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Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy
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In response to recommendations from past United States Ryder Cup Team Captains, The PGA of America has created the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy. This initiative is designed to expand the outreach of the Ryder Cup and provide aspiring young players, who otherwise could not financially afford to attend, the opportunity to experience an elite player development academy. The primary emphasis of this program will focus on playing and competing in both stroke and match-play formats.
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PGA Tour Player, Dustin Johnson performing a clinic for the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy
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| Mission and Objectives |
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The Ryder Cup Junior Academy dinner at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Pictured (L to R) is Hal Sutton, Dow Finsterwald, Daniel Myers and Billy Casper.
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Consistent with its mission to promote interest in the game of golf and elevate the standards of PGA Professionals, The PGA of America has developed and will host the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy. Goals for the Academy include:
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Provide a unique and world-class junior golf academy and competitive experience
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Identify and provide to talented American boys and girls, without the financial means, access to world-class teachers, trainers and competitive experiences through the Academy
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Create a learning environment with focus beyond technical skills to include competitive playing, fitness, and physical assessments
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Leverage Ryder Cup history and traditions to influence character development of the juniors
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Extend the Ryder Cup brand into local communities and build a "one of a kind," lasting legacy for Ryder Cup Players, Captains and The PGA
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The Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy will be a seven-day program conducted annually each summer at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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Award-winning PGA Professionals from across the country will team with the on-site staff to provide coaching and instruction with emphasis on swing mechanics, competitive course management, technology, fitness and physical assessments.
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Past Ryder Cup Team Captains will be invited to participate and share insight on the history of the Ryder Cup and match-play competition.
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On-course playing experiences will include a Stroke-Play Championship, and three rounds of match play – Singles, Four-ball and Foursomes.
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The Ryder Cup Junior Academy dinner at the PGA Education Center in
Port St. Lucie, Florida, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Pictured (L to R) is
Hal Sutton, Dow Finsterwald, Madison Gilmartin and Billy Casper
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| Schedule |
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The Ryder Cup Junior Academy at the PGA Center for Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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A total of 96 Juniors (48 boys and 48 girls) will be invited to the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy each year at the PGA Golf Club and PGA Center for Learning & Performance in PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, Florida. The 41 PGA Sections will have the opportunity to select one boy and one girl each, with the remainder of the juniors selected through an at-large process.
The 2012 Ryder Cup Junior Academy will be conducted over a 7-day period the week of July 1-8, 2012.
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Selection by the Philadelphia Section PGA will based on:
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1 boy and 1 girl from the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour |
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Must be enrolled in an accredited high school within the Philadelphia Section PGA. Youth that are home schooled are eligible and will need to access a transcript to verify their GPA |
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High desire to excel in competitive golf (participation in Section, Amateur, Regional and/or High School competitive programs) |
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Character (involvement in activities such as but not limited to community service, student government and leadership associations) |
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This program targets those who may not have the resources or means to attend.
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Selection by the Philadelphia Section PGA will also take into account the diversity of the participant |
2012 Ryder Cup Junior Academy Application
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2012 - Please send applications to:
Philadelphia Section PGA - 715 Twining Road ~ Suite 111 - Dresher, PA 19025
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Lanny Wadkins and PGA of America President
Allen Wronowski at the Ryder Cup Junior Academy Dinner at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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The Ryder Cup Junior Academy at the PGA Center for Learning
and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, Wednesday,
July 13, 2011. Pictured is Hal Sutton, Dow Finsterwald and Billy Casper.
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The PGA of America will provide the following for the participants:
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Airfare (Coach) |
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Housing for the participant |
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On-site meals for the participant |
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Scheduled ground transportation for the participant from Palm Beach International Airport to official hotel to Palm Beach International Airport |
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Ground transportation for the participant to off-site events |
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The Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy on-site experience for the participant |
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