Cestone Golf Academy - Junior Golfer Development
Junior Golf Programs
Our goal is to create a fun and enjoyable learning environment.
Junior Golf Clinics
Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 AM and Monday 4:30 to 5:30 PM Junior Golf Clinic (Ages 7 to 12)
Monday 5:30 to 6:30 PM Junior Golf Clinic (Ages 13 to 18)
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Junior Private Lessons
Private lessons for junior golfers to achieve their goals.
Callaway Juniors XJ Sets
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- The Right Set For Each Junior Player
The XJ line is specifically designed to provide the best junior equipment for players from 42” in XJ1 to 57” in XJ3.
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- XJ1: 4-piece Set - Fairway Wood, 7-iron, Sand Wedge and Putter. Clubs that are easy to hit and get them into golf. Height Range 38 to 46 inches - $249.99
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- XJ2: 6-piece Set - Driver, Fairway Wood, 7-iron, 9-iron, Sand Wedge and Putter. Clubs to hit long, solid shots. Height Range 47 to 53 inches - $349.99
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- XJ3: 7-piece Set - Driver, Fairway Wood, Hybrid, 7-iron, 9-iron, Sand Wedge, Putter. for long shots, solid contact and great distance coverage. Height Range 54 to 61 inches - $399.99
Contact us to purchase
Our Skills & Expertise
Welcome to the Cestone Golf Academy Junior Golf Program! Our goal is to create a positive learning experience – for all players, from 5 to 17, and every skill level, from “new to the game” to “elite player.” Programming will run year round.
We encourage parents to be an active participant in your child’s development. Not only is golf a game they will play for a lifetime, it will also help them to make new friends and learn about important values like hard work and etiquette in a fun and interesting way.
Our goal is to create a fun and enjoyable learning environment.
Our staff is here to support you. If you would like to schedule some time to discuss a plan for your child or ask any additional questions, please let us know.
Player Development Benchmarks
Red Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate 10 finger grip (hands together and thumbs down)
Demonstrate a “Y” setup with athletic posture
Demonstrate ability to align body with different targets
Make five rehearsal swings (holding finish position for five seconds)
Demonstrate ability to take putting stroke back and follow through properly
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit off a tee, flying ball 15 yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 25 yards (3 of 5 shots)
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 2-foot putts (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 10 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: Hit 20-foot putts within 6 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 20-foot within 8 feet (2 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Be able to hole out from 150 yards in 10 shots or less
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Green Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate all swing fundamentals
Complete stable dynamic posture
Demonstrate good release and impact position
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit onto a green from 75+ yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 150 yards (4 of 5 shots)
Other: Demonstrate ability to hit draw and fade shot
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 4-foot putts (9 of 12 shots)
Putting: Hole 8-foot putts (5 of 12 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 20 feet (5 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 50 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit from 10 yards within 15 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit from 25 yards within 15 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 40-yard shot on to green (5 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 60-yard shot on to green (4 of 5 shots)
Sand: Hit out of bunker (5 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 54 or better on 9 holes
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Teaching
Be able to teach other juniors putting, chipping.
Blue Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate ability to grip the club with top of the thumb covered by the palm of the bottom hand
Demonstrate proper ball position with an iron and a wood
Demonstrate a full weight shift from back leg to front leg with proper finish
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit off a tee, flying ball 25 yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 50 yards (3 of 5 shots)
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 2-foot putts (4 of 5 shots)
Putting: Hole 4-foot putts (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 10 feet (4 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 15 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 3-putt from 30 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 20-foot within 6 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 40-foot within 10 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Sand: Hit out of bunker (2 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Be able to hole out from 150 yards in 6 shots or less
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Purple Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate all swing fundamentals
Complete stable dynamic posture
Demonstrate good release and impact position
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit onto a green from 100+ yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 150 yards (4 of 5 shots, all in fairway)
Other: Demonstrate ability to hit draw and fade shot
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 3-foot putts (10 in a row)
Putting: Hole 6-foot putts (5 in a row)
Putting: 2-putt from 20 feet (5 in a row. First putt must be within a club length.)
Putting: 2-putt from 35 feet (5 in a row)
Chipping: Hit from 10 yards within 6 feet (5 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit from 25 yards within 6 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 60-yard shot on to green (5 in a row)
Sand: Hit out of bunker on to green (3 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 89 or better on 18 holes
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Teaching
Be able to teach other juniors putting, chipping, pitching.
Orange Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate rotation of spine and pelvis without excessive lateral movement
Demonstrate varied stance width and ball position based on the shot being played
Demonstrate wrist motion compatible with the swing style
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit onto a green from 50+ yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 100 yards (3 of 5 shots)
Other: Demonstrate ability to hit high shots or low shots
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 2-foot putts (5 of 5 shots)
Putting: Hole 4-foot putts (4 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 20 feet (5 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 30 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 3-putt from 40 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 20-foot within 6 feet (4 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 60-foot within 18 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 20-yard shot on to green (4 of 5 shots)
Sand: Hit out of bunker (3 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 60 or better on 9 holes
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
White Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate all swing fundamentals
Complete stable dynamic posture
Demonstrate good release and impact position
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit onto a green from 100+ yards and make a score of 3 or better. (3 in a row)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 175 yards (5 in a row in fairway)
Other: Demonstrate ability to hit high draw and low fade shot
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 3-foot putts (20 in a row)
Putting: Hole 6-foot putts (10 in a row)
Putting: 2-putt from 20 feet (5 in a row. First putt must go past the hole)
Putting: 2-putt from 50 feet (5 in a row)
Chipping: Hit from 10 yards within 3 feet (3 in a row)
Chipping: Hit from 25 yards within 6 feet (3 in a row)
Pitching: Hit 75-yard shot on to green (5 in a row)
Sand: Hit out of bunker on to green (5 in a row)
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 79 or better on 18 holes, Must be playing tournament golf.
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Teaching
Be able to teach other juniors putting, chipping, pitching, full swing.
Black Hat
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate all 8 swing fundamentals
FULL SWING SKILLS
All the above
SHORT GAME SKILLS
All the above
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 71 or better on 18 holes, must be playing tournament golf.
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship and respect for the game.
Teaching
Be able to teach other juniors putting, chipping, pitching, full swing.