RV Golf Schools Half Term Camp

Then it’s time to sign them up to the Rick Valentine Golf School.

Is your child a junior golfer looking to develop their game?

Are you searching for a way to keep them entertained with the sport they love?

Our residential camps offer children aged 10 to 17 the chance to learn from expert golf coaches, while also making friends and creating memories to last a lifetime. As your child enjoys the game, their ability level doesn’t matter. We run one to 4 week camps that cater to all abilities, as well as camps for young adults. Every participant receives a full swing analysis and putting analysis to help hone their individual skills.

At our Ultimate Camp for children aged 10 to 17, your child will benefit from 5 rounds of golf every week, 12 hours of coaching in groups no bigger than 8, and fun daily camp competitions and awards.

For those who’ve already got the swing of things, our High Performance Camp for children aged 14 to 17 with a handicap of 14 less, additionally provides one to one coaching and entry to junior tournaments, so your child can get the full tour player experience.

The man behind these incredible golf camp experiences is our Founder and PGA Fellow Professional, Rick Valentine, who holds a Masters in Sports Coaching, UKCC Level 4 certificates for golf and is also Director of Golf at the renowned independent school and Golf Academy Loretto. Having competed in golfing competitions around the world, Rick has a genuine love for the sport and has worked with over 1500 junior golfers for over 20 years.

To empower your child to achieve their golfing goals, to give them the chance to meet fellow junior golfers from around the world, while staying in excellent accommodation and being supported by experienced pastoral caregivers, there is only one choice.

Get in touch with the Rick Valentine Golf School today and give your child a fantastic summer of golf.

Camp Options

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP ULTIMATE CAMP

Age group: 14 17 Years

Handicap 14 or less

Accommodation full board

6 Rounds of golf per week

High ranked courses CoachNow Space

(for online coaching reports)

12 hours coaching

(1:1 & 4 players per group)

Full Swing analysis & report

Putting analysis & report Golf fitness assessment

Classroom sessions: Course management Goal Setting Nutrition & Hydration

Daily camp competitions Skills challenge Camp prize giving

Airport transfers

Limited places available

Age group: 10 17 Years

All abilities

Accommodation full board

6 Rounds of golf per week CoachNow Space

12 hours coaching per week

(8 players per group coaching)

Full Swing analysis & report

Putting analysis & report

Daily camp competitions Skills challenge Camp prize giving

Airport transfers

Limited places available (for online coaching reports)

Saturday

Camp Schedule

Arrival Day Golf, Day 1

Transfers from Edinburgh airport & Edinburgh Waverly train station Players check into accommodation and evening activities around St Andrews.

Thursday 1st June

Sunday 2nd June

Pupils will start the day with 2 hours coaching covering all aspects of the game followed by 18 holes at a variety of courses.

Monday May

Tuesday 30th May

Golf, Day 2 Golf, Day 3

Pupils will start the day with 2 hours coaching covering all aspects of the game followed by 18 holes at a variety of courses.

Pupils will start the day with 2 hours coaching covering all aspects of the game followed by 18 holes at a variety of courses.

Wednesday May

Sightseeing Day

After coaching a picnic lunch is served to include a sandwich, crisps, snack bar, fruit and water.

Golf Day 4

Pupils will start the day with 2 hours coaching covering all aspects of the game followed by 18 holes at a variety of courses.

Golf, Day 5

Pupils will start the day with 2 hours coaching covering all aspects of the game followed by 18 holes at a variety of courses.

Saturday 3rd June

Golf, Day 6

Pupils will start the day with 2 hours coaching covering all aspects of the game followed by 18 holes at a variety of courses.

Sunday 4th June

Departure Day

Check out of accommodation and transfers to Edinburgh Airport and Waverly train station

The players are woken up by the pastoral team and have time to get ready for breakfast.

Is served in the McIntosh Hall dinning room with the option of a cooked or continental breakfast.

RISE & SHINE! BREAKFAST COURSE DINNER

HEAD TO THE COURSE GROUP COACHING

The players and their equipment are transported to the practice facilities in our fleet of mini buses.

After lunch the players are transported to the courses where they are split into playing groups and have the challenge of a different course each day.

The players are supported on course during the afternoon and are transported back to the boarding house after the round.

Dinner is severed in the McIntosh dining room with a choice of hot meal, salad bar, soup and desert

The players are split into their coaching groups and following the coaching schedule for the day developing all areas of their game.

After coaching a picnic lunch is served to include a sandwich, crisps, snack bar, fruit and water.

EVENING ACTIVITIES LUNCH & LIGHTS OUT!

The players then head to bed and are checked into their rooms by our pastoral team to get a good nights sleep ready for another busy day. OFF!

Our activity program includes beach football, putting competition, town walk or a quiet night relaxing in house or a Fifa tournament.

THE ULTIMATE CAMP

Our ultimate golf camp offers golfers of all abilities the opportunity to develop their game within a fun learning environment supported by our expert team of coaches. The players will embark on a busy schedule of coaching, on course play, internal competitions and evening activities whilst exploring the wonders of St Andrews and experiencing the ancient links courses of Scotland.

The majority of the coaching will take place in a group format with a maximum of 8 players per group, where the coaches will cover all aspects of the game to include full swing, chipping, bunker play and putting. Each player will also receiving a 1:1 full swing and putting analysis session highlighting their key areas for development.

On the Ultimate Camp the courses will vary from week to week but players will experience a variety of fantastic links and parkland courses to include the likes of the Strathtyrum and Eden courses in St Andrews, Carnoustie Buddon and the Balcomie Links at Crail. Please note not all of these courses will be available each week.

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Age group: 10-17 years old

Accommodation full board

5 rounds of golf per week

12 hours of group coaching per week

Variety of daily competitions

1 x 1:1 swing analysis session

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Golf fitness plan

Skills challenge

Airport transfers

• • • • 1 x 1:1 putting analysis session

Camp prize giving

THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP

Our high-performance camp is aimed at the better player looking for the tour player experience. The players will embark on a busy schedule of coaching, course play and competitions whilst also linking up with the Ultimate Camp players for evening activities.

This camp offers extensive 1:1 coaching using all the technology to include trackman, video analysis, SAM PuttLab, TPI physical assessment and Green Reading. Players will also receive small group sessions covering key areas of the game focusing on shot making, wedge play and putting.

The coaches will also deliver sessions on course management, nutrition and practice methods, with all elements of the coaching being combined into a coaching pack ensuring players have all the tools to continue their development.

Players will also be challenged on the course with a challenging schedule of links and parkland courses to include the likes of the Castle, New, Eden and Strathtyrum in St Andrews, the Burnside at Carnoustie and the Craighead Links at Crail. Please note not all these courses will be available. Players will also have the opportunity to put their hard work into practice competing in daily camp competitions.

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Age group: 14 17 years old Accommodation full board

5 rounds of golf per week (higher ranked golf courses for high performance players)

12 hours of coaching, combination of 1:1 and small group

1 x 1:1 full swing analysis and online report per week

1 x 1:1 putting coaching and online report per week

Classroom sessions to include, course management, goal setting, nutrition & hydration

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Golf fitness 1:1 assessment and personal plan

Variety of daily competitions

Skills challenge

Sightseeing trip

Airport Transfers

Camp prize giving

CAMP

ACCOMMODATION

McIntosh Hall, St Andrews University

St Andrews University was founded in 1410 and is ranked as the third best university in the United Kingdom. With its excellent location in the centre of town golfers will be able to fully experience the St Andrews experience.

Situated within beautiful grounds pupils will have space to relax when not on the golf course and participate in some evening activities. We also run a tuck shop selling drinks and snacks.

GOLF COURSES

Golfers will play a variety of courses based around the historic links courses of St Andrews to include the Eden, Strathtyrum and either New or Jubilee. With a minimum of eight different courses pupils will have an excellent opportunity to experience Scottish Golf at its best.

Golf has been played on the Links at St Andrews since around 1400AD, and the Old Course is renowned throughout the world as the Home of Golf. In 1754, the Royal and Ancient Club was founded under its original name of the Society of St Andrews Golfers. The club built the New course in 1895 and the Jubilee was opened in 1897.

COACHING AND PRACTICE

The coaching will take place at Elmwood Golf Club on their practice facilities which are ranked as one of the best in Scotland. The practice facility covers almost 19 acres and is set to USG standards with 3 practice chipping greens, 2 putting greens, 7 bunkers and driving range.

St Andrews, Scotland

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Evening Activities

Camp Price List

TESTIMONIALS

“

I made many new friends from around the world while really improving my golf game ... the pro’s were highly skilled and fun to be with - will be back next year”

Kimi (Luxemburg)

“The experience that Rick has running golf camps brings a camp experience that is hard to find. It was great to see the kids develop new friendships and gain experiences that last a lifetime.”

Dave (PGA Professional The Address Montgomerie Dubai)