GAVC

GAVC Advanced Player Program &
Dan Martin's Advanced Player Academy

"The only junior golf instructional program in Ventura County designed specifically for helping juniors get ready for playing on a golf team or individual tournament golf."

Now in its fifth year, The Golf Academy of Ventura County offers an advanced player development and lesson program for junior golfers more advanced in skill level. This program is specifically designed for junior golfers that are interested in pursuing or are already involved in competitive golf. It is perfect for juniors playing or wanting to play local golf tours (www.uskidsgolf.com , www.vcjga.org )or those wanting to play on a middle school or high school golf team. All Advanced Player Classes and Events will help participants continue to build excellent technical skills as well as develop the critical goal setting, self-management and judgement skills required to be a successful competitive player.
Criteria to participate:
Open to Boys & Girls Ages 10-16. Participants must have over 10 rounds of playing experience, a desire to play competitive golf and be Advanced Player certified by a GAVC Instructor. Participants that have completed the Black stage in our Basic Junior Program are automatically elligible, so long as they are at least 9 years of age. If you are new to our program and feel you are ready for the Advanced Player Program, please contact Dan Martin, PGA - dan@golfacademyvc.com or (805) 901-7829 for a free assessment.

Dan Martin's Advanced Player Academy at Rustic Canyon Golf Course (DM APA)
New for 2012!! To be succesful in competitive golf and to reach your full potential, you need the right blend of private & group instruction/coaching, social & competitive peer group interaction, AND complete facility access. The DM APA includes unlimited APP Classes & Programs, Private Golf Instruction, Unlimited Range Balls, $10 golf after 12pm any day of the week (standby only), extra discounts on Competitive Player Camps, and much more!
The DM APA can be purchased on a monthly, 3 month, and 6 month basis. Rates vary depending on season. See Program Packages section on website for pricing and options. Sibling discounts are available.

APP Levels of Acheivement:

The APP Program features 3 levels of achievement which takes participants from intermediate level of play all the way to being able to contend in tournament golf.

Bronze - Able to break 60 for 9 holes (must do three times in competition or at APP On Course Programs), Pass Bronze Level Academy Skills Challenge & Pass Basic Golf Rules/Knowledge Test.

Silver - Break 50 three times for 9 holes in competition, Pass Silver Level Academy Skills Challenge & Pass Intemediate Golf Rules/Knowledge Test.

Gold - Break 40 three times for 9 holes in competition, Pass Gold Level Academy Skills Challenge & Pass Advanced Golf Rules/Knowledge Test.

Event & Class Descriptions:

APP Clinics
These 1.5 hour classes feature unique lesson plans with engaging and challenging activities that give the participants meaningful and helpful learning experiences. Participants will develop advanced golf skills in all parts of the game, as well as learn how to focus, make good decisions, and manage their emotions, ultimately becoming their own best coach. Each class also helps participants develop strategies and skills for setting and achieving their goals and features learning advanced rules and how to use the USGA Rule Book.

APP On Course Player Development Matches
These 3.5 hour classes feature a 45 min. Player Development Clinic/Warm Up followed by 9 holes of competitive team play. During the Clinic, participants work through a series of short game and full swing warm up activities designed to enhance enjoyment, learning, and performance. After the warm up, participants are brought together to review the purpose of the activities, and are given a “playing focus” to help them improve performance and get the most learning possible out of the round. Each participant plays on one of three teams, changed 3 times per year, and they compete in stroke play and match play style events with a season points title on the line. This class is an absolute must for any golfer wanting to play on a golf team in Middle School or High School. Participants also are treated to prizes for winning closest to the pin contests, being on the season’s champion team, best application of playing focus, and many others.

Dan Martin’s APA On Course Challenges – New (Begins in March 2012)
To further develop essential playing skills, Dan Martin has developed a very fun and engaging on course play program. In these unique 9-hole playing sessions, players will be challenged with various rules, playing formats & focuses that will develop creativity, mental toughness & resilience, strategy & good judgment, how to handle pressure, confidence, and many other key traits to be a successful competitive golfer.

APP Academy Challenges
Every other month, a special APP Academy Skills challenge is offered where participants will be tested on their advanced golf skills. This type of class is the main component to moving up in rank in the APP. During the event, each participant will attempt to score as well as possible in these areas: Advanced Putting, Advanced Chipping & Pitching, Ball Striking Accuracy, Trajectory & Curve Control, and Bunker Play. Each separate event is also an opportunity to win prizes. If the participant scores well enough – see APP Academy Challenge Scoring Requirements below – then they will have completed one of the components requirement to move up in rank. Before students can fully move up a level, however, they must also meet scoring requirements during approved local tournaments (US Kids/GAVC/VCJGA/SCPGA) or during APP Golf Team Prep On-Course Player Development Events. (See APP Levels of Achievement Above) Upon completion all the requirements of each level, participants are rewarded with a special GAVC pin commemorating their new level of achievement and they are posted on our APP photo board at Rustic Canyon GC and on our Facebook Page (coming soon!)

Competitive Player Camps
On select weekday school holidays, during Winter Break, Spring Break and during the Summer, we will offer Full Day camps with morning instruction and practice, lunch, and PM Competitive On-Course play. Each day will offer specific camp themes built around the mental/emotional game, short game, or full swing development.

APP ACADEMY CHALLENGE SCORING REQUIREMENTS:

Skill	Bronze	Silver	Gold
Tee Shots/Driving	2 of 6 into 30 yard Fairway (ball must travel 125yds for girls & 160yds for Boys) Must use driver or 3W	3 of 6 into 30 yard Fairway (ball must travel 125yds for girls & 160yds for Boys) Must use driver or 3W	4 of 6 into 30 yard Fairway (ball must travel 125yds for girls & 160yds for Boys) Must use driver or 3W
Approach Shots	3 shots to each of 3 different distances: 50-75yds, 75-125yds, 125-150yds 3 of 9 land or stay on target green	3 shots to each of 3 different distances: 50-75yds, 75-125yds, 125-150yds 5 of 9 land or stay on target green	3 shots to each of 3 different distances: 50-75yds, 75-125yds, 125-150yds 7 of 9 land or stay on target green
Chipping	15-20 yard chip, 3 shots each with 3 different clubs – one must be a 9,8,or 7iron 3 of 9 must stay in 10 ft. target circle/square	15-20 yard chip, 3 shots each with 3 different clubs – one must be a 9,8,or 7iron 5 of 9 must stay in 10 ft. target circle/square	15-20 yard chip, 3 shots each with 3 different clubs – one must be a 9,8,or 7iron 7 of 9 must stay in 10 ft. target circle/square
Pitch Shots	30 – 50 yard shot – must use GW,SW,or LW 2 of 9 shots stay in 20 ft. diameter zone.	30 – 50 yard shot – must use GW,SW,or LW 4 of 9 shots stay in 20 ft. diameter zone.	30 – 50 yard shot – must use GW,SW,or LW 6 of 9 shots stay in 20 ft. diameter zone.
Lob Shots	Lob over an obstacle at least head high to a target within 15 yards away. 1 of 6 stay in 10 ft. target circle/square	Lob over an obstacle at least head high to a target within 15 yards away. 2 of 6 stay in 10 ft. target circle/square	Lob over an obstacle at least head high to a target within 15 yards away. 4 of 6 stay in 10 ft. target circle/square
Bunker Play	Blast 1 of 6 from greenside bunker into 10 ft. circle/square. Target within 10 yards.	Blast 2 of 6 from greenside bunker into 10 ft. circle/square. Target within 10 yards.	Blast 3 of 6 from greenside bunker into 10 ft. circle/square. Target within 10 yards.
Putting	6 hole putting course – average hole length is 30 ft. Total score 16 or better	6 hole putting course – average hole length is 30 ft. Total score 14 or better	6 hole putting course – average hole length is 30 ft. Total score 12 or better
Trajectory & Curve Control	Demonstrates ability to hit the ball high and low.	Demonstrates the ability to curve the ball right and left. Can hit the green from 100 yards with a high shot & low shot.	Can hit 2 of 6 shots onto a target green from 100-150 yards with each of the following shots: extra high, extra low, curving right, and curving left.