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Summer ‘17 | Hit a hole-in-one at one of CRPD’s golf camps and tournaments

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Yesterday in Summer ‘17, we talked about the six golf courses managed by Columbus Recreation and Parks (CRPD). Give it a read if you haven't already.

In today’s post, we’re covering all the ways your kids can get in on the action this summer through CRPD’s golf camps, leagues, and tournaments.

On deck: Lessons and group play the "Scarlet and Grey" way. A camp to prepare your young golfer for school tryouts. And a special tournament designed especially for grandparents and their grandkids.

Let’s get started.

Sign the kids up for camp

SNAG

Starting New at Golf

Ages 5-8

Airport – June 3-24
Raymond Memorial –
Aug. 5-26

$35/child

Whether they’re beginners or battle-tested pros, your kids will pick up new skills at one of CRPD’s golf camps.

Give your novices an unintimidating introduction to the sport with SNAG (Starting New at Golf), a program for kids aged five to eight where everything they’ll need will be supplied on-site.

SNAG camps consist of four, 60-minute (10 a.m to 11 a.m.) Saturday classes and cost $35 per child. This year, CRPD is offering two SNAG sessions – the first at the Airport Golf Course between June 3 and June 24, the second at the Raymond Memorial Golf Course from August 5 to August 26.

There’s also Junior Learn to Golf, a free program for kids aged seven to 17 composed of three, 60-minute classes. Junior Learn to Golf is available at both the Champions and Raymond Memorial golf courses from June 13 to June 15. At Champions, classes begin at 9 a.m.; at Raymond Memorial, they start at 10 a.m.

Scarlet and Grey Group Golf Camps

Scarlet – Ages 8-11
Grey – Ages 12-14
Group – Ages 8-14


Scarlet/Grey –
June 19-July 10
Scarlet – Mondays,
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Grey – Tuesdays,
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.


Group – July 12-Aug. 2
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.


Scarlet/Grey – $55/child
Group – $70/child

Are your kids looking for lessons and a little group play? Check out the Scarlet and Grey Group Golf Camps at Champions Golf Course.

The Scarlet track, for kids between eight and 11 years old, will take place on Mondays (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) between June 19 and July 10. Grey sessions are for 12 to 14 year olds and will be held on Tuesdays (6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.) between June 19 and July 10.

The Scarlet and Grey camps cost $55 per player. Kids who complete either of the programs can participate in group golf camp on Wednesdays between July 12 and August 2. Each group golf outing starts at 6:30 p.m.; the four-week group program is $70 per person.

Have a little one aged three to five? Check out Toddler Camp at Raymond Memorial on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. between June 3 and June 24. Toddler Camp is $60.

Up the ante with more competitive camps

Junior Golf Camp

Mentel – July 17-21
Turnberry – June 26-30
Raymond – June 5-9 &
July 17-21

Mentel/Turnberry – $175/child
Raymond – $200/child

Another option is Junior Golf Camp, a five-day program that provides four days of lessons for kids of varying skill levels. On the fifth day, participants play nine holes of golf.

Junior Golf Camp is offered at Mentel Memorial (July 17-21), Turnberry (June 26-30), and Raymond Memorial (June 5-9 and July 17-21). Classes at Mentel Memorial and Turnberry run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday; at Raymond Memorial, the Friday class begins at 7:30 a.m.

The Mentel and Turnberry sessions welcome kids aged seven to 17; at Raymond Memorial, five and six year olds can also participate. At Mentel Memorial and Turnberry, the program is $175 per child; the cost at Raymond Memorial is $200.

Competitive Junior Golf Camp

Ages 11-18

Turnberry – July 17-19
Raymond – June 19-22 & July 24-27

Turnberry – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Raymond – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Turnberry – $300/child
Raymond – $370/child

School-aged golfers who plan to take part in competitive play will benefit from Competitive Junior Golf Camp, which helps golfers aged 11 to 18 prepare for school tryouts. The camp offers daily classes, each of which includes three hours of instruction followed by 18 holes of golf.

Competitive Junior Golf Camp is available at Turnberry and Raymond Memorial. The Turnberry session runs from July 17 to July 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Two sessions are offered at Raymond Memorial: June 19 to June 22 and July 24 to July 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

The Turnberry program is $300; the Raymond Memorial camps are $370 each.

A special partnership with OSU

CRPD has teamed up with Ohio State to host Whole in One Golf Camp, a specialized version of the SNAG program designed for children with autism and Down syndrome.

Participants attend four days of golf instruction at OSU’s Recreation and Physical Activity Center; on the fifth day, golfers head to Raymond Memorial to put their newly learned skills to use. Families are invited to attend on this special day and celebrate the golfers’ achievements.

Additional details and registration options can be found online through Ohio State.

Take part in a tournament or join a league

Wilson Road Golf Course Junior League

Ages 9-12

Tuesdays, June 6-27
Wednesday, July 5

$99/child

CRPD also offers plenty of opportunities for golfers ready for tournament and league play. The Wilson Road Golf Course Junior League welcomes golfers aged nine to 12 to play nine holes of golf on Tuesdays between June 6 and June 27, and on Wednesday, July 5. The cost is $99 per child.

Older kids can participate in the Turnberry Junior Classic, a 36-hole stroke-play tournament for golfers aged 11 to 18. The tournament runs from Monday, July 24, to Tuesday, July 25, starting at 7:30 a.m. each morning. The cost is $85 per child.

Pair Golf Tournaments

Adult/Jr. – Adult (18+) & Child (7-17)
Sr./Jr. – Grandparent (60+) & Child (7-17)

Adult/Jr. – June 16, 5 p.m.
Sr./Jr. – July 21, 8 a.m.

Adult/Jr. – Turnery
Sr./Jr. – Wilson Road

Adult/Jr. – $80/pair
Sr./Jr. – $60/pair

CRPD is also hosting two extra special tournaments for golf pairs: The Adult/Junior Pair Golf Tournament at Turnberry on Friday, June 16, at 5 p.m., lets one adult plus a junior golfer aged seven to 17 tackle nine holes at the Turnberry course.

Similarly, the Robert Sandidge Sr./Jr. Golf Tournament on Friday, July 21, at 8 a.m., allows a grandparent (60+) and a junior golfer (7-17) to play nine holes at the Wilson Road course.

The Adult/Junior Tournament is $80 per pair; the Sr./Jr. Tournament is $60 per pair.

That's all from us today. Tomorrow’s the last day of school in Hilliard. Congratulations (to kids and parents) on making it through another school year!

If you haven’t already, now’s a great time to read our previous Summer ‘17 posts:

Join us tomorrow for a briefing on the other athletic activities offered by CRPD.