Dear Junior Golfers,

This is Kelli Kuehne, former LPGA Tour Player and current Director of Events for College Golf Camps of America (CGC). I recently decided to get involved in CGC because it creates an amazing environment never seen before in Junior Golf. I wanted to reach out to all of you to communicate the opportunity that CGC can offer to many of your high school golfers.

College Golf Camps of America offers a unique opportunity for each junior golfer in attendance to interact and learn from a minimum of 18 active college golf coaches at our prospect camps. More importantly, each camper will have the opportunity to receive player evaluations based on their play in our 36 holes competition. Each player will receive no less than 3 written evaluations from different active college golf coaches. The attendees and their parents will also have the chance to interact with all of these coaches in a more personal and casual setting off of the course, with open Q/A sessions, seminars, clinics and slotted times for one-on-one interaction with the coaches. CGC complies with all NCAA rules.

The objective of our CGC Junior Golf Prospects Camp is to offer any aspiring collegiate golfer the opportunity to showcase, compete and develop with active college golf coaches to find out what it will take to elevate their games to the next level. Junior golfers and parents will gain a more realistic expectation of what it takes to be a college golfer.

If any of you would like to find out more about College Golf Camps of America, please feel free to check out our website at www.collegegolfcamps.com

Thank you so much for your time and best of luck to you and your junior golfers this season.

Fairways and Greens,

Kelli

Kelli Kuehne

College Golf Camps of America

Director of Events

kelli@collegegolfcamps.com

College Golf Camps of America is exceptionally excited to list the following College Golf Coaches who have attended our camps in 2013 or who will attend our in 2014 camps. We are a Junior Golf Prospect opportunity!!

Stanford University – Conrad Ray University of Georgia – Josh Brewer
Clemson University – Larry Penley University of Alabama – Jay Seawell
Texas A&M – JT Higgins Baylor University – Jay Goble
Arizona State University – Tim Mickelson UCLA – Derek Freeman
University of Arizona – Jim Anderson Auburn University – Nick Clinard
University of New Mexico – Glen Millican University of Colorado – Anne Kelly
Texas Tech University – Jojo Robertson Kansas State University – Kristi Knight
University of Iowa – Megan Menzel University of San Diego – Cory Scoggin
University of Nebraska – Robin Krapfl Houston Baptist – David Shuster
Southern Methodist University – Jeanne Sutherland UT – Arlington – Jay Rees
Kansas University – Jamie Bermal University of Nevada – Jacob Wilner
Columbia University – Rich Mueller University of South Carolina – Bill McDonald
University of Virginia – Kim Lewellen University of Florida – Emily Bastel
Abilene Christian University – Mike Campbell Mississippi State University – Ginger Brown
Florida State University – Amy Bond Duke University – Jamie Green
Coastal Carolina University – Allen Terrell North Carolina State – Sally Austin
University of South Florida – Chris Malloy University of Memphis – Grant Robbins
Elon University – Don Hill Florida Gulf Coast University – Brent Jensen
University of Central Florida – Emily Marron Old Dominion University – Andy Crabtree
Troy University – Matt Terry Lynn University – Andrew Danna
Mercer University – Steve Bradley Saint Leo University – Chris Greenwood
University of Oregon – Vance Williams Gonzaga University – Brad Rickel
San Diego State University – Ryan Donovan UNLV – Amy Bush
Long Beach State University – Joey Cerulle University of Michigan – Jan Dowling
Colorado State University – Christian Newton Fresno State University – Chad Spencer
Pepperdine University – Michael Beard Auburn University – Andrew Pratt
UNLV – JC Deacon Georgia Tech – Brennan Webb
University of Richmond – Adam Decker Middle Tennessee State – Whit Turnbow
University of South Carolina – Kalen Harris Villanova University – James Wilkes
Coastal Carolina University – Victoria Stephansen Charleston Southern – Mike Wilson
Virginia Tech University – Carol Robertson Tennessee Chattanooga – Mark Guhne
UNC – Charlotte – Ryan Cabbage University of South Alabama – Ben Hannan
Jacksonville University – Mike Blackburn Furman University – Todd Satterfield
University of Louisville – Mike Crabtree Kennesaw State – Jay Moseley
University of Houston – Gerrod Chadwell Rice University – Justin Emil
University of Oklahoma – Ryan Hybl

– Indidualized Interaction with College Golf Coaches

– Relax during a casual group interaction with all coaches and participants in attendance

– Experience a one-on-one question session with each college coach and discuss your goals, strengths, and collegiate questions

– Each participant will receive an individualized evaluation from three coaches noting areas needing concentration

– Showcase your Talent

– Compete in a two-day tournament in front of the college coaches to showcase your strengths and competition knowledge
– During your first day, enjoy a par-three challenge to warm up
– Attend mini-seminars hosted by college coaches to focus on different aspects of the game

– NCAA rules & regulations guidance for parents
– Open forum for Q & A with ten college coaches
– Student- athlete advice and life skills provided by college coaches
– Mental training seminar to prepare for course management and effective practicing techniques

It has arrived!!

Junior Golfers can now organize themselves from their smart phones with the College Golf Camps Mobile App.

This app is free to download and the service is free to any College Golf Camp participant.

Search – College Golf Camps on your smart phone

Features in this include:
Stat Tracking
Videos, Images, and Swing Analysis
Scheduling
Manage Drills and Exercises
Assessments
Practice Builder
Workout Builder
Coaches Evaluations
etc

Showtime.

Showtime was always my favorite part of playing golf. All of the work that you have put into your game gets put to the test in competition and you either get the validation that what you have been working on is the right thing or you get the complete opposite. That is one of the toughest things about golf…there is no guarantee that you will see results immediately and that can be a really tough pill to swallow.

I have always believed in having a plan and a method to the madness. I think planning is essential to your success. I would encourage all of you to write down your short-term goals for the year and your long-term goals for the next two years with your game. I would suggest that you keep your goals close by and read them often to keep your goals fresh in your mind. I would also pass along your goals to your parents and your instructor. That way you have several people in your camp that know what your goals are and can help you maximize your potential in achieving your goals.

Think of it this way…when you tee it up in a tournament, you have a game plan for how you are going to strategize your way around the course. Your goal and objective is most likely to hit it down the middle of the fairway, knock it on the green and makes lots of birdies. In theory, this is great. But, the reality is you will most likely not hit every fairway or every green as you had initially mapped out in your head.

So what does this mean? You have to adapt. Trust in the practice and training that you have been doing and make the adjustments as needed to execute your shots to the best of your ability. That is all you can do. You are going to hit errant shots. You will be lucky to hit 4 or 5 shots exactly how you envisioned them in your mind in 18 holes of golf. Those are the shots that keep you coming back each day for more. Learn to understand cause and effect and why you miss shots and how to make the adjustments to find the center of the clubface. That is going to take a lot of work and communication with your instructor, but it is more than worth it. If you can fix your swing mistakes and learn to offset your misses mid round, you are well on your way to great scores.

So practice up and get ready for Showtime. This is why you put in all of the time, energy and effort. Also, take the time to write down your goals. This will help you achieve your goals and keep you focused when you are between events.

Good luck, play great and fairways and greens,

Kelli

Golf Camps Post
by John Infante, Athnet
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Does the NCAA Allow Showcase or Prospect Golf Camps?

In only extremely rare cases does the NCAA actually prohibit prospective student-athletes from participating in events. None of these apply to golf. As long as you compete as an amateur golfer, participating in showcase camps will not affect your eligibility.

When people ask if the NCAA allows showcase camps, the more important question is whether the NCAA allows college coaches to attend the camps. Sports like football and basketball have a number of restrictions about what types of events at which coaches can evaluate prospects. There is a strict recruiting calendar with quiet and dead periods where coaches cannot recruit off-campus. There are limits on the total number of days a staff can evaluate or visit prospects off-campus. And there are limits on the type of events coaches in these sports can attend, particularly nonscholastic events not sponsored by a high school association.

Golf has none of these rules. The recruiting calendar in golf is more or less wide open, with only two short dead periods surrounding the signing period. Golf coaches can be on the road as often as they want. And there are none of the same limits or prohibitions on evaluating at nonscholastic events. In short, college golf coaches have few of the restrictions that might prevent them from evaluating or even teaching at showcase camps.

Why Are Showcase or Prospect Camps a Good Idea?

While golf coaches might not have some of the same limits as their colleagues in the revenue sports, they also do not have the same resources. A larger staff and recruiting budget make it possible for coaches in these sports to target individual prospects and travel to many different locations to see recruits.

In most other sports, coaches are looking to get a good bang-for-their-buck in each recruiting trip. They may only be able to afford so many plane trips and hotel rooms, so each has to count. Showcase camps, which bring together many prospects from all around the country, are some of the best values for coaches. That attracts more coaches from a wider area, which increases your chances of being noticed by the right program.

Camps also provide an additional benefit for prospects by allowing more interaction with coaches. At a tournament, coaches are simply evaluating and may talk with prospects after the competition. But at a camp, college coaches have the opportunity to instruct prospects. This gives recruits a chance to demonstrate how coachable they are as well as to getting a preview of a coach’s teaching style. Like how showcases bring together many prospects, showcase camps bring together many coaches, making it easier to compare different styles.

Showcase and Prospect camps offer an excellent opportunity to make major progress in your recruitment. They are an excellent chance to get noticed by multiple programs. And they offer the ability to compare coaches side-by-side to see if one suits your playing style better than the other.

We surveyed all of the junior golfers and parents who attended our College Golf Camps in 2013. Here are some of the results. #keepcalmandplaycollegegolf

Was the event better than what you expected, worse than what you expected, or about what you expected? 75% say “slightly better to much better” 18% say “about what was expected”

How much of the interaction with College Coaches was useful? 89% say “most to all of it”

How much has your knowledge of College Golf improved because of the information at the College Golf Camps? 95% say “moderate amount”

Overall, were you satisfied with the event, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with it, or dissatisfied with it? 90% say “slightly to extremely satisfied”

How useful to you and your Junior Golfer was the information presented at the event? 97% say “moderately to extremely useful”

Would you attend College Golf Camps, if you had to do it all over again? 94% say “very likely to definitely”

How organized was the event? 90% say “moderately to extremely organized”

Based on your experience at CGC would you recommend College Golf Camps of America to a friend? 83% say “definitely” 15% say “possibly”

Based on your experience at CGC, are you planning on attending a future College Golf Camps of America event? 77% say “possibly to definitely”

Did the presenters allow too much time for discussion, too little time, or about the right amount of time? 81% say “about the right time”

How many of the objectives of the event were met? 86% say “most of them to all of them”

Do you plan to Keep Calm and Play College Golf? 94% say “highly likely to definitely”

1. Over 18 Major College Golf Coaches guaranteed to attend

2. Major College Golf Coaches evaluate junior golfers for college golf

3. Major College Golf Coaches on the course, evaluating you up close

4. Each Junior Golfer receives 3 or more written evaluations from Major College Golf Coaches

5. Hands-on and face-to-face interaction with Major College Golf Coaches

6. Over 18 Major College Golf Coaches to evaluate junior golfers during tournament play

7. Hours of clinics and seminars lead by Major College Golf Coaches

College Golf Camps of America is proud to announce our CGC – Orlando date.

Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th

Site TBA

More information coming shortly

Current list of College Golf Coaches committed:
Florida State – Amy Bond
Louisville – Mike Crabtree
South Florida – Chris Malloy
Mississippi State – Ginger Brown
Mercer – Steve Bradley
Troy – Matt Terry
Florida Gulf Coast – Brent Jensen
Florida – Emily Bastel
Central Florida – Emily Marron
Baylor – Jay Goble
more to come!!

Set your schedule and train accordingly to compete and play your best.

What do I mean by this? I am merely suggesting that all of you set your competitive schedules early in the Season and prepare your practice schedules accordingly to compete on the dates and events that you have chosen. What happens if you aren’t playing your best when an event that you have scheduled arises? The answer to this simple: You Play.

That’s how you improve. Competitive reps whether you are playing your best or not will make you a far better player. If you aren’t hitting it your best when an event hits, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to see how good your short game is. In my opinion, not playing is not an option. For instance, if you qualify for a High School Tournament several days in advance or several weeks in advance…get ready to play. You have to play with the game that shows up for those few days. Maybe it’s better than you expected, maybe your game is worse than you expected. Either way…it’s not a big deal. You don’t have the option to not go because what you think your best game and best ball striking is MIA and nowhere to be found and it’s Tournament Time. Sure…this will get your blood pumping and your heart racing on the first tee and give you some unnecessary anxiety…but that’s what makes you better. I have always had a game plan for every competitive round I have played since I understood the concept of a game plan and course management. I can assure you, I rarely executed a plan the exact way I mapped it out in my head. The reality is: you are going to miss shots and miss targets…the fun is what you make of the missed shots and what you can get out of your game when your execution is a bit off.

Playing and competing gives you the best opportunity to improve. You are never as good or as bad as your last shot, or round, for that matter. Your self worth does not lie in a single shot or score. I know at times this can be a challenge…but at the end of the day, it is about the process and the steps you are taking to improve on a daily basis. That is one of the things that makes golf an incredibly challenging game. The work that you put into it each day does not necessarily translate into immediate results and that can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. But, the real measure of all of your hard work will be demonstrated in your shots and scores soon enough. You have to stay patient and trust that you are doing the right things to improve. Your scores will follow suit and start getting better soon.

The idea is to have a plan and stick to it. Work out a program with your instructor with how you are going to improve and what your goals are each month. Then, measure your successes and shortcomings based on that program. I would suggest you have a similar plan in the classroom and with your fitness as well. It is well documented that people who set goals and write them down are far more successful in achieving those goals because you have a plan. I challenge all of you to try it.

Here’s the bottom line: make a plan, commit to the plan and success will follow. Don’t expect to always have your best…it isn’t possible. Be open to accepting the challenge of playing an event when you don’t have your best in your bag. And at the end of the day, remember…it’s just a game. Have fun and go play.

Fairway and Greens,

Kelli