Makray Memorial Junior Golf Clinics

Of the many excellent public courses in the Chicagoland area, Makray Memorial is certainly in my Top Ten. Aside from the excellent conditioning, and interesting layout, they have a classic clubhouse with a top notch restaurant overlooking the 9th and 18th greens. Makray also uses sand that is unique to the Chicago area, and plays more like the sand you encounter in Florida as opposed to the heavy, often waterlogged sand found at most Chicago courses. Their practice area, though compact, offers golfers an opportunity to tune up all the various aspects of their game either before a round or for a full practice session. For junior golfers, this facility must be fantastic.

Well, registration is now open for Makray's 2010 golf clinics. To register, you can stop in their pro shop in Barrington, IL, or visit their website at www.makraygolf.com.

PROGRAMS & SESSIONS:


After School Program (May 11,12,13) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm = $100.00
After School Program (May 18,19,20) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm = $100.00

Golf Clinic (July 6,8,13,15,20,22) 8:30 am - 10:00 am = $175.00
                                                    10:30 am - 12:00 pm = $175.00

August Mini Clinic (August 3,4,5) 8:30 am - 10:00 am = $100.00
August Mini Clinic (August 10,11,12) 8:30 am - 10:00 am = $100.00

The classes include mastering the fundamentals of the grip, stance, and swing. Emphasis will be put on skill development for putting and the short game. All students will additionally see a video analysis of their swing.

The average age of the participants in these clinics is 10-12 years old, but Makray reports that the ages do vary outside of that average, so if you've got a hungry little 6 or 7 year old Beaver to be, by all means, let them eat!

Fairways and Greens!