Getting to Know Golf
Mastering Golf at Green Woods
Offered by PGA Golf Professional Scott Mattiello
Green Woods Country Club offers three different junior golf programs for children from 11 to 17 years old. GWCC junior golf programs are fun and young golfers as well as their development are supervised by a PGA professional. The focus is to provide instructions specific to each individual young golfer to improve their golf skills as much as possible during each session. The children's golf lessons are a lot of fun. Your little golfer will want to come back and play more golf or to take another lesson. Great location in the Northwest Connecticut (CT) with an easy commute from nearby New York (NY), and Massachusetts (MA) areas. Program specific information is listed below and for any other questions call us at (860) 379-8302.
Beginner Golf Clinic
These clinics are designed to prepare anyone for play on the golf course. Each session provides golf instruction for all ages. This clinic will be held 4 times with limited on-course time. Tailored towards beginners and those who are looking to have fun and learn basic golf fundamentals. We will be discussing components of the golf club, grip, set-up, as well as learning the rules of the game, safety, proper golf course etiquette, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and pre-shot routine.
- A fun parent-child activity
- Offered Saturdays: July 2, 13, 23; August 6
- 9AM to 10 AM
- $20 per student per session or $30 for parent/child team
Junior Golf Camp
This camp, which is 4 consecutive days for junior members 11-17 of age, is for beginners and those who are looking to improve their skills in all aspects of the game. From tee to green, junior golfers will learn the necessary fundamentals and skills required to become the best they can be. All aspects of the game will be discussed including the rules of the game, safety, proper golf course etiquette, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and even pre-shot routine.
- Tuesday through Friday, 9AM to 11AM
- Session 1: July 26-July 29
- Session 2: August 9-August 12
- $150 per student
- Includes on course instruction and greens fees
Junior Golf Academy
This 6 week academy, for junior members 11-17 years of age is for beginners and those who are looking to improve their skills in all aspects of the game. From tee to green, junior golfers will learn the necessary fundamentals and skills required to become the best they can be. All aspects of the game will be discussed including the rules of the game, safety, proper golf course etiquette, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and even pre-shot routine.
- Academy is held every Wednesday from 8AM to 11AM
- June 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3
- Approximately 45 minutes of golf instruction plus 9 holes of competitive golf
- $175 per student (includes greens fees); $125 for Green Woods members
