Development Stage Programs-2023
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.
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. A child may stay at a given level until he or she can demonstrate a proven ability to perform the key concepts of each level. The classes meet for five 60-minute sessions with a minimum of three and a maximum of five students to one instructor ratio.
Please note: Do not view Level 3 as a one-season program. A child must meet the minimum requirements within FULL SWING, PUTTING and CHIPPING to advance to Level 4. Every child is unique, and advancement is only a matter of practice and time. If a child has difficulty completing a program, our system allows every parent to know and understand what their child needs improvement upon. Repeating the class or private instruction will be provided to meet the key concept requirements of each program.
Level 3 Full Swing - Body Control
(Formerly known as WHITE clinic)
Students must be age 9 at the start of class
Cost: $195
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.
Full Swing B
Wednesdays & Fridays
June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30*
1:00-2:00 PM
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Full Swing C
Consecutive Days Clinic
Monday-Friday
July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,*
8:00-9:00 AM
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Full Swing D
Wednesdays & Fridays
July 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2, 4*
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Full Swing E
Tuesdays & Thursdays
October 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, November 2*
4:00-5:00 PM
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Level 3 Putting - Direction & Feel
(Formely known as GREEN clinic)
Students must be age 9 at the start of class
Cost: $195
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.
Putting A
Wednesdays & Fridays
April 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28*
5:45-6:45 PM
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Putting B
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29*
1:00-2:00 PM
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Putting C
Consecutive Days Clinic
Monday-Friday
July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15*
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Putting D
Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 18, 20, 25, 27, August 1, 3*
1:00-2:00 PM
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Putting E
Wednesdays & Fridays
October 18, 20, 25, 27, November 1, 3*
4:00-5:00 PM
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Level 3 Chipping - Impact Alignments
(Formerly known as BLUE clinic)
Students must be age 9 at the start of class
Cost: $195
Golf Knowledge:
- 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.
Chipping A
Saturdays
April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20*
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Chipping C
Consecutive Days Clinic
Monday-Friday
July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15*
1:00-2:00 PM
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Chipping D
Wednesdays & Fridays
July 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2, 4*
1:00-2:00 PM
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Chipping E
Saturdays
September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14*
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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*Rain Date
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