Junior Golf
Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world, people want to play golf and play well which makes it imperative that the correct coaching systems is in place. Fun is why children play sport and that is very important for long term athletic development. The workbooks each child receives have wonderful characters acting out the illustrations in a fun format. Sunisport cc is run by PGA professionals who are available to come into your school or club and consult on setting up or improving your junior academy. This is a consultancy service and comes with a fee so if you have never embarked on a project like this it is highly recommended that you click HERE to contact me and we can get started.

Regards
Werner

After the first successful junior clinic three weeks ago, I was excited to have the next clinic which took place Sunday 31 October 2010. The topic for the clinic was short game. After a short demonstration on how to chip and putt the kids were divided into two groups.

One group continued to practice there chipping while the other group went to test their skills on the putting green. After thirty minutes the groups rotated to give everyone the opportunity to practice what was demonstrated. It was important for the kids to understand the rules and etiquette on and around the green. A short putt-putt course was set up on the putting green and a putting competition followed. It is great to see the kids being so enthusiastic about golf. The next junior clinic will be on Sunday 21 November 2010, for more information contact the Pro Shop at 012 651 4089.

There is a drive from the SA Golf Union and the Provincial Unions to grow golf in South Africa. Gauteng North Golf Union is very active in growing golf amongst children. Services Golf Club want to contribute to this initiative to further the game amongst children. Services Golf Club (SGC) will embark on a 3 months golf clinic that will be held on specified Sunday afternoons. These clinics will be for all children – golfers and non-golfers. The clinics will be managed by a PGA professional

On Sunday 10 October 2010 the first of a series of junior clinics were held at the golf club. 26 Children attended the first clinic. The children were introduced to golf and its techniques. Children had the opportunity to practice what the PGA Professional showed them at SGC driving range under supervision of senior members of SGC and TUT Golf Academy students. The children will, once they mastered the basics, be allowed to play 9 holes under the mentorship of senior SCG members. Children and parents alike will have the opportunity to assess if they like or have the aptitude for the game of golf during the 3 month period. Formal lessons and membership can then be discussed with the PGA professional. The clinics will also cater for children that already play the game and for players with a formal golf handicap. These players will spend more time playing 9 holes under the guidance of senior players

The next clinics are planned for 31 October 2010, 21 November 2010 and 12 December 2010. Dates for 2011 still need to be confirmed. Clinics will take place at SGC in Thaba Tshwana (Voortrekkerhoogte). Clinics will commence at 14:30. Group lessons will run for an hour. 9 Holes will be played from 15:30 onwards. A fee of R20.00 will be charged. The fee will cover all the activities, lessons or playing 9 holes for the children that have mastered the competency to play on the course

VISION: "We are committed to creating an atmosphere conducive to a pleasant experience for the golfing fraternity"

The following people can be contacted for more information:
Director of Golf:         Werner Kapp – 083 479 8245
Club Captain:             Eddie Roux – 083 547 7203
Committee member:  Erik Marx – 082 803 4023