Our PGA JR LEAGUE Team, The Marshians,  is Captained by Doug Van Wickler, PGA Director of Golf and Coached by Assistant Golf Professional Nick Burns, and other capable adults. 

Doug is a 20+ year PGA member, 2006 Maine PGA Teacher of the Year, Maine Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year and has been recognized by the PGA of America for his efforts to grow the game. He has been part of the PGA JR LEAGUE since 2016. 

Our goal is to continue developing junior golfers of all skill levels into more competitive players while preparing them for their highest level of THEIR future goal/goals in golf or in life with the emphasis on having FUN! 

We will have a party before the start of season where players meet teammates, parents meet other parents and of course everyone meets our coaches. This is where ALL your questions are answered and the FUN starts! 

Tuesday night practice from 5:00-6:30pm. We can provide golf equipment, if needed. 

Matches are played on Sundays, typically. Matches are usually scheduled at 4:00pm and run for two hours or 9-holes. We have lots of FUN and very productive practices. All SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!!!! COME OUT, HAVE FUN AND JOIN THE TEAM!!!

The Old Marsh Marshians 13U

**PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being.**

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

- No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you.
- No prior golf experience necessary
- No VA disability rating required
- Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate
- All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

PGA HOPE Warren County - Summer

4TH LARGEST PROGRAM IN UNITED STATES - 2022
LARGEST PROGRAM IN EASTERN TIME ZONE – 2021 & 2022
#GAMECHANGER Award Winner 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022

Team Lyman will be represented once again by John Dipollina, #GAMECHANGER winner for 2019-2022, Dan Hannibal, PGA Associate, Alex Cavaliere, PGA Member and Jason Gobleck, PGA Member.

Practices (6 to 8) will take place on weekday afternoons.  Practices will begin beginning after the conclusion of the CIAC spring golf season which is approximately after the Memorial Day holiday.  Exact times will be posted.

Internal matches (6) will begin in mid-June.  Exact match times will be posted the evening prior by the coaching staff.  We ask all juniors/parents to RSVP to each match date well ahead of time so we the coaches can provide an exact time for your son/daughter to tee off.  This will eliminate needless waiting around and allow your family to schedule accordingly.

The first five matches will be played on either the Jones or Player Championship Courses.  The final match will be held on The Apple 9.  Players based on ability levels/age will compete from different sets of tees.  Red tees will be encouraged for girls and beginner to intermediate boys.  Gold tees will be encouraged for advanced boys.

All-star season will be an invitational event.  The 17U program will have two teams consisting of six participants each, Team Blue and Team Orange.  Both teams will have the opportunity to represent Lyman Orchards in both the CT PGA Sub-Regionals as well as the Lyman Orchards Play Day.  Dates for both events have yet to be announced.  Weekly practices will be scheduled for all-stars.  An additional charge will be extended for all-star participants. 

Road “jamboree” matches will be available beginning in late June.  A schedule with other golf clubs will be posted in mid to late June as other clubs reach out to organize.

Please email John Dipollina, PGA Director of Golf with any questions you may have at jdipollina@lymangolf.com 

***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 1st***

Zoom meeting to introduce the program will be held late April in conjunction with 13U parents in preparation to season.


Lyman Orchards - 17U - Spring

PGA HOPE Guilderland 

**PGA HOPE - Hudson at the NY Golf Park is the flagship military program of the PGA of America.**

MAY 31, JUNE 7TH, 14TH, 21ST & 28TH (Graduation BBQ)

#### 5:30PM-7:00PM

**PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well-being.**

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches, and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share camaraderie and fun together as a group. **_During these sessions, you will learn the basics from Lucas Cohen, PGA an award-winning instructor in the NENY PGA SECTION._**

- No golf equipment is required. If you have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them.
- No prior golf experience is necessary
- No VA disability rating required
- Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate
- All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

Register Here For PGA HOPE HUDSON

https://my.pga.com/things-to-do/events/pga-hope-hudson/register?_ga=2.198508460.265223729.1677003141-1168540793.1677003141

PGA HOPE Hudson - Session 1

Are you curious about the Game of Golf or returning to the game after an extended break? This Golf Fore Women clinic is for you!

Not only are you going to learn the basics of how to play the game, but we'll help you navigate through the things you might be too embarrassed to ask...

- What should I wear at the course?
- What is a tee time and how do I make one?
- What is golf etiquette?
- And more

## What's Included

- One session per week for 5-weeks
- Instruction from a PGA Coach
- Time on the driving range, chipping/putting green AND the golf course!
- Range balls following each session
- Golf equipment can be provided for each session if needed

Sign up today for yourself, or share this clinic with your friends and family, to take advantage of this fun, relaxing, and engaging group clinic format and create memories for a lifetime!

**Inclement Weather Policy**

In the event of nclement weather, we may move the class indoors to Cloud 9 Golf Shop, 177 West Main Street, Avon.
**Refund & Cancellation Policy**

For a full refund please cancel no later than 24 hours before.

Golf Fore Women

Race Brook Junior golfers can expect 3 things with the Race Brook Spring PGA Jr. League Series.
1. Fun - Golf is supposed to be fun, your golf professionals will make it fun for all players regardless of their skill level. 
2. Learning - All players will gain valuable experience and build their golfer IQ.  Topics covered weekly are skills, etiquette and rules.
3. Opportunity - All players will have an opportunity to build fun practice and fundamental drills as well as learning how to compete. 

2023 13U Race Brook PGA Jr. League

Coaches: Terry Slater – Race Brook Country Club - PGA/U.S. Kids Certified Coach/. Assistant Jim Dillon, American Golf Academy certified U.S. Kids Golf certified.  Practices will be held on Saturdays at Race Brook Driving Range or short game area. Matches will take place during the week locations and timing TBD. Practices will begin with some stretching and a short warmup followed by an extended range session. Match formats will be a 9-hole 2-person scramble. This is a great way to introduce your junior to competitive golf in a fun and low-pressure environment. 

2023 17U Race Brook PGA Jr. League

Farms CC PGA Junior League 17u

Home and away matches with practices before on match day.

Farms CC PGA Junior League

Pioneers 13U

This program is open to all players of all abilities. Learning the game of golf in a fun and team environment, this program teaches both golf and life skills.

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