-10am
Cost:  $25 Includes Lunch & 2 additional seminars!  Please visit the education page for details.

àAdditional Questions, please contact Robyn Lorain @ 253-631-3133.

 WWC Professionals Teaching the In-School program!

 –        Dan Harrington, Meadow Park GC, DanH@tacomaparks.com
–        Robyn Lorain, Meridian Valley CC, robynlynn@pga.com
–        Brandon Proudfoot, Mount Si GC, Brandon@mtsigolf.com
–        Joe Puetz, Harbor Point GC, joepuetz@pga.com


Dan Harrington, Meadow Park GC

School Districts taught at:

·        Tacoma

 Of all the things I do as a PGA professional, I receive the most satisfaction instructing kids that do not have the opportunity to play and learn the game of golf.  By combining my teaching experiences with that of The First Tee I am able to bring enjoyment of the game to kids in a safe, school environment.  The In-Schools program gives a large number of kids the chance to participate in a fun sport, learn a few life skills, and grow as individuals.

- Dan Harrington.

 

Robyn Lorain, Meridian Valley CC

School Districts taught at: 

·        Auburn
·        Kent
·        Federal Way
·        Renton
·        Seattle

 It’s a great opportunity to get involved within the local community and to provide access to the game of golf for young people of all backgrounds.  This program puts golf on the same level as soccer or basketball and encourages students to grow as individuals.  

–        Robyn Lorain

 

Brandon Proudfoot, Mount Si GC

School Districts taught at:

·        Issaquah
·        Lake Washington
·        Snoqualmie

 Best practices:  Keep kids engaged and enjoying it.  Always have a sense of the time-line and a sense of energy in the class.  Knowing when to switch gears or add activities is key.

- Brandon Proudfoot

 

 

Joe Puetz, Harbour Pointe GC

School Districts taught at:

·        Shoreline

 As a teaching professional I have really enjoyed having the opportunity to instruct so many kids using The First Tee equipment.  I use lots of creative ideas to keep it simple and fun.  Most importantly giving the kids an opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals and enjoy a great game that some of these kids would not be able to enjoy otherwise.

–        Joe Puetz.