The Philadelphia Cricket Club
2017 Junior Golf Handbook
Dear Member,
On behalf of the Professional Staff and Junior Golf Committee, we would like to thank you
for your consideration and support of our Junior Golf Program. This handbook is designed
to give you easy access to the majority of programs that constitute our Junior Golf Program.
Our ‘squad-based’ system, one meant to help children and families find a clearer pathway to
achieve whatever golf goals they may have, continues to grow in size and effectiveness.
Please take special care in reading the new Junior Golf Outline, particularly as it relates to
programming centered on ‘Squads’. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please
feel free to contact us at anytime.
Sincerely,
Brian McLelland (Junior Golf Chair)
610-952-1945
[email protected]
Jim Smith Jr. – PGA Director of Golf
215-247-6113
[email protected]
Chris Young – Junior Golf Coordinator
267-688-2828
[email protected]
Pro Shop Contact Information:
Phone: (215) 247-6113
Fax: (215) 233-0576
Junior Golf – 2017
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Programming is separated into five ‘Squads’ (Mulligan, Par, Birdie, Eagle, Ace).
Squad members have their own bag tags and shirts to identify which Squad they are a
member of.
New junior golf participants will test into their appropriate Squad.
Movement upwards to a more advanced Squad requires graduating – the tasks to
graduate are objective and outlined. To ‘test up’, all one must do is make
arrangement to take a test with Junior Golf Coordinator & PGA Professional Chris
Young.
During testing to move to a higher Squad, each Junior will benefit from two ‘doovers’. Juniors can use these ‘do-overs’ to try to complete a portion of the test that
might have been failed. Testing will be done in order of activities listed – if a junior
doesn’t make it through the test using their two ‘do-overs’, the test will be ended and
the junior must wait 7 days to re-test.
Evening Squad practices will be held throughout the season (schedule provided
separately).
Participation in any junior golf activity or program requires membership in the
PCCJGA (Philadelphia Cricket Club Junior Golf Association). The annual fees are
as follows:
o Junior part of a Flourtown golf membership - $25
o Junior part of an Intermediate membership - $50
o Collected fees are pooled and used for enhanced programming and
instruction; awards and uniforms; giveaways and goodies; and more. The fee
is automatically billed to your member account the first time your junior
participates in any kind of junior golf program.
Mulligan Squad
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Graduation to Par Squad requirements
o An ‘early start’ program suitable for juniors being introduced to the game
o Basic fundamentals like grip, stance, posture, aiming
o Basic rules & etiquette
Short putt - make 3 of 5 putts from two feet
Medium putt - two-putt 3 of 5 putts from 10 feet
Short chip – get 3 of 5 chips from 20 feet within length of flagstick
Medium chip – get 3 of 5 chips from 40 feet within length of two flagsticks
Full swing, mid-iron – get 3 of 5 balls in the air (off ground) to carry 25 yards
more
o Full swing, driver – get 3 of 5 balls in the air (off ground) to carry 25 yards or
more
o Rules/etiquette – pass a basic rules and etiquette quiz using rulebook
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o Scoring – must be able to shoot 72 or better at St. Martins from 1500 yards
Program eligibility
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Mulligan Squad practices
Sundays @ St. Martins
Mommy/Daddy & Me clinics
Get Ready Golf for Juniors
Pee Wee Golf w/ Nathalie Filler
Par Squad
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Skills focus
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Graduation to Birdie Squad requirements
o Mixes instruction with on-course play suitable for all beginner junior golfers.
o Beginner shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules
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Short putt - make 3 of 5 putts from two feet
Sloping putt - two-putt 3 of 5 putts from 20 feet
Long putt – three-putt 3 of 5 putts from 40 feet
Short chip – get 3 of 5 chips from 20 feet within length of flagstick
Medium chip – get 3 of 5 chips from 40 feet within length of two flagsticks
Full swing, mid-iron – get 3 of 5 balls in the air to carry 50 yards more
Full swing, driver – get 3 of 5 balls in the air to carry 50 yards or more
Rules/etiquette – pass a basic rules and etiquette quiz using rulebook
Scoring – must be able to shoot 60 or better at St. Martins from the forward
tees.
Program eligibility
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Par Squad practices
Sundays & St. Martins
Junior Golf Kickoff Clinics
Mommy/Daddy & Me clinics
Nitelite Golf
Jr/Jr Club Championship.
Spring Classic
Camp Cricket
PGA Junior League
Get Ready Golf for Juniors
Pee Wee Golf w/ Nathalie Filler
Birdie Squad
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o Combines more in-depth and focused instruction targeted to intermediatetype junior golfers. Golfers in Birdie Squad are those who demonstrate the
potential to be HS or college golfers. Juniors who are currently ‘certified’
would fall into Birdie Squad. Birdie Squad juniors are able to play at
Flourtown without being accompanied by an adult.
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Graduation to Eagle Squad requirements
o Intermediate shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules
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Medium putt – two-putt 4 of 5 putts from 20 feet on a sloping green
Long putt – two-putt 3 of 5 putts from 40 feet
Short chip – chip 3 of 5 from 20 feet within flagstick length (use 9 or PW)
Medium chip – chip 3 of 5 from 40 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8
irons)
Long chip – chip 3 of 5 from 60 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8
irons)
Short pitch – land ball on the green 4 of 5 times from 20 yards.
Long pitch – land ball on the green 3 of 5 times from 40 yards.
Bunker – land 3 of 5 balls on the green.
Full swing – hit 3 of 5 balls on a green target 75 yards
Driver – hit 3 of 5 balls in a 25 yard wide fairway at least 75 yards out
Rules/etiquette – demonstration of proper application of rules, etiquette,
equipment, and sportsmanship
Scoring – must be able to shoot a 9-hole score of 60 or lower (boys) or 65 or
lower (girls) from the forward tees at MH or Wiss.
Program eligibility
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Birdie Squad practices
Colonial League
MainLine Days
Junior Golf Kickoff Clinics
Junior Golf/Tennis Camp
Nitelite Golf
Jr/Jr Club Championship
Junior Masters
PGA Junior League
Junior Golf Camps
Spring Classic
Sports Academy
Eagle Squad
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Skills focus
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Graduation to Ace Squad requirements
o Mixes junior-friendly instruction with on-course play that is suitable for rising
junior golfers. The skills tests increase in difficulty from Squad 3 as the
player develops enhanced fundamentals in preparation for tournament play.
o Advanced shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and rules
o Medium putt – two-putt 5 of 5 from 20 feet
o Long putt – two-putt 4 of 5 from 40 feet
o Short chip – chip 4 of 5 from 20 feet within flagstick length (use 9 or PW)
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o Medium chip – chip 4 of 5 from 40 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8
irons)
o Long chip – chip 4 of 5 from 60 feet within flagstick length (use 6, 7, or 8
irons)
o Short pitch – hit 3 of 5 from 20 yards within length of flagstick
o Long pitch – hit 3 of 5 from 40 yards within length of flagstick.
o Bunker – hit 4 of 5 balls on the green.
o Full swing (mid-iron) – hit 3 of 5 balls on a green target from 100 yards
o Driver – hit 3 of 5 balls in a 25 yard wide fairway at least 100 yards out
o Rules/etiquette – demonstration of complete knowledge of PCC and USGA
rules
o Scoring – must be able to break 50 for 9 holes from the forward tees at MH
or Wiss
Program eligibility
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Eagle Squad practices
Colonial League
Philly PGA Junior Tour
GAP/WGAP junior events
MainLine Days
Junior Golf/Tennis Camp
‘Strive for Excellence’ w/Chris Young
Nitelite Golf
Jr/Jr Club Championship
Junior Club Championship
Junior Masters
PGA Junior League
Junior Golf Camps
Spring Classic
Junior Golf ‘Play w/the Pro’
Sports Academy
Invitational interclub junior events
Ace Squad
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Program eligibility
o A mix of advanced instruction and on-course play that is suitable for
advanced/experienced junior golfers who exhibit tournament readiness and
achievement. Golfers in Ace Squad are those who have the ability to play on
their HS teams and potentially advance to play in college.
o Tournament-level shortgame, full swing, game management, etiquette, and
rules
o Ace Squad practices
o Colonial League
o Philly PGA Junior Tour
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GAP/WGAP junior events
AJGA/IJGT events
Invitational interclub junior events
MainLine Days
‘Strive for Excellence’ w/ Chris Young
Junior Club Championship
Junior Masters
Junior Golf Camps
Spring Classic
Junior Golf ‘Play w/the Pro’
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
Junior Golf 2017 Info
Instructional Programs
Golf clinics for juniors of all skill levels and ages are available at various times and dates throughout the year.
Clinics are tailored to all ages and skill levels and include instruction and on-course activities commensurate
with the group demographics. Each program indicates the Squads eligible to participate – this is so that juniors
in each program have the appropriate skills to participate without negatively impacting the learning experiences
of others in the group.
Junior Golf Association (PCCJGA)
Participation in any junior golf activity or program requires membership in the PCCJGA (Philadelphia Cricket
Club Junior Golf Association). The annual fees are as follows:
• Junior part of a full golf membership - $25
• Junior part of an Intermediate membership - $50
• Collected fees are pooled and used for enhanced programming and instruction; awards and uniforms;
giveaways and goodies; and more. The fee is automatically billed to your member account the first
time your junior participates in any kind of junior golf program.
Junior Certifications
Juniors who have achieved Birdie Squad status are certified to use the Flourtown facilities without an adult,
provided a membership at Flourtown is active.
Colonial League Interclub Matches
This program provides an opportunity for our certified juniors to test their skills against players from
Huntingdon Valley, Manufacturers, Commonwealth, Sandy Run, Whitemarsh Valley, and Saucon Valley.
Sixteen of our juniors will compete in each event. Please contact the professional staff for additional
information on the Colonial League.
GAP/PGA/AJGA/IJGT
There are many opportunities for juniors to supplement their club schedules with participation in events hosted
by the Golf Association of Philadelphia; the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Golf Tour; the American Junior
Golf Association; the International Junior Golf Tour; and many other venues. Professional staff is available to
help golfers navigate the various opportunities, and how to secure a spot in chosen events.
PGA Junior League
The Cricket Club participates in the Philadelphia Section of the PGA Junior Golf League. The league provides
playing opportunities for Par/Birdie Squad juniors to play in a team competition against other area clubs.
Please review the flyer for more information.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
2017 Junior Interclub
Colonial League Matches
This program provides an opportunity for our juniors to test their skills against players from
Huntingdon Valley, Manufacturers, Commonwealth, Sandy Run, Whitemarsh Valley, and Saucon
Valley. Twelve of our juniors compete in each event. If you are a junior looking for a great mix of
competition, camaraderie, and fun, you need to sign up to represent The Philadelphia Cricket Club!!
Colonial League participants are required to wear a team uniform for all events. The uniform will be
provided at cost to the players. Any interested junior who is qualified (Birdie, Eagle, Ace Squads) is
encouraged to sign-up. If you are interested in being a part of the Colonial League team, please be
sure to consider the following:
Schedule
Monday, June 26th at Whitemarsh Valley
Wednesday, June 28th at Sandy Run
Friday, July 7th at Manufacturers
Tuesday, July 11th at Huntingdon Valley
Thursday, July 20th at Saucon Valley
NOTES
 Team assignments will be based on skills, level of commitment, and squad level.
 Boys and girls are needed to complete the team. Each week we need 9 18-holers (including 1 girl
and one junior under age 14) and 3 9-holers (including one junior under age 14)
 You must be able to carry your own bag while playing in order to participate.
 The philosophy of the Junior Golf Committee with respect to the Colonial League Matches is to
put forth the best team possible while also being sensitive to giving the maximum number of
players an opportunity to play. It is not a ‘win at all costs’ type of event – care will be taken to
ensure players who signup enjoy their commitment to participating.
REGISTRATION (2017)
Important Contact Information
Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour
215-886-7742
Brian Schulte, Director
www.phillyjuniortour.com
Golf Association of Philadelphia
610-687-2340
www.gapgolf.org
Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia
610-687-2340
www.wgapgolf.org
Pennsylvania Golf Association
610-687-2340
www.pagolf.org
International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT)
843-785-2444
www.ijgt.com
Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT)
727-540-0473
www.fcwtgolf.com
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
770-998-4653
www.ajga.org
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Etiquette ‘Cheat Sheet’
 Replace your divot taken from the fairway.
 Shout ‘Fore’ whenever you or your playing partners hit a ball that leaves
golf course property or heads towards a visible person.
 When taking a practice swing, be sure you have a ‘safe zone’ around you.
 Rake any footprints you cause in a bunker.
 Fix your ball mark and one other on every green.
 Do not slide or place your golf bag on a green.
 Replace the flagstick properly and gently.
 Be punctual for all starting times (arrive 10 minutes before).
 Respect neighboring residents and yell ‘fore’ if you hit a wild shot. Never hit a
shot off of adjacent property. Be sensitive when retrieving a ball from adjacent
property.
 Do not use the course as a bathroom.
 Place trash in trash cans and pick up trash seen on the property.
 Never ‘jump-around’ between holes.
 Pick the right set of tees. Don't let your ego get in the way of having a good time
- pick the set of tees at a yardage you can handle.
 Worry about the group in front of you and the pace rating and avoid the 'well no
one is pushing us' mentality. If you play in 4 hours and 45 minutes, there is no
way anyone behind you can play any faster if there are consecutive tee times,
right? Remember - the correct position is behind the group in front of you, not
in front of the group behind you!
 The pace of play rating for the course is 4 hours. Failure to maintain a proper
pace of play negatively impacts the experience of others.
 Keep your eye on the ball. Many lost balls are a result of not marking the flight
with a landmark, or just plain not looking after you hit your shot.
 Keep score by the tee of the next hole.
Ten Most Commonly Broken Rules in Golf
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Gimme Putts – Except in Match Play, the ball must be put into the hole on every hole. Too often people feel
that a putt is “good” when playing a normal stroke play round and pick it up without tapping it into the hole.
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Lost Ball – The proper procedure when a ball is lost outside of a water hazard is to return to the spot from
which the original ball was played, drop a ball and add one penalty stroke. The common error here occurs when
a player correctly adds the penalty stroke, but drops the ball in the wrong place, the area which they believe ball
is.
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Out of Bounds – The proper procedure when a ball is lost hit out of bounds is the same as a lost ball. The
player is to return to the spot from which the original ball was played, drop a ball and add one penalty stroke.
The common error here occurs when a player proceeds as if the out of bounds stakes were hazard stakes and
drops the ball at the point where it crossed out of bounds.
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Teeing off outside the markers – The teeing ground is defined as “a rectangular area two club-lengths in depth,
the front and sides of which are defined by the outside limits of the two tee markers.” Far too often we see
people tee off slightly ahead of the defined teeing ground, most likely because they do not know this definition.
In Stroke Play competitions, the penalty for this is two shots and the player must play another ball from within
the teeing ground. In Match Play, the player’s opponent has the option of making the player re-tee without
penalty.
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Touching the line of putt – A player may not touch the line of putt with either their hand or putter unless it is
to remove a loose impediment (sand, leaves, etc.) or to repair damage (old hole plugs or ball marks). This means
that touching the line to indicate the line to a playing partner is a penalty. Repairing spike marks or footprints are
also a penalty. The penalty is two shots for such an infraction.
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Improving Your Lie – Many times when we play preferred lies or “Winter Rules” people take that to mean that
they can improve their lie anywhere. This is not correct; this condition applies only to the fairways. A ball may
not be moved in the rough. Also, sometimes when we are playing the ball down, people feel that they are
allowed to move the ball out of a depression or divot, especially in the fairway. This also is not correct; the ball
must be played out of bad lies even in the fairway.
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Grounding Club in a Hazard – When a ball comes to rest in a hazard, either a bunker or water hazard, players
are prohibited from grounding their club. Far too often players are seen grounding their club in a hazard,
especially in bunkers. In addition, players are not allowed to test the conditions (take practice swings) or remove
loose impediments. The penalty for this is two shots.
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Asking for Advice – A player may not ask an opponent or fellow competitor for advice when preparing to hit
their shot. They may not ask what club the other player hit or how much he felt that wind or a hill effected the
playing of that shot. Similarly, a player may not volunteer any of this information from their own shot.
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How to Drop - There is one proper way to drop the golf ball. The rules state “A ball must be dropped by the
player himself. He must stand erect, hold the ball at shoulder height arm’s length and drop it.” Any method
other than this is a one stroke penalty. Many people just toss a ball on the ground or do any number of other
things to violate this rule.
10. Water Hazards and Options – Many people are not aware of the proper options when they hit a ball into a
water hazard. First of all players must know that there are two different types of water hazards, regular water
hazards (yellow stakes) and lateral water hazards (red stakes). For regular water hazards, there are three options:
1) Play the ball as it lies, with no penalty (don’t ground your club)
2) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball as near as possible to the original location
3) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball anywhere behind the point where the ball last crossed the
margin of the hazard, keeping that point between themselves and the hole.
For lateral hazards, there are five options. They are the three options for regular hazards plus two more. Those
two additional options are:
4) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball no nearer to the hole and within two club-lengths of the point
where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard.
5) Under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball no nearer to the hole and within two club-lengths of a point
on the opposite margin of the water hazard equidistant from the hole as where the ball last crossed the
margin of the hazard.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
Mommy/Daddy & Me Clinics - 2017
Enjoy learning how to play better golf as a family!!!
FLEXIBLE SESSIONS! WE’LL WORK TO MEET
YOUR SCHEDULE/TIME NEEDS!!
Each session is approximately 50 minutes.
Mom and/or Dad is invited to participate with children
17 or younger
Cost per player is $15.
There is no cost to register.
Limited to Mulligan and Par Squad juniors.
Anyone interested in the program should contact
Chris Young at [email protected] or at 267688-2828. Chris will help organize an instructor for
your family!
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
2017 Junior Golf Kickoff Clinics
Junior Golf Rules!!
Are you ready for 2017? If you’re looking to get back into the swing of things, signing up
for one of our Kickoff Clinics is the way to go! We’ll review all facets of the game and we’ll
make it fun!!! Spaces are limited so don’t delay – signup now!!
 Flourtown practice facilities.
 Instruction includes full swing; chipping; pitching; putting; & course management.
 Multiple instructors will be available.
 Eligibility includes Mulligan, Par, & Birdie Squad juniors
 Session 1 (Wednesdays) – April 19th to May 24th
 Session 2 (Thursdays) – April 20th to May 25th
 Session 3 (Fridays) – April 21st to May 26th
 Session 4 (Saturdays) – April 22nd to May 27th
 Session 5 (Sundays) – April 23rd to May 28th
 Cost - $150pp
 Time – 4pm to 5:30pm
Signup at [email protected]
Juniors can ‘Strive for Excellence’
w/PGA Teaching Professional Chris Young
Strive for Excellence (SFE)is a program designed to offer high-performance and potential HS/College-level junior
golfers ages 9 and over with a comprehensive and systematic approach to training, competing, skill improvement
and personal development.
What can ‘SFE’ athletes can expect?
16 hours of customized and structured coaching, practice, and training with a focus on:
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Core fundamentals
Swing technique
Short game proficiency
Course management
Mental skills
This series is suitable for juniors who:
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Are golf athletes motivated to improve their skills.
Are committed to improving their on course performance.
Take responsibility for their actions and are “coachable”.
Tuition: $995 for the season (all 16 hours must be used between April 1st and October 31st and programs will be
tailored individually to each junior who signs up)
Signup by contacting Chris Young at 267‐688‐2828 or at [email protected]
Space is limited to the first 8 juniors (Birdie, Eagle, or Ace Squad juniors)
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
Junior Golf Camp – 2017
Junior Golf Camp
• Location: St. Martins/Flourtown
• Cost: $395/session
• Days: Monday thru Friday
• Hours: 10am to 5pm
• Limited to Birdie, Eagle, and Ace Squad juniors
• Camps are strictly limited to 12 students
• Session 1 – June 26th to June 30th
• Session 2 – July 10th to July 14th
• Session 3 – July 17th to July 21st
• Session 4 – July 24th to July 28th
• Session 5 – July 31st to August 4th
• Session 6 – August 7th to August 11th
• Session 7 – August 14th to August 18th
Camp will include instruction lunch, refreshments, and on-course play.
Every aspect of golf instruction will be touched on, including on-course
activity.
Signup via email at [email protected]
Junior Golf
Squad Practices – 2017
Looking for a flexible and affordable way for your junior to enjoy regular instruction? Can’t
commit to every day or every week clinics? Hoping to have your junior meet other juniors
with similar skills and interest? If any of the above is true, we’ve got the program for you!
This is the perfect way for juniors to improve with regularly scheduled and supervised
practice sessions!
Schedule
• Mulligan Squad – Tuesdays (June – August) (6pm-7:30pm)
• Par Squad – Wednesdays (June – August) (6pm-7:30pm)
• Birdie Squad – Thursdays (June – August) (6pm-7:30pm)
• Eagle Squad – Fridays (June – August) (6pm-7:30pm)
Notes
1.5 hours of supervised practice and instruction.
Weekly instruction will vary between full swing and shortgame.
Please review the Junior Golf Outline for details regarding the different
Squads and their qualifications.
All practices will be held at Flourtown and staging will be at Militia Hill
Once per month, each Squad will participate in a ‘Big Break-type’ competition
and prizes will be awarded.
For families with multiple children in different Squads, accommodations can
be made so all attend the same evening.
Cost
$30/session or $195 for the year
Signup with Junior Golf Director Chris Young at [email protected]
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
2017 Fall Clinics for Juniors
Junior Golf Rules!!
Are you looking to keep your game ‘in shape’ til Winter? Want to enjoy some of the best
weather of the year while continuing to improve your game? Fall Clinics are for you!
 Flourtown practice facilities.
 Instruction includes full swing; chipping; pitching; putting; & course management.
 Multiple instructors will be available.
 Eligibility includes Mulligan, Par, & Birdie Squad juniors
 Session 1 (Saturdays) – September 2nd to October 14th
 Session 2 (Sundays) – September 3rd to October 15th
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 Cost - $125pp
Time – 4pm to 5:30pm
Signup at [email protected]
Elite Tournament Player Program
With Teaching Professionals
Mark Anderson (Penn Golf Coach)
and Nathalie Filler (NCAA D1 player at Delaware)
Are you a high-level competitive golfer looking to take your game to the next level? If so,
this program is designed specifically for you! With over 18 years of combined experience in
college golf (playing and coaching), Mark and Nathalie are teaming up to create the ultimate
program for competitive juniors.
What’s included?
• 1 initial skill evaluation with both instructors
• 2 one hour private lessons per month (1 with each instructor)
• 2 group sessions per month (3 to 1 student/teacher ratio)
• 1 on course playing lesson per month
• Statistical analysis based on rounds played
• Weekly customized practice plans based on stats
• Mental golf training
• Goal building and guidance
• Trackman and video sessions
Cost
$1,395 for 4 months (May - August)
This program will be limited to first 6 juniors that sign up, so please sign up early!
Sign up by contacting Mark at [email protected] (610-246-7331)
or
Nathalie at [email protected] (860-707-2139)
Pee Wee Golf
With Teaching Professional Nathalie Filler
• Do you want your child to fall in love with golf?
• Do you want them to learn a game that teaches life skills?
• Would you like your child to develop friendships as well as handeye coordination?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above then your child is perfect for this class! Give
your child golf for 45 minutes per week with Coach Nathalie. Your child will be
introduced to golf in a fun and friendly environment that will surely get them hooked
on the game. Your child must be a Mulligan or Par Squad junior to participate in this
program, and the clinic is ideal for younger Squad members (ages 4-7). Each class
will be limited to 6 Pee Wee players.
 Session 1: May 6th – May 27th
 Session 2: June 3rd – June 24th
Saturday Afternoons 3:00 – 3:45
Cost: $99 per session (4 classes)
Get Golf Ready For Juniors!!
For Beginner & Novice Juniors (2017)
Let us give your junior the basics for a lifetime of enjoyment playing golf! We’ve
created a fun, affordable, low-pressure vehicle to help them learn enough to practice
and play with confidence! It’s also a great way to meet other like-minded junior
golfers!
 Registration fee of $50. Per evening fee of $5 (only billed if attending – you
don’t have to make it every week!)
 Open to Mulligan and Par Squad Juniors
Dates
Every Sunday evening from May 7th to August 27th
Time
5pm til ???
The bulk of the sessions will take place at St. Martins but the instructors will advise
as to several sessions that will occur at Flourtown.
Register via email at [email protected].
Each week will involve an instruction topic and then participants will play some
holes with on-course instruction provided.
NEW For 2017!!!!
Participants in GGR for Juniors have the option of taking three
30-minute lessons for $100!! Our recommendation is to take the
lessons prior to the start of the group sessions so you are that
much more prepared to have fun and make golf part of your
lifestyle!
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Parents,
The PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to better socialize the game of golf for juniors ages 9- 13. The program features a team-vsteam format in a structured league providing a popular, less stressful, scramble format. PGA JLG is a great way to get the kids involved in golf.
This program was started in 2011 by the PGA with the goal to foster an enjoyment of the game that will last a lifetime.
Fun Not Stressful
In PGA JLG the focus is to have fun playing golf with your friends. PGA JLG teams want to win, but the stress often associated with individual
medal play tournaments is eliminated by the low-pressure format and the camaraderie of playing on a team with your friends.
Team Not Individual
There is no individual scoring in PGA JLG. The two-player scramble format allows for all participants to feel connected with the team. Strong
play is rewarded, while a poor shot does not lose the hole. Players of all skill levels are welcome and will contribute to the team’s success. Every
player gets to play...in every competition!
“Flags”
Each team-vs-team competition in PGA JLG consists of four 9-hole matches. Each 9-hole match is broken down into three 3-hole segments that
we call “Flags”. Actual “Flag” stickers are awarded to participants upon capturing a 3-hole point for their team. The stickers are collected by the
players throughout the season, and proudly displayed on their PGA JLG bag-tags as a sign of accomplishment.
Uniforms with Numbers
One of PGA JLG's most popular innovations is our numbered team jerseys. Introduced as part of the uniform for the inaugural JLG World
Series in 2011, numbered jerseys will be supplied to all players and teams in 2015. Kids are accustomed to wearing numbered uniforms in other
youth sports, so why not golf!!! This helps build a sense of identity for each participant on their PGA JLG team.
Advancement
After the regular-season City Champions are crowned, All-Star Teams are formed to compete in the advancement phase of PGA JLG.
Advancement will take place through Regional competitions which will produce Regional Champions. These Regional Champions will compete
in the PGA JLG Championship.
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Registration Fee
A Participant fee to play on a PGA JLG team for the Philadelphia Cricket Club is $225.
What PGA JLG Players Receive:
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Team Jerseys
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Golf Balls
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PGA JLG Bag Tags
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5-6 regular-season league competitions
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Instruction from PGA Professional Chris Young (4 Team practices)
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Opportunity for All-Star Advancement
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Access to the PGA JLG Website
Time Commitment/Season Length
The PGA JLG regular season is approximately five weeks long and will run from May through July. Practices will held on Saturday afternoons at
St. Martins on May 6th and ending May 27th.
One 9-hole competition is held per week, most typically in the late afternoon on a Saturday or Sunday. Each competition is approximately three
hours long.
All-Star teams will play Regional events on weekends during July and August. These may involve some travel and overnight stay.
Locations
2-3 competitions at St. Martins and play 2-3 away competitions at other courses in the league.
Skill Level
PGA JLG is an inclusive program that encourages all skill levels from Par squad to Ace squad. Our scramble format provides a comfort zone for
the developing player. For the accomplished Junior who may already be competing in individual tournaments, PGA JLG offers the opportunity
to develop leadership skills in a team setting and most importantly, play on a team with friends.
Parent Involvement
Similar to other youth recreational sports, PGA JLG encourages and relies on parental involvement. In addition to making sure participants get to
matches and practices, parents can play an important role in the success of their team:
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Team captain/assistant
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Team-mother
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Match monitor/scorer
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Player recruitment
For more information please visit the Philadelphia Cricket Club Team Page: Password for registration is: pcc golf
https://pgajlg.sportngin.com/register/form/251392624?source-survey-result-id=22310023
Warm regards,
Chris Young, PGA