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Guidelines for Junior Golf – Andrew Rice

September 19, 2015Comments Off on Guidelines for Junior Golf – Andrew RiceNews and Blogs

Andrew Rice gives wonderful guidelines for developing junior golfers. Continue reading!!

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I have so much to say to junior golfers – they are the future of the game. Here is a summary of what I believe to be the most important points for them to observe:

Always walk versus ride! Golf carts have been forced into the game primarily for financial reasons. They do not speed up thegame; they do not provide the golfer with a better experience; and they do not improve the design of golf courses! Do yourself a favor and commit to never riding again unless it is absolutely called for.

Compete, casually and seriously, as often as possible. One of the primary reasons boys are much better chippers than girls is because they love to compete and try unique shots around the practice green. It is this competitive environment that stretches them to create new and better shots. Apply this philosophy to every element of the game.

Give your young golfers a chance to have a great time playing and practicing the game. This way they will learn to love the game and when they love the game they will come back to it over and over. This is the only way they will ever reach their full potential – if you will allow them to have fun while playing golf!I have seen the game become work and a career for too many 12 and 13 year olds. I taught perhaps the best female junior golfer of all time in Aree Song. At 13 she had won the US Junior, the very first AJGA event she played in, finished in the top 10 in an LPGA major and was a first team AJGA All-American. Aree, now in her late twenties, no longer plays on the tour. She should be a dominant force in the prime of her career! We can all guess why she no longer has a passion for the game. Trust me; I have seen the right way and the wrong way; tread lightly and let them have fun.
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Improved wedge play with Andrew Rice Golf

September 18, 2015Comments Off on Improved wedge play with Andrew Rice GolfMental Training, News and Blogs

Andrew Rice is the Director of Instruction at Berkeley Hall where his students understand, and learn to better control the factors that influence the flight of their golf ball. He has been teaching golf for almost 25 years and uses cutting edge teaching technology to help golfers of all abilities improve.

Andrew is one of he foremost experts on wedge play. Below is some great information for all junior golfers on how to improve their wedge game. Find his DVD “The Wedge Project” series

Andrew Rice – Blog – September 15, 2015

Barely a day goes by where a golfer doesn’t ask me about how they can generate more spin around the greens. How they can hit that cool, one hop and stop pitch shot. If you’re looking for answers, you’ve come to the right place. Through the testing that I’ve conducted over the past six years I have attempted to understand almost every element that could possibly play a role in generating spin. In this multi-part series I will discuss all the elements I have found to be integral in generating bite with wedges.

My findings point to five predominant factors in the generation of spin:

  • First and foremost is the kingpin of spin – friction. Here there are certain factors we have control over and a good number we do not .
  • The second element I’ll look at is spin loft. What role does compression play in spinning the ball and how can we control it better.
  • Smash factor is a term coined by TrackMan that compares ball speed relative to club speed. When playing wedge shots we’d like to have ball speed match club speed – a smash factor of 1.
  • Impact location, much like with the driver, will play a less significant role in increasing or decreasing spin off the face of the wedge, but a role nonetheless.
  • As with any shot, the slower the club speed, the lower the spin will tend to be.

Dr. David Cook and PGA Tour Player, Stan Utley

September 17, 2015Comments Off on Dr. David Cook and PGA Tour Player, Stan UtleyMental Training, News and Blogs

Join us tonight as we continue into week 3 of our 5 week series on “Preparing for elite tournament golf”.

This week we welcome PGA tour winner, Stan Utley as our guest.

Please register for Preparing elite tournament golfers – Dr. David Cook on Sep 17, 2015 8:00 PM CDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3151852704512371713

Join us for a five part series with Dr. David Cook. Dr. David will talk about what it takes to play your best when your best is needed.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Work hard, dream BIG with College Golf

September 15, 2015Comments Off on Work hard, dream BIG with College GolfNews and Blogs

Junior Golfers can expect a total immersion into College Golf while attending College Golf Camps of America.

Junior Golfers are able to talk with College Coaches over meals
Junior Golfers are able to talk with College Coaches over meals
Stanford's Golf Coach, Conrad Ray speaks to junior golfers and parents at CGC Dallas
Stanford’s Golf Coach, Conrad Ray speaks to junior golfers and parents at CGC Dallas
Junior Golfers compete at camp
Junior Golfers compete at camp
Junior Golfers learn from College Golf Coaches at high level
Junior Golfers learn from College Golf Coaches at high level

Junior Golfers have fun while receiving written evaluations
Junior Golfers have fun while receiving written evaluations

BIG 5 Camp brings BIG TIME junior golf opportunity

September 9, 2015Comments Off on BIG 5 Camp brings BIG TIME junior golf opportunityMental Training, News and Blogs

Our BIG 5 junior golf camp brings BIG TIME junior golf opportunity!!

College Golf Camps of America is continuing to provide unprecedented opportunities within junior golf. The BIG 5 junior golf camp will bring together some of the best college golf coaches in America. Here is the list of head golf coaches that are committed to the entire camp.

Womens head coaches: Duke University, Dan Brooks, Florida State University, Amy Bond, Louisiana State University, Karen Bahnsen, Ohio State University, Therese Herron, Wake Forest University, Dianne Dailey, Mississippi State University, Ginger Brown-Lemm, University of South Carolina, Kalen Harris, Baylor University, Jay Goble and University of Iowa, Megan Menzel. One more BIG 5 womens coach will be announced this week.

Mens head coaches: University of South Carolina, Bill McDonald, University of Arizona, Jim Anderson, University of North Carolina, Andrew Sapp, University of Illinois, Mike Small, Ohio State University, Jay Moseley, Florida State University, Trey Jones, Baylor University, Mike McGraw, University of Mississippi, Chris Malloy and University of Florida, JC Deacon. One more BIG mens coach will be announced this week.

The BIG 5 camp will be hosted in Pinehurst, North Carolina, November 22-24, 2015 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Resort.

The camp will provide all the junior golf campers with a total immersion into college golf. Campers will learn from all of the coaches in attendance about the golf swing, course management, time management, practice routines, etc. All campers will have the opportunity to learn about match play and team play.

MUCH MUCH more!! Call Rebecca to find out more!! 469-444-9200

Part two – “Preparing elite tournament golfers” with Dr. David Cook

September 7, 2015Comments Off on Part two – “Preparing elite tournament golfers” with Dr. David CookMental Training, News and Blogs

Join us for part two of the five part series entitled “Preparing elite tournament golfers” with College Golf Camp team members Dr. David Cook.

Last week, our webinar essentially crashed due to the last minute attendees(we are very sorry). We are prepared for this week, be sure not to miss this amazing opportunity!

If you would like the audio copy of last week’s show please email juniorgolf@collegegolfcamps.com

Please register for Preparing elite tournament golfers – Dr. David Cook on Sep 10, 2015 8:00 PM CDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3151852704512371713

Duke coach Dan Brooks to join CGC staff at BIG 5 camp

September 4, 2015Comments Off on Duke coach Dan Brooks to join CGC staff at BIG 5 campNews and Blogs

College Golf Camps of America is excited to announce Duke coach Dan Brooks to join our coaching staff at CGC – BIG 5 girls golf camp.

Coach Brooks has coached Duke since 1985 with 6 National Titles, 6 National Coach of the Year awards, three NCAA individual champions and over 100 events titles.

Check out our Girls BIG 5 camp now!!

Preparing elite tournament golfers with Dr. David Cook

August 31, 2015Comments Off on Preparing elite tournament golfers with Dr. David CookNews and Blogs

Join us for FREE!!

Please register for Preparing elite tournament golfers – Dr. David Cook on September 3rd, 2015 8:00 PM CDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3151852704512371713

Join us for a five part series with Dr. David Cook. Dr. David will talk about what it takes to play your best when your best is needed.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Junior Golf BIG 5 opportunity!!

August 26, 2015Comments Off on Junior Golf BIG 5 opportunity!!News and Blogs

College Golf Camps continues their quest to provide exceptional junior golf camps.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play for college golf?

Have you ever wanted to be apart of a major college golf experience?

This is our coolest camp to date. At the BIG 5 camp they will embrace the spirit of “college golf” while learning important aspects of practicing, match play and strategies within golf. Each camper will learn, compete and apply the valuable lessons learned from our college golf coaches.

“Our BIG 5 camp will be a total immersion into college golf. Can you imagine your son or daughter being apart of a team of junior golfers while being coached by one of these coaches? This opportunity is beyond cool. We continue to grow our brand by thinking outside the box to provide exceptional value to junior golfers and parents.” says Nick Rook, President, College Golf Camps of America, LLC “We look forward to hosting a premier junior golf camp at Pine Needles Golf Resort in Pinehurst, North
Carolina.”

This is not your traditional junior golf camp. CGC BIG 5 camp will include 10 men’s coaches and 10 women’s coaches from the SEC, ACC, PAC 12, BIG 10 and BIG 12
conferences. Junior golfers will be assigned to a team of 5 campers. Each team will be coached by one of the college golf coaches. After teams are assigned, the campers will have team meetings, team practice sessions, team meals, etc. The camp is open to any junior golfer limited to 50 campers, ages 12-18 years of age.

Learn more about CGC BIG 5 Camp

Our host facility will be the famed Pine Needles Golf Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The BIG 5 camp will be November 22-24, 2015.

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