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Wedgewood Golf & Country Club 2017 Junior Golf Program
Dear Parents and Juniors,
The Wedgewood Golf & Country Club Professionals would like to welcome all the young golfers to the 2017 golf season. It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that we prepare for the 2017 Junior Golf season. We hope to help you learn and enjoy all the benefits the game of golf has to offer.
Our mission at Wedgewood is to provide an experience for our members that consistently exceeds their expectations. We are committed to building one of the finest Junior Programs that is interactive, fun, and teaches the core values for golf as well as life.
The Junior Golf Programs and Spring Trainings will be open to all members at Wedgewood and will provide many opportunities for juniors this year.
• The first is our JR Spring Training which starts in mid April, and will continue into the month of May. These Spring Training Sessions will focus on golf etiquette, rules, golf swing fundamentals, and short game fundamentals. Cost is $20 per junior per session.
• Returning this year are the always popular Junior Play Days. We will run these for our 3 hole, 5 hole and 9 hole groups on Thursdays, beginning at 8:00am, throughout June and July. The Thursday play days are important because it allows our juniors the opportunity to experience the golf course. We will also need parental assistance to help chaperon groups; please call the golf shop to be on the parent list. We need and appreciate your help!
• We will also have our Junior Golf Clinics on Friday mornings. These clinics will help to build and expand your junior’s golf abilities. Junior play days and the summer clinics are included in the annual junior golf fee of $175 per child for golf members and $275 per child for Social Members.
• Wedgewood will once again have PGA Junior League teams for 2017. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.
The Wedgewood Golf & Country Club Professionals are dedicated to growing the game of golf and realizes that juniors are an integral part of this process. Please read the enclosed information carefully so that you can maximize your child’s enjoyment of our Junior Golf Program. Please contact the golf shop regarding sign-ups or questions regarding this information. We look forward to a great 2017 with you!
Sincerely,
Jimmy Logue Director of Golf
Jimmy Logue Director of Golf
Contact Information [email protected]
Junior Lesson Rate ½ Hour $50 1 Hour $100
From Canton, Ohio, Jimmy Logue returned to Wedgewood as our Director of Golf in November 2011. Having served as Wedgewood’s assistant golf pro from 2002-2004, Jimmy spent seven seasons as the Head Pro at Springfield Country Club (2005-2011) before returning to the Wedgewood family.
Having achieved various levels of certification, Jimmy enjoys working with members of all ages and abilities. A US Kids Certified Instructor and TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 3 Certified Junior Coach, Jimmy is also a TPI Level 3 certified Golf Instructor. He has also been named to the Best Instructor in Ohio List by Golf Digest 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017.
The son of long-time Canton Brookside Country Club head pro, Jim Logue Sr., Jimmy grew up around the game of golf, playing collegiately for the nationally ranked Kent State Golden Flashes (1992- 1996). In addition to his duties as the Secretary of the Southern Ohio PGA Chapter, Jimmy plays in numerous Pro-Am events with Wedgewood members and competes in several professional events when time allows.
He and wife Gina reside in Dublin with their son, James Logue III.
Jimmy is looking forward to working with each of you and teaching you the enjoyment that the game of golf can bring you!
Peter Zellmer Head Golf Professional
Contact Information
Junior Lesson Rate ½ Hour $40 1 Hour $80
Peter Zellmer is entering his third season at Wedgewood Country Club as its Head Golf Professional. Peter has been a Class A PGA Professional since 2006, and loves playing golf, running golf tournaments, as well as teaching daily lessons to men, women, and junior players. Peter became a PGA Professional because he has an enduring passion to play the game of golf, to succeed within the golf industry, and, most importantly, to share and teach his knowledge of the game to others. Peter feels that introducing and growing the game of golf is the most important thing a PGA Professional is privileged to do.
Prior to Wedgewood, Peter was the lead Assistant PGA Professional at Scioto Country Club for six seasons (2009-2014) under Head Golf Professional Bill Stines. Before moving to Columbus, OH in 2009 Peter was the lead Assistant PGA Professional at Evansville Country Club in Evansville, Indiana for 3 years (2006-2009). Peter graduated from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business management with a concentration in Professional Golf Management. While pursuing his PGA Class A membership at Methodist, Peter spent summer months serving PGA internships at a variety of clubs. He has worked at Standard Country Club-Louisville, KY (2005), Birmingham Country Club-Birmingham, AL (2004), Evansville Country Club-Evansville, IN (2003), and Highlands Falls Country Club-Highlands Falls, NC (2002).
Peter and his wife Liz live in Columbus with their son Cameron, who was born in August of 2014.
Peter is looking forward to working with each of you and teaching you the enjoyment that the game of golf can bring you!
Brian LeCrone Assistant Golf Professional
Contact Information [email protected]
Junior Lesson Rate ½ Hour $30 1 Hour $60
Assistant Golf Professional Brian LeCrone is looking forward to his 4th season at Wedgewood. Originally from Hilliard, Ohio, Brian spent six years traveling the east coast where he worked at Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and The Carnegie Abbey Club in Newport, R.I. Along with Junior Golf, Brian also heads up the Ladies Golf Program including WWGA events, Ladies Beginner Clinics and our Wedgewoodies Couples Golf. He and wife Krysten reside in nearby Dublin with their two children Ty & Naomi. Brian looks forward to returning to Wedgewood and helping our members on the links.
Brian is looking forward to working with each of you and teaching you the enjoyment that the game of golf can bring you!
Michael Shontz Assistant Golf Professional
Contact Information [email protected]
Junior Lesson Rate ½ Hour $30 1 Hour $60
Michael Shontz, originally from Findlay, Ohio, is entering his second season as an Assistant Golf
Professional after serving two seasons as Men's Locker Room Manager. Mike spent four seasons
working on the outside golf staff and locker room staff at Findlay Country Club prior to joining
Wedgewood. A current PGA Apprentice working towards his membership, his main responsibilities
include managing the cart barn and valet staffs along with helping with various youth programs.
JR Spring Training
April Sessions | $20 per session per student
Group A (ages 5 to 8, limit 6 students per instructor) | Wednesdays at 6:00 April 12 Putting & Chipping April 19 Iron Play April 26 Woods/Driver
Group B (ages 9 to 11, limit 6 students per instructor) | Wednesdays at 5:00
April 12 Putting & Chipping April 19 Iron Play April 26 Woods/Driver
Group C (ages 12 & over, limit 6 students per instructor) | Wednesdays at 4:00 April 12 Putting & Chipping April 19 Iron Play April 26 Woods/Driver
May Sessions | $20 per session per student
Group A (ages 5 to 8, limit 6 students per instructor) | Wednesdays at 6:00 May 3 Rules of Golf/Golf Etiquette May 10 Short Game Fundamentals
May 17 Full Swing Fundamentals
Group B (ages 9 to 11, limit 6 students per instructor) | Wednesday at 5:00 May 3 Rules of Golf/Golf Etiquette May 10 Short Game Fundamentals
May 17 Full Swing Fundamentals
Group C (ages 12 & over, limit 6 students per instructor) | Wednesdays at 4:00 May 3 Rules of Golf/Golf Etiquette May 10 Short Game Fundamentals
May 17 Full Swing Fundamentals
2017 Junior Play Days Thursday Morning
We will have five Junior Play Days throughout the summer. The dates are: 6/8, 6/22, 7/13, 7/20 and 7/27
Approval Process: When a Junior Golfer is first approved to play the golf course by the Professional Staff they will play 3 holes each Thursday until he or she is able to accomplish the tasks listed below. He or she will then graduate to playing 5 holes and eventually graduate to playing 9 holes.
Sign-ups may be made beginning at 12:00 p.m. the Sunday before each Thursday. Please call the golf shop to sign up at 614-793-9610.
3-Hole Junior Golfers must be able to do the following when playing at Wedgewood:
• Come to the first tee prepared with golf balls, tees, a scorecard and a pencil • Proper golf attire is required and shirts must be tucked in • Must be able to play a hole in less than 20 minutes • Must play each hole in 12 shots or less • Must be ready to play when it’s his/her turn • Must learn how to rake bunkers; mark ball on green • Must be able to carry his/her own golf bag
5-Hole Junior Golfers must be able to do the following when playing at Wedgewood:
• Come to the first tee prepared with golf balls, tees, a scorecard and a pencil • Proper golf attire is required and shirts must be tucked in • Must be able to play a hole in less than 17 minutes • Must play each hole in 10 shots or less • Must keep his/her own score • Must be ready to play when it’s his/her turn • Must know how to rake bunkers; mark ball on the green • Must be able to carry his/her own golf bag
9-Hole Junior Golfers must be able to do the following when playing at Wedgewood:
• Come to the first tee prepared with golf balls, tees, a scorecard and a pencil • Proper golf attire is required and shirts must be tucked in • Must be able to play a hole in less than 15 minutes • Must play each hole in 8 shots or less • Must keep score for entire group • Must be ready to play when it’s his/her turn • Must know how to rake bunkers; mark ball on green • Must be able to carry his/her own golf bag
2017 Summer Program Friday Mornings
Group A (ages 5 to 8, limit 6 students per instructor)
June 9 10:30 am to 11:30 am Putting Fundamentals June 16 10:30 am to 11:30 am Chipping Fundamentals June 23 10:30 am to 11:30 am Wedges & Short Irons June 30 10:30 am to 11:30 am Iron Fundamentals July 7 10:30 am to 11:30 am Fairway Shots July 14 10:30 am to 11:30 am Driver Fundamentals July 21 July 28
10:30 am to 11:30 am 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Complete Game Skills Challenge
Group B (ages 9 to 11, limit 6 students per instructor)
June 9 9:15 am to 10:15 am Putting Fundamentals June 16 9:15 am to 10:15 am Chipping Fundamentals June 23 9:15 am to 10:15 am Wedges & Short Irons June 30 9:15 am to 10:15 am Iron Fundamentals July 7 9:15 am to 10:15 am Fairway Shots July 14 9:15 am to 10:15 am Driver Fundamentals July 21 July 28
9:15 am to 10:15 am 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Complete Game Skills Challenge
Group C (ages 12 & over, limit 6 students per instructor)
June 9 8:00 am to 9:00 am Putting Fundamentals
June 16 8:00 am to 9:00 am Chipping Fundamentals
June 23 8:00 am to 9:00 am Wedges & Short Irons
June 30 8:00 am to 9:00 am Iron Fundamentals
July 7 8:00 am to 9:00 am Fairway Shots
July 14 8:00 am to 9:00 am Driver Fundamentals
July 21 July 28
8:00 am to 9:00 am 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Complete Game Skills Challenge
Helpful Junior Golf Links
The United States Golf Association www.USGA.org Drive Chip and Putt www.drivechipandputt.com PGA Junior League Golf (See more below.) www.pgajrleaguegolf.com
Local Junior Golf Tours Ohio Golf Association &Columbus District Golf Assoc. www.ohiogolf.org SOPGA Junior Golf Tour (Great tour for all levels!) www.sopgajrtour.com Greater Central Ohio Junior Golf Assoc. (Crotty Tour) www.gcojuniorgolf.com
National Junior Golf Tours Junior Links www.juniorlinks.com American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) www.ajga.org Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) www.fcwtgolf.com Plantation Junior Golf Tour (PJGT) www.pjgt.com US Kids Golf Tour (Great tour for all levels!) www.uskidsgolf.com Junior Golf Scoreboard www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com Golfweek Junior Golf News www.golfweek.com/news/junior-golf
PGA Jr. League Golf We continuously strive to advance our junior players in the great game of golf. Wedgewood is proud to field a PGA Junior League team and we want your junior to be part of it!
We are looking for juniors ages 9 to 13 who are looking for some friendly competition and who are currently involved with one of our junior golf programs. The teams will consist of 12 juniors and the squad will play against other clubs in the area. Cost per junior is $200. If the junior’s 14th birthday is prior to August 1, the junior is ineligible to participate.
PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) features a team-vs-team scramble format in a structured league setting that provides for a more popular, less stressful, competition. The emphasis is on the fun, recreation, and sportsmanship of the game for players at any skill level. Where every participant gets the chance to play and join our team.
PGA Junior League Players Receive: • Team Jerseys • Golf Balls • Five regular season league competitions • Awards • Opportunity for All-Star Advancement
