Opportunities For Junior Golfers In Ozaukee County

The abundance of opportunities for junior golfers in Ozaukee Cty. is reflective of the competition at local courses. We have attempted to gather information about these opportunities for this week's column so that golfers and their parents are able to make informed choices regarding where to spend their golf dollars this summer.

Ozaukee County junior golfers have the opportunity to play at Hawthorne Hills each Monday starting on June 16. Players from age 7 to 17 can play 9 holes for $5 throughout the summer beginning at 8:00 am. The program requires that participants register prior to June 16 and obtain an Ozaukee Cty. Student Discount ID card beforehand. This ID is available at both Hawthorne Hills and Mee-Kwon Park for a $25 fee.

Both Mee-Kwon and Hawthorne Hills offer 17 and under rates Monday through Friday; $5/nine holes and $10/eighteen holes. But, if they play with their parents or grandparents on the weekend and holidays, after 2:00 pm, the juniors golf for FREE. Otherwise, they pay the regular, discounted green fee before 2:00.

The only pre-requisite for the Hawthorne Hills program is that the golfers have rudimentary golf skills, their own clubs and an acquaintance with golf etiquette. For further information call Hawthorne Hills at 262-692-2151.

The Bog's Eighth Annual Jr. Golf Program will run for 6 consecutive Tuesday mornings from June 24 to August 5 with a parent/junior play date on August 12.

PGA instructors will work with players on etiquette, rules, short game, understanding the golf swing, bunker play, putting, chipping and pitching. Age categories are 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 17. The cost of this program is $65. Space will be limited to the first 25 students in each age group.

If you have questions or to enroll your child, call PGA professional Bill Rabuck at 262-284-7075 ext. 6620.

For additional information about golf at the Bog, go to www.golfthebog.com.

Eric Gitter and Andy Podolak at Fire Ridge GC will host two, three-day camps for golfers age 6 to 16. For dates and times go to www.fireridgegc.com. Summer rates for junior golfers are $25 for 18 walking, Monday through Friday.

Edgewater GC in Grafton is presently offering a junior rate of $8 for 9 holes walking.

Baehmann's Golf Center in Cedarburg has offered youth programs for over 50 years. For details, call Bud Baehmann at 377-0768.

Squires CC offers programs for beginners and experienced players for five consecutive weeks starting June 11. This program is taught by PGA professional Evan Hewes and it includes 5 lessons, 5 nine hole rounds, a Junior Championship tournament and an end-of-program banquet. The cost is $100. www.squirescc.com

Evan also conducts a program at Baehmann's Golf Center.
For additional information, contact Evan at 262-285-3402.

Missing Links has an extensive array of offerings for juniors including lessons, one-day clinics, driving range and play on the 9 hole, Jack Nicklaus par 3 course. Please see www.missinglinksmequon.com for details and descriptions of their extensive programs or call 262-243-5711.