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.
We were able to bestow this honor to Bob prior to his passing on October 23, 2014. 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.
FREE Junior Golf Clinics 2020
FREE Junior Golf Clinics held for six consecutive Saturday mornings from 10AM to 11AM, starting July 11th, 2020.
Mark your calendars for July 11th, July 18th, July 25th & August 8th. (No session on August 1st due to Club Championship)
There is no cost and all equipment and golf balls are provided! Volunteers should arrive around 8:45AM to assist with set-up.
NEK Junior League Golf
NEK Junior League Golf is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls, age 15 and under, 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!
Practice dates are on Fridays, starting July 10th, 2020. Three matches will be scheduled over the course of the summer.
REGISTER with Josh Olney IN THE PRO SHOP
or call Josh Olney at (802) 754-2333!
Junior Golf Membership, Driving Range Privileges and Private Lessons
12 and Under Play for FREE
Did you know youth 12 and under can PLAY golf for FREE when accompanied by an adult? Some restrictions apply (see pro shop for details).
Junior Golf Membership
Dues for ages 13 to 18 are ONLY $105 plus tax. To apply for a FREE membership, see the Jesse Strong Memorial Junior Golf Membership below.
Free Driving Range Use
Juniors have FREE driving range privileges (age 18 and under). Go to the pro shop, ask for a bucket of balls and head out to the range. This program is sponsored by Saint J Auto.
Private Lessons
Private lessons can be scheduled with our PGA Golf Pro, Josh Olney
1 hour lesson for $50 1/2 hour lesson for $30
Jesse Strong Memorial Junior Golf Membership
Marine Sgt. Jesse W. Strong died January 26, 2005 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jesse was from Irasburg, VT and was 24 years old.
In honor of Jesse, the Jesse Strong Memorial Junior Golf Membership was established originally by a anonymous donor and has been taken over by the Bob Silvester Junior Golf Program.
If you are between the age of 13 to 18, you are eligible to apply for a FREE membership, the Jesse Strong Memorial Junior Golf Membership. Applications are available in the Orleans Country Club Pro Shop! Interested teens are asked to schedule a time to meet with Josh Olney, PGA. Josh would like to talk with you, maybe even play a few holes of golf with you!
Arthur Mandros / Bob Silvester Scholarship
The Arthur Mandros Scholarship was established in 1994, in memory of the Orleans Country Club long-term PGA Golf Pro, Arthur Mandros. The first scholarships were awarded in 1995. The recipients are chosen based on their affiliation with golf and the Orleans Country Club.
In 2018 the name of the scholarship was changed to the Arthur Mandros/Bob Silvester Scholarship. Bob Silvester, like Arthur, was a long time PGA Golf Pro at Orleans Country Club. Bob had worked for Arthur as his Teaching Pro, and then took over for Arthur when he had to retire due to illness. Bob Silvester also has passed and their names were combined for the scholarship.
The idea is to support young people from the area, who hopefully will complete their post high school education and continue to support and participate in activities at Orleans Country Club.
Orleans Country Club’s Arthur Mandros / Bob Silvester Scholarship
If you are interested in applying for the Arthur Mandros / Bob Silvester 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!
The VGA opens the application process in mid January. The deadline is May 1st for the applications and necessary attachments for submission. Go to vgasf.org for more information.
Vermont Golf Association Junior Golf
The Vermont Golf Association is dedicated to growing the game of golf by offering a selection of competitions for the beginner, intermediate and advanced golfers. For more information go to this link on the Vermont Golf Associations web site. Click HERE!
