The Golf Zone
Summer Junior Golf Camp Program Description
All new programs for 2009!

• Professional Instruction NEW

• Swing DVD NEW

• Instruction Guide NEW

• Student Evaluation NEW

• Parent – Instructor Conferences NEW

 - 6 to 1 Teacher Student Ratio
 - Fun Games Each Week
 - Supervised Play on 3-Hole River Links Course
 - Certificate of Completion
 - Program Ending Pizza Party with Awards & Prizes

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Brian Geraty The Golf Zone Biography Teaching and Coaching

· Apprenticed under PGA Master Professional and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Rod Lidenberg (2008)
·  The GolfZone Junior Camp Director (2009)
·  Instructor at the GolfZone (Fall 2008- present)
·  PGA of America Apprentice Program (2009)   

Playing History 
·  Played at Birmingham-Southern College (2001-2003)
·  NCAA All-Independent Team (2003)
·  Competed on the Hooters Tour and the Tar Heel Tour (2006-2007)
·  Competed in prominent national and state amateur tournaments

 
Program Overview:
Ages 5-6: Little Pros
At this age the biggest goal is for the kids to have fun! For most, this is their first experience with golf. While having fun is the main priority, Little Pros will also learn the basics of the game. Instruction includes use of our Big Bear Indoor Mini Putt, Driving Range, Practice Area and our Outdoor Natural Grass Putting Course. Each child will receive a certificate of completion as well as handouts and tips for improvement.
• Learn grip, stance and aim
• Safety and etiquette
• Full swing basics with driving range practice
• Short game and Putting
• Daily games and contests
• Have fun
• Supervised Play ON 3-Hole River Links
• Certificate of Completion
• Improvement Guide


Ages 7-9: Juniors Pros
At this age kids start to learn to develop their skills. This fun program covers many aspects of the game, from short putts and chips, to those long drives kids love to hit! At this age, we will start to develop each Junior Pro’s swing style. There will also be a increased focus on safety and etiquette. Instruction includes use of our Big Bear Indoor Mini Putt, Driving Range, Practice Area and our Outdoor Natural Grass Putting Course. Each child will receive a certificate of completion as well as handouts and tips for improvement.

• Increased focus on full-swing
• Short Game Skills (Chipping and Pitching)
• Develop individual swing style
• Increased driving range time
• Emphasis on safety and etiquette
• Basic Rules
• History of the game
• Offers Level I and Level II
• Supervised play on 3-hole River Links


Ages 10-13: Big Pros
The most important time for young golfers – at this age kids are choosing the sports they really like. Big Pros have more advanced instruction in putting and chipping techniques as well as safety and proper golf course etiquette. Instruction includes use of our Big Bear Indoor Mini Putt, Driving Range, Practice Area and our Outdoor Natural Grass Putting Course. Each child will receive a certificate of completion as well as golf handouts and tips for improvement.

• Advance full-swing fundamentals
• Different Shots (i.e. high and low)
• Short Game Skills (Chipping, Pitching, Wedge Play)
• Bunker Skills
• Advanced Putting Skills (Green Reading)
• Emphasis on Safety and Etiquette
• Advanced Rules
• Springboard to Junior Champions Program

The Golf Zone Junior Golf Camps are under the direction of PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher Rod Lidenberg with Brian Geraty serving as Camp Director and Lead Instructor.

Click here for the secure online registration form.
 

2009 Junior Golf Camp Schedule

Age Groups
Little Pro’s 5-6
Junior Pro’s 7-9
Big Pro’s 10-13
All All Ages 7-13

 - Student to Teacher Ration 6-1
 - Minimum of 4 students per class

 

Cost:
One Session Per Day Format $109
One Session Per Week Format $129
All participants eligible to purchase a Kids Zone Summer Pass at time of registration only for an additional $20 (a $49 value).  Kids Zone Summer Pass includes one small bucket of balls per day and unlimited play on the 3-hole River Links course daily through Labor Day.

One Session Per Day Monday through Thursday (90 minutes)
June 8 - June 11  (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm


 
June 15 - June 18 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm


June 22 - June 25 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

 
June 29 – July 2 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm


July 6 – July 9 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm


July 13 – July 16 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm


July 20 – July 23 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm


July 27 – July 30 (one week)
Little Pro’s 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Junior Pro’s 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Big Pro’s 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

One Session Per Week Tuesday Evenings (90 minutes)
June 9 – July 7 (five week)

Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm
 

July 14 – August 11 (five week)
Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm
 

The Golf Zone Junior Golf Camps are under the direction of PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher Rod Lidenberg with Brian Geraty serving as Camp Director and Lead Instructor.
 

Click here for the secure online registration form.

2009 Junior Fun League

The goal of the Golf Zone Junior Golf League is to help juniors develop the skills needed to play and enjoy the game of golf. The league is non-competitive and intended for the sole purpose of learning and enjoyment.

• The league is open to boys and girls ages 9 through 14 with three age brackets 8-9, 10-11, 12-13.

• The league is designed for juniors who have had some playing experience.

• Beginners are encouraged to participate in the Golf Zone Junior Golf Camp Program prior to playing in the league.

• League program is under the direction of Rod Lidenberg, PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher. The program is administered by lead-instructor Brian Geraty and his staff.

• The cost for a single session is $169. The total for both sessions is $325.

Note: Session price includes Kids Zone Summer Pass . . . .a $49 value.
(Kids Zone Summer Pass includes one small bucket of balls per day and unlimited play on the Golf Zone’s 3-hole River Links course.)

• Supervised Play is on Friday morning’s beginning at 8:00 a.m. Juniors will receive pairing and tee times each week in advance. (Juniors may specify if they would like to play with a friend that is in the same age group)

• There are two league sessions each 6 weeks in length. Juniors may register for one or both sessions:

Session 1 June 5, 12, 19, 25 July 10 and 17
Session 2 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
Please note: A parent volunteer is required to accompany their child for (1) of the (5) playing sessions.

• Parents and children are required to attend an orientation session prior to the start of the league. Specific dates for will be announced at a later time.

• Maximum size of the league is 60 players. Space is available on a first-come first served basis.

• The first week of each session will be dedicated to safety, rules and etiquette. These sessions will be held at The Golf Zone.

• After the first week session all league play will be held at Halla Greens Executive Golf Course located at 945 Pioneer Trail, Chanhassen, Minnesota. The number at the golf shop is (952) 252-2525.

• Beginners are encouraged to participate in the Golf Zone Junior Golf Camp Program prior to playing in the league.

• Juniors are required to have their own set of clubs with an adequate supply of balls and tees for each round.

• Scores will be recorded on a weekly basis. Prizes will be awarded for boys and girls low scores in each bracket. Additional prizes will be given for weekly fun contest winners.

• Rain Day Policy: In the event of rain participant will meet at The Golf Zone for sheltered range practice and play on the indoor Mini-Putt course.

• At the conclusion of play on the final day of each league a Pizza party will be held at the Golf Zone.

The Golf Zone Junior Fun League is under the direction of PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher Rod Lidenberg with Brian Geraty serving as League Director and lead instructor.
 

2009 Future Champions League

• The league is open to boys and girls ages 14, 15 and 16.

• A junior younger than 14 is eligible to play in the league provided they are capable of scoring 45 or less for 9-holes on a regulation size golf course.

• The Junior Champions League is a 8-week program comprised of both play and instruction.

Play Program Schedule: June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28.

Instruction Program (90 minutes sessions): June 13, 20, 27, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7
Instruction Sessions conducted by PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher Rod Lidenberg and his staff. They include:

Primary Emphasis

 - Full-swing development with an emphasis on developing power. Includes computer analysis and DVD.
 - Short-game skills (putting, chipping, pitching, finesse wedges and
bunker play).
 - Development of course management skills.

Secondary Emphasis
 - Developing a Routine
 - Game Plan
 - Course Management
 - Statistical Analysis
 - Mental Game Skills
 - Goal Setting and Performance Plan
 - In-Depth Equipment Analysis
 - Strength and Fitness
 - Performance Nutrition
 - Tournament Preparation
 - Advanced Rules
 - Trouble Shots

• Play Sessions are on Tuesday afternoons beginning at 2:30pm and will be held at Bluff Creek G.C. located at 1025 Creekwood, Chaska, Minnesota 55318. The phone number at the golf shop is (952) 445-5685.

• Instructional Sessions are on Saturday mornings from 9:00am-10:30am.
And will be held at The Golf Zone.

• Student to teacher ratio 6 to 1.

• The minimum number of participants will be (6) with a maximum of (24).

• The cost for the eight-week play and instruction league is $599.

• Parents and children are required to attend an orientation session prior to the start of the league. Specific dates for will be announced at a later time.

• An introductory session for the league will be held at 9:00am Saturday, June 6th at The Golf Zone.

• Juniors are required to have their own equipment.

• Scores will be recorded on a weekly basis. Prizes will be awarded for boys and girls low scores in each bracket. Additional prizes will be given for weekly contest winners.

• The overall winners in each bracket will be determined by the lowest (8) scores. Trophies will be awarded.

• At the conclusion of play on the final day of play an awards banquet will be held at The Golf Zone.

The Golf Zone Future Champions League is under the direction of PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher Rod Lidenberg with Brian Geraty serving as League Director.