Fall 2011 Junior Championship

Boys ages 14-15  9 holes

1. Linsey Thimsen (49)

2. Collin Connelly (50)

3. Sawyer Spackman (69)

4. T. Murdock (80)

Boys ages 9-11  5 holes

1. John Reiber (25)

2T. Noah Owens (36)

2T. Evan Buckland (36)

4. Nick Provencio (37)

Boys ages 7-8 5 holes

1. RJ Beeson (30)

2. Braxton Christensen (36)

Girls ages 12-16  9 holes

1. Sydni Kobayashi (49)

2. Samantha Anderson (51)

Girls ages 8-11  5 holes

1. Hannah Dupay (29)

2. Kenna Heupel (41)

3. Emma Owens (50)

4. Myah Catlin (58)

Girls ages 5-6  3 holes

1. Kaitlynn Law (19)

2. Sophie Owens (34)

Free Clinic

Friday, the 30th there will be a free clinic for all junior league members. The clinic will primarily focus on rules and etiquette. Some instruction on putting, hitting, and club selection will also be covered so bring your clubs! Parents who would like a fresher-up on rules are also invited to attend. This is a great opportunity for juniors, parents and scorekeepers so mark your calendars.
If you have any questions please contact me via email. Ericahaney@PGA.com
Thanks and see you on Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Sign up for Fall Junior Golf!

It is not too late to sign up for Fall Junior Golf! The first day of league is this Saturday at 8 am. 

Additional League Information:

For young golfers, the junior league is designed to provide the opportunity to play on the golf course in a fun and competitive environment, while learning basic rules, course etiquette, and good sportsmanship. 

For more experienced golfers, the junior league is designed to provide the opportunity to continue to play throughout the Fall. 

Juniors can play 3, 5, or 9 holes based on their playing ability.

Available for juniors between the ages of 4-17. 

Formats to be played include stroke play, scramble, & alternate shot. 

Schedule for league:

Fall League Schedule
Date	Time
Sept 10, Sat	8:00 am	Shotgun
Sept 17, Sat	3:00 pm	Tee Times
Sept 25, Sun	8:00 am	Shotgun
Oct 2, Sun	8:00 am	Shotgun
Oct 8, Sat	3:00 pm	Tee Times
Oct 15, Sat	8:00 am	Shotgun
TBD based on weather*		Fall Tourny

Signing up for league allows you to play in every Fall league event & the Fall tournament. Also included is an unlimited range card for the rest of the year, playing privileges outside of the scheduled league days for $5.00, and a tee-prize. 

If lessons are needed, the Fall Academy starts this Wednesday, which are group lessons, and limited to 6 students per class. 

Sponsor Thank You's & Congratulations

We would like to thank Callaway Golf and Ryan Reilly for some amazing donations for the junior golfers during the summer season. 

Juniors earned points each week in league for each par and two points for birdies. These points were used to buy items at the end-of-the-season tournament. 

Congratulations to Scott Nelson who racked up 45 points.
Other top winners were Braxton Christensen, Sydni Kobayashi, RJ Beeson, and Sawyer Spackman who used his points for a new Callaway golf bag. 

We also would like to thank U-Swirl, Roaring Springs, Wahooz, & Wide World of Golf for their contributions. 

With over 40 participants in the summer season it was one of the best yet, and we are looking forward to the Fall season - starting up this Saturday. 

A large thank you goes out to all the parents of the junior golfers!!!

Fall Registration

Registration for league and the academy will be on Saturday September 3, from 10:00am to 11:00am at Boise Ranch Golf Course. If you cannot make it to this time please contact me to reserve your spot and to receive an application.

Fall Junior League Schedule

The Fall Junior League Schedule has been set! Below are the times for league days. Please let me know if you would like to sign up and for more information.
Cheers. 

1. Saturday-  September 10th-     8:00 am shotgun
2. Saturday-  September 17th-     3:00 pm tee-times
3. Sunday-    September 25th-     8:00 am shotgun
4. Sunday-    October 2-              8:00 am shotgun
5. Saturday-  October 8-              3:00 pm tee-times
6. Saturday-  October 15-            8:00 am shotgun
7. Final tournament to be scheduled based on weather.

Boise Ranch Junior Club Championship results

Boys, 9-hole

age 15+

1. Scott Nelson 39 (boys club champion)

2. Corbyn Coltrin 53

age 12-14

1. Sawyer Spackman 45

2. Keaton Coltrin 48

3. Cameron Balukoff 52

age 9-11

1. Landon Bowen 59

2. Nick Provencio 74

3. Lawson Murdock 76

Girls, 9-hole

age 14-16

1. Samantha Anderson 61 (girls club champion)

2. Rachael Beath 64

Boys, 5-hole

age 7-8

1. Nate Cherry 32

2. RJ Beeson 33

3. Cade Randall 34

Girls, 5-hole

age 9-11

1. Alli Jo Silzy 34 (playoff)

2. Hannah Dupay 34

3. Hailey Scheffel 57

Boys & Girls, 3-hole

age 5-6

1. Dillon Starkel

2. Hilary Scheffel

3. Jackson Beeson

A great turnout and lots of fun! Thank you to Callaway for sponsoring our prizes earned from points accumulated over the season. Some of the prizes included new Callaway golf bags, hats, gloves, towels, and balls. Good job league participants! 

SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF!

Many exciting programs are in place for junior golf! A Junior League, Junior Golf Academy, Junior Clinics, and Junior Camps are available. 

The Junior League is designed to give young players the opportunity to play on the golf course in a fun and competitive environment, while learning rules, course etiquette, and good sportsmanship. If the juniors are new to golf, it is recommended to take lessons or attend clinics or the academy in conjunction with league. For high school golfers, the league is a great opportunity to keep playing and improve before next season. Age divisions range between 4 and 18 years old.

Junior League will take place Wednesday mornings at 8am and Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. Juniors do not have to attend every league day, and can come in the morning or evening. Based on their ability, they will play 3, 5, or 9 holes from different sets of junior and adult tees.

The junior league membership fee is $40 for new members and $20 for returning members. Juniors will receive a $25 gift certificate for clubs, an unlimited range card for the summer and reduced rates for playing privileges outside of the scheduled league days.

There are 8 league days, and each league day is $10.00 if signing up weekly, or $65.00 to sign up in advance for all days. Wednesday, June 15 there is a free clinic and two registration times. If you cannot make these times to register, please contact Erica Haney.

The Spring Junior Golf Academy is designed to give juniors the correct tools to become successful golfers in an enjoyable and exciting atmosphere that fosters learning. Instruction given by PGA teaching professional Erica Haney. It is a 6-week program; choose the day and time that best suits your schedule and attend the same grouping for 6 weeks. The slots to pick from are attached. The number per class is limited (4 students), so sign up soon to reserve your spot.

As a member of the Junior League association, discounted rates are applicable.

A sample of topics covered: putting, chipping, pitching, sand shots, full swing w/ irons & woods, driving, on course playing, and rules & etiquette.  

Spring Junior Championship

The spring junior golf season was fun and congratulations to all the junior golfers who worked hard, had fun, and improved! 

Spring Championship Results:

9-holes 
Boys, age 11-14
1. Sawyer Spackman
2. Nathanael Fehringer
3. Nick Provencio

Girls, 15+
1. Sami Anderson

Boys, age 8-10
1. RJ Beeson
2. Kyle Hardy
3. Carson Meyers
4. Joseph Jensen
5. Eli Fehringer

5 holes
Girls, age 10-13
1. Madison Durrell
2. Alli Jo Silzly

Girls, age 8-9
1. Hannah Dupay
2. Kenna Heupel
3. Isabel Hubbard
4T. Hailey Scheffel
4T. Tatum Zinng

Boys, age 7-8
1. Nate Cherry
2. Brayden Sawyer
3. Braxton Christensen
4. Randy Silzly

Boys, age 5-6
1. Hunter Diemer
2. Shane Hardy
3. Dillon Starkel

3 holes
Girls, age 6-7
1. Lily Clampitt
2. Maggie Sawyer
3. Hilary Scheffel

Girls, age 4-5
1. Kaitlynn Law
2. Brooke Diemer

Boise Ranch Junior Golf Association fundraiser

The Boise Ranch Junior Golf Association is currently having a fundraiser. We have teamed up with Hooters Helpers to raise money for junior golf fees, scholarships, and junior tees to name a few. All of the money earned will go directly to support the juniors. The junior golfers are selling raffle tickets to be used on May 21st at the event, which is at Hooters from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. We would love your support so come down to Hooters on the 21st or contact us to buy raffle tickets from the junior golfers. 

You do not have to be present to win an item, although we invite you to come and join us. If you cannot make it we will put your raffle tickets in the buckets for the items you choose. During the event, for every beer sold $1.00 will be contributed to the junior golfers.

The donations you can choose to use your raffle ticket for include:

(1) Hooter's Golf Bag

(2) 6 month Gold's Gym Membership 
(all Treasure Valley locations)

(3) 6 month Gold's Gym Membership

(all Treasure Valley locations)

(4) Boise Ranch Golf Course pass

(5) 2 Golf lessons, 4 Rounds of Golf w/ cart & Titleist Pro-V1 Golf Ball package

(lessons from PGA Teaching Professional Erica Haney)

(6) Sport Massage Package

(massage from Nikki Clampitt @ Gold's Gym Meridian location)

(7) Tanning & Gym Package - 3 month unlimited & all access tanning at Tan Du Soleil & 3 month Gold's Gym membership
(T.D.S. located in the Gold's Gyms)

(8) Portrait session with CD by Legacy Photos
(www.mylegacyphoto.com)

(9) AT&T Windows cell phone donated by Connect Wireless

(10) Full Service Dog Groom from Doggie-Do Pet Grooming

(11) 6 months of advertisement from Off The Wall Advertising in 6 locations

(graphic design work included, a $1,500 value)

(12) $25.00 gift certificate for hair services at Lotus Hair Spa in Meridian

(hair by Tracy Oswald www.lotushairspa.com)

(13) Gardening Package - includes rake, shovel, & broom

(from Wade Heupel of HD Supply Waterworks in Meridian, ID www.waterworks.hdsupply.com)

(14) Junior Golf goodies - Jr. Hat, Golf balls, Tees, and more

(15) Wildhorse Resort & Casino golf & stay package

(includes 2 rounds of golf, 1 night stay, & coupons to use at Wildhorse)

(16) Callaway Golf Bag donated by Connect Wireless

(17) Ladies Polar-Tech Jacket, size L, color grey

(LG: Life's Good)

(18) Ladies Polar-Tech Jacket, size L, color grey

(LG: Life's Good)

(19) Mary Kay Package

(20) 2 Roaring Springs day passes

(21) 4 rounds of golf w/ cart at Terrace Lakes Golf Course 

(22) $40.00 gift certificate to Carino's Italian restaurant

(23) Callaway Golf Package - dozen Tour balls, hat, glove, umbrella, & towel

We currently are still getting donations and if you have an item you would like to donate we would appreciate it. You and/or your company will then be listed as one of our sponsors. 

Parent-Junior Scramble

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parent-Junior Scramble! It was a great time and we raised enough money for the new junior tees for 9-holes. As you know, all proceeds from the scramble are going towards the junior tees, and you as the participants made this possible. When you see the new tees on the course you will know that you are a contributor to this great asset for our junior golfers.

 

The PGA Family Course Program:

• Makes golf more enjoyable for players new to game
• Establishes a beginner-friendly short course within any existing golf facility
• Provides a simple transition as each player’s ability increases
• Enables players of varying abilities to shoot similar scores
• Encourages parents and kids to play golf together

The junior course will be complete with a scorecard for the juniors with the distances on each hole. The junior course can have it's own name, and if you have an idea please share it. Some ideas are that spin off Boise Ranch GC are: Little Ranch GC, Little Broncos GC, & Spotted Cow GC

Parent-Junior Scramble RESULTS:

(Idaho Statesman)

11 and Over Flight

1. Scott and Paul Neslon (34)

2T. Sawyer and Terry Spackman (35)

2T. Bumper and Al Vargus (35)

10 and Under Flight

1. RJ and Lance Beeson (31)

2. Kenna and Stacy Heupel (36)

3T. Hunter and Brandon Diemer (37)

3T. Joseph and Tony Jensen (37)

Closest to the Pin:

Lily Clampitt

Longest Putts:

Sawyer Spackman

Kenna Heupel

Spring Junior Golf Program

With the success of the Fall Junior Golf Program, we are looking forward to the Spring Junior League.

Once again there will be a Junior Golf Academy as well as Junior Clinics.

The Junior League is designed to give young players the opportunity to play on the golf course in a fun and competitive environment, while learning basic rules, course etiquette, and good sportsmanship. Junior League will take place Friday evenings. Juniors can sign up for the days they would like to participate on, and how many holes they would like to play based on their level (3, 5, or 9 holes). We can help determine how many holes are appropriate for each individual junior to play.

We encourage beginning juniors to also participate as they can play 3 holes, in a less competitive format, build new friendships with other juniors, and realize golf is a fun lifetime sport. For those who are new golfers or very young, the three holes will be set up from a few yards off the green. We feel it is best for juniors to learn from the green out.

The junior league membership fee is $40, includes a tee prize, a $25 gift certificate for junior clubs, 10% off private lessons, a range card for the spring and reduced rates for playing privileges outside of the scheduled league days. Each league day they would like to participate in will be $10.00, collected in advance for the days they sign up for, or weekly (a week before each event). We ask that parents volunteer some dates to walk along with a group and assist in keeping score.

As a member of the Junior League, the junior will be able to participate in the Parent-Junior scramble (parents can be substituted for a grandparent, relative, or family friend), and the Spring Junior Club Championship.

The Spring Junior Golf Academy is an after-school program designed to give juniors the correct tools to become successful golfers in an enjoyable and exciting atmosphere that fosters learning. Instruction given by PGA teaching professional Erica Haney. It is an 6-week program, where you choose the night and time that best suits your schedule and attend the same grouping 6 weeks. The slots to pick from are attached. The number per class is limited, so sign up soon.

As a member of the Junior League association, discounted rates are applicable.

A sample of topics covered: putting, short game – chipping & pitching, full swing – with irons & woods, driving, on course playing, and rules & etiquette. 

$10.00 off private junior lesson over Spring Break!

Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to start your juniors off with a lesson for the year, and get them into the groove of things. I am offering $10.00 off all junior lessons during their Spring Break! 
normal pricing is: $30 for a junior lesson
                            $35 for a junior in high school 


call me to set up an appointment - (208) 890-6426 or email at ericahaney@pga.com

Spring Golf!

A Spring Junior Golf League will be starting soon. Last year's Fall Junior League was a great success for the first Junior League at Boise Ranch! I welcome all Junior golfer's around the valley to partake in the spring league and get ready for summer golf events! It's a great way to meet friends, play 3, 5, 9, or 18 holes, and have an edge on other golfer's for summer tournaments. 
Stay tuned for more information, or send me an email. 
See you all soon!

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