Georgia Section - GeorgiaPGA.com
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Georgia Section - GeorgiaPGA.com
Georgia Section PGA Junior League Golf continues to grow in the Georgia Section. In 2015 over 100 teams participated across the State! PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to better socialize the game for Boys and Girls, 13 and under. PGA JLG features a team vs. team format in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format, as opposed to medal-play competition. This is a great way to get kids involved in the game! The PGA Junior League unites kids in friendships through golf and brings families to the course. In three years, we have gone from 10 kids to 5 separate teams. The kids enjoy working together during the matches and parents love the laid back atmosphere of the tournaments. PGA Junior League golf does a remarkable job of growing this great game. - Paul Belongie · Assistant Golf Professional RiverPines Golf · Alpharetta, GA I believe that every facility should be involved with the PGA Junior League. Our Junior League team started with12 kids in 2013 and has grown to 36 team members in 2015!! PGA Junior League is the heartbeat for our junior program. - Patrick Richardson, PGA · Head Golf Professional Wilmington Island Club · Savannah, GA 2015 Facilities Atlanta Athletic Club Country Club of Columbus Godwin Creek Maple Ridge GC Green Island Country Club Bentwater Golf Club Towne Lake Hills Golf Club Cartersville Country Club Eagle Watch White Columns Country Club Alpharetta Athletic Club Windemere Hampton Golf Village Polo Golf and Country Club Laurel Springs Golf Club Chattahoochee Golf Course River Club Brookfield CC Hamilton Mill Golf Club CC of Roswell BridgeMill Riverpines The Golf Club of Georgia Alpharetta, GA Country Club of the South Reunion Ansley Golf Club @ Settindown Creek Dunwoody CC Rivermont Golf & Country Club St. Ives Standard Club Indian Hills Country Club Steel Canyon Golf Club Cherokee Town and Country Club Chapel Hills Country Club Sunset Hills Country Club Creekside Golf & Country Club Sunset Hills Country Club Creekside Golf & Country Club Oak Mountain Golf Club First Tee of Atlanta @ John White Park Druid Hills Capital City Braelinn Golf Club Planterra Ridge Golf Club Flat Creek Country Club Braelinn Golf Club Planterra Ridge Golf Club Canongate at White Oak Flat Creek Country Club Southern Hills Augusta Country Club Idle Hour www.pgajrleaguegolf.com Houston Lake Summergrove Coweta Club Highland Country Club Club at Osprey Springs/ Laurel Island Links Wilmington Island Club Savannah Golf Club Club at Savannah Harbor The Landings Club Bacon Park Golf Course Crosswinds Golf Club Savannah Quarters Forest Heights Country Club Southbridge Brunswick Country Club Jekyll Island Golf Club Sea Island Golf Club Georgia Section Benefits to Golf, Your Club, and the Professional • • • • Incremental revenue opportunities via increased private lessons and group teaching sessions Additional incremental revenue opportunities via merchandise and equipment sales, food and beverage sales, spectator cart rentals, etc. Increased family involvement at your club Supports and enhances all existing junior programs and will help seed a future generation of club members Benefits / Materials for PGA JLG Players • Team Jerseys, golf balls and PGA JLG bag tags • 4-6 regular season competitions plus coaching/practice • Opportunity for post-season advancement ► All-Star teams comprised of players from each team in the City Champion’s regular season league will advance to compete in Regional Championships and possible the PGA JLG Championship. Roles and Responsibilities for Professionals/Clubs •November-February: ► Register team by signing up online (www.pgajrleaguegolf.com) ► Receive recruitment materials from PGA JLG Headquarters ► Display these materials throughout the club and reach out to membership via email to recruit players ► Direct parents to website to register their kids • March: Receive team kits • April: Coordinate team gathering to distribute contents of team kit • June/July: Begin regular season (see Timeline section below for details) Program Structure • • • • Local leagues consist of 4-7 teams in a reasonable geographic proximity Team vs. Team competitions consist of four 9-hole matches (only four tee times) Matches are 4-ball (2 vs. 2) scramble format, broken into 3-hole segments called “Flags” that gives every participant a chance to play 4-6 week regular season, with 2-3 home competitions and 2-3 away competitions against the other PGA JLG teams in your league Timeline • Late June/Early July through Early August: Regular Season NOTE: Suggested match times are weeknights and/or weekends to promote parental involvement as assistant coaches, scorekeepers, team moms, etc. • Mid August / Early September: Local Qualifiers • September: Regional Championships • October: PGA JLG Championship www.pgajrleaguegolf.com