Somerset County Park Commission Neshanic Valley Golf Course

Junior golf programs are open to girls and boys ages 6 to 17. Some programs are restricted to certain ages. They are noted throughout the descriptions.

Junior Golf Registration – Saturday March 6, 2010
This is the first day registration is permitted for any program. Doors open at 8 am at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. Register early as programs fill quickly.

Spring Tune Up
This 5-day program is aimed at those with golf experience. It is an 8-hour refresher on basic setup, swing fundamentals, with a strong emphasis on short game skills. Ages: 10 to 17 Fee: $130 Max: 50 Students
(scroll down for schedule)

Junior Welcome to Golf
A 1-hour golf clinic for county Juniors held on the first Saturday of May and June. This program is aimed at exposing more children to the game.
Ages: 12 and under Fee: None

Junior Golf School (2-hour program)
These 5-day, 10-hour programs cover all aspects of the game. Children are divided by age and taught the game from the cup back.
Ages: 8 to 17 Fee: $130 Max: 50 Students (scroll down for schedule)

Junior Golf School (6-hour program)
These 5-day, 30-hour programs cover all aspects of the game and include on course evaluation and instruction. These classes are for experienced players who must pass a qualifying event.
Ages 10 to 17 Fee: $400 Max: 20 Students (scroll down for schedule)

Advanced Junior Golf School
These 3-day, 12-hour programs are for juniors with advanced skills and extensive playing experience on regulation courses. There is a four-to-one student-to-teacher ratio. This program includes range work with video recording, course developing, shot making and course management skills under the direction of the professional staff.
Ages 10 to 17 Fee: $150 Max: 20 Students (scroll down for schedule)

Junior Golf Leagues

Junior Golf Four Course Rotation Legue
Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, Warrenbrook
Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee
Tee times will be assigned day of league beginning at 12:30 pm. Registered in-county junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole league that rotates between the courses listed above on Mondays. Players must be able to shoot 65 or less for 9 holes on a regulation course. Competitors must play in at least four events to qualify for awards. Awards will be presented to top finishers in all flights.
Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions.

July 12	Green Knoll
July 19	Quail Brook
July 26	Spooky Brook
Aug 2	Warrenbrook
Aug 9	Green Knoll
Aug 16	Quail Brook

Junior Golf Academy League
Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee
Assigned tee times between 8 am – 10am
Registered in-county junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole league at the Neshanic Valley Academy course every Wednesday. Players must be able to shoot 55 or less on the Academy course. Players must play at least four weeks to qualify for awards. Awards will given to top finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions.

July 7	Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 14	Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 21	Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 28	Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 4	Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 11.	Neshanic Valley Academy Course

Junior Golf Pitch and Putt League
Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee
Tee off start at 9 am with foursomes being created Junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole pitch and putt league every Tuesday. The league is designed for golfers of all abilities. Clubs and balls are available at the course. Players must play in at least 4 weeks to qualify for awards. Awards will be given out to top
finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions.

July 6	Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 13	Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 20	Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 27	Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Aug 3	Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Aug 10	Green Knoll Pitch and Putt

Junior Golf Tournament Schedule

Joseph I. Bedell Junior County Championship Tournament
July 15 2010 – Assigned morning tee times beginning at 8 am
Green Knoll Golf Course – 9 and 18 hole medal play
Fee: $20 (includes green fee)
Open to registered County junior golfers ages 8 to 17. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards given in each flight to top finishers in boys and girls divisions

Roland A. Yates Pitch and Putt Tournament
August 12, 2010 – Assigned morning tee times beginning 8am
Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Course
Fee: $20 (includes green fee)
Open to all junior golfers ages 6 to 17. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards given in each flight to top finishers in boys and girls divisions.

Junior Golf Spring Tune Up Schedule

Neshanic Valley Learning Center
April 19 – April 23 ....2-hour Junior Golf School..........4 pm – 6 pm
May 17 – May 21 .....2-hour Junior Golf School..........4 pm – 6 pm

Junior Golf Evening Schedule

Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 14 – June 18 ......2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm
June 21 – June 25 ......2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm

Junior Golf School Schedule

Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 21 – June 25	2-hour Junior Golf School.	9 am – 11 am
June 28 – June 30	Advanced Junior Golf School	9 am – 1 pm
July 7 – July 9	Advanced Junior Golf School	9 am – 11 am
July 12 – July 16	6-hour Junior Golf School	9 am – 3 pm
July 19 – July 23	2-hour Junior Golf School	9 am – 11 am
July 26 – July 30	6-hour Junior Golf School	9 am – 3 pm
Aug 2 – Aug 6	2-hour Junior Golf School	9 am – 11 am
Aug 9 – Aug 13	2-hour Junior Golf School	9 am – 1 pm
Aug 16 – Aug 20	6-hour Junior Golf School	9 am – 3 pm

Introduction to Junior Golf -Clinics
In addition to the formal schools, the professional staff offers FREE clinics to introduce juniors to golf. The clinics take place on the first Saturday of May (5-1-10) and June (6-5-10) for one hour each from 10 am to 11 am. Range balls and clubs are available. There are no fees and advanced registration is not required.