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SOUTHLAND GOLF 2011 JUNIOR ISSUE Best in Class: Paolucci, Park top list of 10 rising stars Junior Golf Road Map: How children can get started Southern California Junior Golf tournament organizations Jacobs grows the game with Total Golf Adventures Can golf video games create better players? Maybe Junior Golf Product Guide ORANGE COUNTY Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Mission Viejo (949) 305-5100 • arroyotrabuco.com Arroyo Trabuco offers year-round eight-week sessions that include the use of clubs and free golf during super twilight with a paying adult. Five levels of instruction are available, depending on skill level and experience: developmental, mechanics, players, tournament ready and tournament golf. Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda (714) 904-8398 • blackgoldgolf.com Besides featuring a 7-to-1 student/teacher ratio, the Black Gold Junior Golf Academy teaches juniors the game in a fun and safe environment. All aspects of the game are covered for beginning, intermediate and advanced players. For more information, contact PGA Director of Instruction Steve Soule. Brea Creek Golf Course Brea (714) 259-3003 • golfbrea.com Brea Creek is offering two junior golf camps this summer. One offers two hours of instruction from 9-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday for $110 per student; the other is Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with 90 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes for lunch and two hours on the course for $199 per student. Oak Creek Golf Club Irvine (949) 653-5300 • oakcreekgolfclub.com Summer junior programs include half-day camps, three-day camps and weekly clinics along with Club 9 for advanced juniors led by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Glenn Deck. Pre-registration is required. Please call for clinic dates, rates and information or visit facebook.com/oakcreekgc. Orange County Golf Academy Santa Ana (714) 350-3626 • orangecounty-golfacademy.com With a 6-to-1 teaching ratio, the Orange County Golf Academy at River View Golf Course provides a personal training approach. Camps include instruction on rules, short game, full swing, course training and lunch. The program runs four days a week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and classes are for all levels, including beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate, for golfers ages 4 to 18. ParTee Tour Junior Golf Tournaments Anaheim Hills (909) 979-4653 • parteetour.com The goal at ParTee Tour is to deliver affordable and competitive tournaments and events that are relaxing and fun for juniors and their families. By promoting an enjoyable atmosphere, ParTee feels junior golfers will remain highly motivated in honing their golf skills while developing positive qualities such as accountability, integrity and perseverance. Pelican Hill Golf Club Newport Coast (949) 467-5810 • pelicanhill.com Pelican Hill offers four-day camps from 9 a.m.-noon that teach each child the full swing, short game, putting and rules and etiquette. There’s a 5-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio and a maximum of 10 students per camp. Dates are June 27-30; July 11-14, 18-21 and 25-28; and August 1-4, 8-11 and 15-18. Shorecliffs Golf Club San Clemente (949) 690-9084 • shorecliffsgolfclub.com Shorecliffs staff professionals Bill Collins, Barbara Williams and Director of Golf Taro Thomas will be holding four-day Junior Golf Camps beginning June 27. Classes are limited to 15 juniors (ages 6-15) per session. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 3:30 p.m. Students learn the swing, short game and etiquette. Sessions slated for June 27-30, July 11-14 and 25-28, and August 8-11 and 22-25. Super Sports Athletic Camps Orange (714) 282-8880 Super Sports Athletic Camps offer instruction in all areas of golf, soccer, basketball and flag football. Camps provide instruction, equipment, food and beverages, with golf-only camps taught by certified PGA professionals. Call for cost and more details. Tustin Ranch Golf Club Tustin (714) 734-2104 • tustinranchgolf.com The Golf School of Tustin Ranch offers development programs for all levels of junior golfers. The school, which welcomes players of all skill levels, has been honored with 10 PGA teaching awards in recent years. For more information, visit the course’s website or call and ask for PGA Director of Instruction Erik Horve. SAN DIEGO COUNTY Cottonwood Golf Club El Cajon (619) 889-1491 • cottonwoodgolf.com Cottonwood offers four-day morning and afternoon camps for juniors ages 6-15. Morning sessions are 9 a.m.-noon, while afternoon sessions are 1-4 p.m. Programs are $149. The serene, rural setting provides an ideal backdrop for a memorable learning experience. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Encinitas (760) 944-1936 • jcgolfschool.com The JC Golf School at Encinitas Ranch provides an intimate atmosphere that allows juniors to learn at their own pace in one- to three-day sessions. To learn more about times and cost, call the course or visit the website. Future Champions Golf San Diego (619) 339-2377 • futurechampionsgolf.com Future Champions Golf is a proven leader in junior golf development with instruction techniques strategically designed for junior golfers of all skill levels. There is an emphasis on creating a great learning environment to hopefully spark another lifelong golfer, not applying pressure for quick results. Besides private lessons and group classes specifically designed for beginners, there are three-day Fun Camps that include two days of instruction and one day of play on a par-3 course in a scramble format. Call or visit the website for a comprehensive list of summer offerings. Oaks North Golf Course San Diego (858) 487-3021 • jcgolfschool.com Oaks North offers summer junior clinics each Monday from June 20-August 19, except for July 4. Clinics are divided into basic and advanced groups, with a Parent-Junior Golf League also available. Call or visit the course’s website for more information. Pro Kids Summer Golf Camp at Colina Park Golf Course San Diego (619) 582-7884 • prokidsonline.org The junior camps are held in a fun environment and open to beginning and intermediate players from 7-17 years of age. Weekly sessions are offered June through August from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. The cost of $179 includes instruction, snacks, lunch, daily prizes and merchandise. The Grand Del Mar Resort San Diego (858) 314-1930 • thegranddelmar.com The Grand Del Mar is the site of California’s only Titleist Performance Institute, which blends instruction and golf fitness into a fun and engaging format. Junior instruction is available for golfers 5-13 years of age, with training, warm-up ideas, cool-down sessions and team-building activities available. The facility also offers summer camps. Escondido Country Club Escondido (760) 743-3301 • escondidocc.com Escondido Country Club offers golf camps for kids over the summer. There are three sessions for children 6-13. They are open to beginning, intermediate and advanced players and focus on etiquette, swing, chipping, pitching, putting and rules of play. Sessions are slated for June 13-17, July 11-15 and August 8-12. Cost for non-members is $260 per session. North County Junior Golf Association Carlsbad (760) 579-6634 • ncjga.com NCJGA offers five summer camps for golfers of all skill levels from 7-16 years of age. Camp days are Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon, with the first three days at Carlsbad Golf Center and the fourth at Emerald Isle Golf Course. First session begins June 21 and is $150 for NCJGA members and $180 for guests. Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego (858) 675-8500 • ranchobernardoinn.com Junior golfers can participate in clinics at neighboring Oaks North this summer. For $10, players can attend a one-hour group clinic, get additional range balls for practice and play two additional rounds after 4 p.m. All equipment is provided, and golf apparel is not required. Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club Carlsbad (760) 438-1722 • ranchocarlsbadgolf.com Rancho Carlsbad offers 10 weeks of summer instruction for golfers 6-14 years of age. The sessions are 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Thursday, with the first starting June 13. The four-day camps cost $195 and include on-course play, lessons on rules and etiquette, putting, skills contests, prizes and more. To sign up, call the pro shop. Reidy Creek Golf Course Escondido (858) 675-8470 • jcgolf.com The JC Golf Junior Players card is available for golfers age 17 and under. Benefits include green fee discounts up to 59 percent on all JC golf courses, and the ability to make tee times at Oaks North and Reidy Creek. Junior Players cards are available for $40 at any of the JC courses. Call or visit Reidy Creek’s website for more information. Salt Creek Golf Club Chula Vista (619) 482-4666 • saltcreekgc.com Salt Creek offers individual and group lessons for juniors, beginners and advanced players. Instructors focus on teaching the fundamentals in an easy-to-learn format that helps students develop a foundation for a lifetime of top play. Call or visit Salt Creek’s website for more information. Sycuan Resort El Cajon (619) 442-3425 • sycuanresort.com Sycuan Resort has developed numerous methods for educating and entertaining children when it comes to golf. Activities include tournaments, private lessons, family lessons, clinics and summer and holiday camps. Call or visit Sycuan’s website for more information. Twin Oaks Golf Course San Marcos (760) 591-4700 • jcgolf.com Twin Oaks offers junior golf clinics for children 7-17 every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. For $125 per month, junior golfers can attend as many of the clinics as they wish. All areas of the game are covered and the program is run by PGA Director of Instruction Paul Miernicki. Woods Valley Golf Club Valley Center (760) 751-3007 • woodsvalleygolfclub.com Woods Valley’s mission is to create a positive environment for each student to attain personal goals. The junior golfer’s curriculum emphasizes character development and learning golf in the true spirit of the game. Sessions for juniors 7-17 years of age are $100 per month, $25 per week or $10 per session. LOS ANGELES AREA Angeles National Golf Club Sunland (818) 951-8771 • angelesnational.com Angeles National offers educational and fun sessions for juniors of all abilities. Instructors use video swing analysis, and lessons are done on a grass driving range and professional short-game area. For more information, call the golf shop or visit the course’s website. The First Tee of Los Angeles (213) 680-8015 • thefirstteela.org The First Tee of Los Angeles provides year-round golf programs at Whittier Narrows Golf Club, with spring and summer programs offered at 11 other locations. The programs focus on enrolling new golfers and those from low- to moderate-income families. Summer classes at Whittier Narrows begin June 13 and run for 10 weeks. Clubs, range balls and course access are part of the program. The Golf Academy by The Sports Club/LA Los Angeles (800) 731-0506 • thegolfacademyla.com The Golf Academy’s Junior Player Development Program is designed for players of all levels with a focus on instruction, building confidence, teaching good sportsmanship, making friends and understanding the rules. Learning correct fundamentals, short-game techniques, course strategy and proper mind control also are part of the sessions. Call or visit the website for more information. Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort City of Industry (626) 810-4653 • pacificpalmsresort.com From beginning to experienced juniors, Industry Hills has a plan suited for players of all levels. Call the club for more information on private lessons, group classes and customized golf clinics. L.A. City Golf Courses (818) 246-1135 • golf.lacity.org Los Angeles City Golf offers summer youth programs at Hansen Dam, Rancho Park, Griffith Park, Harbor Park, Sepulveda, Woodley Lakes and Penmar golf courses. The junior programs are six-to-eight weeks in length and offered to players ages 7-18. The cost is $50. Traveling team play is available for those who qualify, and instruction and competitive programs also are available at Tregnan Junior Golf Academy. L.A. County Golf Courses Southern Section: (626) 821-4648 Northern Section: (626) 254-8533 lacountyjuniorgolf.com The Los Angeles County Junior Golf Program offers year-round free lesson programs and summer junior golf tournaments at Alondra (Lawndale), Altadena, Diamond Bar, Eaton Canyon (Pasadena), El Cariso (Sylmar), Maggie Hathaway (Los Angeles), Knollwood (Granada Hills), Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Amigos (Downey), Los Verdes (Rancho Palos Verdes), Marshall Canyon (La Verne), Mountain Meadows (Pomona), Santa Anita (Arcadia), Victoria (Carson), Chester Washington (Los Angeles) and Whittier Narrows (Rosemead). The Links at Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 265-2751 • terraneagolf.com The Links at Terranea’s junior program focuses on all aspects of the game, including full swing, short game, putting, on-course play and golf fitness. The morning session is followed by lunch and nine holes of golf in the afternoon on the oceanfront par-3 course. Call or visit the course’s website for more information. Lost Canyons Golf Club Simi Valley (805) 522-4653 • lostcanyons.com The Lost Canyons Junior Program provides junior golfers all the benefits and value of a first-class golf facility. To get your junior involved in the program, call the pro shop or visit the course’s website. Olivas Links Golf Course Ventura (805) 677-6770 • olivaslinks.com Olivas Links offers junior programs at The Golf Academy of Ventura County and through the city’s golf classes. Both camps offer instruction for everyone from beginning players to advanced students looking to make their high school team. The programs provide instruction on everything from full swing to short game and on-course etiquette. Trump National Golf Club Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 265-5000 • trumpnationallosangeles.com The Trump National Junior Academy offers three programs: one-week summer camps from June-August that focus on fun and fundamentals; an athletic development program that runs year-round and teaches skills geared toward athletic prowess; and a junior elite program offered for serious golfers looking to play at competitive levels. Call or visit the course’s website for more information. Royal Vista Golf Club Walnut (909) 595-7441 • larv.com Royal Vista’s PGA professionals offer private lessons and clinics for players of all skill levels and ages. For more information or to book a lesson, call or visit the course’s website. INLAND EMPIRE Champions Club at The Retreat Corona (951) 277-5378 • championsclubretreat.com The Champions Club will hold a clinic July 25-27 that covers the full swing, short game and on-course lessons. The cost for the camp, which includes daily lunch and an awards dinner, costs $125 per participant. Call or visit the club’s website for more information. Claremont Golf Course Claremont (909) 624-2748 • claremontgolf.com One-hour junior clinics start June 4 and are held each Saturday for four weeks, with a clinic-ending tournament scheduled for the fifth weekend. Cost is $70 and includes instruction, tournament entry fee, range balls and trophies. Discounted summer golf and range passes for juniors go on sale June 1. Diamond Valley Golf Club Hemet (951) 767-0828 • diamondvalleygolf.net Doug MacDonald, a lifetime PGA member and holder of many awards and titles from the Pacific Northwest section of the PGA, teaches traditional fundamentals and techniques of golf. Dave New, a former PGA member, specializes in teaching the stack and tilt methods of ball striking. Call the club or visit its website for more information. Journey at Pechanga Temecula (800) 996-2283 • journeyatpechanga.com The Temecula Valley Golf School at Pechanga Resort and Casino caters to juniors who enjoy learning about the game on the course and at the range. Call to schedule an appointment or to learn more about the facilities. The Golf Club at Glen Ivy Corona (951) 277-7900 • glenivygolf.com Saturday morning group clinics are available for $10 per person, with 10 spots available. The clinics are open to any golfer from beginning to advanced levels, with full swing, chipping and putting on the agenda. Spots can be reserved up to a week in advance. Call for more information. Hidden Valley Golf Club Norco (951) 737-1010 • hiddenvalleygolf.com Clinics for players 8-18 years of age are offered on Saturdays at Hidden Valley. Clinics, which are held from 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., are an hour long and cost $10 per person. For more information or to sign up, call the course or e-mail Navreen Gaji at nav@hiddenvalleygolf.com. Indian Hills Golf Club Riverside (951) 360-2090 • indianhillsgolf.com Indian Hills Golf Club is affiliated with the SCGA and its Youth On Course program, which allows young players an opportunity to learn the game at no charge in a fun environment. Integrity, character and responsibility are part of the agenda, with life skills also taught on a frequent basis. For more details, call and ask for Jeff Hall or visit the club’s website. The Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore (951) 674-3900 • linksatsummerly.com The Links at Summerly will offer a four-week summer golf camp for players 7 to 16 years of age beginning June 11. Sessions, which are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., include swing fundamentals, chipping, putting, driving, etiquette and basic rules. The cost is $125. Menifee Lakes Country Club Menifee (951) 672-4826, ext. 109 • menifee-lakes.com Lessons with PGA teaching professional John Modrich include a series of three for $75 or six for $150. Players also can receive instruction from head professional Tom Powers for $40 for one hour, $25 for 30 minutes or four 30-minute lessons for $90. North Golf Course Sun City (951) 679-5111 • northgolfcourse.net North Golf Course’s junior camps begin in June and run through September. The course also offers a Players Reward Card, where golfers can play 10 rounds for $150 and get the 11th round for free. Call the pro shop to make a tee time or for more information on junior golf. Oak Valley Golf Club Beaumont (909) 769-7200 • www.oakvalleygolf.com The Oak Valley Golf Academy features tour-caliber instruction, state-of-the-art technology and top-notch facilities. Conveniently located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, the academy offers instruction for juniors of all ages and skill levels. Call the club or visit its website for more information. Temecula Creek Inn Temecula Boys and Girls Club program: (951) 970-9255 Total Golf Adventures program: (760) 518-2725 jcresorts.com Temecula Creek Inn offers two junior programs. One is through the local Boys and Girls Club, which includes four-day clinics from 9 a.m.-noon. The clinics take place June 13-16 and 27-30, July 18-21 and August 1-4 and focus on all fundamentals of the game for $299. The other program is through Total Golf Adventures and runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 20-24 for $299. Other TGA programs will be added over the summer. Seven Hills Golf Club Hemet (951) 925-4815, ext. 6 • golfsevenhills.com Seven Hills offers 30-minute lessons for juniors for $25, with a package of six available for $125. Lessons are taught by Kati Biszantz, an LPGA Class A life member with 36 years of experience. Call (951) 304-0442 to register. Yucaipa Valley Golf Club Yucaipa (909) 790-6522 • yucaipavalleygolf.com Three-day camps return again this summer. For $199 per junior (ages 8-17) players receive three hours of professional instruction daily with an emphasis on fundamentals, rules and etiquette. On-course playing time, range balls and lunch are included. COACHELLA VALLEY Cathedral Canyon Golf Club Cathedral City (760) 328-6571 • cathedral-canyon.com Welk Resort Desert Oasis in Palm Springs offers private and public golf lessons to players of all skill levels and learning styles. With a 40-tee driving range, there is plenty of room to sharpen your skills. Private 30-minute lessons are $40; playing lessons begin at $100. Junior golf instruction is 50 percent less than adult prices. Call for more information. Marriott Desert Springs Resort Palm Desert (760) 341-2211 • desertspringsresort.com Marriott Desert Springs’ PGA and LPGA members and apprentices are schooled in all aspects of golf and are committed to providing a superior experience in the desert. Be it instructional assistance in a private or group setting, the latest in equipment technology or tournament coordination, the facility offers something for every player. Call for more information. AROUND THE SOUTHLAND PGA Tour Academy Various locations (877) 611-1911 • touracademycamps.com The PGA Tour Academy is bringing summer camps to Southern California, with programs including overnight, full-day and half-day sessions for golfers from 7-18 years of age. Southland locations include Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, Industry Hills Golf Club in the City of Industry and Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda. Total Golf Adventures Premier Junior Golf Various locations (310) 333-0622 • golftga.com TGA Premier Junior Golf camps combine instruction, rules and etiquette lessons, games, drills and contests with daily course play and on-course lessons. Camps, which are geared for all skill levels, are located from the San Fernando Valley to San Diego. Visit the website for more information or to find the nearest TGA location. Youth on Course Various locations scga.org/yoc The SCGA Foundation’s Youth on Course program offers $1-$5 green and range fees at over 100 golf facilities in Southern California. Juniors can join the SCGA directly through the SCGA Foundation for just $50 ($25 for additional family members) and get certified for this program. Learn more and sign up at scga.org/yoc or e-mail the SCGA. HAWAII Ka’anapali Golf Courses Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii (866) 661-3691 • kaanapaligolfcourses.com Ka’anapali’s Sutee Nitakorn and David Havens offer teaching programs for players of all skill levels and ages. Several options are available, beginning with 30-minute sessions, with junior lessons for ages 7 to 17 beginning at $30 per half hour. For more information, call the golf shop or visit the course’s website. |
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