The Shoot Par Kids Club offers a change from the normal format of junior group coaching. We believe that the best way to introduce kids to the game is through having fun while playing, so we let them go for it on the golf course right from the beginning. However, we set the course up to their level of experience.

The basic goal for each of our juniors is to achieve the score of PAR. By focusing on a learning process that takes place from green to tee-box (versus the traditional tee-box to green method), it allows us to challenge our juniors on course to achieve par from a distance relative to their ability and experience.

Each session begins with a minimum of 3 holes played on course. We organize the juniors into colour groups based on the tee colour they are playing from. Each junior will begin the program on the Orange Tees and as they achieve PAR will move back through the levels.

Once the on-course game has been completed by all groups, we move to our short game practice area and stage a 30 min clinic on the short game (pitching, chipping & putting). Each session runs for approximately 90 mins.

Orange Tee – 45m from Green

Red Tee – 90m from Green

White Tee – 135m from Green

Purple Tee – Junior Markers

Once a junior has reached the Junior Markers (Purple Tees) they automatically enter our development group which is targeted at helping each junior achieve a handicap so they continue on with their golfing journey.

Each session begins with 9 holes played from the Purple Tees. These tees are officially rated by NZ Golf and therefore eligible to be used for handicap purposes. In order to attain a handicap, each junior must complete a total of 54 holes.

After the 9-hole game, the group will take part in a 30 min clinic covering a different area of the game each week. The areas covered include:

• Driving
  
• Iron play
  
• Pitching
  
• Chipping
  
• Bunker play
  
• Putting
  

• Enables beginners to become comfortable on course
• The program is scalable to age and skill level
• Practice will become more purposeful
• Juniors will see measurable improvement
• Coaching program can be tailored relative to performance on course
• Juniors are encouraged to engage in play rather than just practice
• Safe environment to play
• Proven pathway to a NZ Golf Handicap

Dates 2023

Term 3: Sunday 23rd July – Sunday 24th September
Term 4: Sunday 15th October – Sunday 17th September

Dates 2024

Term 1: Sunday 4th Feb – Sunday 14th April
Term 2: Sunday 5th May – Sunday 7th July
Term 3: Sunday 28th July – Sunday 29th September
Term 4: Sunday 20th October – Sunday 15th December

Kids Club Prices:

All terms: $150 per term

Development Group Prices:

Term 1 & 4: $150 per term (includes additional Tuesday coaching session)
Term 2 & 4: $100 per term (Sunday only)