Program teaches youth how to play golf
Nevin Sutcliffe
A Lehigh Acres well-known golf pro at the Majestic Golf Club on Homestead Road Extended is overseeing a program that is dear to his heart – teaching youth how to play golf.
“It’s a great game and when you learn at a young age, it really prepares you when you are older to become a great golfer and in this new program here at Majestic, it even draws in the parents who want to play but never had time to learn,” said Nevin Sutcliffe, who is a PGA member and Class A PGA pro.
The program includes several other golf pros who he said are excellent players and work with the local Jaycees Foundation to host the Majestic Golf Club Youth Camp, which started June 8 and continues all summer.
“We call it Snag Goof,” Sutcliffe said. “By that we mean that the golf balls are larger, more the size of tennis balls and the clubs are bigger with larger heads. It comes easier for the kids to putt the ball and it means a lot more fun.”
PGA instructors will work with what they call the pee-wee league, which is four days a week and run from 8 to 10 a.m. It is $75 for one week or $130 for two weeks.
Sutcliffe said it is usually the mothers who bring out their children, both boys and girls, and the women are welcome “to use our pool here at Majestic and the bar and restaurant.”
“They can even join in and become golfers, too, if they would like,” he said.
“Our pee-wee camps are designed to develop basic golf fundamentals and skills. Camp participants will learn safety, full swing, short game skills and golf etiquette,” he said. “Our pee-wee camps are introductory in nature and designed to make the game fun and exciting while providing mechanical foundations for the enjoyment of golf and an interest in further learning.”
There is also the junior camp, which is four days from 10 a.m. to noon. It is $75 for one week or $130 for two weeks.
“Participants learn the fundamentals of full swing. They will also learn short game skills, rules and etiquette of the game, too, and instructors will bring the groups on course with course availability,”?Sutcliffe said. “Our junior camps are introductory in nature and designed to make the game fun and exciting while providing excellent mechanical foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment.”
“It’s recommended for boys and girls, ages 9 through 12, and all skill levels are welcome,” he said.
Majestic Golf Club also offers golf youth camp to high schoolers on four days a week from 1 to 4:30 p.m. It costs $125 for one week and $200 for two weeks.
“Participants learn the fundamentals of full swing, like in the other groups. Students will also learn short game skills, rules and golf etiquette of the game. Instructors will bring the groups on the golf course with course availability,” he said.
Sutcliffe said the camp is recommended for ages 13 to 17.
Parents can also play for $10 after their child’s camp all day with children while they are enrolled.
For more information, parents can call (239) 369-8216. He added that parental help and volunteers are greatly appreciated.
One instructor is PGA member Tim Peck, owner of Majestic’s Bar and Grill. Two other PGA assistants will do hands on training.
“It’s a great deal. Mom and dad can enjoy the pool and the restaurant and play after their children’s lessons,” he said. “Playing golf is so much fun and the younger you are, the better you will be.”
Program teaches youth how to play golf
Nevin Sutcliffe
A Lehigh Acres well-known golf pro at the Majestic Golf Club on Homestead Road Extended is overseeing a program that is dear to his heart – teaching youth how to play golf.
“It’s a great game and when you learn at a young age, it really prepares you when you are older to become a great golfer and in this new program here at Majestic, it even draws in the parents who want to play but never had time to learn,” said Nevin Sutcliffe, who is a PGA member and Class A PGA pro.
The program includes several other golf pros who he said are excellent players and work with the local Jaycees Foundation to host the Majestic Golf Club Youth Camp, which started June 8 and continues all summer.
“We call it Snag Goof,” Sutcliffe said. “By that we mean that the golf balls are larger, more the size of tennis balls and the clubs are bigger with larger heads. It comes easier for the kids to putt the ball and it means a lot more fun.”
PGA instructors will work with what they call the pee-wee league, which is four days a week and run from 8 to 10 a.m. It is $75 for one week or $130 for two weeks.
Sutcliffe said it is usually the mothers who bring out their children, both boys and girls, and the women are welcome “to use our pool here at Majestic and the bar and restaurant.”
“They can even join in and become golfers, too, if they would like,” he said.
“Our pee-wee camps are designed to develop basic golf fundamentals and skills. Camp participants will learn safety, full swing, short game skills and golf etiquette,” he said. “Our pee-wee camps are introductory in nature and designed to make the game fun and exciting while providing mechanical foundations for the enjoyment of golf and an interest in further learning.”
There is also the junior camp, which is four days from 10 a.m. to noon. It is $75 for one week or $130 for two weeks.
“Participants learn the fundamentals of full swing. They will also learn short game skills, rules and etiquette of the game, too, and instructors will bring the groups on course with course availability,”?Sutcliffe said. “Our junior camps are introductory in nature and designed to make the game fun and exciting while providing excellent mechanical foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment.”
“It’s recommended for boys and girls, ages 9 through 12, and all skill levels are welcome,” he said.
Majestic Golf Club also offers golf youth camp to high schoolers on four days a week from 1 to 4:30 p.m. It costs $125 for one week and $200 for two weeks.
“Participants learn the fundamentals of full swing, like in the other groups. Students will also learn short game skills, rules and golf etiquette of the game. Instructors will bring the groups on the golf course with course availability,” he said.
Sutcliffe said the camp is recommended for ages 13 to 17.
Parents can also play for $10 after their child’s camp all day with children while they are enrolled.
For more information, parents can call (239) 369-8216. He added that parental help and volunteers are greatly appreciated.
One instructor is PGA member Tim Peck, owner of Majestic’s Bar and Grill. Two other PGA assistants will do hands on training.
“It’s a great deal. Mom and dad can enjoy the pool and the restaurant and play after their children’s lessons,” he said. “Playing golf is so much fun and the younger you are, the better you will be.”
Program teaches youth how to play golf
Nevin Sutcliffe
A Lehigh Acres well-known golf pro at the Majestic Golf Club on Homestead Road Extended is overseeing a program that is dear to his heart – teaching youth how to play golf.
“It’s a great game and when you learn at a young age, it really prepares you when you are older to become a great golfer and in this new program here at Majestic, it even draws in the parents who want to play but never had time to learn,” said Nevin Sutcliffe, who is a PGA member and Class A PGA pro.
The program includes several other golf pros who he said are excellent players and work with the local Jaycees Foundation to host the Majestic Golf Club Youth Camp, which started June 8 and continues all summer.
“We call it Snag Goof,” Sutcliffe said. “By that we mean that the golf balls are larger, more the size of tennis balls and the clubs are bigger with larger heads. It comes easier for the kids to putt the ball and it means a lot more fun.”
PGA instructors will work with what they call the pee-wee league, which is four days a week and run from 8 to 10 a.m. It is $75 for one week or $130 for two weeks.
Sutcliffe said it is usually the mothers who bring out their children, both boys and girls, and the women are welcome “to use our pool here at Majestic and the bar and restaurant.”
“They can even join in and become golfers, too, if they would like,” he said.
“Our pee-wee camps are designed to develop basic golf fundamentals and skills. Camp participants will learn safety, full swing, short game skills and golf etiquette,” he said. “Our pee-wee camps are introductory in nature and designed to make the game fun and exciting while providing mechanical foundations for the enjoyment of golf and an interest in further learning.”
There is also the junior camp, which is four days from 10 a.m. to noon. It is $75 for one week or $130 for two weeks.
“Participants learn the fundamentals of full swing. They will also learn short game skills, rules and etiquette of the game, too, and instructors will bring the groups on course with course availability,”?Sutcliffe said. “Our junior camps are introductory in nature and designed to make the game fun and exciting while providing excellent mechanical foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment.”
“It’s recommended for boys and girls, ages 9 through 12, and all skill levels are welcome,” he said.
Majestic Golf Club also offers golf youth camp to high schoolers on four days a week from 1 to 4:30 p.m. It costs $125 for one week and $200 for two weeks.
“Participants learn the fundamentals of full swing, like in the other groups. Students will also learn short game skills, rules and golf etiquette of the game. Instructors will bring the groups on the golf course with course availability,” he said.
Sutcliffe said the camp is recommended for ages 13 to 17.
Parents can also play for $10 after their child’s camp all day with children while they are enrolled.
For more information, parents can call (239) 369-8216. He added that parental help and volunteers are greatly appreciated.
One instructor is PGA member Tim Peck, owner of Majestic’s Bar and Grill. Two other PGA assistants will do hands on training.
“It’s a great deal. Mom and dad can enjoy the pool and the restaurant and play after their children’s lessons,” he said. “Playing golf is so much fun and the younger you are, the better you will be.”
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