Glenview Jr. Golf Academy
( Ages 8-16 years)
The Glenview Junior Golf Academy is a unique, fun and exciting program designed to promote growth and development for junior golfers. The five-level progressive teaching program provides professional instruction through each stage of development.
Juniors attend four 50-minute group lessons per month based on the flexible academy schedule( schedule available online at glenviewparks. org).
Classes include fun learning activities, golf fitness games and contests. Students new to the program will start at Level 1; at the end of every month, each junior golfer will be evaluated on whether or not they are ready to progress to the next level. This allows all junior golfers to learn the game of golf comfortably at his / her own pace. Max / Min: 8 / 4
Fee: $ 179 per month( includes four 50-minute group lessons) Location: Glenview Park Golf Club
Space is Limited! For additional information and to register, visit glenviewparks. org or call 847-724-0250.
ACADEMY CURRICULUM
Level 1 Pre-Swing / Swing Fundamentals
Grip, stance, alignment, posture and ball position
Level 2 Putting
Proper set-up and swing fundamentals, distance control for lag putting
Level 4 Advanced Full Swing Fundamentals
Shoulder turn, hip turn and weight transfer
Level 5 Bunker Play
Set-up and swing fundamentals for greenside and fairway bunkers
Level 3 Chipping and Pitching
Learn proper techniques and club selection for chipping from around the green and pitching from further out
LEARN TO COMPETE JR. LEAGUE( AGES 9-14 YEARS) Geared towards the experienced junior golfer looking to transition into tournament golf. This league gives your child the opportunity to play 9 holes of golf each week with an instructor in each foursome emphasizing course etiquette, rules, score keeping, pace of play, and course strategies throughout the round. Juniors attending this program must have their own equipment, and have least 2 years of experience or have completed all 5 Levels of the Glenview Junior Golf Academy. Teacher-to-student ratio is 1:4.
Fee: $ 319 Location: Glenview Prairie Club
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