The Glencoe Golf & Country Club to Receive CJGA Family Tees Endorsement
Richmond Hill, Ont. (February 1, 2012) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Family Tees Program to The Glencoe Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alberta. The Family Tee’s program, developed in 2010 through a partnership with Granite Golf Club and the Canadian Junior Golf Association, was implemented to offer families a way to spend quality time together on the golf course while making it a fun experience for everyone.
The program offers tees of varying yardage to accommodate children of different ages and ability. Family Tees are split into three categories; Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Level 1 is targeted to golfers 7 to 8 years of age, with a total 9 hole distance of 1,100 to 1,500 yards. Par 3's range from 45 to 85 yards, par 4's from 85 to 135 yards, and par 5's from 135 to 195 yards.
The next level, intended for golfers 9 to 10 years of age is 2000 yards for 9 holes. Level 2 has par 3's from 75 to 115 yards, par 4's between 185 and 245 yards, and par 5's from 285 to 345 yards.
Level 3 Tees for golfers 11 years of age and older are 2,500 yards for 9 holes, or 5,000 for the full 18. Par 3's are between 105 to 130 yards, par 4's range from 215 to 345 yards, and par 5's between 385 to 400 yards.
“We are so proud of this endorsement by the Canadian Junior Golf Association. Part of our vision at the Club is to ensure that we provide excellent facilities, programs and services to all members of the family. We feel this endorsement is very supportive of our Family Club orientation and really reflects the commitment towards this type programming” says Judy Forshner, CPGA Head Professional.
“The CJGA is very pleased to endorse The Glencoe Golf & Country Club and the Family Tees program, one that falls directly in line with the mission of the CJGA to grow and promote the game of junior golf in Canada” said Brad Parkins, Chief Operations Officer at the Canadian Junior Golf Association. “We could not be happier to see a facility such as The Glencoe be a part of such a program, one that directly targeted to the promote and develop junior golf at their facility."
The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is a private, 45-hole, member owned course. Its championship Glen Forest Course has been ranked 41 by SCORE Golf’s Top 100 Course in Canada. The Club is the largest golf facility in the country and is recognized industry wide as one of the top family facilities in North America.
About the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA)
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a ‘registered Canadian amateur athletic association’ (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada. The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit www.cjga.com.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
For media inquiries, contact:
The Glencoe Golf & Country Club
Natasha Sawatsky
Membership Marketing & Sales Director
Direct: 403-240-7395
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Brad Parkins
Chief Operations Officer
1-877-508-1069 x 221
2/1/2012