Instruction - Junior Programs
Junior 4-day Clinics
The WGC Academy Junior Clinic series offers youth, ages 5 and older, an introduction to the game and the opportunity to develop an excellent foundation in the skills they will need for a lifetime of golf enjoyment. All clinics are taught by PGA golf professionals. The maximum student to teacher ratio will be 6:1.
Pee Wee Clinics
Staff professionals have created a fun curriculum to welcome 5 and 6 year olds to the game of golf. The goal of this program is to create an enjoyable program that introduces junior to basic golf instruction and golf etiquette along with playing games in a low-pressure atmosphere. Maximum student to teacher ratio for this program will be 5:1.
Activity Dates Time
122203-1 May 6, 8, 13, 15 4-5 pm
122203-2 June 10 – 13 9-10 am
122203-3 June 17 – 20 10-11 am
122203-4 July 8 – 11 9-10 am
122203-5 August 5 – 8 9-10 am
Ages: 5-6 years old
Fees: $110 resident and $135 non-resident
Junior Player Development Clinics
Staff professionals expand on fundamentals introduced in the Pee Wee series. Posture, grip, and alignment will be taught with a variety of teaching aids, drills and fun games to help students retain these fundamentals. The goal of this program is to introduce and expand on full swing fundamentals, putting, chipping, and golf etiquette.
Activity Dates Time
122202-1 April 30, May 2, 7, 9 4-5:30 pm
122202-2 May 14, 16, 21, 23 4-5:30 pm
122202-3 June 10 – 13 4-5:30 pm
122202-4 June 24 – 27 1-2:30 pm
122202-5 July 8 – 11 10-11:30 am
122202-6 July 22 – 25 9-10:30 am
122202-7 August 5 – 8 10-11:30 am
Ages: 7-10 years old
Fees: $150 resident and $180 non-resident
Clinic Registration Information:
Registration will not be taken by mail preceding the following dates. All mail will be returned. All registration will be handled at the golf clubhouse prior to April 1, 2007. Individuals may only register for their immediate family. No proxy registrations allowed.
Camp/clinic registration for residents of the Winnetka Park District will be:
Saturday, March 1 at the clubhouse.
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Residents with proof of residency may begin registration at 9:00 am.
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Doors open at 7:00 am. Tickets will be handed out at that time for your place in the registration line.
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Resident registration will not be taken by mail until the end of the day.
Non-resident registration will be March 8 beginning at 9:00 am. Doors open at 7:00 am.
What is needed? Please include copies of the following with your application:
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Proof of residency for those wishing to pay resident rates.
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Proof of age (birth certificate or passport) to be eligible for age-restricted camps and clinics. Cut-off date for age is September 1, 2008.
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Fits criteria for camp or clinic ability requirements (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Junior 4-day Camps
The WGC Academy Junior Camp series offers youth, ages 9 and older, further opportunity to develop an excellent foundation in the skills they will need for a lifetime of golf enjoyment. All clinics are taught by PGA golf professionals.
Junior Players Camps
This program is designed for junior golfers with some prior instruction or playing experience. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a daily snack. This program involves detailed instruction as well as play on the Par 3 course. The participant should have either: completed a Winnetka Golf Club beginner program, had private instruction, or be able to hit the ball in the air 3 of 5 times. The goal of this program is to keep building on the full swing to become more fundamentally sound. Introduce short game, course management, and rules on the Par 3 course while reviewing golf etiquette. All camps will be taught by PGA golf Professionals. The maximum student to teacher ratio will be 6 to1 with a maximum of 30 students.
Activity Dates Time
122204-1 May 27-30 & June 3-6 4-6 pm
122204-2 June 17 - 20 8-12 am
122204-3 June 17 – 20 1-5 pm
122204-4 July 8 – 11 12-4 pm
122204-5 July 22 – 25 12-4 pm
122204-6 August 5 – 8 12-4 pm
122204-7 Sept. 2-25 Tues./Thurs. 4-6 pm
Ages: 9 and older
Fees: $320 resident and $350 non-resident
Advanced Junior Players Camp
This camp is designed to sharpen student’s games and increase self confidence. PGA professionals will use video analysis to help students. Participants will receive a shirt, a tee gift, and lunch each day. All camps will be taught by PGA golf Professionals. This program requires students to play on both the 18 hole and Par 3 courses. Therefore the participant should have either: completed a Winnetka Golf Club program, been approved by an instructor, or be able to hit the ball in the air and over 100 yards with a club of their choosing.
Specific attention will be given to applying a fundamentally sound golf swing and short game to the golf course. Using proper course management and golf etiquette are top priorities. The maximum student to teacher ratio will be 5:1.
Activity Dates Time
122205-1 June 24 – 27 10 am – 3pm
122205-2 July 15 – 18 10 am – 3 pm
122205-3 July 28 – 31 10 am – 3 pm
122205-4 August 12 - 15 10 am – 3 pm
Ages: 9 and older
Fees: $390 resident and $450 non-resident
Clinic Registration Information:
Registration will not be taken by mail preceding the following dates. All mail will be returned. All registration will be handled at the golf clubhouse prior to April 1, 2007. Individuals may only register for their immediate family. No proxy registrations allowed.
Camp/clinic registration for residents of the Winnetka Park District will be:
Saturday, March 1 at the clubhouse.
-
Residents with proof of residency may begin registration at 9:00 am.
-
Doors open at 7:00 am. Tickets will be handed out at that time for your place in the registration line.
-
Resident registration will not be taken by mail until the end of the day.
Non-resident registration will be March 8 beginning at 9:00 am. Doors open at 7:00 am.
What is needed? Please include copies of the following with your application:
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Proof of residency for those wishing to pay resident rates.
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Proof of age (birth certificate or passport) to be eligible for age-restricted camps and clinics. Cut-off date for age is September 1, 2008.
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Fits criteria for camp or clinic ability requirements (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Formerly known as the Winnetka Golf Academy
The Elite program is designed to highlight the best aspects from the former Junior Academy program and will include some exciting changes for 2008. The Junior Elite Program is an invitation only program designed to take juniors from our camps and clinics and put them into a more competitive atmosphere.
This program runs for 10 weeks in which players have supervised
practice and instruction 2 – 3 times a week. On Mondays, participants play as a team in a travel league competing against teams from other courses. The Elite program is the final step for a junior looking to play high school golf or simply gain a greater edge for tournament play. In this program, students will not only learn how to swing the club, but more importantly how to practice and play.
New for 2008
Questions regarding this program should be directed to:
Matt Johnson, Director of Instruction:
(847) 501-2079 • mjohnson@winpark.org
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