This article is sponsored by Wichita Junior Golf Foundation.
Registration is open April 1-May 12!
Wichita Junior Golf Foundation teaches kids, ages 9-18 the rules and basic skills of golf. It is an eight-week summer program held Monday and Tuesday mornings in June and July at the Wichita public golf courses. Golf clubs are supplied for any golfers that needs a set at no additional cost.
The program is $25 for the eight-week summer session. All juniors new to the program must enroll in the beginner program.
Beginner Program
| Beginner – Tuesdays | ||
| 7:30am | Auburn Hills | MacDonald |
| 8:00am | Auburn Hills | MacDonald |
| 8:30am | Auburn Hills | MacDonald |
| 9:00am | Auburn Hills | MacDonald |
| 9:30am | Auburn Hills | MacDonald |
| 10:00am | Auburn Hills | MacDonald |
| Class times & locations. | ||
This beginner program is offered for junior golfers, ages 9-18 at Auburn Hills and MacDonald Golf Courses that are NEW to the Wichita Junior Golf Foundation. Juniors must turn 9 before August 1, to be eligible.
The beginners program provides instruction in rules and etiquette the first 30 minutes of class, followed by lessons on the driving range, learning chipping, full swing and putting. Juniors spend one class day on the golf course playing 3-holes. Putting all the lessons learned to use.
Golfers only spend one summer in the beginner program and advance the next summer to play in the players program at one of the other courses.
Classes are two hours long on Tuesdays for eight weeks: June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1.
Player Program
| Player – Mondays | |||
| Arthur B. Sim | MacDonald | Tex Consolver | |
| 7:00am | 18-Holes | 18-Holes | 18-Holes |
| 7:30am | 9-Holes | 9-Holes | 9-Holes |
| 8:00am | 9-Holes | 5-Holes | 5-Holes |
| 8:30am | 4-Holes | 5-Holes | 5-Holes |
| 9:00am | 4-Holes | 3-Holes | 3-Holes |
| 9:30am | 4-Holes | 3-Holes | 3-Holes |
| Above is a list of class times, locations, and holes playing each class. | |||
The player program is offered for junior golfers at Arthur B. Sim, MacDonald, and Tex Consolver Golf Courses that participated in the Wichita Junior Golf program last summer.
In the players program, the junior golfers play on the course every Monday. Scores are recorded to determine the junior’s advancement in the program. Instruction in rules, etiquette, and golf lessons are given weekly. All golfers can play in the end of season tournaments at each course.
All classes are on Mondays for eight weeks: June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31. Class length varies based on the number of holes played.
Medical Release
A medical release must be completed before starting the online registration process. Parents will be prompted during the registration to upload a completed medical release. Registration can’t be finalized without the medical release uploaded.
Click below to download a medical release form. Complete the form and save to your computer, then start the online registration.
Download the medical release form here!
Volunteers
Wichita Junior Golf Foundation requires every junior golfer’s parent to volunteer one week during the summer session to assist with walking with juniors on the course, helping them to keep score and ensure they make it back to the clubhouse in a timely manner. No previous golf experience is needed for this volunteer.
The Course Leader will reach out to all parents after registration closes to start getting volunteers signed up for each week at the golf courses.
The Wichita Junior Golf program is conducted by volunteers who provide the opportunity for juniors to learn the rules, etiquette, and skills of golf. We had Course Leaders who have led programs for 15+ years. These people lead the Foundation’s efforts to develop children into responsible adults.
Wichita Junior Golf Foundation is always looking for folks in the community with golf knowledge to assist during weekly sessions.
We need volunteers to help with the following:
- share basic knowledge of putting and chipping with beginners
- supervise young golfers on the golf course
- assist leaders with the program as needed
Contact us for details or to register as a volunteer during the summer.
College Scholarships
Each year college scholarships are awarded to young persons who have been involved in the Wichita Junior Golf Foundation for at least three years. Juniors who are attending a four-year, two-year, or technical college are welcome to apply. The applicant does not have to be playing college golf on a school team to apply.
Junior golfers are eligible to apply upon completion of their junior year in high school.
Applications are judged based on answers to essay questions, leadership, high school scholastic performance and years in the program, with financial need being the last criteria.
The monetary amount depends on the number of qualified applicants and the associated programs which also provide scholarship funding. Past scholarships have been offered as high as $10,000 to junior golfers.
The $25 spent each summer is well worth the opportunity to apply for a college scholarship! For details, please visit wichitajuniorgolf.com.
Wichita Junior Golf Locations
Beginner Program:
- West Wichita – Auburn Hills Golf Course | 443 S. 135th Street West
- East Wichita – MacDonald Golf Course | 840 N. Yale
Player Program:
- West Wichita – Tex Consolver Golf Course | 1931 S. Tyler Rd.
- Downtown – Arthur B. Sim Golf Course | 2020 W. Murdock
- East Wichita – MacDonald Golf Course | 840 N. Yale
How to Register
Registration will be open for Wichita Junior Golf Foundation from Saturday, April 1 – Friday, May 12 or earlier is classes are full. This program is for ages 9-18, the junior must turn 9 before August 31. Anyone new to the program is required to start in the beginner program.
Registration is only available online at WichitaJuniorGolf.com.
Questions?
Please note space fills quickly for both beginner locations, registering early is highly recommended. For questions about Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, please email [email protected].
