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Level 3

Level 3 is a motor skill development program designed for certified junior golfers ages 9 to 15. At this stage, boys and girls are ready to acquire the cornerstones of all athletic development. This is also the time when organized athletic programming begins and when emphasis is placed on teaching swing fundamentals and other technical components such as how to achieve optimum balance, posture, flexibility, strength, power and positive attitude. All three programs within Level 3 has a defined purpose. Level 3 programs may be completed in any order of sequence. The program takes fundamental movements and progressively links them together into “healthy” game improvement habits, which in turn develops the ability to play and score better.

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Full Swing | Formally White Class

Cost: $185
Students must be age 9 at the start of class

Golf Knowledge:

• Introduction to the etiquette and safety issues involved with the game.

• Recognize putting green, fringe, fairway, rough, teeing ground.

Equipment:

• Proper length clubs are available.

Required Skill Set:

• Level 2 - concepts and proficiency.
• Differentiate between putting, chipping and full swing.

Key concepts to move to next level

Stroke Development:

• Grip: Holding the club with two hands close together.

• A stationary center (head) to pivot around.
• Balance & Tempo Basics.
• Importance of ball position.

Physiological Training:

• Healthy straight spine, balance, exposure to core and lower back strength.

Putting | Formally Green Class

Cost: $185
Students must be age 9 at the start of class

Golf Knowledge:

• Etiquette and safety issues involved with the game. • Shows respect and care for maintaining healthy on-

course playing conditions.

Equipment:

• Must have a properly sized putter (clubs are available).

Required Skill Set:

• Level 2 - concepts and proficiency.
• Differentiate between putting, chipping and full swing.

Key concepts to move to next level

Stroke Development:

• Understanding a target line.
• Minimal putter-face rotation.
• Swing Plane: Movement of the club down the target line.
• Rhythm: Clubhead and hands moving at same rate. • The ability to demonstrate directional and distance control on the putting green.

Physiological Training:

• Healthy straight spine, balance, exposure to core and lower back strength.

Mental Development:

• Learn repetitive routine or procedure for each shot, exposure to positive thinking and basic relaxation skills.

Note: This clinic level emphasizes putting, the optimal stroke for learning clubface control and swing plane.

Chipping | Formally Blue Class 

Cost: $185
Students must be age 9 at the start of class

• Basic understanding of loft and proper club selection.

Equipment:

• Must have a properly sized wedge (clubs are available).

Required Skill Set:

• Level 2 - concepts and proficiency.
• Differentiate between putting, chipping and full swing.

Key concepts to move to next level

Stroke Development:

• Grip: Effective and functioning grip.
• Posture & Stance: Positioning of feet on either side of the ball.
• Ball Position: Ball placed left of face.
• Handle of the club set forward of the clubhead at address and remains in this position through impact. • A “flat” left wrist impact alignment.
• Hit down on the golf ball (create divot after the ball).

Physiological Training:

• Healthy straight spine, balance, exposure to core and lower back strength.

Mental Development:

• Learn about creative imagery.

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Players Performance-Level 4

Ages 11 to 15 (boys & girls)

Certification | Cantigny Main Course Cost: Cost: $220

Level 4 is the highest group level a student can achieve in the Cantigny Junior Golf Development Program. Completion provides the opportunity for unsupervised play on the main golf course at Cantigny (during special time periods and at junior walking rates).

Successful completion of Level 4 means the junior golfer is proficient in all concepts and prepared to advance to a course yardage that fits his or her skill set. Level 4 clinics meet for five 90-minute sessions (typically later in the afternoon for course availability) and require an understanding of golf swing power sources, bunker play and proper club selection for outcome and scoring. Level 4 participants must be Level 3 (Skills Progression) graduates and have a set of properly sized golf clubs.

Certification is achieved by meeting the scoring parameters set forth in all tests. It may be necessary to repeat the class and/or private instruction will be recommended if the student cannot pass the key testing requirements. Level 4 completion includes
a complimentary certificate redeemable for 9 holes (walking) on Cantigny’s Hillside, Woodside or Lakeside course.

PGA Junior Camps

As the golf enthusiasts who run and operate the PGA Junior Golf Camps, our mission is to share our passion for the great game of golf with youths across the country. Our promise--is to support, encourage, and respect each and every one of our campers and authentically inspire them to reach their full potential, both on and off the golf course. Our sports camps and programs include traditional weeklong summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Find golf camps near Wheaton, IL!

PGA Junior League - 13U

PGA Junior League Golf brings a fun and spirited “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf! Boys and girls, ages 8 to 13, enjoy team vs. team competitions at the Cantigny Youth Links in a structured league using a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. The league plays a five-week season in June–July and includes team shirts, practices with professional staff and awards. Spring and fall leagues are offered as well.

Links & Lunch

Fridays | 9-11 am 

Cost: $50

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LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Clinics

Cost: $120 

This is a fun way for girls ages 7 to 15 to get together before Tuesday Girls’ Club to learn and practice different shots in golf. Each 60-minute clinic focuses on a specific shot and golf rule. This is a two-clinic series (5 sessions per clinic) beginning on June 2 and on July 7. Those certified at the Youth Links are encouraged to participate in the Girls’ Club following each weekly clinic. To enroll or for more information, call 630.260.8199. 

High School Prep - Making a Game Plan Clinics

For current 8th, 9th & 10th grade students

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High School Prep- Performance Clinics

For current 8th, 9th & 10th grade students

Each preparation clinic meets for five 90-minute sessions. Designed as a continuous learning opportunity for the junior golfer, clinics can be repeated throughout the summer season. Develop a swing that is consistent and powerful for driver and irons and build creativity and precision through drills and games.  On course playing opportunities challenge your ability to perform under pressure.

High School Prep - Short Game Clinic

For current 8th, 9th & 10th grade students

These clinics will meet for four 90-minute sessions at the golf academy concentrating on distance, control and accuracy for shots of 100 yards and in. Techniques for putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play will be developed through games and challenges.