The Vines Resort & Country Club and MTI Golf Academy have combined to promote the game of golf to children in the local community. The aim of the Junior Development Program is to provide practice, skill testing and on-course play designed to give juniors the necessary knowledge and experience to become accomplished golfers. Children are taught the fundamentals of a sport they can play for a lifetime. As well as developing their golfing skills, they willEntry level classes provide a perfect introduction to golf for children from the age of six years. Classes are conducted on Thursday, Friday & Saturday afternoons, throughout the school term & school holiday workshops are offered.
Having participated in an entry level program, and having passed a number of skills tests, children are eligible to attend the Junior Development Squad. Squad sessions are held on Saturday afternoons throughout the school term. Following a warm-up session, children are taken onto one of the two Championship courses at The Vines Resort & Country Club for on-course play. For all junior program dates, please refer to the 2008 Program Schedule below.
Upon reaching the age of 12 years, children will be encouraged to join The Vines Golf & Country Club as Junior Members.
Courses can also be arranged for schools as part of their sporting curricula.
Junior Golf Development Programs
Each program provides the perfect introduction to golf for children from the age of 6 years. Programs coincide with each school term and workshops are held each school holidays.
Term 1
|
Date |
Time |
Program |
Price |
|
Thur 7th Feb |
4pm - 5pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
|
Fri 8th Feb |
4pm - 5pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
|
Sat 9th Feb |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
|
Sat 9th Feb |
2.45pm - 5.15pm |
Advanced level |
$160pp |
Term 2
|
Date |
Time |
Program |
Price |
|
Thurs 1st May |
4pm - 5pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
|
Fri 2nd May |
4pm - 5pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
|
Sat 3rd May |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
|
Sat 3rd May |
2.45pm - 5.15pm |
Entry Level |
$120pp |
School Holiday Workshops (3 day workshop, 2 hours per day)
|
Season |
Date |
Time |
Price |
|
Summer |
Wed, Thur, Fri - 9th - 11th Jan 08 |
9am - 11am |
$90pp |
|
Summer |
Wed, Thur, Fri - 23rd - 25th Jan 08 |
9am - 11am |
$90pp |
|
Autumn |
Wed, Thur, Fri - 16th - 18th April 08 |
9am - 11am |
$90pp |
|
Spring |
Wed, Thur, Fri - 8th - 10th Oct 08 |
9am - 11am |
$90pp |
MTI Golf Academy Junior Scholarship
Each year, a select number of juniors from the Junior Development Squad will be awarded a MTIGA Junior Scholarship.
In addition to their golfing ability, juniors will be assessed on their commitment level to the junior program, attendance record, eagerness to learn, demonstration of good behaviour and respect for golf etiquette.
The scholarships will provide regular coaching sessions and extensive use of the Driving Range and practice facilities courtesy of the MTI Golf Academy.



