Junior Golf in Tampa
Red Hat Player Development Benchmarks
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate 10 finger grip (hands together and thumbs down)
Demonstrate a “Y” setup with athletic posture
Demonstrate ability to align body with different targets
Make five rehearsal swings (holding finish position for five seconds)
Demonstrate ability to take putting stroke back and follow through properly
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit off a tee, flying ball 15 yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 25 yards (3 of 5 shots)
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 2-foot putts (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 10 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: Hit 20-foot putts within 6 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 20-foot within 8 feet (2 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Be able to hole out from 150 yards in 10 shots or less
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Blue Hat Player Development Benchmarks
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate ability to grip the club with top of the thumb covered by the palm of the bottom hand
Demonstrate proper ball position with an iron and a wood
Demonstrate a full weight shift from back leg to front leg with proper finish
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit off a tee, flying ball 25 yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 50 yards (3 of 5 shots)
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 2-foot putts (4 of 5 shots)
Putting: Hole 4-foot putts (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 10 feet (4 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 15 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 3-putt from 30 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 20-foot within 6 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 40-foot within 10 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Sand: Hit out of bunker (2 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Be able to hole out from 150 yards in 6 shots or less
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Orange Hat Player Development Benchmarks
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate rotation of spine and pelvis without excessive lateral movement
Demonstrate varied stance width and ball position based on the shot being played
Demonstrate wrist motion compatible with the swing style
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit onto a green from 75+ yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 100 yards (3 of 5 shots)
Other: Demonstrate ability to hit high shots or low shots
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 2-foot putts (5 of 5 shots)
Putting: Hole 4-foot putts (4 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 20 feet (5 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 30 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Putting: 3-putt from 40 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 20-foot within 6 feet (4 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit 60-foot within 18 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 20-yard shot on to green (4 of 5 shots)
Sand: Hit out of bunker (3 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 55 or better on 9 holes
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Green Hat Player Development Benchmarks
SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Demonstrate all swing fundamentals
Complete stable dynamic posture
Demonstrate good release and impact position
FULL SWING SKILLS
Iron: Hit onto a green from 75+ yards (3 of 5 shots)
Wood: Hit off a tee, flying ball 150 yards (4 of 5 shots)
Other: Demonstrate ability to hit draw and fade shot
SHORT GAME SKILLS
Putting: Hole 4-foot putts (9 of 12 shots)
Putting: Hole 8-foot putts (5 of 12 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 20 feet (5 of 5 shots)
Putting: 2-putt from 50 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chipping: Hit from 10 yards within 15 feet (3 of 5 shots)
Chippin: Hit from 25 yards within 15 feet (2 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 40-yard shot on to green (5 of 5 shots)
Pitching: Hit 60-yard shot on to green (4 of 5 shots)
Sand: Hit out of bunker on to green (3 of 5 shots)
SCORING SKILLS
Shoot 79 or better on 18 holes
RULES, ETIQUETTE AND HISTORY
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, etiquette, equipment and sportsmanship
Teaching
Be able to teach other juniors putting and chipping.