YDP NEWS
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A note from BEN SUCHOMSKI , MANAGER of YDP
2017 is going to be a very exciting season for the Youth Development Program . With over 60 events on the schedule , the Youth Development Program offers more playing opportunities for members 8-13 years old than ever before .
I am incredibly excited to begin this season with the Youth Development Program . I have big shoes to fill with this program , but I can ’ t wait to see where we are able to take it in the coming years . One of the biggest themes in the Youth Development Program is introducing tournament golf to newcomers , and in 2017 the YDP has added a few events as well as educational tools to help make that introduction more fun . of Des Plaines , and the IJGA Mentor Scramble at Valley Lo that provides opportunities for IJGA members to have a little extra fun at an event in which having the lowest score isn ’ t necessarily the first priority .
In addition to these fun events , the IJGA will be making a more concerted effort to educate members on the Rules of Golf as well as etiquette this season . There will be email reminders throughout the season covering relevant topics that the IJGA staff observes at the events . In addition to these emails , there will be new rules to learn each week , featured on our website , as well as additional Rules covered at the first tee or scoring areas before and after the rounds with the IJGA staff .
The schedule will feature two ( 2 ) team events ( a 9-hole and an 18-hole ) that will allow players to team up with one of their fellow IJGA members and compete in scramble and alternate shot formats . These team events will combine with IJGA Night Golf at Golf Center
When you add all of these new events , education tools , procedures and the creation of the first YDP Sizzler Championship at Cog Hill G & CC in early August , you can see why 2017 shapes up to be the most complete and promising year ever for the Youth Development Program !
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