In response to recommendations from past United States Ryder Cup Team Captains, The PGA of America created the Ryder Cup Junior Academy. This initiative is designed to expand the outreach of the Ryder Cup and provide a select group of aspiring young players. The Academy is a unique, once-in-a lifetime experience. It celebrates the passion of the Ryder Cup, while inspiring participants to achieve greatness and to improve their lives through the game of golf. The primary emphasis of this program will focus on playing and competing in both stroke- and match-play formats.
The Ryder Cup Junior Academy is a seven-day program conducted at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla. with an emphasis on shot making, scoring, swing mechanics, competitive course management, technology, equipment, fitness and physical assessments. A good deal of the program is based on the Ryder Cup and learning from its rich history.
Ryder Cup Captains, PGA Professional Instruction, Coaching and Mentoring
Attendees will have a once-in-a lifetime treat as a Past Ryder Cup Captain will have an active role with this Academy, working with all of the juniors to provide mentoring and coaching support. Considering there have been only 27 PGA Professionals invited to serve as Ryder Cup Captains, they offer an incredibly unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to guide you to maximize your potential.
The Ryder Cup Junior Academy will also be led by the PGA Professional staff from the world renowned PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance. In addition, there will be a team of award-winning PGA Professionals from across the country to help deliver golf instruction and performance training to take their golf game to the next level.
Following high school, many JGA Members continue playing golf in different ways where some have the opportunity to represent their college or university playing on the golf team. As we round out 2011, and make way for 2012, high school seniors in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts solidify their choice for higher education which includes further development in the game of golf.
