PRACTICE
· Regular practices 4pm to 7pm
· Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at The Course at Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
· Wednesday optional range practice at San Ramon Golf Club 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Regular practices emphasize short game improvement andon-course scoring. Short game techniques to include: putting, chipping, pitching, lob shots. On-course scoring techniques include: mental game, course management, pre-shot routine, the rules of golf and etiquette.
Optional practice will emphasize swing technique, set-up, and pre-shot routine. Optional practices are required for all beginning golfers.
For all practices, dress code and etiquette are strictly enforced. Dress code for practices are: khaki style pants (no jeans or denim), collared polo style shirt tucked in and golf shoes. Additionally, players should bring sweaters and windshirts as the temperature can drop quite dramatically.
DRESS CODE
As mentioned before, dress code is strictly enforced at each practice and match. If players do not meet dress code they will not participate until they do.
MATCHES
High School matches consist of the top six players perschool competing against each other for individual and team score. Each week during practice the top six will be selected to compete in the next, upcoming match. No players are guaranteed to play in each match and no players are guaranteed not to play. Occasionally, we will travel with the top six and bring one or two extra players to play behind the matches as a challenge score for the next matches. Also, during home matches we will play our top 10 players. The top 6 will be scoring against the other team and the next 4 will be challenge scores for the top six for the next match.
ETIQUETTE
Strict emphasis is placed on etiquette on and off the golf course. Proper Language, dress, behavior and attitude will be closely monitored and reinforced. Consistent lessons in golf etiquette will be emphasized that include: repairing ball marks, divots, where to stand, etc… All of these lessons in golf etiquette will be enforced during practices and matches.
EQUIPMENT
Players are not required to have a full set of clubs. Equipment can be very costly and players are encouraged to bring what they have. Additionally, we may have some extra equipment that can be used. If golfers would like to purchase some equipment, they may purchase at Golf Mart in Dublin for a 10% team discount. The golf coach can help with selecting what items to buy, if desired. New Titleist golf balls will be provided for matches but golfers should have plenty of golf balls of their own for practicing and extras for matches. The Course at Wente is very challenging with lots of opportunities to lose golf balls, so players should have extra.
THE COURSE AT WENTE VINEYARDS
We are truly blessed to have the opportunity, again this year, to call this our home course. The golf course provides a challenging design, beautiful setting and wonderful conditions. The golf course hasconsistently won the Golf Digest award as one of the top courses in America and is a part of the highly acclaimed Wente Vineyards facility. This is a high end course and our team's behavior and etiquette shall reflect our understanding and appreciation for the gracious generosity that we have received.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Players are allowed to purchase food and beverage from The Course at Wente but are also encouraged to bring healthy snacks to practice. Granola bars, power bars, bananas and other fruit should be brought, as well as water bottles. Players should get into the habit of being fully prepared during practices and matches. A complete list of items to bring is included on another handout. The team will provide small snacks for matches but players still have the responsibility to bring their own snacks to ensure proper nutrition.
DRIVING
Players shall walk at all times as required by the CIF. Players shall not drive golf cars but may use pull carts or push carts. Also, the team does not have a van or bus to provide transportation to matches and practices. Players are encouraged to carpool with one another within legal limits.
TEAM FEES
The Golf Team fee this year is $400. This fee includes the cost of all green fees, practice fees, range balls, and other items. Families with multiple golfers get a 50% reduction for the second golfer. Students on the Wrestling or Basketball teams that will miss the first several weeks of practice will have a pro-rated discount.
COACHING
Thomas Lee is the Head Golf Coach and will provide theprimary coaching and instruction for the team. Mr. Lee is a former PGA Golf Professional with over twelve years of experience in teaching all aspects of the game of golf. He has competed professionally and has coached several competitive tournament amateur players. He has also taught lessons and clinics to beginners, advanced players and players of all abilities. Mr. Lee is a former Head Golf Professional, and Director of Instruction at prestigious golf clubs throughout the bay area.
In lieu of an assistant coach, we will have volunteers that will assist our practices from time to time. The volunteers will reinforce the fundamentals and will also help provide accountability and oversight.
Please see this website for updates and further information. Also, please join the VCHS Golf Team page on facebook.
Thank you and we look forward to progress, improvement and fun during this 2012 Golf season.
Thomas Lee
VCHS Head Golf Coach
tlee@dublinvcc.org
Junior High Sports