Juniors

SCOTT FOSSUM GOLF SCHOOLS

"Improving your game will help you shoot lower scores and enjoy the game more."

Junior Golf

My number one goal in instructing juniors is to encourage them to develop a love and respect for the game of golf. In my opinion, few sports can teach the self-discipline and mental focus required for golf. I want youngsters to learn the rules of the game and abide by them. I also want them to learn the basic fundamentals and to have fun doing it. You cannot force golf or anything else upon a young adult and expect them to stick with it or succeed at it. All I recommend is that you expose your children to the game, have them recieve quality instruction and equipment and support their development in golf.

Private Lessons

$50/hour

$160/four (4) one-hour sessions

Available Monday thru Saturday from 9:00am until dark

Call Charlotte Golf Links at (704) 846-7991 to schedule

Private lessons are recommended for juniors who already have experience in golf and have played on the course. Excellent for players who are preparing for competitive events. Customized programs available based on individual needs.

Summer Camps

Dates

June 14-16

June 28-June 30

July 12-14

All dates are Monday-Wednesday from 9:00am-12:00pm each day

$199 per student ($99 for additional family members)

The summer camps are for kids ages 6-12 who are beginning to intermediate players. Equipment is available if you need clubs. Learn all the basics of the full swing and short game as well as rules and etiquette. On-course play gives kids the chance to experience bringing the skills learned on the practice tee to a "real game". A great way to introduce a new player to the game and help an experienced player improve their skills.

Camp Includes:

9 Hours of Instruction
Snacks and Refreshments each day
Maximum 8 to 1 Student-Teacher ratio
On-Course Play
Range Balls
Meeting new friends
Gift Bag
The "Grapefruit Safety Lesson"
Loaner clubs if needed
Introduction to a game for a lifetime...

Click Here to Download 2010 Junior Golf Brochure

To enroll in a camp fill out the registration form and mail to:

Charlotte Golf Links

Attn: Scott Fossum

11500 Providence Road

Charlotte, NC 28277

Payment can be made by check, mailed with registration form, or you can pay online with credit card through PayPal website.

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Junior Stages of Development

In studies concerning elite athlete development, clear patterns have been identified. There are three stages of sport development from childhood to late adolesence; the Sampling Years (ages 6-12), the Specializing Years (ages 13-15) and the Investment Years (ages 16+). The Sampling, Specializing and Investment Years are differentiated by and based on the amount of the child's deliberate practice (structured formal training and organized competition) and deliberate play (casual play using the general rules of the game without being in a formal league or competition).

Sampling Years

In this stage youngsters are given the opportunity to sample an array of sports and activities. The goal is for them to experience fun and excitement through participating in sport. Children in this stage are generally participating in 3-6 sports/activities. In this stage, research suggests that partcipants should ideally develop the ABC's of physical literacy- the fundamental motor skills, such as running, jumping and throwing. These fundamental skills can be transferred to any sports or activities of interest in the future.

Specializing Years

Research suggests that if a child is passionate about golf and has the desire and aptitude to potentially advance as an elite level player in the sport, then at about age 13, they should make golf one of his/her "top two" sports. They should align themselves with a professional coach who is trained in developing competitive players. These youngsters should develop peer group relationships with other athletes who have the same interests. he/she should practice, play and compete in the same fashion as other top aspiring high performance athletes in all sports. Elite golfers should follow periodized annual plans and be aware of and respect the recommended practice-to-competition ratios.

Investment Years

If an athlete is committed to developing their skills as an elite level golfer, golf should become the primary sport by age 16. They should train and compete in a professional fashion under the guidance of a highly trained golf coach. They should be enrolled in an Olympic-type coaching, training and development program with other like-minded athletes if possible. He/she should invest the vast majority of free time to developing the skills neccessary to become an aspiring elite-level golfer and the amount of deliberate practice should increase to 3-5 hours per day.

Helpful Links

Official Website of the Carolinas Golf Association, the governing body for amateur golf in the Carolinas

www.carolinasgolf.org

The American Junior Golf Association runs top-level junior golf tournaments across the U.S.

www.ajga.org

A good souce for junior golf clubs and events for kids 12 and under

www.uskidsgolf.com