Junior Clinic Ideas

[Bluenoser67]

I volunteered to run the Junior Program at my Local Course this summer.  As part of it I will be running the Junior Clinics and I am looking for some good practice plans.  We have a putting green and a driving range very close together so my original idea is to have the kids broke up into three groups every clinic that then rotate through the putting/chipping green then the full shot on the driving range and finally the wedge and half shots on the back of the driving range.

What I am looking for is some specific drills to run for the kids on each.  I am used to coaching hockey and there are hundreds of great skill drill sites on the Net but I am having a hard time finding anything similiar for golf.  So I figured this would be the perfect spot to get some great ideas.

Thanks.

[weavej2]

Review some of the basic rules....in detail.    Review how to play fast, golf course care,

[JD616]

I play for my high school team and one of the drills we do is on the following link:

http://golf-putting-drills.blogspot.com/2009/09/circle-putting-drill.html

Another variation of the drill is to just putt 10 balls from one spot to the hole from 5,7, and 10 feet

[JD616]

Also, I would teach common courtesies and respect for others. Not only is it a lesson for the game, but it is a lesson for life.

[kennay92]

Originally Posted by JD616

Also, I would teach common courtesies and respect for others. Not only is it a lesson for the game, but it is a lesson for life.

way to quote  the first tee lol.

[Bridgestone91]

This has been my job for the last few summers and my course has a similar setup to yours (driving range and putting green close by). I program I taught followed us kids golf booklets and they went through each aspect of the game:putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette. There were two age groups I worked with so the younger group (7-11) had slightly simplified explanations for each section. It is extremely important to establish the rules of golf with the kids before letting any of them handle clubs. Etiquette first is also a good idea. We then began using simple terminology like hotdog in the bun for the proper grip and used other references that they would understand as well as keep their attention.

During the beginning we primarily followed the book to a t, with the exceptions being the more experienced players that wanted to go to the course each day. But there are only so many times that the kids are willing to go to the putting green and range before they get antsy and begin sword fighting with the others. So after a group of 4-6 kids finished their booklet (3 weeks or so) they were sent on the course to apply their new skills. Its amazing how well they progress throughout the summer. I love being able to help build up golf's reputation in my area and creating future golfers at the same time.

To wrap it up, make sure that you establish a set of rules, such as being quiet during the round, and making sure that everyone is clear of the person trying to swing. The idea of using stations is a good starting point and Im sure you will be able to improvise and come with new fun ideas along the way.

[JD616]

I have never even heard of The First Tee, what is it?