Taught by Head Golf Professional Joseph Raitano, PGA. We will meet on the practice putting green behind the main clubhouse. Short game will include the basic fundamentals of Putting, Chipping, and Bunkers.

Saturday Morning Ladies Clinic (Short Game)

## _**Ladies Golf Clinic  - Irons from the Fairway**_

Tuesday's 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Only $25 per class.

Maximum 10 Students

Bring Your Irons & Hybrids

Designed for new golfers and seasoned veterans looking to learn more and improve their game. In Each Clinic we address a new subject, have some fun and learn a few things about the game.

Equipment can be provided

Iincludes:

- Golf Instruction from PGA Certified Professional, Patrick Fannon
- Range Balls

Tuesday Ladies Golf Clinic

***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS MAY 26th***
***LEAGUE WILL BE LIMITED AND HAS FILLED UP THE PAST 3 SEASONS***
LYMAN ORCHARDS & PGA JR. LEAGUE OVER THE YEARS:
8th Largest Program in US – 2023
4th Largest Program in US – 2022
#GAMECHANGER Award Winner 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023

LED BY PGA/LPGA PROFESSIONALS:
Team Lyman will be represented once again by John Dipollina, PGA Member and #GAMECHANGER award recipient for 2019-2023, Alex Cavaliere, PGA Member, Bryan Mooney, PGA Member, Andra Frappier, LPGA Apprentice, Sarah Proper, LPGA Apprentice and Jason Gobleck, PGA Member. 

PRACTICES:
Practices (6 to 8) will take place on weekday afternoons.  Parents pick which day is best to practice on.  Simply email John Dipollina at jdipollina@lymangolf.com after registering.  Please specify whether you would like Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday as your practice day.  Please also specify a backup day if possible.  Practices will begin beginning after the conclusion of the CIAC spring golf season which is after the Memorial Day holiday.  Exact times will be posted.

MATCHES:
Internal matches (6) will begin in mid-June.  Exact match times will be posted the evening prior by the coaching staff.  We ask all juniors/parents to RSVP to each match date well ahead of time so we the coaches can provide an exact time for your son/daughter to tee off.  This will eliminate needless waiting around and allow your family to schedule accordingly.

The matches will be played on either the Jones or Player Championship Courses.  Players based on ability levels/age will compete from different sets of tees.  Red tees will be encouraged for girls and beginner to intermediate boys.  Gold tees will be encouraged for advanced boys.  White tees will be encouraged for returning all-stars.

ALL-STARS:
All-star summer season will be an invitational event with a separate registration and corresponding coaching fee.  The all-star season will begin after the regular season ends and parents will be contacted individually.  Weekly practices will be held.  The 17U program will have three teams consisting of six participants each. The teams will have the opportunity to represent Lyman Orchards in both the CT PGA Sectionals as well as the Lyman Orchards Play Day.  Dates for the sectionals are August 11th and August 12th and will be held here at Lyman Orchards.  Play day events have yet to be announced.  If we are fortunate enough to advance to the regional competition as we were in 2022, 2023 and 2024, we will participate in the regional competition at a location and date that has yet to be announced.  To play 17U all-stars you have to be b/w 14 and 17 years old as of August 1st, 2024.

PLAYER KITS:
Each player will be presented with their personalized player kit prior to the season’s first match.  At registration you will see a charge for $110 which is the yearly PGA Jr. League membership fee.  This fee will include two PGA Jr. League jerseys (new colors for 2025) and have the last name and favorite number on the back, a PGA Jr. League hat/visor, PGA Jr. League bag tag and a PGA Jr. League drawstring backpack.  This registration fee is a one-time fee for 2025 and is not charged again if the junior plays in our fall or winter programs that will follow the spring campaigns. 
Please email John Dipollina, PGA Director of Golf with any questions you may have at jdipollina@lymangolf.com 

ZOOM INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
A Zoom meeting for parents to introduce the program has been held early April in preparation. I will go over the entire regular season, all-star process and have an informal question and answer session. To view this presentation from 2024 on YouTube please visit https://youtu.be/CTB-AJc6IhY?si=NSnXIBvDraKFWEoE

Program open for 7- to 13-year-olds. 6-year-olds who have participated in our Lyman clinic programming can be given consideration by contacting Director of Golf John Dipollina at jdipollina@lymangolf.com

Lyman Orchards 17U - Spring 2025

You and your kids will share in this awesome opportunity to learn and play golf in a relaxed team environment. PGA Jr. League is all about fun!
Saratoga Golf & Polo’s PGA Jr. League program is open to girls and boys ages 5-13 of all skill levels – no golf experience required! Kids will learn the game and enjoy relaxed competition in a two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship, builds confidence and teaches sportsmanship. Season orientation and match schedules will be available and are being worked on now and will run during the months of July & August.  We will be playing matches in-house this year with the possibilty  We will once again partner with Saratoga Spa and utilize the Par 3 course for many of our matches.
Each PGA Jr. League golfer will receive:
•	Two high-quality team jerseys, one orange and one blue (for home and away games). Jerseys are available in boys’ and girls’ sizes and customizable with our team’s name and player’s chosen jersey number!
•	Hat (new design), bag tag (new design), Silicone bracelet (new), stickers and drawstring bag
•	Orientation FUN Day.
•	team practices
•	4-6 regular season matches,  Additional Playoff Matches
•	Opportunity to advance to All-Star teams during post-season

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Mann, PGA at 518-584-8122 or steve@saratogagolfpoloclub.org.  You can also visit PGAJrLeague.com and follow @pgajrleague on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn more.
We look forward to bringing everyone together for a fun season at Saratoga Golf & Polo Club.


2025 Saratoga Golf & Polo Club PGA Jr. League Program

Discover the secrets to a powerful swing, refine your putting precision, and master the art of reading the greens. With a supportive and fun learning environment, you'll connect with fellow female golf enthusiasts, share the excitement of improvement, and take your golfing prowess to new heights.

**Ladies 101**

Have you ever wanted to step onto the golf course with confidence and grace? Our Ladies 101 Series is the perfect starting point for women new to golf who are eager to learn the fundamentals of golf in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Join your PGA Coach for this weekly series of lessons in a non-intimidating atmosphere with your peers. In the Ladies 101 Lesson Series, women of all ages who are new to golf come together, with a focus on networking and learning new golf skills at the same time!

_Register today!_

Ladies 101 (Beginner)

Women's Get Ready to Golf. PGA Professional Scott Warren and Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course Head Professional Joe Carville will guide you through getting ready to play your best golf in 2025. Each class will include golf fundamental warmup drills, setting up for success tips and swing fundamentals and techniques. Techniques include (putting, chipping, pitch shots and full swing). YOU CAN REGISTER FOR ALL 6 CLASSES AND ENJOY THE DISCOUNTED RATE OF $120. YOU MAY ALSO SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES FOR A COST OF $25 PER CLASS. CLASSES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT AMSTERDAM MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER THE CLASS WILL BE MOVED INDOORS TO SIMGOLF. ATTENEDEES WILL BE NOTIFIED THE MORNING OF THE EVENT IF THERE IS A VENUE CHANGE. 
_Register now!_

Women's Evening Session Get Ready to Golf

In honor of the growing number of women taking up the game, we will feature clinics tailored to the female golfer experience. The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge invites you to participate in the Women's Wednesday Golf Clinics! Our Women's Wednesday golf clinics are a perfect gateway to get yourself, friends and family all to start playing the game of golf. Our clinics feature instruction followed by on course play to fully prepare you to begin your golf journey!

1.5 Hours of PGA Certified Instruction

Curriculum that covers rules, etiquette, full swing, short game and more.

Team building exercises (Great for families and friends.)

Situational on course play

6:1 Student to Teacher instruction ratio

Callaway Rental Clubs available for no fee.

All Clinics are 6:00pm-7:30pm

Women's Wednesday Golf Clinic. May 28th 2025

**Women & Wine Golf Class**

Have you ever wanted to step onto the golf course with confidence and grace? Our Women & Wine Golf Classes are the perfect starting point for women who are eager to learn the fundamentals of golf in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Join your PGA Coaches for this weekly series of on-course classes in a non-intimidating atmosphere with your peers. In the Women & Wine Advanced Golf Class, women of all ages come together, with a focus on networking and learning new golf skills at the same time!

_Register today!_

Women & Wine Advanced Golf Class 5/28/25 - 6pm

Mohansic Junior Golf Clinics will run on Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM. Assistant Golf Professional and U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach Tino Tardella will lead the instruction. The price is $40 per session ages 7-14 welcome (minimum 3 students per session). Golf clubs will be provided if needed. Drop off will be located at the left side of the driving range. Payment can be made on Thursday by means of cash, check, or venmo @tino-tardella.
Each week juniors will learn the fundamentals of the full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting.


Junior Golf Clinic

**PGA HOPE at NY Golf Park is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being.  Lucas Cohen, PGA is the lead instructor and owner of the NY Golf Park in Hudson.**

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

- No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you.
- No prior golf experience necessary
- No VA disability rating required
- Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate
- All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!well-being,,is to

PGA HOPE Hudson (NY)

We are always looking for ways to shoot lower scores, the first place to look is around the green!

How can we eliminate the bad shots from within 50 yard?!

Join us for a 1 hour clinic to help you shoot lower scores!



Group Lesson Series: Short Game (Chipping & Pitching)

Discover the secrets to a simple set of principles for a successful Golf Swing. Sharpen Short Game Skills and refine your putting precision, learn how to read a green and learn golf etiquette. Coach Billy Bondaruk is gifted with teaching skills and knowledge of golf which has brought him many  accolades. Past PGA teacher of the year and top 100 instructor Golf  Digest, you'll be in a supportive and fun learning environment, you'll connect with other women with golfing interests, share laughs and excitement of improvement, take your golfing prowess to a new level. The Clinics are $50 per class. Come experience a few classes or come to all of them.
**Ladies 101**
Have you ever wanted to step onto the golf course with confidence and grace? Our Ladies 101 Series is the perfect starting point for women new to golf who are eager to learn the fundamentals of golf in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Join your PGA Coach for this weekly series of lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evening in a non-intimidating atmosphere with your peers. The Ladies 101 Lesson Series, women of all ages who are new to golf come together, with a focus on networking and learning new golf skills at the same time!
_Register today! Call Billy or text 774-212-4600_

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