Here's a list of participating Gulf Coast courses
The phrase “growing the game” has become almost cliché when it comes to golf entities.
Most people in the industry talk about it, but how many of them actually are involved doing it?
Golf courses along the Gulf Coast certainly are doing their part, trying to entice future generations of the game through their summer golf programs. And so are the parents who seek the best future for their children and are providing them with an exposure to golf.
Golf is a great way to develop manners, dedication, hard work, honesty, respect, and discipline; all important values for success in life. Golf is also fun regardless of age or gender and creates wonderful family memories.
One of the best ways to get children engaged with golf is through summer instructional programs, camps and clinics where they learn the fundamentals and develop a love for the game. Once they master the basics, they move into more complex programs and competition.
The Jimmy Green Junior Golf Tour is an excellent opportunity for more advanced players to learn about the sport by competing.
Plenty of reasons to sign up juniors
The program is intended for golfers from 8-18, and introduces them to most area courses during the season. Over the years, the JGJGT has turned out some of the Gulf Coast’s best golfers that include PGA Tour players (former/current) Jimmy Green Jr., Bobby Wyatt, and Robby Shelton; and college golfers Michael Crocker (Alabama), Katelyn Foster (South Alabama), and Trip Duke (Mississippi State).
The tour also hosts a Par Three in November and the Reese’s Senior Bowl Winter Classic in December.
For more information on the JGJGT, contact Jay Stubbs at (251)604-7024 or email him at info@jimmygreentour.com, instagram@jimmygreenjuniorgolf.
There is also the Youth on Course initiative where junior golfers can play select courses for $5. All Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses participate, as well Azalea City Golf Course. Once registered, players can tee it up at any affiliate courses in the country. For information, go to youthoncourse.org.
Another option for junior players are private lessons which are available year around. Most area courses offer personal training from a PGA Professional.
Below is a listing of courses with their contact info that are offering summer camps, instruction and events. If you don’t see your favorite courses listed below, check with them directly.
Here are the Mobile, Baldwin County jr. programs
Azalea City Golf Club, contact Michael Brisbane at (251) 490-3812 or visit his website for complete information at Michaelbrisbanegolf.com.
Magnolia Grove, a Robert Trent Jones Trail course. (251) 645-0075 or visit their website at rtjgolf.com.
Spring Hill College Golf Club, Visit their website at shcgolfcourse.com or call (251) 380-4655.
Glenlakes in Foley, Summer Junior Golf League runs June and July and features instructional practices, on-course matches for boys and girls ages 8-17. For complete details email musialgolf@yahoo.com or contact David Musial, (251) 955-1220 ext.4.
Holly Hills in Bay Minette has several programs in the works. For complete information and schedules contact Mikki Bjuro at (251) 752-5466.
Lake Forest in Daphne offers Junior Camps beginning in June for ages 5-7, 8-10, 11+. Contact Todd Bailey PGA Professional for details at (251) 626-9324 or visit their website at lfproshop@lakeforestpoa.org.
Quail Creek in Fairhope; (251) 990-0240
Peninsula in Gulf Shores; Program is Mike Riley Golf, call (631) 889-1523 or the Pro Shop at (251) 968-8009 or peninsulagolfclub.com.
Rock Creek in Fairhope, a PGA Junior League participating course, has Junior programs beginning in June. Contact Ritter Lott at (251) 232-9614, the Pro Shop at (251) 928-4223 or visit their web site www.rockcreekgolf.com.
Timber Creek in Daphne, a PGA Junior League course, offers Heal My Swing Golf Academy beginning in June, for ages 7-17. Follow them on Facebook, call Brandon Mauch at (937) 272-5141, or healmyswing.com.
Reach Alabama Golf News contributor Phillip Ellis of Ellis Media
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