NOAH Golf - Fall Program Details

NOAH Golf Program Information Sheet

Fall 2011

            My name is Jim Thornton and I am excited about our second year of NOAH Golf.  This year we are pleased to announce that Keith Fritts will be joining the coaching staff.  He has extensive years of teaching basic and advanced levels of the game.  Below you will find the details of the Fall Program.  We will conduct two separate groups according to skill and interest.  For more information, please contact me at golf@noahjags.org.    

An Email RSVP is needed Friday, August 19^th. 
All fees are due on the first day of the program.

Developmental Program

• ·         Page Belcher Golf Course, on Union between 71^st and 61^st. 
• ·         August 23 through October 11 (8 weeks).  Each Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 PM.
• ·         Small group instructions on the driving range, putting green and chipping area.  Instructional players may play nine holes on Thursdays (with Competitive Program) upon approval of coaching staff. 
• ·         The fee of $60 will cover all instructional days for the fall program.  Course play will be according to the discounted rate of the course we are playing on a particular week. 
• ·         The focus of the developmental program is to teach the basic skills, rules and etiquette of the game of golf.
• ·         Each instructional session will include a brief devotional.
• ·         The program is open to boys and girls, grades 7-12, and will be supervised as all times.

Competitive Program

• ·         August 23 through October 27 (10 weeks) Each Thursday from 2:30-5:00 PM.  MEET AT PAGE BELCHER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM.
• ·         Each session will include a 30 minute lesson on a specific aspect of the game as well as nine holes on the course.
• ·         The focus on the competitive program is to help the players learn course strategy.  Each session will include a brief devotional.
• ·         We will be playing various courses (Page Belcher, Mohawk, South Lakes, etc.) which will prepare us the unknown conditions during the Spring Competitive Program.  Each player is responsible to pay the green fee directly to the golf course.  A schedule of courses and dates will be available soon.
• ·         The $60 fee will cover range balls at Page Belcher as well as other expenses.

Equipment and Attire

• ·         Each participant must to have their own set of golf clubs.  This may consist of a "half set", but must include a putter.
• ·         Pull carts, gloves and golf shoes are completely optional.
• ·         Participants will wear a shirt with a collar during all instructional / course sessions.

Other Matters of Interest

·         Parents are encouraged to be a part of the program in various ways.  If you are interested in being a sponsor or organizing areas of need, please contact Jim Thornton.    

Thank you for your interest,

Jim Thornton

NOAH Golf Athletic Director