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 will learn etiquette, good sportsmanship and the social skills that the game of golf teaches. Just as important is the emphasis we place on safety and making golf fun to learn.

Entry 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.

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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.