February Dates-Junior Golf Instruction at Creekside for All Skill Levels

The Valpo Parks Department has instructional opportunities for kids of all skill levels. Classes are instructed by Nancy Bender, LPGA teaching professional at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center 2355 Clifford Road in Valparaiso.

Lil’ Tiger Classes
A 45-minute class for youth accompanied by an adult is for ages 3-5 with adult playing free. Price is $15 a class on Saturdays at 1 pm from February 4- 25.

Linkster Classes
A one hour skill progressive class for beginners, ages 6-8. A short game and a distance skill are taught during each class. Youth will experience playing on the course every third class. Classes are on Saturdays at 2 pm for a price of $15 a class plus range balls:

February 4 Chipping & Woods
February 11 Work the Bag
February 18 Putting & Irons
February 25 Chipping & Woods

Junior 101 Classes
This one hour class is intended to assist juniors ages 9-11 to learn or improve a specific golf skill. Each week the junior is learning a different set of golf skills and will be on the course every third class. Class is on Fridays at 4 pm for $15 a class plus range balls:

February 3 Putting & Irons February 10 Chipping & Woods
February 17 Work the Bag
February 24 Putting & Irons

Junior 202 Classes
A two- hour class for Juniors, ages 12 and older, who have had some experience with the game. Each week the junior is learning a different set of golf skills alternating between full swing, short game and course management. Class is Tuesdays at 4 pm for $30 a class plus range balls:

February 7 Score with the Short Game
February 14 Video Analysis of the Full Swing
February 21 Work the Bag
February 28 Score with the Short Game