El Niguel Country Club

12 • THE DIVOT | SUMMER 2021 BY JEROME THORMANN, PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL T he Junior Development Program has been a staple of El Niguel Country Club's o&erings for younger golfers for many years, giving kids the opportunity year-round to learn the basics of the game and establish a love for golf that lasts a lifetime. Members' children and grandchildren ages 6-12 are eligible to participate in 3ve-week sessions that focus on devel- oping fundamental skills with a golf club in their hands, as well as building strength of character and teaching life lessons that will serve them well beyond the fairways. The program has been successful be- cause it focuses on teaching junior golfers how to enjoy the game while learning a skill that will positively impact their lives in the short and long term. Instruction is o&ered by our golf pro- fessional sta& with a focus on physical fundamentals and the mental game. Kids who participate come away with impor- tant lessons, such as participating in a group setting, becoming a competitor and a team player, meeting new friends, learn- ing to win and lose, to respect the game, and more. Sessions run most of the year in 3ve- week increments, with the hour-long classes available Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Each 3ve-week session is $125 to join. ....................................................................... > CLICK HERE to contact Jerome Thormann for more information. Starting young Program offers a great way to learn and enjoy the game Family time Parent-Junior Tournaments offer a chance to compete with your kids F or three Saturdays this summer, fam- ilies can get in- volved in a little friendly golf competition at El Ni- guel Country Club. Parent-Junior Tourna- ments, featuring a fun evening of golf with your kids, will be held July 31 and August 28. Children of all ages are invited to participate and grandparents are welcome as well. Competitors will play 9 holes of golf in an alter- nate-shot format, begin- ning with a shotgun start at 5:15 p.m. A family- friendly meal will be avail- able after play. The fee to enter is $36 per twosome and $18 each additional junior. The event is limited to the 3rst 60 players. You can sign up online or call the golf shop at (949) 496-2023. JUNIOR GOLF REPORT Developing solid fundamentals are just a part of the program.

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