You are a Beginner Golfer if you are new to the game, haven't played andhave nottaken lessons. WGANJoffers a comprehensive program tailored to fit the needs of the brand new golfer with instruction by PGA/LPGA Professionals and time on the course. We foster a sense of community and allow you to learn at your pace in a safe, judgment free environment.
If youdon't want to commit to buying clubs we have aClub Loaner Programthat will lend you almost everything you need to get started.
ADVANCED BEGINNER
The Advanced Beginner Golfer may have completed the BEGINNER PROGRAM, had a few lessons or played a little Pitch and Putt. If you know the basics ofthe swing and the game, but are still not quite comfortable on the course, this is probably the program that will work for you. These leagues offer instruction during a 14 or 15 week season to give you timeto work on your skills while becoming more comfortable navigating the course. As an Advanced Beginner, you probably aren't keeping score. On the course, you may elect to play a scramble or best ball format with your group in order to maintain a standard Pace of Play of2:15 for 9 holes or 4:30 for 18 holes.
GENERAL
Thisis where the majority of our golfers feel most comfortable. Two-thirds of our leaguesaccommodate the General Golfer. If you have been playing golf for a number of years, can follow the rules of etiquette and the game and keep your score when you play, you belong in this very popular group. The General Golfer understands the importance of Paceof Play and moves through the courseat a pace of2:15 for 9 holes or 4:30 for 18 holes. TheGeneralGolferusually scores between 105-135 in an 18 hole round and may or may not maintain a handicap.
INTERMEDIATE
The Intermediate Golfer is fearless! She is confident aboutplayingon different of courses with different people. Shenot only keeps her score but posts it in the GHIN system and works to improve her handicap. She countsallstrokes, counts penalties, knows the importance of keeping Pace of Play and finishes rounds in 2:15 for 9 holes or 4:30 for 18 holes. The Intermediate Golfer maintains a handicap index of 35 or better and usually scores 95-115 in an 18 hole round.
ADVANCED COMPETITIVE
This is WGANJ's elite level of golfer. This golfer not only follows the rules and posts all scores, she strategizes and plans her shots based on the lie and yardage left for the next shot. The Advanced Competitive Golfer hasa handicap index of 28 or better, posts every score and joins competitive tournaments.
