Junior Golf

Raccoon Creek GC - 2023 Junior Golf  

 

Something for everyone 

 

Our Philosophy - Golf should be fun! 

We feel that players just getting into the game do well in group programs, where they receive general golf instruction, individual tips, and an opportunity to be athletically active while socializing and developing friendships with other players. When kids have fun, they will want to keep playing the game! 

As players progress in junior golf, they may want to engage in some form of competition. As this occurs, a gradual switch to incorporate more individualized instruction in their development plan is needed. Players need and enjoy a balance between working on their game and having fun at the course. It takes many hours to become a good player, so the pursuit must also remain enjoyable. 

We base our programs on our past successes and feedback from our participants. We adopt many concepts of the American Development Model, which was developed by USA Hockey and is embraced by the PGA of America. It is an outstanding guide for youth sports programs. This has allowed us to create age-appropriate, fun, and engaging golf experiences for our juniors. 

In addition to the terrific programs listed below, we also offer 1 on 1 golf instruction for juniors in individual, pay-as-you-go sessions, a package of sessions or as a monthly subscription.  

Determining age-appropriate participation 

Participants must be comfortable interacting with others and having fun! They must follow basic safety rules and have sufficient attention span for the allotted class time. We have developed age recommendations for each program based on our experience. Please do not register students below the recommended age without first consulting us.  

We know you have questions, and we want to help you find the best program fit(s) for your junior golfer. Our program is designed to be fun and addictive! We want to turn your juniors into avid golfers! 

Please feel free to contact us any time via phone or email with your questions!  

Raccoon Creek’s Junior Golf Programming is under the direction of:

Don Graham, PGA Head Golf Professional and Asst. General Manager
Direct 720-287-8185 dgraham@raccooncreek.com
and
John Houlihan, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
Direct 720-287-8184 jhoulihan@raccooncreek.com 

Other returning key program leaders include Dominic Principato, PGA, Austin Norton, Chloe Graham and Daniel Frimm

Parents are welcome to observe all sessions!


Fall Junior Program – $225.00      Register for FALL Jr Program 
Who is it for? - Novice to experienced players ages 8 and up
Program Focus - Fun, skill development, on-course play
This program is designed for juniors who want to prolong their golf season in an after-school setting. We will develop full-swing, short game, strategy, and mental skills. Fun contest each day for prizes!

This 2-week program includes six total session days (Mon-Tue-Wed) with 8 total hours of instruction. It consists of four 60-minute skills sessions and two, 2-hour on-course sessions. Program Is geared to players with some prior clinic, camp or course experience. All participants will also receive a fun golf gift.

The skills sessions are on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 4:30-5:30, and the on-course sessions are on Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30. 

Program dates are:
Week 1 - September 11. 12, 13
Week 2 - September 18, 19, 20

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This program has reached maximum registration. Please contact Don Graham at dgraham@raccooncreek.com or at 720-287-8185 for additional information or to be placed on the waitlist

Click here to see more terrific Raccoon Creek Junior Golf Programs

 

High School Golf Team Prep Clinic

This program has reached maximum registration. Please contact Don Graham at dgraham@raccooncreek.com or at 720-287-8185 for additional information or to be placed on the waitlist
 

Fall High School Prep Program
This program is designed for prospective and developmental High School Golfers and is open to both boys and girls. We will work to develop the skills of the players in a supportive setting. We encourage goal-setting and developing a practice/play plan to achieve those goals. We’ll identify the players’ strengths and weaknesses and the best ways to improve. We will create a group environment where players work together to motivate each other to create additional practice and play opportunities after the program ends.  

Program will be conducted by Raccoon Creek PGA Golf professionals Don Graham, and John Houlihan. Instruction will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays with play days on Wednesdays.  

Program includes over 10 hours of instruction from PGA Pros and 10 additional hours of on-course time:
  • Six, 1-hour clinics with topics that include:
    • Full Swing w/video analysis
    • Chipping
    • Pitching
    • Putting
    • Bunker play
    • Practice habits, and mental approach (keeping a positive approach while dealing with nerves and possible negative thoughts and emotions on the course)
  • Two, 2-hour on-course practices with a coach in each group
  • 30-minute block of private instruction (schedule with pro)
  • Six, unsupervised 6-hole on-course evening rounds
  • $50 of additional range credit (must have the SelectPi app to receive the credit)
  • Discounted rates for additional private instruction with Don and John

The program begins Thursday, August 17. It will run on Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks. The clinics will run from 4:30-5:30 and the on-course sessions will correlate with our available later 9-hole t-times.

Cost is $425 per player – (Minimum 5 students required for this program to take place – 10 player maximum)

Program Days / Dates / Times
    • Tue, Aug 22     Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm – Brief Player/Parent meeting to follow
    • Wed, Aug 23    On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:40 start
    • Thur, Aug 24   Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Tue, Aug 29     Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Wed, Aug 30    On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:31 start
    • Thur, Aug 31   Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Tue, Sept 5      On-course session w/Coaches - 5-7pm
    • Wed, Sept 6     On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:22 start
    • Thur, Sept 7    Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Tue, Sept 12    Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Wed, Sept 13   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:04 start
    • Thur, Sept 14   On-course session w/Coaches - 4:30-6:30
    • Tue, Sept 19    Make-up Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm (if we lose a day to weather)
    • Wed, Sept 20   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 4:55 start
    • Wed, Sept 27   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 4:27 start

Please Note:
This program will also acquaint participants with other aspiring high school players they can join for practice and on-course play outside of our program. Our participants will be encouraged to support one another throughout the off-season and next spring/summer as well as during the High School Golf seasons.
Players will be walking during the playing lessons and during the practice tournaments as they will in HS events. Green Fees and range balls are included for all on-course sessions. Participation in other (outside) stroke play tournaments is also recommended.  
 

 

 

This program has reached maximum registration. Please contact Don Graham at dgraham@raccooncreek.com or at 720-287-8185 for additional information or to be placed on the waitlist

Click here to see more terrific Raccoon Creek Junior Golf Programs

 

High School Golf Team Prep Clinic

This program has reached maximum registration. Please contact Don Graham at dgraham@raccooncreek.com or at 720-287-8185 for additional information or to be placed on the waitlist
 

Fall High School Prep Program
This program is designed for prospective and developmental High School Golfers and is open to both boys and girls. We will work to develop the skills of the players in a supportive setting. We encourage goal-setting and developing a practice/play plan to achieve those goals. We’ll identify the players’ strengths and weaknesses and the best ways to improve. We will create a group environment where players work together to motivate each other to create additional practice and play opportunities after the program ends.  

Program will be conducted by Raccoon Creek PGA Golf professionals Don Graham, and John Houlihan. Instruction will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays with play days on Wednesdays.  

Program includes over 10 hours of instruction from PGA Pros and 10 additional hours of on-course time:
  • Six, 1-hour clinics with topics that include:
    • Full Swing w/video analysis
    • Chipping
    • Pitching
    • Putting
    • Bunker play
    • Practice habits, and mental approach (keeping a positive approach while dealing with nerves and possible negative thoughts and emotions on the course)
  • Two, 2-hour on-course practices with a coach in each group
  • 30-minute block of private instruction (schedule with pro)
  • Six, unsupervised 6-hole on-course evening rounds
  • $50 of additional range credit (must have the SelectPi app to receive the credit)
  • Discounted rates for additional private instruction with Don and John

The program begins Thursday, August 17. It will run on Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks. The clinics will run from 4:30-5:30 and the on-course sessions will correlate with our available later 9-hole t-times.

Cost is $425 per player – (Minimum 5 students required for this program to take place – 10 player maximum)

Program Days / Dates / Times
    • Tue, Aug 22     Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm – Brief Player/Parent meeting to follow
    • Wed, Aug 23    On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:40 start
    • Thur, Aug 24   Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Tue, Aug 29     Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Wed, Aug 30    On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:31 start
    • Thur, Aug 31   Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Tue, Sept 5      On-course session w/Coaches - 5-7pm
    • Wed, Sept 6     On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:22 start
    • Thur, Sept 7    Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Tue, Sept 12    Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm
    • Wed, Sept 13   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 5:04 start
    • Thur, Sept 14   On-course session w/Coaches - 4:30-6:30
    • Tue, Sept 19    Make-up Clinic – 4:30-5:30pm (if we lose a day to weather)
    • Wed, Sept 20   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 4:55 start
    • Wed, Sept 27   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) - 4:27 start

Please Note:
This program will also acquaint participants with other aspiring high school players they can join for practice and on-course play outside of our program. Our participants will be encouraged to support one another throughout the off-season and next spring/summer as well as during the High School Golf seasons.
Players will be walking during the playing lessons and during the practice tournaments as they will in HS events. Green Fees and range balls are included for all on-course sessions. Participation in other (outside) stroke play tournaments is also recommended.