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The Junior Golf Program was organized to introduce and promote the game of golf to boys and girls, ages 8-17. The program begins with the basic information and progresses from one level to another. It also offers the junior golfer an opportunity to have fun playing the game in a comfortable and supervised atmosphere, as well as an opportunity to compete. Registration will be conducted at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course Learning Center on March 1st starting at 8:00am. For additional information, please call the Park Commission at 908 369-1458 ext. 428.

Junior Welcome to Golf
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
May 3 and June 7 • 10am - 11am
Free
This program is geared toward younger juniors (ages 12 and under) to give them a first exposure to the game of golf.

Spring Golf Tune-Up
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
April 14-18 and May 12-16 • 4pm - 6pm
Prerequisite: must have some playing experience.
Fee: $130
Prep for 2008 Golf Season with a review of past instruction. Staff will cover warm-up drills, grip, swing mechanics, and practice tips for the new season.

Jr. Golf Camp
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
July 14 - 18, July 28 - August 1 (FULL), and August 18 - 22 • 9am - 3pm
$400
This program is for the dedicated Junior (ages 10 - 17) who wants to spend the whole week golfing. Every day we will play at least 18 holes of supervised play with group lessons on each side of the round.

Advanced Golf School
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 30 - July 2 and August 11 - 13 • 8am-noon
Fee: $150
The goal is to further develop an understanding of swing mechanics in order to build a solid swing that will work consistently. Goal setting, course management, course strategy, how to practice, mental preparation, and rules will be covered. There is some on-course instruction.

Junior Golf League
Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, and Warrenbrook
Mondays, July 7 - August 11
Fee: $20 league registration plus weekly greens fee
Golfers compete for lowest cumulative score based on the four lowest 18-hole or 9-hole rounds in each age group. Awards will be distributed at the Junior Golfers Recognition Night. League play will rotate around the four county golf courses.

Academy Junior Golf League
Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Wednesdays, July 9 - August 13
Fee: $20 league registration plus weekly greens fee
Weekly 9-hole competition played on the Neshanic Valley Academy Course. Awards will be distributed at the Junior Golfers Recognition Night.

Pitch & Putt League
Green Knoll Pitch & Putt Golf Course
Tuesdays, July 8 - August 12
Fee: $20 league registration plus weekly greens fee
Golfers compete for the lowest cumulative score based on his or her four lowest rounds. League players must complete a minimum of four rounds to qualify for awards in the respective flights. Three sessions daily.

Joseph I. Bedell Junior Tournament
Quail Brook Golf Course
July 16
18-Hole Medal Play
Fee: $20 Includes greens fee
Open to registered junior golfers, ages 8-17. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards given to top three finalists in each flight, boys and girls. Special award for low gross overall, boys and girls.

13th Annual Rolland Yates Pitch & Putt Tournament
Green Knoll Pitch & Putt Course
August 14 • 8am
Fee: $25 Includes greens fee and a snack
Players compete in 5 flights based on 9-Hole Medal play. Open to boys and girls, ages 8-17 who reside in Somerset County. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each of five age groups.