2024 PGA Jr League at Candia Woods
(6-Hole Matches)
Open to boys & girls ages 7 thru 13 (limited to 16 juniors)
Offered at Candia Woods is the PGA Junior League with a division for golfers of the age 7 thru 13. Within the PGA Junior League, juniors will also be enrolled in the First Tee of NH. For additional information, use the tabs on the left and view all of the great information about the PGA Junior League at Candia Woods.
PGA Junior League Golf is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 7-14 to learn and enjoy the game of golf. Much like other recreational league sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with their friends.
Division for Ages 7 thru 13
(limited to 16 juniors)
For additional questions, please contact Lewis White (lewis@candiawoodsnh.com)
Whats Included and Fees
Total Program Fee – $359.00
Amount Due Upon Registration – $99.00
($260 Balance Due at Candia Woods)
Remainder to be paid to Candia Woods before 1st League Practice
PGA Junior League Participant Fees Include:
• Enrollment into the First Tee of NH
• (2) Team Jerseys, PGA Jr League T Shirt, Tote Bag, Hat, Bag Tag
• 5 – Team (6-Hole) Matches
• 6 – Team Practices & Instruction with our Coaches
*All Play will be at Candia Woods as an In-House League
Practices on Saturdays from 3:00-4:30pm
Matches on Wednesdays – 5:30pm Tee Times (approx. 2 hours in length)
Format
PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to better socialize the game of golf for your participants. The program features a team-vs-team format in a structured league providing a popular, less stressful, scramble format. PGA JLG is a great way to get the entire family involved in golf, with parents as spectators, team-mothers, and even coaches.
Fun Not Stressful
In PGA JLG the focus is to have fun playing golf with your friends. PGA JLG teams want to win, but the stress often associated with individual medal play tournaments is eliminated by the low-pressure format and the camaraderie of playing on a team with your friends. Our goal is to foster an enjoyment of the game that will last a lifetime.
Team Not Individual
There is no individual scoring in PGA JLG. The two-player scramble format allows for all participants to feel connected with the team. Strong play is rewarded, while a poor shot does not lose the hole. Players of all skill levels are welcome and will contribute to the team’s success. Every player gets to play…in every competition!
“Flags”
Each match in PGA JLG consists of 6-hole matches at CW in 2023.
Each 6-hole match is broken down into three 2-hole segments that we call “Flags”. Actual “Flag” stickers are awarded to participants upon capturing a 2-hole point for their team. The stickers are collected by the players throughout the season, and proudly displayed on their PGA JLG bag-tags as a sign of accomplishment.
Alternates
In PGA JLG matches, coaches have the opportunity to alternate players at the beginning of each new “Flag”. Each player is guaranteed to play at least one “Flag” in each competition. Alternates allow coaches to create pairs that maximize the team’s chance for success, while still preserving the most enjoyable overall experience for each player.
Uniforms with Numbers
One of PGA JLG’s most popular innovations is our numbered team jerseys. Introduced as part of the uniform for the inaugural JLG World Series in 2011, numbered jerseys will be supplied to all players and teams in 2014. Kids are accustomed to wearing numbered uniforms in other youth sports, so why not golf!!! This helps build a sense of identity for each participant on their PGA JLG team.
| Candia Woods Junior League Schedule | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Activity |
| Saturday | June 8th | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #1 |
| Saturday | June 15th | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #2 |
| Wednesday | June 19th | 5:30pm Tee Times | On-Course Match #1 |
| Saturday | June 22nd | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #3 |
| Wednesday | June 26th | 5:30pm Tee Times | On-Course Match #2 |
| Saturday | July 6th | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #4 |
| Wednesday | July 10th | 5:30pm Tee Times | On-Course Match #3 |
| Saturday | July 13th | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #5 |
| Wednesday | July 17th | 5:30pm Tee Times | On-Course Match #4 |
| Saturday | July 20th | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #6 |
| Wednesday | July 24th | 5:30pm Tee Times | On-Course Match #5 |
| Saturday | July 27th | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice #7 |
| Wednesday | July 31st | 5:30pm Tee Times | On-Course Match (Rain Date) We will hold this extra match if we aren’t rained out |
| Saturday | August 3rd | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Instructional Practice (Rain Date) We will hold this extra practice if we aren’t rained out |
| Saturday | August 10th | 3:00 – 5:00pm | Skills Game & Pizza Party!!! |
Time Commitment-Season Length
The PGA JLG regular season at Candia Woods is approximately 6+ weeks long in the early summer depending on your league’s location. Regular season play concludes no later than mid-August.
Locations
All play is at Candia Woods as an In-House league.
Skill Level
PGA JLG is an inclusive program that encourages all skill levels. We suggest that players achieve a minimum basic level of competence in at least one discipline; driving, chipping or putting, before joining a team. Our scramble format provides a comfort zone for the developing player. For the accomplished Junior who may already be competing in individual tournaments, PGA JLG offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a team setting and most importantly, play on a team with friends.
Parent Involvement
Similar to other youth recreational sports, PGA JLG encourages and relies on parental involvement. In addition to making sure participants get to matches and practices, parents can play an important role in the success of their team:
- Team captain/assistant
- Coach
- Team-Parent
- Match monitor/scorer
- Player recruitment
