Lindenwood Junior Golf League – League Plan
Location: Deer Tracks 6-Hole Golf Course, Lindenwood Golf Club
Season (including pre-match practices): May 1st through July 26th
Teams: Red, White, Blue, Gold (4 teams of 8 players)
Format: 2-Person Scramble | Most Pairing Points
Cost $325
League Objectives
The Deer Tracks Junior Golf League is designed to introduce and develop junior golfers in a fun, structured, and team-oriented environment. The primary objectives of the league are to build confidence, teach golf fundamentals, promote sportsmanship, encourage teamwork, and create a positive association with the game of golf.
Facilities Used
League practices and matches will utilize the following Lindenwood Golf Club facilities: the Deer Tracks 6-Hole Golf Course, driving range, practice putting green, chipping/short-game area, and clubhouse areas as needed for awards and the season-ending pizza party.
Age Eligibility
This league is open to juniors ages 7 through 13. All participants must have turned 7 years old by May 1. On the upper end, a junior must be no older than 13 on May 1; a participant may turn 14 during the season and remain eligible.
League Cost
The cost of the league is $325 per junior. This fee includes all range balls, use of the Deer Tracks 6-hole course for all eight (8) practices and eight (8) matches, a polo-style golf shirt that matches each team’s color, awards, and the end-of-season pizza party following the championship.
Registration
Registration opens February 14th and will close March 4th or once 32 participants have registered, whichever occurs first. Once the league reaches 32 confirmed (paid) participants, up to four (4) additional juniors may be placed on a waitlist in the order those registrations are received. A complete list of the confirmed registrants will be emailed to everyone shortly after the registration process closes.
Team Assignments
Team assignments will be determined using a structured and objective process. First, each head coach’s son(s) and/or daughter(s) will be placed on that coach’s team. The remaining participants will then be distributed using a “draft by age rank” method to provide a fair balance across all four (4) teams. Team assignments are expected to be finalized and announced by end of March.
Team Identity
Teams will be identified by color (Red, White, Blue, and Gold). Each team is encouraged to select a team name in addition to its color to build camaraderie and team spirit throughout the season.
Weekly Partner Rotation
To promote learning, teamwork, and social interaction, juniors will have different partners each week. Each team of eight players will follow a seven-week partner round-robin rotation, allowing every junior to partner with other teammates during the season. Championship week pairings may be determined at the discretion of the coaches.
Practice Program
There will be (a minimum of) 8 practices scheduled throughout the season. Practice days and times are set at the discretion of each team’s coach. Each practice includes time on the driving range, putting green, chipping area, and if available, the Deer Tracks course.
Match Schedule
There will be 8 matches including playoffs. Matches begin in June. Each match is allocated approximately two hours, including warm-ups on the driving range and putting green prior to play. Matches may begin as a shotgun start, off the first tee or a combination of both, at the discretion of the coaches and league staff.
Parents and Observers
Observers can follow the matches however keep in mind that this is strictly a walking course. Coaches may use carts for logistics and pace-of-play support. The entire course is on 10 acres and walking an entire round is approximately one mile.
Regular Season Matchups (Weeks 1-6)
Week 1: Red vs White | Blue vs Gold
Week 2: Red vs Blue | White vs Gold
Week 3: Red vs Gold | White vs Blue
Week 4: Red vs White | Blue vs Gold
Week 5: Red vs Blue | White vs Gold
Week 6: Red vs Gold | White vs Blue
Playoffs (Weeks 7-8)
Week 7: Seed #1 vs Seed #4
Seed #2 vs Seed #3
Week 8: Championship Final & Consolation Match