Junior Golf
The Junior Golf Programs are run by Assistant PGA Professional, Keith Bursey. Keith is an excellent player and enthusiastic teacher who continues to add value to our Junior programs through his clinics and workshops. During the winter months, Keith teaches at Paradise Driving Range in Middleton, MA. He also works at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta GA during the Masters Tournament. Keith can be reached by Email at [email protected].
Little Links
This is a great way to get our youngest members interested in the game of golf. The Little Links course allows you to take your child and/or grandchild with you for 9 holes to get them excited about the game and allows you to spend valuable time together. The Kernwood Nine, (holes 1-8 and 18) has a set of little links tees set in the fairway, giving the young player a customized experience, and even their very own scorecard.
Junior Golf (ages 10+)
For older juniors, clinics are held on Tuesday evenings beginning at 5:30 p.m. 30 to 40 minutes of instruction is followed by 9 holes of golf. Juniors are paired up and different formats are introduced throughout the year. One instructor will move between the groups to explain etiquette, courtesy, and help juniors understand the importance of course management.
FUNdamentals of Golf (ages 6+)
Perfect for Juniors looking to improve on core fundamentals. The program is split by age, 6-8 year olds make up the youngest group, followed by 9-12 year olds, and 13 and up. Each week new topics are covered, and contests are held every week to encourage friendly competition.
Junior Golf 9 Hole League (ages 10+)
For Juniors ages 10 and up, 9-hole junior league is held on Thursday mornings starting at 7:30 a.m. on the back nine. Participants play in mini-events and collect scorecards to track their progress. One instructor moves between groups to explain etiquette, rules, and help with course management.
Junior Interclub League
Interclub is a great opportunity for Juniors ages 12 and up to get introduced to competitive golf, while also getting a chance to play some of the area's finest golf courses. The clubs that have been a part of the league at Kernwood include Turner Hill Golf Club, Winchester Country Club, Salem Country Club, Bass Rocks Golf Club, Myopia Hunt Club, Ferncroft Country Club, Tedesco Country Club. Each team consists of 5 Junior golfers from each Club. 18 Holes are played at all sites, and USGA rules govern all play.
PGA Junior League (ages 13 & under)
PGA Junior League Golf is designed to bring a "Little League" atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls aged 13 and under, PGA JLG provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get, and keep, kids involved in the game. The program structure includes a fun and recreational 2-player scramble format for players of all skill levels, full participation opportunities for all, and all players receive a team jersey, golf balls, bag tag, and flag stickers.
PGA Junior League
PGA Junior League Golf is designed to bring a "Little League" atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls aged 13 and under, PGA JLG provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get, and keep, kids involved in the game. The program structure includes a fun and recreational 2-player scramble format for players of all skill levels, full participation opportunities for all, and all players receive a team jersey, golf balls, bag tag, and flag stickers.
*To qualify, members' children and grandchildren must be 24 years old or younger and not married.