We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new DRIVING RANGE for 2008!

Old Orchard Country Club is proud of our commitment to the youth of our area. We offer lessons, outings and tournaments for kids of all ages and skill levels. As part of this commitment, we are a member of the "Hook a Kid on Golf" program. The best way to describe what this program is all about is to quote from their mission statement:

To provide communities with a comprehensive youth golf program that eliminates the obstacles that discourage from learning and continuing to play golf while instilling in them an understanding of golf's rules, etiquette, and history."

The programs we offer cater from the absolute beginner to children who have been playing for two or more years. These programs are:

If your child likes to golf or is merely curious about the game, sign him/her up for this fabulous instructional five-day clinic. They will learn correct swing fundamentals, rules and golf etiquette. This introductory course has helped thousands of kids learn the game of golf.

All children who attended the clinic last year will be able to sign up again for $90. This special reduced rate does not include the golf clubs and bag. Classes are limited to 36 students. On the 20th all parents come out for a fun day with your kids.

*This fee includes a starter set of golf clubs, golf bag, golf hat, one-year subscription to Green to Tee Magazine.

This is a great opportunity for the junior golfer looking to get a head start on competition. PGA Professional Doug Brazeau will give the lessons and each student's progress will be monitored in a structured group lesson format. We will be offering two classes based on the student's ability level, they are as follows:

*Driving range balls are included

After the completion of Hook a Kid on Golf, clinic youngsters will be given a chance to advance to the next level called the Birdie League. This league is comprised of six mini lessons, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the game. This class can be taken while enrolled in one of the leagues or it will prepare the student for enrollment into a league next season.

*Driving range balls are included

This will be our fourth season offering this great league where youngsters will have a chance to play golf on the course and to compete in the National Hook a Kid on Golf Challenge. For the second straight year we placed first in the country. Next season there will be two leagues the Challenge League (PGA Tour) and the Blue League (Nationwide Tour) each student will placed on a league based on their ability.

Come out and try out for this fun league and learn even more about this great game of golf. Our goal is to provide a format of play that is fun and at the same time teach youngsters rules, etiquette, and the history of the game. All this is excellent preparation for high school golf. Anyone who has not completed our Hook a Kid on Golf program will not be allowed to participate at this level. Team players will be required to have a complete set of clubs. Due to the availability of the golf course, we are forced to a 40-person league limit, but we will be willing to sign up substitutes for each team. Park district residents will have priority in signing up. Qualifying players will be required to pay a $250 fee to be on the team.  This fee includes balls on our new driving range.

The purpose of this league is to give you an opportunity to play golf at an affordable price and to prepare you for high school golf. Being on this league is a great privilege and will be available to only 20 players. As a part of this venture you will be required to assist us with running your own league, electing league officials and mentoring the new league players from the challenge league. Qualifying players will be required to pay a $250 fee to be on the team.  This fee includes balls on our new driving range.

The winter lessons will be for more serious players looking to improve their game for competitive golf. Marc Heidkamp and Doug Brazeau will give the lessons. The students will meet at the golf dome and Old Orchard Country Club using the V1 video system.