Bob Silvester Junior Golf Program
In 2014, the Orleans Country Club board of directors and its members recognized Bob Silvester’s contribution, support, and continued involvement (even after retirement) of junior golf activities by officially acknowledging the junior program as the Bob Silvester Junior Golf Program.
Bob Silvester passed away October 23, 2014 in Florida following a lengthy illness. We were able to bestow this honor prior to his death and Bob was able to express his appreciation.
A commemorative album that embodies the man behind the name and the history of the junior golf program is on display in the pro shop.
See all upcoming Bob Silvester Junior Golf Clinics at Orleans Country Club on our events calendar.
Junior Golf Clinics
Golf Clinics for pre-school through grade 12 are available Saturdays from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Participants must sign‐up for each clinic around 9:45AM. The 2017 schedule is June 17th, June 24th, (No clinic July 1st), July 8th, and July 15th.
July 22nd, will be the Annual Junior Golf Fun Day held at 1:00 for all Junior Golfers. Participants will play a few holes of golf in groups by age and there will be prize giveaways.
Pre-registration in advance is strongly recommended, but not required. The pre-registration form is available at the link below. There is no cost and all equipment and golf balls are provided! Volunteers should arrive around 9:45AM.
Bob Silvester Jr. Golf Fundraiser Scramble
Established in 2015, this annual fundraiser for the BSJGP serves as the sole source of revenue to support junior golf at OCC.
Junior golfers are teamed with the members/guests that sign-up for this tournament. Prizes will be awarded. There will be other golfing contests/raffles planned as well. Hole sponsors will also be solicited to support this event and junior golf at OCC.
The 2017 3rd Annual BSJG Scramble was held on Sunday, July 2nd! All participants will enjoy, a 9-hole scramble, prizes and games to support the Bob Silvester Junior Golf Program at OCC.
The best thing about all the Junior Golf activities at OCC is that they are offered at no cost to the child.
PGA Junior League Golf
GOAL OF THE PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE
PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls, age 13 and under, PGA JLG provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get, and keep, kids involved in the game!
Orleans Country Club PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE 2017 – Program Overview
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY to sign up for the PGA Junior League.
Click here to get to the registration page. http://www.pgajlg.com/register
Junior Golf Mentoring Program
This experience is for junior golfers who are just starting to play the game or desire to play the game and will include a basic introduction to the game of golf, the rules and etiquette of golf, pace of play, course management and how to play the game which will be based upon the golfing skill and knowledge of the interested junior golfer.
Juniors will be matched with an OCC member and the mentor and junior can schedule their outings at their convenience.
If interested, check in with Josh Olney, PGA in the pro shop, or you may contact Judy Tinker for more information.
Scholarship Opportunities
Attention High School Seniors:
Orleans Country Club’s Arthur Mandros Scholarship
If you are interested in applying for an Arthur Mandros Scholarship, pick up a generic scholarship form from your guidance counselor. Send the form along with a cover letter explaining your affiliation with Orleans Country Club by the first of May.
Either deliver to the pro shop, or mail to:
Orleans Country Club
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 8
Orleans, VT 05860
The Vermont Golf Association also has a scholarship program!
For more information click here.
Northeast Kingdom Junior Golf Tour
2018 Schedule Coming Soon!
Vermont PGA Junior Tour
The Vermont PGA Junior Tour is a series of 1 day competitive stroke play tournaments for junior golfers ages 11 – 17. Events are held weekly during June and July culminating in the Junior Tour Championship held in early August.
For more information go to this link on the Vermont Golf Associations web site. Click HERE!
