Lifeguard Training

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Want to be a future lifeguard someday? In the Jr. Lifeguarding class you will receive instruction in water safety, First Aid & CPR skills, teamwork and other lifeguarding/leadership skills. Students must be able to swim the length of the pool. Students should bring a towel and wear a swimsuit to all classes. If you are 15 years old and successfully complete the class, you could receive a job for the remainder of the summer. Successful completion of the class does not guarantee a job.

Location: Mitchell Pool Age: 12-15

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 5/15 Activity-Sect. Date (#cl)

Swim Instructor Apprentice

Receive on the job mentorship at swim lessons as an apprentice learning to teach swimming to children. We’ll give your child training and in-water experience helping our swim instructor staff. Paired with a veteran instructor your child will help play games, lead challenges, and assist staff. This is an excellent way to see if a position in aquatics is for you! Email jeffn@deerfieldparks.org for questions.

Location: Mitchell Pool Age: 11-14

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 1/10

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

Deerfield Golf Club

1201 SAUNDERS ROAD RIVERWOODS, IL 60015 | 847-945-8333

Facility Features

• 18-hole Golf Course

• GPS enabled Golf Carts

• State of the Art Learning Center

• Grass Driving Range

• 2 Large Putting Greens

• 2 Chipping Greens

• Practice Bunker

• Golf Simulators (November - March)

• PGA Staffed Golf Shop

• Weekend Permanent Tee Times Available

• Professional Club Fitting

• League Opportunities

• Seasonal Pass Options to Fit Any Golfer’s Needs

• FORE Restaurant and Bar

2023 Weekend Permanent Tee Times

During the 2023 regular golf season, there are times available each Saturday and Sunday for permanent tee time groups starting at 5:50 am until 8:50 am. Regularly scheduled Permanent Starting Times begin on April 8 and 9 and end September 30 and October 1, 2023.

**New Requirements for All 2023 Permanent Tee-time Holders**

• Either a 7 Day Limited Seasonal Pass or 20-Round Weekend Round Pass must be purchased by every member of a permanent tee-time group.

• Weekly Cart Fees as low as $18.00 per person (with a 20 round Cart Pass).

New Golf Passes and pre-paid tickets for the 2023 season can be purchased at both the golf course and on-line.

• Banquet and Event Space (May - Nov only)

• Golf Outing Opportunities

• Locker Rooms & Showers

• Family Tees

• Cart Weather Club Protectors

• Mobile App

• Annual Tournaments & Special Events

Mike Bavier

Mike has worked 22 golf seasons at the Deerfield Golf Club. He is the Golf Course Superintendent overseeing maintenance and landscaping duties on the golf course as well as coordinating projects from drainage installation to renovation work. He enjoys providing a fun, recreational adventure for our golfing patrons and shares that working for the Deerfield Park District has provided him amazing and challenging experiences.

He is a proud member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America and the Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Mike’s love of golf and golf courses began many years ago when he grew up locally in Arlington Heights playing a lot of golf at Inverness Country Club in Palatine where his father was the golf course superintendent for 39 years.

Outside of work, with his beautiful wife Kim and twin teenage boys Bryce and Jacob, he enjoys coaching youth baseball and soccer, watching and playing all sports, traveling with his family, bicycling, hiking, gardening, pickleball and watching movies.

Mike’s wise advice is, “Take your time and do it right the first time. It’s a marathon not a sprint.”

Join A Golf League

Contact Kris at kris@deerfieldgolf.org or 847-572-2681.

Private Lessons

Contact Derek at Derek@deerfieldgolf.org or 847-572-2685

REGISTER TODAY FOR SPRING, SUMMER & FALL GOLF PROGRAMS

Intro to Golf, Motor Skills & Fitness

Golf, Motor Skills, & Fitness is a golf-specific sports program that incorporates athletic movements with golf fundamentals. The program teaches kids the fundamentals of golf through a series of athletic drills, games, and activities. Our team of US Kids Certified Golf Instructors will use SNAG Golf equipment to keep the kids engaged and on task. In addition to athletic movements, students will be introduced to the basics of putting, chipping, and full swing. This class is designed for an adult to accompany the child for each session.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 4-5 w/parent

Instructor: DGCLC STAFF

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Junior Masters

Our Junior Masters Golf program focuses on teaching our young golfers the fundamentals of the game of golf. Our goal is to provide the foundation for a lifetime of golf. In this class golfers will now use real golf equipment as we introduce full swing mechanics including grip, stance and posture. The class will also spend time on chipping, pitching, and putting. This class has been designed for parent participation. Our instructors will help parents interact with their child as it relates to golf and help them provide proper feedback.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 5-7 w/parent

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 4/12

Advanced Masters

In our Advanced Masters class, students transition from a parent/ child focus to player independent learning (No Parents). This class provides the opportunity to reinforce and build on the skills acquired in our Junior Masters golf class. In addition to continuing to focus on strong fundamental development, students will be introduced to golf course management, rules, and golf etiquette in a positive learning environment. This class is designed to prepare our golfers to play on the golf course and join our Junior Tee Level Class, and our Small Group Summer Golf Camps.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 7-9 /No parent

Instructor: DGC STAFF Min/Max: 4/12

Deerfield Junior Golf Academy Travel Team

The Deerfield Junior Golf Academy Travel Team is a steppingstone for those junior golfers that want to play high school golf. The goal of this program is to prepare team members for competitive situations that they will face in IJGA events, and eventually on their high school team. Our travel teams meet for practice two times per week throughout the season. Each practice will focus on skill development through a series of competitive drills and exercises led by our professional staff. Participants in this class MUST have experience playing and keeping score. Members of our travel team are encouraged to play and practice on their own in addition to scheduled practices and matches. In addition to the two weekly team practices, our players will compete in a series of nine-hole matches as part of the North Shore Junior Golf Tour. These matches will occur at Deerfield golf club and at other local north shore clubs. Matches will take place on Saturdays for the fall and spring seasons, and on Mondays for the summer season. Team members will receive a team golf shirt or hat. Summer session has a vacation friendly option. Tournament round greens fees of $25 per player/per tournament not included.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club

Deerfield Feeder Program

Our Deerfield Feeder Program is designed for junior golfers that are ready to take their game to the next level and continue to develop the skills that they have learned in our Junior Masters classes. This class will be taught by our team of PGA/LPGA Professionals and will focus on drills and activities that strengthen the skill set of the golfer.

• Class will consist of drills and exercises to further develop all aspects of the game.

• Class will introduce competition amongst participants.

• Students will learn a consistent process and understanding of fundamental techniques of full swing, putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play.

• Participants are strongly encouraged to play and practice on their own in addition to their scheduled class time.

• Each participant will receive five buckets of range balls and one 9 Hole Twilight round of golf (with paying parent) at Deerfield Golf Club.

• Our Feeder Program prepares our golfers to participate on the Deerfield Junior Golf Travel Team, and eventually their high school golf team.

• Participants are also appropriate for our Junior Golf Camps. Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 8-13

Instructor: DGCLC STAFF Min/Max: 6/16

Instructor: DGCLC STAFF

Age: 11-15

Min/Max: 4/16

SCORE Short Game School

This two-hour class will focus on shots from 50 yards and in. Students will learn the mechanics of chipping, pitching, putting and bunker play, and how to become more efficient at all of them. These shots on and around the green are critical to shooting lower scores and becoming a well-rounded golfer. On the putting green we will discuss and work on putting technique, reading greens, and distance control. In addition to learning the proper mechanics of these different shots, we will also introduce a series of drills that can be implemented into your daily practice.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 16+

Instructor: DGCLC STAFF Min/Max: 4/6

Adult Group Golf Lessons

This series of classes is designed for new golfers to learn the game in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Each class will cover at least two topics. Our team of professionals will teach the fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, and full swing. Our goal is that each golfer develops a strong foundation that they can build upon as they continue to develop their game. Each session also includes four buckets of range balls for practice.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 18+

Better Golf FORE Seniors

This class is designed specifically for the senior golfer to get more enjoyment from the game. This one-hour class will focus on making better ball contact, techniques to increase clubhead speed, and becoming a better wedge player. Bring your entire group!

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 65+

Instructor: DGCLC STAFF Min/Max: 4/8

Better Golf FORE Women

This four-week class has been designed specifically for women golfers to play better golf and have more fun while they play. Our PGA Professionals will lead the group through simple techniques of chipping, pitching, putting, and full swing. The classes will stress a low-pressure environment that is interactive and fun, so that all participants can get more enjoyment from the game.

Location: Deerfield Golf Club Age: 18+

Instructor: DGCLC STAFF Min/Max: 4/8