Eel River Valley Junior Golf is open to all K-8 grammar school kids. Golfers of all skill levels from beginners to experienced juniors are welcome. Our goal is to teach life skills through the game of golf and to encourage participation in middle school teams, high school teams, and Humboldt County competitions. Junior Golf Association programs to expand the junior golf program in the Eel River Valley.
History:
The local junior golf program was started in the summer of 2008 by Barbara Lindsay who wanted to start kids at a younger age so that they might have a better opportunity to get on the high school teams after graduation from 8th grade. The program relies on volunteers who have an interest in helping kids achieve this goal. The program is supported through a grant from the Ferndale Rotary Club, donations from the women’s 3-putt club, donations from Southern Humboldt Masters tournament, donations from Fortuna Sunrise Rotary, ongoing donations and support from the Redwood Empire Woman’s Golf Association, and individual monetary and equipment donations from Club members. The program would not be possible without the generosity of Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club, who allows the kids to play on the course without fees.
Eligibility:
- Must live in Humboldt County. Kids from outside the area who are visiting grandparents/family and who belong to a Junior Golf group in their home area are also eligible during their visit.
- Minimum age is first grade and at least 8-years of age. Kids are no longer eligible after 8th grade graduation into high school but can participate the summer before high school begins.
- A $20 registration fee per golfer is due on the first day of participation.
- There is a maximum of 30 Junior Golfers per season. Prior participants in good standing will have first choice and the balance of the roster will be filled on a first come basis. Exceptions will be determined by the Program Director. For example, adequate commitments by helpers and parents to assist the additional golfers.
Dress Code:
- Males: Shirts must have sleeves and collars. Turtleneck and mock turtleneck shirts are acceptable. NO T-shirts, tank tops or shirts with offensive language or illustrations.
- Females: Sleeveless blouses are permitted for women and girls. No T-shirts, halter tops, spaghetti strap tank tops, or bare midriffs.
- NO short shorts, athletic shorts, cut-offs or swimming trunks. As a guide, shorts should be no shorter than mid-thigh.
- Denim pants are acceptable.
- Sweat pants and spandex pants are NOT allowed.
- Shoes must be worn at all times. They may be golf shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoes.
- Golf caps, baseball caps, and visors must be worn with the bill facing forward.
- Pants and shorts must be worn at the waist.
- Underwear must not be exposed at any time.
Code of Conduct:
Junior golfers, helpers, parents and family accept the responsibility of conducting themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Respect the course by picking up litter and putting it in its place, repair divots and ball marks.
Be respectful to the instructors and helpers who are donating their time to help develop your golf skills. At the end of each session, try to remember to thank them.
