Maryland Golf and Country Clubs
2024 Junior Golf Program
Total Golf Wednesdays OBJECTIVES Our objective for this year’s program is to teach children and teens relevant skills and techniques used in the game of golf. They will develop an understanding of the rules, etiquette, and social skills necessary for golf and life away from the green. We want the participants to experience success, build self-esteem, and have fun. STAFF & VOLUNTEERS The professional golf staff will oversee the basic operation of the weekly activities, including tournaments, clinics, camps, etc. The professional staff consists of: Mike Zeeman, PGA, Director of Golf Jesse Hackett, PGA, Head Golf Professional We will need 50+ volunteers to keep the program running smoothly. The volunteer duties consist of walking with juniors as they play, monitoring activities for etiquette and safety, providing transportation around the golf course, and other duties that may arise on the golf course. To volunteer, please contact Jesse at jhackett@marylandgcc.org ELIGIBILITY Total Golf Wednesdays is open to any child of any club member, ages seven to seventeen. Children must be at least seven years old by the start date of the program (June 19th, 2024). PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Parents must fill out a registration form for each child in the program. Please give special consideration to volunteering as a walker with our 2-Holers, 4-Holers, and 5-Holers, as they are the youngest and least experienced groups. Parents must sign up for at least two dates for each child in the program. FEES $200 per child (Golf Members) $300 per child (Non-Golf Members)
Junior Golf Code of Conduct CODE OF CONDUCT Arrive at the course 15 minutes before your scheduled time. All juniors must carry their own bag; push carts are allowed. Juniors are responsible for playing the game in accordance with the rules of golf. Juniors must conduct themselves properly at all times. Note: Conduct such as throwing clubs, using profanity, failure to replace divots, repair ball marks, or rake bunkers will not be tolerated. The first offense is a warning; the second offense will result in a meeting with the junior, their parent(s), and the Junior Golf Chairman. Serious breaches of conduct may result in suspension from the program. DRESS CODE Proper golf attire must always be maintained, including while on the driving range, putting green, and all other practice areas. Shirts must be collared and tucked in, and caps must have the brim forward. No jeans, tank tops, short shorts, or cutoffs. PACE OF PLAY - PLAY WITHOUT DELAY Always keep up with the group ahead of you. Select your club and be ready to play play-ready golf if possible. If you or your group fall behind, pick up the pace. Slower groups should let faster groups play through. Limit your practice swings to one or two, and try not to take a divot with your practice swings. Leave extra clubs near the flagstick so you don’t forget them. Do not waste time between holes. To avoid a lost ball, watch where it stops and walk directly to it. When the course is busy, do not hit extra shots on the course. Lead by example. If your group is slow, speak to your fellow players.
Etiquette & Safety Proper etiquette must always be practiced. Replace divots, rake bunkers, and fix ball marks on the putting surface. Do not hit until the group in front of you is out of range. Do not move around or make noise while others are playing. Stand in the appropriate place while others are playing. Do not walk in front of other players when they are hitting. Leave golf bags off the putting surfaces. Do not drop flagstick on the green. Do not do anything that may cause damage to the golf course. Always record and verify scores after leaving the green after each hole. Scorecards must be signed by the player and the marker. Always loudly declare “FORE” if a ball is struck toward anyone on the course or practice area.
Jun ior Divisions 2 HOLER: Beginning juniors score 14 or more on two holes; tee off from 100 yards in fairway. (Recommend 7–9-year-olds to start here.) 4 HOLER: Juniors who have consistently scored 13 or better as a 2 Holer; tee off from 150 yards in fairway. (Recommend 9 -12-year-olds to start here.) 5 HOLER: Juniors who have consistently scored 28 or better as a 4 Holer; tee off from 200 yards in fairway. (Recommend 10-14 years-old to start here.) 9 HOLER: Juniors who have consistently scored 40 or better as a 5 Holer; tee off from Burgundy Tees (14–17-year-old boys); Silver Tees (10-13 year-old boys and all girls.)
Wednesday Time Schedule F9 Holers: Arrive at the practice facility between 4:45pm and 5:10pm. Warm-up, Instruction, and Practice from 5:00pm to 5:25pm. Tee times are from 5:30pm to 5:45pm. Golf Professional will make groups. 5 Holers: Arrive at the practice facility between 5:15pm and 5:30pm. Warm-up, Instruction, and Practice from 5:30pm-5:55pm. Tee times/Shotgun Start are from 6:00pm to 6:15pm. Golf Professional will make groups and designate safety chaperones (parents). 4 Holers: Arrive at the practice facility between 5:45pm and 6:00pm. Warm-up, Instruction and Practice from 6:00pm-6:25pm. Tee times/Shotgun Start are from 6:30pm to 6:45pm. Golf Professional will make groups and designate safety chaperones (parents). 2 Holers: Arrive at the practice facility between 6:15pm and 6:25pm. Warm-up, Instruction, and Practice from 6:25pm-6:40pm. Group Instruction Demonstration 6:45pm-6:55pm. Tee times/Shotgun Start are from 7:00pm-7:15pm. Golf Professional will make groups and designate safety chaperones (parents).
Junior Golf Schedule 5/24 – 5:00-6:00pm - Junior Golf Demo Day/ Free Fitting for all Juniors 6:00pm-6:30pm – Program Introduction/Demonstration 5/25 – 2:00-4:00pm - Junior Clinic #1 6/18 thru 6/21 – 9:30-12:00pm each day – Junior Players Golf Camp #1 6/19 - 5:30pm - Dusk – Total Golf Wednesdays #1 6/25 – 9:30-11:30am – Junior Clinic #2 7/2 – 9:30-11:30am -Junior Clinic #3 7/3 – 5:30pm – Dusk – Total Golf Wednesdays #2 7/9 thru 7/12 – 9:30-12:00pm each day – Junior Players Golf Camp #2 7/10 – 5:30pm – Dusk – Total Golf Wednesdays #3 7/23 – 9:30 -11:30am – Junior Clinic #4 7/24 – 5:30pm – Dusk – Total Golf Wednesdays #4 7/30 – 9:30 – 11:30am – Junior Golf Clinic #5 7/31 – 5:30pm – Dusk – Total Golf Wednesdays #5 8/7 – 5:30pm - Dusk - Total Golf Wednesdays #6 8/13 – 9:30 – 11:30am – Junior Golf Clinic #6 8/14 – TBD – Total Golf Wednesday Championship 8/20 – 9:30 – 11:30am – Junior Clinic #7 8/21 – 5:30pm -Dusk -Total Golf Wednesdays #8 (**Champ Rain Date**) 8/24 – TBD – Junior Golf Awards Banquet 8/27 thru 8/30 – 9:30-12:00pm each day - Junior Players Golf Camp #3
Junior Clinics Info ELIGIBILITY: Any MGCC junior ages 7-17 FEE: $75 per clinic attended SCHEDULE: o5/24 – 5:00-6:00pm - Junior Golf Demo Day/ Free Fitting for all Juniors 5/25 – 2:00-4:00pm - Junior Clinic #1 o6/25 – 9:30-11:30am - Junior Clinic #2 o7/2 – 9:30 – 11:30am - Junior Clinic #3 o7/23 – 9:30 -11:30am - Junior Clinic #4 o7/30 – 9:30 – 11:30am - Junior Clinic #5 o8/13 – 9:30 -11:30am - Junior Clinic #6 o8/20 – 9:30 – 11:30am – Junior Clinic #7
Pee Wee Series ELIGIBILITY: Any MGCC junior ages 4-6 FEE: $25 per clinic attended SCHEDULE: 6/9 – 2:30 – 3:15pm - PeeWee Clinic #1 6/30 – 2:30 – 3:15pm - PeeWee Clinic #2 7/7 – 2:30 – 3:15pm - PeeWee Clinic #3 7/28 – 2:30 – 3:15pm - PeeWee Clinic #4 8/4 – 2:30 – 3:15pm - PeeWee Clinic #5
Advanced Junior Camps This program is designed to give good and great players alike a challenging week of learning new elite skills, scoring scenarios, games against other good players, among a variety of other topics that will be taught. We will be looking at each player’s swing, short-game, and putting to optimize their equipment and themselves to play the best golf possible. There will never be more than 6 players at any time to ensure 6 to 1 ratio with student to instructor/coach.
ELIGIBILITY: Any MGCC junior ages 12-17. Designed for players aspiring to play high school golf, college golf, junior tours, and beyond. FEE: $375 per week attended. 6 player max for each camp week. SCHEDULE: 6/18 thru 6/21 – 9:30-12:00pm each day – Junior Players Golf Camp #1 7/9 thru 7/12 – 9:30-12:00pm each day – Junior Players Golf Camp #2 8/27 thru 8/30 – 9:30-12:00pm each day - Junior Players Golf Camp #3
Junior League MIDDLE ATLANTIC PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE AT MGCC PGA Junior League (JLG) is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls ages 9-13. JLG features a team vs. team format in a structured league managed by the Middle Atlantic PGA Section. This setup provides a less stressful scramble format and is a great way to get kids of all skill levels involved in the game. Local Leagues consist of 5-8 teams. Team vs. Team competitions played in a team scramble format. Format ensures everyone always plays! For more information, please contact Jesse Hackett, PGA Head Golf Professional, at jhackett@marylandgcc.org. You can sign up for our team or find more information by following the link listed below: The unique access code for our club membership is 1961. https://www.pgajrleague.com/junior-league-events/1a1705cd-fd10-453f-9797-a892fd5d6255.
Drive, Chip, and Putt A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association, and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip, and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf. By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel. For local qualifying, parents must complete an online entry form application on behalf of the participant. For more information and to sign up, please follow the link below: https://www.drivechipandputt.com/
All events and dates in this guide are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, see our weekly email updates or visit the online calendar at marylandgcc.org or the marylandgcc app.
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