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2026 Merrill GC Junior Golf Program
The classes and their schedules are as follows each Monday Morning:
9-Hole Students:
- Ages 12 to 17. This age group will have 1 hour of full swing, short game and on course instruction every week starting at 8 am. After the hour of instruction the students may play 9 holes to complete their day of Junior Golf. Play should finish between 11:15-11:45
6-Hole Students:
- Ages 8 to 11. This age group will have 1 hour of full swing, short game and on course instruction every week starting at 9:15 am. After the 1 hour of instruction the students may play 6 holes to complete their day of Junior Golf. Play should finish between 11:45-12:15 for 6 hole players.
Beginner Students:
- Ages 5 to 7. This age group will have 30 minutes of full swing, short game and on course instruction every week starting at 10:30 am. After the 30 minutes of instruction the students will play 1-3 holes to complete their day of Junior Golf. Play should finish between 12:00-12:15 for these players.
Fee Structure:
- 9 Hole students $115
- 6 Hole students $105
- 3 Hole students $90
2026 Merrill GC Junior Golf Program
Weekly Schedule
Monday, June 8 – Program begins and payment is due
- Lesson – Safety on the golf course and practice areas (Meet at Clear Cut Range just down the road from the golf course – Kids will need a ride to the golf course after we are done using the practice range)
- Proper grip, stance, posture & ball position
- Full Swing with emphasis on proper follow-through position
Monday, June 15
- Lesson – Chipping and Pitching: Teach proper stance, ball position and how to control distance and trajectory.
Monday, June 22
- Lesson – Putting: Teach proper stroke with emphasis on how to control distance and direction
- Rules and Etiquette on and around the putting green
Monday, June 29
- Lesson – Lesson – Review proper grip, stance, posture & ball position (Meet at Clear Cut Range just down the road from the golf course)
- Full Swing with emphasis on proper backswing motion
Monday, July 6
- No Lesson due to the Independence Day Holiday Weekend
Monday, July 13
- Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifying – This is free to anyone ages 7-15 who wants to participate but you must register at www.drivechipandputt.com. This is not part of the Jr. Golf Program but all are welcome enter.
Monday, July 20
- Chipping Championships – This is a normal day of Jr Golf & we will still play on the course
Friday, July 24
- Dale & Audrey Zentner Junior Golf Tournament – 4 Hole, 9 Hole & 18 Hole divisions.
Entry forms available – additional fee does apply.
Monday, July 27
- Putting Championships – This is a normal day of Jr Golf & we will still play on the cours
Monday, August 3
- Junior Golf Fun Day – Games and Awards
- Meet at normal times for games & golf on course
- Pizza Party after golf @ approximately 12:15
- Hand out awards and Tee Shirts
* We need parent volunteers who are willing to walk along with the 6-hole groups when they play golf. Please let Paul know if you are willing to help out and chaperone with these groups.
* In the event of questionable weather I will send out an email if the program will be cancelled for the day. Please also feel free to call the golf course to get an update on the status of the program for the day if you have any questions.