University Ridge Golf Course
9002 County Rd PD
Madison, WI 53593
608-845-7700
universityridge@uwbadgers.com

Junior Instruction

University Ridge offers a wide variety of junior golf instruction throughout the golfing season in order to meet the needs of all ages and abilities of junior golfers. Our programs offer fun and exciting instruction with an emphasis on personal attention, golfing etiquette, and improving overall golfing ability. All junior lessons are conducted on our newly remodeled practice facility which has a separate tee for instruction, a chipping green, and practice bunkers. Group size never exceeds six students (per instructor). Below is a list of junior classes that will be offered during the 2012 golf season. If class times don’t work out for your schedule you may schedule a private class for 4 or more. If you would like to sign up for any of the classes please contact the golf shop at (608) 845-7700 or email Ryan at rw2@athletics.wisc.edu.

“Freshman” Classes These classes take place throughout the season and offer juniors the opportunity to learn short game, full swing, and golf etiquette in a small group setting. Classes are conducted on our practice facility and short game area and are perfect for beginners, advanced beginners, or intermediate players. “Freshman” classes are (4) 1 hour sessions for $65.

“Freshman Plus” Classes This class is the same as the “Freshman” class except that there are two extra sessions for an additional $25. Juniors get (6) 1 hour sessions for $90.

“Sophomore” Classes The main difference between “Freshman” & “Sophomore” classes is the ability for “Sophomore” students to receive on course instruction for 30 minutes during each lesson. Typical lessons will include 45 minutes of instruction on our practice facility and short game area and 30 minutes of time on the golf course where juniors will be able to play 1-3 holes of golf. Juniors get (4) 1 hour and 15 minute classes for $80.

Bucky’s Junior League Bigger and Better for 2012! The Junior Bucky League will expand and offer a Thursday session. Juniors will get the opportunity to play nine holes of golf on Wednesday and Thursday with both morning and afternoon tee times. Juniors will also receive 30 minutes of drills and games before their 9 holes of golf. Juniors should have intermediate golf skills in order to keep up with the pace of play. The total time for each session will be 3- 3 ½ hours and the price for each session is only $30. There will be 4 tee times each week with 16 spots available. Sign up with Kyle at ken@athletics.wisc.edu

Junior Commuter ½ day Camp The “Commuter Camp” taught by Head Golf Professional Ryan Wieme is a week-long class that will be offered twice throughout the summer. Juniors will come away with a full understanding of the game of golf while learning in a small group (6 max). Each session will consist of short game and full swing instruction, and students will be able to get on the golf course on the last two days of the camp. The cost for the (5) 3 hour long sessions will be $225.

U-Ridge Junior Elite Sessions New for 2012, these sessions include 1 hour of advanced golf instruction and up to 18 holes of golf. Students will take part in a 1 hour golf lesson/clinic from 3:30pm-4:30pm with Head Golf Professional Ryan Wieme. The lesson/clinic will be geared towards high school golfers or potential high school golfers looking to improve all areas of their game. Topics will be advanced and students should have at least 3 years’ experience and be able to play 18 holes without holding up fellow students. After the lesson, students will tee off at 4:36 pm and 4:45 and play unsupervised as long as daylight allows. Cost is $50 per session. To sign up for any or all of the sessions call Ryan at (608)-497-4456 or email him at rw2@athletics.wisc.edu.

Parent/ Child Lessons These lessons are a great way to learn with your child. Six students per session (3 Parents, 3 juniors) make up the class. The classes will be fun, informative, and topical. The last 30 minutes of the 1 hour and 15 minute class will be spent on the golf course where the students will be able to practice what they learned with the instructor. After the class, students will have the opportunity to play a few holes on their own. The cost for the (3) classes will be $120 (total price for parent & child).