KETTLE HILLS JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY

We offer a number of summer golfing opportunities for juniors of all ages and abilities.

Junior Golf Camps this year are for kids ages 10-17. These three-day camps with our USGTF Certified Instructor, Frank Donadio, will take place on putting greens, the driving range and our practice hole. One hour sessions are scheduled at 9am and 10:30am and will be held June 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 and July 6-8. There will also be a Junior Championship on Tuesday, August 17. Cost is $50.

We will also have Junior Clinics on Sunday afternoons. These will take place on May 16, June 13, July 18 and August 29 at 3pm. Maximum of 10 juniors per session!

Tiny Tour is a new weekly program for kids ages 5-9 designed to be their first exposure to the game of golf. Many fun activities include "putting for dough", marshmallow long drive contest and the use of "SNAG Golf". Tiny Tour will take place from 1pm to 2pm on June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13 and 20. The Tiny Tour Par 3 Championship is Sunday, August 15. Cost is $75.

Please call the pro shop at (262) 628-0200 to reserve a spot.

INSTRUCTOR:
Frank Donadio, USGTF Certified Teaching Professional

Bio: Born and raised near New Haven Connecticut. Learned golf in early teens as a caddy in a suburban country club. Received college degrees in Zoology and Microbiology. Served three years in the U.S. Army and then worked in the food industry. Since turning pro 13 years ago, Frank has taught at golf ranges in New Jersey and is currently teaching in the Milwaukee Area. He is also an accredited club maker and represents many custom club lines.

Philosophy: I believe that golf is the sport for a lifetime. Fitness and diet can make it easier to learn and enjoy golf; but it is still only a game and a good mental approach can determine much of a player’s success or failure. I believe conditioning awareness can help you with your golf game, so I recommend consulting golf fitness-related websites and publications such as Golf Fitness Magazine for information on building flexibility and strength to help your golf game. I enjoy teaching fundamentals, which can be easily reviewed on the practice range and then applied on the course. I use a simple swing approach for beginners and try to relate the golf swing to other activities the starting golfer enjoys.

I use a simple swing approach for beginners and try to relate the golf swing to other activities the starting golfer has enjoyed. I will stress the grip, posture and alignment as keys to a repeating golf swing. Most mistakes in the motion of the golf swing are a result of an improper or uncomfortable set-up. The set-up can be practiced without hitting golf balls, ie, away from the course or practice area, so that practice time can be utilized for grooving the balance of a full swing. The motion of the swing will emphasize turning the body properly rather than just lifting the club with the golfer’s arms. Junior golf and beginner adult golf is best if first taught on the putting green and chipping area so early success can be realized.

ONE-HOUR JUNIOR CLINICS :
Will be held on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Dates are May 16, June 13, July 18 and August 29. Maximum of 10 juniors per session.

PARENT–JUNIOR LESSONS:
These are designed to increase the comfort level of both the parent and the junior. Please call for appointment.

Evening lessons available upon request. For lessons outside these dates and times call Frank at 414-339-2454.

Please call the course to schedule your lessons or for further information at 262-628-0200 or 628-2121.