Creating a Fun learning environment is the focus of all our player development programming. From our youngest beginners through to our elite juniors coaches emphasize longterm skill development over technique to improve performance. Golf is a game to be played and as such giving juniors the tools to score consistently well is vital. The scoring centric approach allows juniors to develop their own unique technique which will aid them in consistently shooting lower scores.
PDEV Junior Performance
The JPERF class takes skilled junior players and provides an environment to prepare their games for the rigors of the summer tournament play. The class structure consists of skill development in all areas of the game and includes individual lessons to focus on the individual progression of each player. The clinic days are bi-weekly on Thursdays and are hour and a half.
Ages 12-16 | Intermediate to Advanced (Competitive Scoring Average of 95 or better)
Members $400 per semester
Non-Members $450 semester
One time registration fee of $60 for new student participants
$75 evaluation required for new students scheduled with Chip Thomas or Max Doster
Semester Includes:
PDEV Junior Development
The JDEV class is a beginner golf clinic that introduces and reinforces the fundamentals and foundations necessary to play golf. The class structure consists of a blend of athletic development and skill development with basic concepts to prepare for on-course play. There are six classes after school on Mondays or Tuesdays depending on age group, with two Sunday afternoon on-course match dates to create an on-course experience for juniors.
Ages 6-10, 11-15 | Beginner to Intermediate
Members $325 per semester
Non-Member $375 per semester
Once time registration fee of $60 for new student participants
Semester Includes:
Qualifications: High School Players. Tournament scoring average of 82 or better playing in 2 day plus events. SJGT, AJGA, Hurricane, etc.
Aspirations to play at college level. Dedicated and disciplined to follow an intensive program to prep for college golf. Fitness and nutrition. Stat tracking. Practice management. Play 36 plus holes per week.
We guide the player in building practice schedules, workout programs, tournament schedules, resumes, contact of coaches, etc. Players are tested quarterly in skill development.
Each junior is required to submit a detailed practice/play schedule each week to insure it matches their performance expectations.
Monthy Fee: $350/Greystone member and $400/non-member
We guide the player in building practice schedules, workout programs, tournament schedules, resumes, contact of coaches, etc. Players are tested quarterly in skill development.To include private lessons, written improvement plans, 2 hour Saturday clinics, ½ day camps/testing, CoachNow access. We will follow high school rule of no group instruction during season (late February thru mid-May).
Instructors: Brian Speakman, Layne Savoie, and Chip Thomas
Value: Private lessons = $150/hr, 2 hour clinic = $100, 4 hour Saturday camp = $200, 4 hour testing day = $300
Tentative Dates:
BEGINNER CAMPS
ADVANCED CAMPS
PGA Junior League :
Ages 6-13 | $435 for Members | $485 for Non-Members
Register at https://www.pgajrleague.com with access code BGPerformance
March 31st Registration Deadline | 12 Participant Maximum | League match schedule finalized April 15th
$99 will goto the PGA Of America, the remainder will be through Blackburn Golf
5 Matches at 2:00pm or later on Tuesdays June-July—TBD
6 Practices on Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm on the weeks we have matches | Finalized with match schedule
Playing experience preferred | Must be able to carry bag for 9-holes
Post-Season Team Pizza Party at Greystone CC | Player Kits provided by PGA Of America
Our new student evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of a client’s functional movement, golf mechanics, and motor learning skills. Once baseline testing is completed the instructor will develop a pattern and practice plan to accomplish the students desired outcome. This process requires a minimum of two hours to complete. Clients are encouraged to select that half and full day evaluation which includes a short game and nine hole playing assessment following the baseline testing.Once a student has completed their evaluation hourly coaching is available by appointment through the online scheduler on our site.
LPGA*USGA GIRLS GOLF at Blackburn Golf Academy
We believe girls can do anything they set their minds to, which is why we teach them more than just the game of golf, we inspire them for the game of life too.
The “Five E’s” support our mission and give Girls Golf programs the opportunity to focus on teaching vital life skills that are specific to development for girls like developing confidence, finding their own voice, identifying their talents, and inspiring them to live active and healthy lifestyles.
We EMPOWER girls with confidence and inspire them to dream BIG
We ENRICH girls lives by expanding their minds and horizons.
We ENGAGE girls with positive female role models and mentors
We ENERGIZE girls with passion for the game of golf
We EXERCISE girls’ minds and bodies helping them unlock their full potential
Fall Saturday Dates:
August 19, September 16, October 21, and November 18
Times:
Little Girls Ages 5-8 9:15am - 9:45am
Big Girls Ages 9-13 10:00am - 11:15am
Where:
Greystone Legacy
Cost:
Littles: Member $15 (Guest) $20
Bigs: Member $30 (Guest) $40