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Arizona Junior Summer Programs |
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As a resource to junior golfers, the Junior Golf Association of Arizona offers information on Junior Camps, Programs and Instructors throughout Arizona. Our Mission is to serve as the umbrella organization for providing, fostering and supporting comprehensive golf programs for youth in Arizona.
Please click on the links below for more information on the programs available.
Junior Camps and Programs
Junior Instructors |
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Written by JGAA
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:07 |
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The Optimist Qualifier/Oro Valley Junior Championship will be held on June 2-3.
The last day to register is Saturday, May 26th. Please see the Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association website for registration and additional information. http://sazjrga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/sazjrga12/event/sazjrga1215/index.htm
You will need to sign up as a new member. Select the JGAA membership (JGAA members do not have to pay a membership fee for the SAJGA). Once the membership is approved, you will be able to sign up for the Optimist Qualifier.
For more information on the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship: http://www.optimist.org/e/juniorgolf/optimist1.cfm |
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PGA Tour Superstore Junior Golf Fair |
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The PGA Tour Superstore-Chandler location ONLY, is hosting a Junior Golf Fair on Saturday, May 19th, from 11am - 2pm.
This is a FREE event, with games, prizes, goodie bags and lunch provided for all juniors. Juniors will also be able to demo equipment from Tour Edge, US Kids, Puma, Adidas and Nike.
CLICK HERE for the informational flyer. |
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2012 Rules Clinic Schedule is Available!
Registration is not necessary, but is encouraged. Juniors MUST attend a Rules clinic before June 5th to compete in summer tournaments.
Upcoming Rules clinics:
May 16th - Dobson Ranch
May 19th - Desert Hills
Click here for the Rules Quiz! |
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College Placement Seminar |
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The College Placement Informational seminar was held on March 28 at the Golf Academy of America, in Chandler. 35 players and parents were in attendance to ask questions to our guest speakers: Rusty Kennedy (JGAA Alumni, collegiate golfer at University of Texas), Jackie Ranger Hutt (Player Development, Patterson Sports Ventures), and moderator Tommy Wiegand (former D1 Collegiate golfer and coach).
Seminar Highlights:
- Timeline for Preparing for College Golf
- Be Passionate!! Show INTEREST in schools and constantly update your resume
- PING GOLF GUIDE
- Always be aware of your composure on the golf course- First impressions are important
v Social Media
- Facebook is a good way to promote your golf event schedule or video of your game to coaches
v Focus on your ACADEMICS
- Coaches want to be assured you will be academically eligible on their team
v Attend local College Tournaments
- Watch coach and player interactions
- Watch warm-up routines
For more information:
Seminar PowerPoint
November Seminar PowerPoint |
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