Learning the lessons of life through the game of golf.
Blue Ridge Jr. Golf's Program Mission:
To give the young golfers of Oconee County information, encouragement, instructions, financial support, and opportunities to learn the game of golf, while enabling their prideful pursuit of education and competitive golf ambitions.
LPGA ~ USGA Girls Golf Program
This program provides an opportunity for girls, ages 7-17 years to learn to play the game of golf, build lasting friendships and experience competition in a fun, supportive environment with the game. Theh only national initiative of tis kind, Girls Golf is administered through a partnership between The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Girls work with LPGA & PGA instructors to learn the basics in rules, etiquette, full swing, short game and putting.
THE PROGRAM
Helps juniors develop self esteem
Provides opportunities and grants responsibilites to girls
Provides an incentive to continue progress and improve in the game
Creates a network in which girls feel comfortable in the golf environment
Becasue it is fun, girls learn to appreciate and love a game they can enjoy throughout their lives.