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| Park District Junior Golf Programs - King's Walk 2010 |
Youth Golf Program Supervised by Dan Tannahill
The Peewee Golf Program is designed to advance the skills of junior golfers from beginners to those more advanced. Youths will learn
the fundamentals of the golf swing, putting stroke, short game shots and golf course etiquette. These instructional skills are combined with games and
competitions that make the youth program an experience that all young golfers are sure to enjoy. The program employs the area’s finest golf instructors and
golf coaches. Seven week program begins the week of June 8th.
Clubs are provided for those without equipment
| Ages | Day | Time | Location |
| Age 11-15 year olds* | Tuesday’s | 8-9am | King’s Walk |
| Age 11-15 year olds* | Tuesday’s | 9-10am | King’s Walk |
| Age 9-11 year olds* | Tuesday’s | 10-11am | Kings Walk |
| Age 9-10 year olds | Tuesday’s | 11-12pm | King’s Walk |
| Age 9-10 year old | Tuesday’s | 12-1pm | King’s Walk |
Pee-Wee Pass - Interested participants in the youth golf program will be issued a “pee wee pass”. It will allow peewee’s some access to golf with an adult
during these allotted days and times after June 15th. Lincoln Park – all weeknights after 7pm and weekends after 5:30pm.
King’s Walk – A free bucket of balls at King’s Walk any Sat. or Sun. in June and July.
**Addition to the youth golf program**
League Day at Lincoln Park
Every participant entered in the Park District Youth Golf Program age 9 and above will have the opportunity to play at Lincoln Park on Thursday mornings.
Juniors will be grouped together with others of their same ability. Each will play 4-9 holes depending on ability and endurance. Some supervision will
be on site. Runs: June 17th – July 22nd (six weeks) Show up times – 15-13 year old 8:30am – 12-11 year old 8:45am – 10-9 year olds 9:15am
Girls Golf Program - Thursday 11:00am -12:15pm - Starts June 10th
This program is designed specifically for girls interested in golf. All abilities, from beginners to those wishing to compete on the high school golf teams will have the opportunity to improve their skills in a relaxed and fun setting. The program is run by Sue Ann Tannahill, girl’s golf coach at Red River. Cost - $45.00
Wee Linksters - Boy's and Girl's age 6-8 - Supervised by Dan Tannahill
This program is designed to introduce youngsters to the game of golf. Young golfers will learn the basics of the full swing & short game and how to take their skills to the course. We focus on fun, safety, and golf etiquette while incorporating games and contests to keep the kids attention. Seven week program begins June 9th. Cost $40 - ** children must have completed kindergarten to register for Session IIII. (Class size limited)
| Ages | Times | Day | Location |
| Age 7-8 | Session I |
9:00-9:50am |
Wednesday | King's Walk |
| Age 7-8 | Session II |
10:00-10:50am |
Wednesday | King's Walk |
| Age 7-8 | Session III | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | King’s Walk |
| Age 6 | Session IIII | 12:00-12:50am | Wednesday | King’s Walk |
Minimum Recommended Equipment for all classes
classes 1 Fairway Wood or Driver, 2 Short Irons, Putter and bag (Clubs should be proper length with the longest club in the set no longer than mid torso)
Clubs are provided for those without equipment
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NEW** Junior Elite Program
Thursday’s 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 12-17 - Starts June 10th
The first junior golf development program of its kind in our area. This new program is not just about teaching junior golfers technique and swing.
Rather, it’s a comprehensive approach focused on training young golfers as athletes. In addition to technique, instructors will concentrate on the
aspects of the game such as the mental game, fitness, course management, practice efficiency, pre-shot routine, and emotion control. This kind of
program has been developing college and tour players in other parts of the country; and now it’s available right here in the Grand Forks. This
is for serious golfers only. $100 per student (8 weeks) Applications for those interested must be turned in by June 1st and can be picked up at
King’s Walk or download it at kingswalk.org. Only 16 students maximum will be selected to participate. Proper golf attire required. Held at King’s Walk
Golf Course and Practice Facility.
Download Application
King’s Walk Youth Camps Boys and Girls age 11-15 - June 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Youth camps are designed to give area juniors an opportunity to receive 15 hours of P.G.A. Professional instruction over a period of 3 days.
A small student to instructor ratio is provided so that juniors interested in becoming better players have every chance to learn the fundamentals required
to play their best golf. Instruction, combined with many activities, make the experience a must for area junior golfers.
Sample of Daily Schedule
8-11am - Range work, short game clinics, and various contests – 11:00am Lunch
11:15-1pm - 9 holes of golf (tournament on the last day)
Cost - $85.00 per student (Includes: PGA Instruction, lunch, green fees & prizes)
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Junior Tour
Organized competitive golf tournaments played Monday mornings at the areas different golf courses. Juniors are broken down by age and gender. Area youths who wish to participate must have golf experience before entering these tournaments.
• Boys/girls 14-17 year olds play 18 holes and need to be at the course at 8:00am.
• Boys/girls 12-13 year old play nine holes and report the course at 9:00am.
• Cost - 18 holes $7.00 per event or $35 for all events
• 9 holes $4.00 per event
| Date | Day | Course |
| June 7th | Monday | Lincoln Park (orientation class & 9 holes) |
| June 14th | Monday | Valley |
| June 21st | Monday | GFCC |
| June 28th | Monday | Ray Richards |
| July 12th | Monday | Manvel |
| July 19th, 20th | Mon, Tuesday | Junior All-City Valley & King’s Walk |
| July 27th | Tuesday | KW Junior Celebrity- (by invitation only) |
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Individual Youth Golf Lessons
Available at King’s Walk Golf Course with one of our P.G.A. Golf Professionals.
Cost - $35 per session or (4) for $120. Lessons made by appointment. Call (701) 787-5464 to schedule.
Any question concerning the programs or registration information call:
King’s Walk Golf Shop – 787-5464 or Grand Forks Park District – 746-2750
Weather cancellations will be posted at gfparks.org or call the info line at 787-3499
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