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| Park District Junior Golf Programs - King's Walk 2008 |
Youth Golf Program (Boy's and Girl's Age 9-17) Supervised by Dan Tannahill
The Peewee Golf Program is designed to advance the skills of junior golfers from beginners to those more advanced. Youths will learn the
fundamentals of the golf swing, putting stroke, short game shots and golf course etiquette. These instructional skills are combined with games and
competitions that make the youth program an experience that all young golfers are sure to enjoy. The programs employs only the area's
finest golf instructors and golf coaches. A PGA golf professional is the lead instructor in each class. Seven week program begins the week of June 3rd. Cost - $37.50
Clubs are provided for those without equipment
| Ages | Day | Time | Location |
| Age 9-10 year olds | Tuesday's | 11-12pm | King's Walk |
| Age 9-10 year olds | Tuesday's | 12-1pm | King's Walk |
| Age 11-12 year olds | Tuesday's | 8-9am | King's Walk |
| Age 11-12 year olds | Tuesday's | 9-10am | King's Walk |
| Age 13-17 years old | Tuesday's | 10-11am | Kings Walk |
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Pee-Wee Pass - All interested participants in the "youth golf program" will be issued a peewee pass to King's Walk & Lincoln Golf Course.
This pass will allow peewee's access to the golf courses with an adult during these allotted days and times after June 15th.
Lincoln Park – All weeknights after 7pm and weekends after 5:30pm with an adult
King's Walk - Weekends - tee off after 5:30pm with an adult. Also, a free bucket of balls at King's Walk any Sat. & Sun with your pee wee pass.
Girls Golf Program
This program is designed specifically for girls interested in golf. All abilities, from beginners to those wishing to compete on the high school
golf teams will have the opportunity to improve their skills in a relaxed and fun setting. The Program is run by Sue Ann Tannahill, girl's golf coach
at Red River, and meets Thursday mornings at 11:00am for 90 minutes. Seven week program begins June 5th. Cost - $37.50
**Addition to the youth golf program**
Junior Skills and League Day at Lincoln Park
Every participant entered in the Park District Youth Golf Program age 9 and above will have the opportunity to play at Lincoln
Park on Thursday mornings. Junior will be grouped together with others of their same ability and will play 3-9 holes depending on
ability and endurance. Some supervision will be on site to help get players started and help them with course etiquette. Runs: June 12th – July 24th (no league on July 3rd)
Wee Linksters - Boy's and Girl's age 6-8 - Supervised by Dan Tannahill
This program is designed to introduce youngsters to the game of golf. Young golfers will learn the basics of the full swing & short
game and how to take their skills to the course. We focus on fun, safety, and golf etiquette while incorporating games and contests
to keep the kids attention. Seven week program begins June 4th. Cost $35 - ** children must have completed kindergarten to register for Session III.
| Ages | Times | Day | Location |
| Age 7-8 | Session I |
9:15-10:00am |
Wednesday | King's Walk |
| Age 7-8 | Session II |
10:15-11:00am |
Wednesday | King's Walk |
| **Age 6 |
Session III |
11:15-12:00pm |
Wednesday | King's Walk |
Minimum Recommended Equipment for all classes
1 Fairway Wood or Driver, 2 Short Irons, Putter and bag (Clubs should be proper length with the longest club in the set no longer than mid torso)
Clubs are provided for those without equipment
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King's Walk Youth Golf Camp
Youth camps are designed to give area juniors an opportunity to receive 15 hours of P.G.A. Professional instruction over a
period of 3 days. A small student to instructor ratio is provided so that juniors interested in becoming better players
have every chance to learn the fundamentals required to play their best golf. Instruction, combined with many activities,
make the experience a must for area junior golfers.
| Session I | Age 11-13 | Dates: June 11th, 12th 13th |
| Session II | Age 13-16 |
Dates: June 18th, 19th, 20th
*High School Prep Camp |
| Session III | Girls Only |
Dates: July 28th, 29th, 30th
*High School Prep Camp |
*High School Prep Camp is designed to prepare kids for competitive golf skills and practice preparation
Daily Schedule
8-11am - Range work, short game clinics, and various contests – 11:00am Lunch
11:15-1pm - After lunch, 9 holes of golf (tournament on the last day)
Cost - $75.00 per student (Includes: PGA Instruction, lunch, green fees & prizes)
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Junior Tour
Organized golf tournaments played Monday mornings at the areas different golf courses. Juniors are broken down by age and gender. Area youths who wish to participate must have golf experience before entering these tournaments.
• 14-17 year olds play 18 holes and need to be at the course at 8:00am.
• 12-13 year old play nine holes and report at 9:00am.
• Cost - 18 holes $7.00 per event or $35 for all events
• 9 holes $4.00 per event
| Date | Day | Course |
| June 2nd |
Monday |
King's Walk |
| June 9th |
Monday |
Valley |
| June 16th |
Monday |
Grand Forks Country Club |
| June 23rd |
Monday |
Ray Richards |
| June 30th |
Monday | Manvel |
| July 14th |
Monday | Lincoln Park |
| July 21st, 22nd |
Mon, Tue | Junior All-City – GFCC, King's Walk |
| July 23rd |
Wednesday |
Junior Celebrity (by invitation only) |
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Individual Youth Golf Lessons
Cost - $30 per session or (4) for $100. Lessons made by appointment. Call (701) 787-5464 to schedule.
Any question concerning the programs, weather cancellations, or registration information call::
King's Walk Golf Shop - 787-5464
Grand Forks Park District - 746-2750
Lincoln Park – 746-2788
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