What Is The Mentorship Program?
The Ohio Girls Golf Foundation (OGGF) is excited to partner with the Northern Ohio Golf Association to introduce the Middle School Mentorship Program, designed to connect high school golfers with middle school girls interested in learning or advancing their golf skills through monthly clinics led by experienced instructors.
The clinics will be structured around skill stations, each focusing on a different aspect of the game, such as driving, chipping, putting, and on-course management.
Who Can Participate?
The program is open to middle school girls in grades 6 through 8
who are interested in learning the game of golf or building on their existing skills. It also welcomes high school golfers who are eager to serve as mentors and give back to the game by supporting and inspiring the next generation of young female golfers.
How to Participate
Participating girls will be invited to attend a Sunday afternoon
clinic from 4 pm – 5 pm in the month of June, culminating in a Fun Fall Play Day.
Clinic Schedule
- Sunday, June 7 – Windmill Golf Center, Macedonia
- Sunday, June 14 – Black Brook Golf Course, Mentor
- Sunday, June 28 – Shawnee Hills Golf Course, Cleveland
Please contact Lynne Plaisance, Executive Director for More Information. (440) 479-9579 or lynneplaisance@gmail.com
Benefits of Program
The objectives of the Middle School Mentorship Program are to provide meaningful mentorship opportunities by pairing high school golfers with middle school girls. The program aims to foster skill development among middle school participants, welcoming both beginners and those with prior experience in the game. It encourages positive, confidence-building experiences that nurture a lifelong interest in golf. In addition, the program offers high school players a chance to earn community service hours through their participation. Ultimately, the goal is to establish, develop, and maintain a strong group of middle school golfers who will embrace the game of golf for a lifetime.
High School Golf Coach’s Responsibility
High school golf coaches will play an integral role in recruiting and encouraging their team players and middle school aged girls in their community to participate in the program. We ask each Coach to recruit your team Captain to participate in the clinics as a “Mentor” and to encourage middle school aged girls in your community to register.
High School Player (Mentor) Responsibility
High school players will take on the important role of guiding their middle school mentees during golf clinics, helping to create a supportive and positive learning environment. Through their participation and mentorship, each will receive a Swag Bag full fo great items. Clinic participation could also count for community service hours, recognizing their commitment to leadership and giving back to the game.