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...playing in the US Amateur at Pebble Beach this week! Jacob Bergeron, Beau Briggs and Davis Riley | Check out our Junior Programs at Money Hill and Cypress Lakes to get your kid signed up to learn the game of a lifetime. Junior Golf Excellence (JGE) New groups starting now! Both at Money Hill and Cypress Lakes. Cypress Lakes is at 10 Villere Dr. Destrehan, LA 70047 | | | Ignition Program Progressing junior golfers to par or better! The Ignition Program is a great program to get your child ages 6-12, involved with the game of golf. The academy is structured using the Operation 36 Junior Development Platform! The Op36 Platform consists of 6 levels with 12 badges (subjects) per level. When the junior can demonstrate objectives to coaches they will earn badges on their bag tag and will be able to track and log their progress in the mobile app which also provides a points leader board of all Academy members. Each junior that enrolls in the academy will be issued a hat, bag tag and profile in our new Academy Op36 Mobile App. Tuition: $275.00 per month with a 6 month commitment Cypress Lakes sign up with Or call: 985-773-0603 | | Money Hill sign up with Or call: 504-813-3363 | Junior Elite Get ready to have some game! The Junior Elite Program has been specifically designed for those juniors ages 12 - 15, who have chosen golf as their primary sport and have aspirations of playing at the high school or possibly collegiate level, or just want to be the best they can be at the recreational level. This program covers both the technical and performance aspects of golf - introducing the players to goal setting; establishing a practice plan; working on fitness; club fitting and taking part in a unique mental game program. If your junior is looking to take their game to the next level then the Junior Elite Program is for them. Tuition: $345.00 per month with a 6 month commitment Cypress Lakes sign up with Or call: 985-773-0603 | | Money Hill sign up with Or call: 504-813-3363 | Elite Champions Program Making Champions! The Elite Champions Program has been designed for those committed golfers who would like to play at the national or collegiate level. This is a highly competitive program and admission is limited. This program will prepare each Champion in advanced technical and performance aspects of golf; in-depth goal setting as well as statistical analysis; work out plans; mandatory participation in mental game program; course management; tournament preparation; building a Champion-like resume; club fitting and much more. A prerequisite for this program is completion of the Junior Elite Program or admission with Instructor Permission. Tuition: $495.00 per month with a 12 month commitment Cypress Lakes sign up with Or call: 985-773-0603 | | Money Hill sign up with Or call: 504-813-3363 | The PGA Fall Jr League is HERE! Please stay tuned for the registration information.
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| | The right Grind adds versatility to your game making it easier to play various greenside shots. Especially on the wedges you use around the green, spend time getting the right ‘Grind’ and ‘Bounce’. Manufacturers have introduced two main ‘Grinds’ to make greenside shots easier: | | | | | The right grind on a Wedge that supports the way you’re likely to use that Wedge, will make shot-making easier. You might use different Wedges in different ways, so it’s not one Grind fits all. Next time you’re looking at Wedges, make sure you get fitted. | | |
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| | We’re two weeks in to some simple advice on how to improve your score using the Par 3 holes. They’re an opportunity for everyone. Removing risk helps. Simple Tip #3 Where’s the easiest and safest target? Before you even look for the flag, find the point on the green that gives you the largest room for error. | | | In this example, even going over the back of the target area marked will leave you a chip and putt for a 3, so you’re looking at a 4 at worst. Go at the flag and the consequences of a miss could be much greater. Even if you fly the flag and land in the bunker, you’re then faced with a bunker shot back towards water. Going at the flag is a 2 or bust! | | | You’ll be faced with a course management challenge on all approach shots, not just Par 3’s. Try playing a round where you take a ‘safety first’ approach to every shot. Check out your score. Is it an improvement if you play within yourself? Course management is an important part of your game; if you’d be interested in an accompanied round to help with your course management, | | | |