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The PGA Sports Academy is a fun, interactive
approach to growing junior participation in golf with PGA
Professionals at the forefront of the experience. The objective is
to develop core golfers who will continue to play socially or
competitively, based on an individual's desires. The progressive
curriculum introduces golf while developing long-term athletic
development.
Fun – First and Foremost
We strive to make sure new golfers are engaged and
have a fun interactive experience. To educate and get juniors
involved in golf is the goal, but keeping it fun is the primary
focus.
The PGA Sports Academy curriculum will help juniors
to play golf and have fun in the process while learning:
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Sportsmanship, Rules and Etiquette
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Golf Skills
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Fitness and Nutrition
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Golf and "Near Golf" Experiences
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Golf and Physical Assessments
WATCH
the PGA Sports Academy promotional video
Each junior will receive a personalized certificate
of completion for each level as they progress through the PGA Sports
Academy. The PGA Sports Academy has three levels: Player, Sport and
Champion.
Player Level 1
Objectives
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Develop an understanding of the sport of golf
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Learn fundamental movement and motor skills and
link them together into the golf swing
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Use ball-striking games such as baseball and hockey
to develop hand-eye coordination
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Establish an understanding of essential safety and
etiquette
Sport Level 2
Objectives
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Develop fundamental golf movement skills and teach
overall sports skills
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Learn scoring, the rules of golf and the process of
playing a round of golf
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Establish target and alignment fundamentals and
begin developing proper short game skills
Champion Level 3
Objectives
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Establish a knowledge base in the mental side of
the sport
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Develop full swing, short game and putting skills
to a higher level
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Incorporate strength, stability and flexibility to
improve performance and health
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Enhance performance by learning course management
skills, STAT tracking, keeping a golf journal and advancing to
higher level competitions
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All Champion Level registrants must have their
own set of clubs.
Click here to see the
schedule of summer sessions.
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