In
conjunction with the Golf Foundation, Brian Connor's House
of Golf has established a Junior Performance Academy at Manchester
Golf Club. With pupils as young as five, the PGA staff headed
by Professional Scott Connor (pictured right) and Assistant
Michele Thomson work on a one-to-one basis with boys and girls
and also teach juniors in groups.
The
Junior Golf Passport which is promoted by the Golf Foundation
has proved to be a great motivation for the youngsters, as
it provides key skills for game improvement at a steady pace.
All areas of the game are worked on throughout the scheme
and using the Tri Golf scheme the House of Golf team has established
links with local schools.
Summer
Camps 2010
This
summer the Junior Performance Centre will be running Summer
Camps throughout the holidays. House of Golf professional
Michele Thomson will be hosting the Camps - as an ex Curtis
Cup player Michele has a wealth of experience to share with
the youngsters and with the emphasis being on fun, your young
golfer is sure to learn a lot this Summer.
Summer
Camps give juniors the opportunity to meet other golfers of
their age and improve their overall golfing ability. The cost
of a summer camp is just £25 for 3 hours including balls,
snacks and drinks. Tiny golfers can also take part in the
first hour of a Summer Camp which costs just £10.
Summer
Holiday Dates
Junior
Camps in the Summer Holidays start from 14th July and we have allocated
spaces on the following days each week during the holiday period.
Wednesday
14th July 9 -12 noon
Sunday
1st August 9 -12 noon
Friday
20th August 10 -1pm
Friday
16th July 10 -1pm
Wednesday
4th August 9 -12 noon
Sunday
22nd August 9 -12 noon
Sunday
18th July No Camp today
Friday
6th August 10 -1pm
Wednesday
25th August 9 -12 noon
Wednesday
21st July 9 -12 noon
Sunday
8th August 9 -12 noon
Friday
27th August 10 -1pm
Friday
23rd July 10 -1pm
Wednesday
11th August No Camp today
Sunday
29th August 9 -12 noon
Sunday
25th July 9 -12 noon
Friday
13th August 10 -1pm
Wednesday
1st September 9 -12 noon
Wednesday
28th July 9 -12 noon
Sunday
15th August 9 -12 noon
Friday
3rd September 10 -1pm
Friday
30th July 10 -1pm
Wednesday
18th August 9 -12 noon
Sunday
5th September 9 -12 noon
For
more information on these sessions or to make a booking call 0161
655 3668 or alternatively contact Scott Connor Click
Here to email .
Junior
Golf Clinic Sunday 28th March 2010
Junior
Members and Associate Members of The Manchester Golf Club were treated
to a free clinic with Professional Scott Connor on Sunday 28th March
2010. The Juniors had a great day with Scott, picking up some new
skills and working on their game. Well done to everyone who took
part! If youwould like to find out more about lessons with Scott
Click
Here
Junior
Performance visit to the Ping Factory April 2009
House of Golf Professional
Scott Connor recently arranged a trip to the Ping factory in Gainsborough
with the help of Manchester Golf Club Junior Organiser Keith Hough
and member Steve Daynes, the group consisted of junior golfers who
are members at Manchester Golf Club or are taking part in lessons
with the Junior Performance Team.
Everyone
was treated to a tour of the Ping Factory, they learned how clubs
are assembled at the factory and about the importance that custom
fitting plays in game improvement.
Scott
tells us ‘Ping laid out the red carpet for these young golfers
and gave them an insight into the golf industry that they will never
forget – this trip was unique to House of Golf but it is an
experience that we would love to repeat in the future.
The juniors
were fantastic asking relevant questions and showing knowledge of
golf that is far beyond their years. Thank you Karsten UK!’
National
Skills Challenge 2009
The
Juniors that are taking part in lessons at House of Golf are
making real progress, some of them are taking part in the
National Skills Challenge. Last year Eliza and Tom Thorpe
completed their skills challenge. Eliza (age 6) received a
Silver award and Tom achieved an outstanding Platinum award.
The
first National Skills Challenge of 2009 will be held at Manchester
Golf Club on Thursday 9th April and Friday 10th April. If
you would like to register Click
Here to go to the Get Into Golf website
Development
advice
One
of the aims of the Junior Performance Academy is to share
a wealth of experience with up and coming golfers. Advice
can be given on tournaments to enter and golfing schedules,
all tailored to enhance the individual's development.
Links
have been established with County organisations, the Golf
Foundation and numerous other junior organisations to enable
us to provide the best advice available.
If
you would like to look at a list of Junior Events that are
available for youngsters with a handicap to play in Click
Here to visit the English Golf Union website.
Junior
Lesson Tariff
Professional
1/2
hour lesson
1
hour lesson
Course
of 6
Scott
Connor
£10
£20
£50
Matt
Hough
£7
£14
£39
If
you would like to book a Junior Lesson or make an enquiry
CLICK HERE
