Birch Ridge Golf Association Junior Camp
2024 Jr Camp Dates
2024 Birch Ridge Golf “Saplings”
June 17th-June 21st
(9am-12pm)
Ages range (6-10)
This year, 16 children that are new (never played) to the wonderful game of golf will be chosen to participate in our “Birch Ridge Saplings” Junior Golf Program. This is a program that is designed to replace Hook a Kid on Golf, while still keeping the same ideas and goals of introducing golf to kids and having fun along the way.
There will be a lottery drawing held on May 22nd to see which children will be chosen to participate this year.
The BRGA will be covering the cost of all the necessary equipment, and if your child decides that he/she loves the game, you will have a chance to purchase the set they used for $200 at the end of the week. We are getting much better quality clubs than in previous years, that will outperform and outlast previous brands. We will be ordering Callaway and Strata sets, which normally retail for between $349 and $399.
This is a great chance to let your child experience the great game of golf in a fun and safe environment, with instructors that truly love the game and wish to see it grow.
Click 2024 Birch Ridge Jr Saplingsfor this years application
BRGC Jr Golf Camp
Age range (6-17)
June 25th-28th (final day being Jr Golf Championship)
(8:30am-11:00am)
There are 2 categories that each junior falls into.
1) Beginning golfers – Juniors with less than 2 years experience. The main focus for this group is to learn basic full swing, short game, and putting fundamentals. Beginners will also introduced to golf rules and etiquette. A required level of skill, which is determined by the instructors, will be required to advance to the next group.
2) Intermediate golfers – Juniors who have exceeded the beginners level. Primary focus will be on advancing skill development, additional course play, and preparing golfers to be able to play by themselves. Upon completion of this level juniors will be given an opportunity to qualify for Alaska state competitions. Qualification will be based on merit as well as a minimum skill score. Participants will be also be allowed to play on the golf course without parental supervision with the consent of the instructors.
Zac Cowan will direct and supervise the BRGC Junior Program. Help! Help! If you can assist in the BRGC Junior Golf Program, we really need your help. Juniors who have completed the program, seniors, parents, we need your help to make this program a great experience for our little duffers. Please contact the golf course if you can help.
Click 2024 BRGA Jr Golf App to download and fill out the application
BRGC Jr Golf Championship
June 28th
9am tee times (estimated)
On the 4th and final day, we will be hosting the Jr Championship* (9:00am tee times)
This is a 6-9 hole golf tournament from participants from both Jr Saplings and BRGC Jr Golf Camps. This is a great way to expose junior golfers to the competitive scene, as well as a chance to continue to improve their skills and knowledge of the game of golf.
*This event is optional and for those who do not wish to participate in the on course event, the driving range and practice greens will be open with minimal supervision for jrs to continue to practice.
There will be a BBQ and awards ceremony for all who wish to attend after completion of play.
BRGC Advanced Jr Golf Club
TBA