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| Chance Maiers Dyersville, IA |
Christy Nelson Central City, IA |
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| 2011 Iowa PGA Recipients for the PGA Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy |
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In response to recommendations from past United States Ryder Cup Team Captains, The PGA of America created the Ryder Cup Junior Academy. This initiative is designed to expand the outreach of the Ryder Cup and provide a select group of aspiring young players the opportunity to attend an elite player development academy, who otherwise could not financially afford to attend. The Academy is a unique, once-in-a lifetime experience. It celebrates the passion of the Ryder Cup, while inspiring participants to achieve greatness and to improve their lives through the game of golf. The primary emphasis of this program will focus on playing and competing in both stroke- and match-play formats.
Key Program Elements
The Ryder Cup Junior Academy is a seven-day program conducted at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla. with an emphasis on shot making, scoring, swing mechanics, competitive course management, technology, equipment, fitness and physical assessments. A good deal of the program is based on the Ryder Cup and learning from its rich history.
- Session Dates for 2012: July 1-8
- A total of 96 Juniors (48 boys and 48 girls) will be invited to the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy
- Past Ryder Cup Captains will be on hand for coaching/counseling for 1-2 days
Ryder Cup Junior Academy Learning and Performance Curriculum:
Ryder Cup Captain Strategic Coaching
• Ryder Cup Captain’s strategic approach to stroke play, match play and practice rounds
• On-course mentoring during practice rounds
• Shot shaping and short game specialty shots
• Rules, history and lessons learned from the Ryder Cup
PGA Golf Performance Training and Analysis
• The Five Step Training Program
• Physical evaluation
• SAM Putt Lab
• TrackMan
• PAR / LinxTracker
PGA Professional Coaching and Instruction
• Instruction based on the PGA of America’s TEMPO (Technical, Equipment, Mental, Physical and On-Course elements)
• Fitness and Nutrition Sessions
• PGA of America Team Match Play Rules Briefing
Competition
• 18-Hole Stroke Play Championship
• Two rounds of Team Match Play (Singles and Four-ball)
• Skills Challenges
For complete Program Overview and Fact Sheet CLICK HERE.
Selection Criteria
- Selections are based on academics (minimum GPA 2.5). Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited high school within the Iowa PGA Section boundaries.
- Applicants high desire to excel in competitive golf (participation in Section, Amateur, regional and/or high school competitive golf programs)
- Applicants character (involvement in activities such as but not limited to community service, student government and leadership associations)
- This program targets those who may not have the resources or means to attend.
- Applications are due back to the Iowa PGA Section by February 24, 2012
- 2012 Recipients will be announced March 30, 2012
- One boy and one girl ages 14-17 from the Iowa PGA Section will be selected to attend
Click here for the Application
PLEASE SEND TO: IOWA PGA, 3184 HIGHWAY 22, RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
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Award Winning PGA Professionals from across the country will team with the on site staff to provide coaching and instruction. Past Ryder Cup Team Captains will also be invited to participate and share insight on the history of the Ryder Cup and match-play competition. |
