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    Children Can Learn the Basics of Golf With Cleveland Metroparks

    News & Press | March 2012

    Children Can Learn the Basics of Golf With Cleveland Metroparks

    Posted: March 6, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI  216-635-3263 - or -



    ERIC BARNETT 216-635-7014



    Kids can learn the essentials of golf or improve
    their game with junior �Academy of Golf� classes from Cleveland
    Metroparks.



    The following Academy classes for juniors are available:



    Junior "Fun"damental Series Designed like our
    Adult Beginners classes, juniors get a chance to learn the basics,
    but have fun too. Full swing, putting and chipping will be covered
    by our best junior instructors. A maximum of 6 participants per
    class. Call 216-641-1864 for more information. Ages 12 - 17












































































    Date



    Time



    Number of Sessions



    Location



    Fee



    Instructor



    Mon. April 23



    4 - 5:30 p.m.



    4



    Washington



    $85



    Staker



    Sat. June 9



    11 a.m. - noon



    4



    Manakiki



    $85



    Kochensparger



    Thu. June  14



    4 - 5 p.m.



    4



    Shawnee Hills



    $85



    TBD



    Mon. June 25



    10:30-11:30 a.m.



    4



    Shawnee Hills



    $85



    TBD



    Tue. July 10



    4 - 5 p.m.



    4



    Shawnee Hills



    $85



    TBD



    Wed. July 18



    4 - 5 p.m.



    4



    Sleepy Hollow



    $85



    TBD



    Fri. July 27



    4 - 5 p.m.



    4



    Sleepy Hollow



    $85



    TBD




     



    Homeschoolers Golf Phys Ed This 6-week program is
    designed for home schooled juniors ages 10 to 15.  The skill
    level best suited for this class would be in the beginner to
    intermediate range.  The first 2 to 3 weeks will be practice
    and skill building on all parts of the game.  The last 3 to 4
    weeks will be playing golf in a supervised setting.  The fee
    includes instruction, range balls, green fees, use of pull carts,
    and loaner equipment as needed. Call 216-641-1864 for more
    information.































    Date



    Time



    Number of Sessions



    Location



    Fee



    Instructor



    Tue. April 24



    1 - 3 p.m.



    6



    Washington



    $100



    Staker



    Thu. August 30



    1 - 3 p.m.



    6



    Washington



    $100



    Staker




     



    Junior Clinics (Ages 6 - 17) 200JR Series Fundamental
    instruction for entry level and beginner level junior golfers.
    Loaner clubs provided as needed. Call 216-641-1864 for more
    information.One day "Super" clinic at Washington Golf
    Course is designed for beginning and intermediate juniors to get
    hands-on instruction. Each junior will rotate through full-swing,
    pitching, chipping and putting stations.In the three-day clinics, a
    different fundamental is covered each day.

















































    Date



    Ages

    6-9



    Ages

    10 - 17



    Location



    Fee



    Instructor



    June 8



    10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



    10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



    Washington



    $10



    Staker/Staff



    June 12 - 14



    9 - 10:15 a.m.



    10:30 - 11:45 a.m.



    Shawnee Hills



    $20



    Patterson/Staff



    June 19 - 21



    9 - 10:15 a.m.



    10:30 - 11:45 a.m.



    Sleepy Hollow



    $20



    Fiander/Staff



    June 26 - 28



    9 - 10:15 a.m.



    10:30 - 11:45 a.m.



    Manakiki



    $20



    Kochensparger/Staff




     



    Cadet Junior Golf League with Instruction - 300JR
    Series
       Golfers, ages 8 to 14 with skills above
    entry level up to intermediate level, will spend an hour covering
    the swing & striking the ball and how to play the game. 
    Then, they play 9 holes of golf with supervision, utilizing a
    �shotgun start� format.  Included is the league registration,
    instruction, use of range balls, and green fees.  Hand carts
    are optional and not included.  All participants need to have
    their own set of clubs.  






















    Date



    Time



    Number of Sessions



    Location



    Fee



    Instructor



    Mon. June 11



    7:45 - 11:30 a.m.



    7



    Washington



    $110



    Staker/Staff




     



    Junior Golf Learn-n-Leagues 300JR Series Registration
    starts Saturday, March 17 at 8 a.m. These 6-week programs are
    designed for serious junior golfers who want to take their games to
    the next level. The program starts with about an hour of
    instruction & practice. Each week a different part of the game
    will be featured.  Participants will finish playing 9 holes of
    supervised golf. Fee includes instruction, range balls, green fees,
    and hand carts.  Call 216-641-1864 for more information.
































































    Date



    Time



    Number of Sessions



    Age Guideline



    Location



    Fee



    Instructor



    Wed. June 13



    9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



    6



    8 - 13



    Washington



    $120



    Staker



    Fri. June 15



    9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



    6



    8 - 13



    Shawnee Hills Par 3



    $120



    Staker



    Fri. June 15



    10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.



    6



    8 - 13



    Shawnee Hills Par 3



    $120



    TBD



    Tue. June 19



    8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.



    6



    10 - 15



    Shawnee Hills Reg. Course



    $135



    Staker



    Tue. June 19



    1:30-5:30 p.m.



    6



    10 - 15



    Shawnee Hills Reg. Course



    $135



    Staker




     



    Little Birdie Class - Series 200 This 5-week class is
    designed for parents seeking to get their toddlers, ages 3 to 5, in
    the game of golf. This introductory class will give parent and
    child the basics in putting, chipping, pitching, and the full
    swing. Equipment and experience is not necessary. For children ages
    3-5. A maximum of 32 students per class. For more information call,
    440-526-0043.






















    Date



    Time



    Number of Sessions



    Location



    Fee



    Instructor



    Tue. July 3



    4:30 - 5:30 p.m.



    5



    Seneca



    $105

    1 child/ 1 adult



    Taylor




     



    Junior Day Camp (Ages 8 - 17) 500 Series These
    five-day camps for young golfers will include instruction,
    etiquette, rules, playing and on-course experiences. Juniors should
    bring a packed lunch (optional lunch provided through the Back 9
    Grill at Seneca for $25/week). Extended care ($25 per week) is
    available for children arriving at 8 a.m. and/or staying until 5
    p.m. Call Washington at 216-641-1864 or Seneca at 440-526-0043 for
    more information.












































































































































    Date



    Time



    Number of sessions



    Location



    Fee



    Mon. - Fri., June 11 - 15



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri., June 18- 22



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri. June 25 - 29



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri., July 9 - 13



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri., July 16 - 20



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri., July 23 - 27



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri., July 30 - Aug.3



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200



    Mon. - Fri., Aug 6 - 10



    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.



    5



    Washington



    $200



     



     



     



    Seneca



    $200




     



    For more information and to register, and for a complete
    �Academy of Golf� program schedule and instructor profiles, call
    440-232-7247 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.



    Kids will learn golf basics on and off the course with the
    �Academy of Golf� of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your
    life, naturally.



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