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College Golf Camps of America (CGC) and the U.S. Kids Golf Tournament Players Association have partnered to provide elite Junior Golfers at the U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship with a better awareness of college golf through College Golf Camps of America.

Dallas, Texas, November 20, 2015 – College Golf Camps of America and the U.S. Kids Golf Tournament Players Association, is pleased to announce a new collaboration in junior golf development.

In 2016, College Golf Camps of America will host a forum with some of that nation’s top collegiate coaches at the U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship. This event will bring together many of the nation’s top junior players and provide many of them a first step in learning about the recruitment process, campus culture and demands of student-athlete life.

“This is the natural fit,” explains Chris Vonderkall, Vice President of U.S. Kids Golf Tournaments. “Virtually every golfer that qualifies for the Teen World Championship has both a hope and an expectation of playing competitive golf at higher levels. The opportunity to provide a forum where they can learn about everything that goes into being a student-athlete, about excelling at an elite level on the course – those are things that you can’t simply read about. The coaches who are involved with College Golf Camps are the recognized leaders of collegiate golf, it’s a very good thing that our competitors can hear from them.”

Nick Rook, President of College Golf Camps of America echoed the sentiment. “We are thrilled to be associated with such a great organization like the U.S. Kids Golf TPA. Their mission of keeping the game fun and family-focused has obviously attracted a worldwide audience. Even more, the incredible talent that is being developed through their programs and championships can’t be overlooked. Golfers that have competed at their World Championships are now winning on Tour. This championship brings in the best of the best. The kids competing at Pinehurst will be the ones representing colleges in a few short years. It’s going to do nothing but help them to get this type of exposure to the process now.”

About CGC: Developed in conjunction with NCAA coaches, College Golf Camps of America (CGC) is the first privately operated multi-college Junior Golf Camp in the world. CGC allows college coaches to instruct, evaluate, clinician and interact with Junior Golfers from all over the world. Operating under strict NCAA guidelines, CGC is a ground-breaking concept that will provide a huge value to Junior Golfers and Parents with goals of playing Collegiate Golf. Each event will have a select group of major colleges coaches to develop fundamental skills for aspiring Junior Golfers both boys and girls. CGC’s mission is to provide Junior Golfers with the best in class environment to learn, compete, showcase and interact with current college golf coaches.

About the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation: Since 2001, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation has positively impacted over 1 million youth golfers through conducting local, regional and world championship events, educating and certifying top golf coaches in youth golf specialization and providing resources to allow golf facilities to scale their courses for junior players. In 2015, the U.S. Kids Golf World and Teen World Championship brought in over 2000 players from 59 countries to historic Pinehurst, NC to crown 19 champions (10 boys/9 girls at various age groups). For more information on these championships, you can visit www.uskidsgolf.com/world and www.uskidsgolf.com/teenworld. Or for more information on U.S. Kids
Golf, visit www.uskidsgolf.com or contact Lane Andrews at landrews@uskidsgolf.com

“You cannot fear the experience you wish to have!!” – Wise person

What is the purpose of CGC?

Our mission at College Golf Camps is to provide the highest quality experience, while incorporating more then the “typical” junior golf experience. We focus on teaching and education with a portion of competition. We want to educate the parent, the student and the golfer. At CGC events, you can expect a first-class experience with advanced golf experiences, spirit of competition and most importantly having fun with the entire process.

What is the curriculum of College Golf Camps? Our curriculum is to teach the players and parents about golf through a rigorous 3 day experience. Players and Parents should expect a thorough education with special emphasis on the game of golf, improved skill-set and overall knowledge of golf. We offer a diversified experience without emphasis on instruction, practice or competition.

Based on my ability, is this camp for me? This camp is for any junior golfer who wants to play college golf and learn more about college golf. Your handicap does not matter. We will have advanced players and we will have players who are working to break 100. At the end of the day, we are not here to label players, we are here to provide an opportunity to improve your skills and learn from some of the best coaches in college golf. Our only restriction is age.

Who is eligible for a CGC event?

Any international and national junior golfer between the age of 10-18, under new NCAA guidelines.

How does CGC get so many College Coaches to attend?

CGC contracts the coaches under NCAA guidelines, which is why we can commit these coaches to our events.

Are parents allowed to attend the camp events? Absolutely, we encourage all parents to attend all clinics, seminars and workshops. Parents are restricted during tournament play and are not allowed to assist their son/daughter.

What is a typical daily schedule? Day 1 – Welcome Campers, dinner, junior golf/coach meet and greet, Camp Seminar, fundamentals skills workshop(6 hours)

Day 2 – 18 holes of competition(4.5 hours), lunch, afternoon clinics, seminars and workshops, short-game challenge(6.5 hours)

Day 3 – 18 holes of competition(4.5 hours), lunch, final clinic/seminar, campers excused by 6pm(6.5 hours)

Do junior golfers have to attend the entire camp?
No, but we highly advise that all campers attend all scheduled events.

What are the topics of the clinics, seminars and workshops?

At CGC, we like to think outside the box. We what to provide the highest value for the junior golfer and family. Topics examples include: “transition from H.S. to College Golf”, “Life Skills for the College Freshman”, “Body is your Business”, “A Golfers Mind”, “Heart of a Champion”, etc. We average of over 20 hours of education.

Are parents allowed to caddy?

No, sorry……

Are players allowed to use rangefinders? Yes, just like college players can use rangefinders so can you!!

College Golf Camps – San Diego was another HUGE success for junior golfers!! Once again, CGC guaranteed 18 college golf coaches and guess what? We had 18 amazing college golf coaches!!

A wise person once said “You cannot fear the experience you wish to have.” CGC is that experience you are looking for, do you have the courage to take advantage of the opportunity?

For the first time, Dr. David Cook presented two hours of information at CGC. Let’s just say, it was BIG TIME!!

Day one started at 6am, yes, 6am!! South Florida’s Coach Steve Bradley started things off with educating the players on playing to W.I.N. The La Costa Resort guests and yoga people loved all of the coaches and campers chanting “I AM GREAT, I AM GREAT” at 7am……

Campers moved into the educational portion on the golf course followed by team practice sessions.

We could write more, but you will just need to experience it yourself. Gary S., CGC San Diego parent from Washington says “This is literally the best money we have ever spent in junior golf. Such an amazing opportunity.”

CGC Las Vegas is December 5th and 6th with another great group of coaches.

See more pictures of CGC San Diego, click here

Do you remember this shot for the 2015 NCAA Championships? Well, she stuck it to about 3 feet….and now she joins our team!!

College Golf Camps is beyond pumped to add yet another great college golfer to our junior golf mentor program. Hayley Davis has a great story to tell. She enjoyed had an amazing career at Baylor. Now she starts her next challenge in professional golf. Enjoy the read below.

When I was 9 years old, I went to the driving range for the first time in my life. I did not realize then that I was starting a journey that would lead me to another country and to college and now to professional golf.

Growing up in England, I played for my county team when I was 12 and represented England for the first time when I was 14. During those years I really started to fall in love with the game of golf. I worked
hard, practicing at Ferndown Golf Club for hours on end. My coach Scott Godfrey would work with me and teach me the fundamentals. My favorite parts of the game then were putting and chipping playing games with my friends.

As I continued to get better and work hard, I was fortunate to represent Great Britain and Ireland three times. Representing your country is in my opinion the highest honor and I was lucky to play with such a great group of friends and teammates.

Being at a college in America was something I had always thought about doing. When I was around 17 years old I talked with my parents and my coach about my options. I was not ready to turn professional yet, and going to college in America was a great opportunity to continue my academics and further my golf career. When I visited Baylor University, I fell in love with the campus and the people and knew it was where I wanted to attend college.

My four years at Baylor were full of ups and downs, and all of it helped me grow as a person and become a better player. Competing for a NCAA national championship was the best and most amazing experience of my life…the atmosphere, the emotions, the whole week was unlike any other. Just being with your teammates and competing for one another really brought out the best in my game. It was a great feeling to see that all the hard work and long practices can really pay off. My team and I really were in it together, and everyday in practice you are preparing yourself in the hopes that one day you will have these putts and shots for the win! And even better, doing it for the National Championship was the best end to my amateur career I could imagine.
Playing a collegiate sport teaches you many things, not only in golf and sports, but in life in general. I learned how to be better at time management and how to balance my life in school and golf. I learned how to work in a team but also at times be able to motivate myself and achieve under pressure. It helped me learn what its like to be a leader and have young players look to me for guidance and advice. And of course it was a lot of fun!

Cheers,

Hayley Davis, sic’em bears

Today is the day! The accepted entries have been posted for the Doral Publix event. Congratulations to those who will be playing in this prestigious tournament!

I remember year after year awaiting the acceptance letter for my entry into this significant tournament. I competed in this event over 10 times with my first appearance when I was six years old.

The Doral Publix tournament draws golf coaches from all over the country to see top talent compete and showcase their skills. This made the event extremely competitive and gave me the desire to perform on a high level. The most helpful for my path to a collegiate golf career was in high school with a top ten finish in the girls 16 – 18 division. My most memorable was when my dad was my caddy at seven years old playing Doral’s Executive Green course.

I am originally from Miami, FL so I had played the green course many times. Even though I was young, my dad and I had constructed a game plan for my upcoming opportunity to defend my title as the 7 and under champion. I had won the year previously; I was six years old and posted rounds of 54-54 for a 108 total. The following year my goal was to break 100 and of course, keep my title.

Not only was I able to reach my goal of breaking 100 but, I was able to take home the trophy with rounds of 37-38 for a 76 win!

Playing in the Doral Publix year after year, gave me the experience of playing on a national stage even at a very young age. I was able to showcase my skills in front of the coaches watching the event and interact with players from all over the world.

Until next time, fairways and greens, Geaux Tigers!!

Rebecca Butler, formerly Kuhn

I first picked up a golf club at the tender age of three. At this time, golf to me was riding in the cart with my dad and Saturday morning clinics at Melreese Golf course, with the Dade Amateur Golf Association. Saturday quickly became my favorite day of the week, where I was able to hit as many golf balls as I wanted. My parents watched over my sister and I along with the instructors who helped me learn how to take a proper grip, stance and set up. I now know how lucky I am I started golf so young.

As I got older, clinics and lessons became more frequent. I begged to quit other sports and activities to focus on golf. I had an excuse for everything, and by the time I was eight I was a one sport specific athlete.

As the years pass, my game evolved and my competitiveness grew. I started playing in local events the DAGA hosted across Miami-Dade County. Once I was successful in my flight I would move up. Eventually my parents were carting my sister and I to tournaments all across South Florida to compete with the best. The Okeeheelee Junior Golf Foundation had a 12-13 year old division, which played 12 holes. At 12 years old, the tournament committee agreed to allow me to play in the 18-hole division. I was ecstatic.

It was with the OJGF that I had one of my most memorable rounds of my life. It came down to the 18^th hole, and I knew I was on track for an 80. I kept calm and after a drive down the middle and an excellent approach shot that left me a 12-foot putt for birdie, it dawned on me, I could break 80! Guess what, I did and still have the golf ball to prove it.

Start simple, and keep golf fun! Follow the pace and interest of your junior golfer as you navigate various levels of competition. This is an important step and rung in the latter to eventually participate in in National Tournaments where most college coaches are in attendance.

Hope to see you at a camp and Geaux Tigers!!

Fairways and Greens,

Rebecca Butler, formerly Kuhn

College Golf Camps, Camp Director