March 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 March 3 -31.

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, March 3-31, for a price of $15 a class plus range balls.

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, March 2-30, for $15 a class plus range balls.

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, March 6-27, for $30 a class plus range balls.

THE FIRST TEE
The program uses golf to teach youth life skills that are vital for character development. Many character and life lessons are learned through discovering and playing the game. Each session has 10 hours of curriculum plus experience on the course. Youth ages 6-15 are grouped with others of same age. Tuition is $110 per session or $25 per class. The March schedule is:

Saturdays March 3- 31 3 pm – 5 pm
Mon - Fri March 26-30 3 pm – 5 pm

THE LPGA GIRLS GOLF CLUB
All young ladies, age 7-17 are invited to attend an informational meeting about the LPGA Girls Golf Club on Sunday, March 4 at 2pm at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center.