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Welcome to The Kew Golf Club Junior Golf Program

Our objective

Our objective is to provide the opportunity for junior golfers to progress from their first golfing experience or lesson to gaining an understanding and competency in the game of golf.

Juniors will be encouraged to enjoy their experience, and be guided in learning all about course play, gaining a handicap and competition golf.

The major focus of the junior program is to be instructive and fun.

Our coaches

Brendan Chatham (BJ), Golf Professional, is our coach for the junior program. He has been coaching the juniors for two years now and has contributed to making the program the success it is today. There is a lot of organising behind the scenes so he will be able to answer any queries for you. BJ is extremely interested in coaching golf and has developed a fantastic rapport with the juniors. His email address is brendan.chatham@kewgolf.com.au.

Quinton Howe, Trainee Professional, also provides coaching to the introductory level groups and conducts the monthly assessment.




The format

The format of the sessions alternates weekly between a one hour skills session (either short game or long game) and a two hour on course session.

Our program operates each Saturday between 9:45am and 5.30pm with practical sessions in the earlier part of the day. Each practical clinic session lasts for one hour with times determined according to skill levels. On course sessions will be approximately two hours in duration commencing at about 3:15pm.

Golf course play will be made available to juniors as part of the program once they achieve a suitable standard.

Clinic levels

Our classes are broken up into 6 different levels ranging from beginners (Yellow Level) to elite (Black Level) depending on the age and individual skill level of each student. At the end of each term an assessment will be conducted. This testing covers the content of the lessons throughout the term. Once a student achieves a set level of criteria they may progress to the next level of the program.

Clinic content

Practical clinic sessions will alternate between long game and short game sessions, developing drills and exercises to improve swing technique. Games and skills tests will be used to maintain interest and help measure improvement as well as participating in games and fun activities.

On course sessions will be used to focus on issues such as rules and etiquette, different styles of competition and scoring, as well as club and shot selection, mental skills and strategies. Juniors will need to reach a satisfactory level before being invited to participate in on course sessions.

Where do the clinics lead?

Should juniors display sufficient potential and an interest in pursuing golf for the longer term, their involvement in our program may lead to club membership, competitions, representing the club in pennant and beyond.

Fees

There is an annual registration fee of $75.00 for participation in our junior program. $28.00 of this fee will be forwarded to the VGA as a membership fee for 'VGolf' which has associated benefits for the juniors. The $75.00 fee is payable by cash, cheque or credit card at the Golf Shop. A registration form will also need to be completed. This fee covers a number of the activities conducted throughout the year including the end of year break up. Each clinic session thereafter, whether it is the one hour skills session or the two hour on course session, will incur a cost of $15.00 per session.

Initial assessment

Due to the popularity of our program numbers of participants are high. As a result, all new juniors are required to undergo an initial assessment. These assessments take place on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00am. Once a vacancy arises, juniors will then be invited into the appropriate level of the program. The cost for this assessment session is $15.00.

Conclusion

We hope you find this information helpful and thank you for taking the time to enquire about our Junior Program. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact The Kew Golf Club Golf Shop on (03) 9859 2039 or email us at andrew.weir@kewgolf.com.au.

Andrew Weir - Head Professional
Brendan Chatham- Teaching Professional
Quinton Howe - Trainee Professional

On Course Guidelines For All Juniors

1. Safety- All players must stand behind and well away from a player hitting. (Approx 5 metres)

2. Watching- All players should watch the ball of other players and where it finishes.

3. Sand Buckets- Each player must carry a sand bucket and use it where required.

4. Bunkers- Must be raked after use and the rake left outside the edge of the bunker parallel to the line of play.

5. Buggies- Are allowed to be wheeled across the greens.

6. On The Tee- Players must be ready to hit as soon as possible.

7. On The Green - Players should putt out where possible.

8. Pace Of Play- Players must move as quickly as possible between shots without running.

Volunteers- Thanking volunteers should be exercised after your game by shakinghands. It also shows good sportsmanship to thank and shake the hand of your playing partners.

Dress Regulations

The members of The Kew Golf Club take enormous pride in the standard set in regard to dress regulations. We like to ensure that all parents and juniors are aware of the dress standards required whilst attending our junior clinics and ask that you help your child maintain these standards. Below is a list of acceptable and unacceptable dress.

Girls- Acceptable Dress.

Boys- Acceptable Dress

Unacceptable Dress

Your help and understanding is greatly appreciated as we endeavour to ensure your children continue to gain benefit from our junior program.