PERFORMANCE TEAM

The "SAWMILL PERFORMANCE TEAM" is a season long program that will teach advanced golf skills and prepare juniors for tournament play. If you're a dedicated and committed player ready to take your game to the next level and play in competitive events, this is the place for you. All players will have weekly coaching and practice sessions with PGA of Canada professionals, Brody Whetham and Kevin Niznik. These group sessions will place an emphasis on skill development through various drills that are tailored to individual abilities.

Players are expected to post scores from qualifying rounds on Mondays so that their progress can be tracked. We also encourage all team members to participate in our Junior League to experience friendly competition and develop course management skills. The team settting is fun and provides an opportunity to mentor younger players.

The Performance Team will be selected from players, age 9 and over, that are ready to compete in local events and have participated in Sawmill's PLAY GOLF program. The players must be committed to attending all practice sessions, competing in five or more tournaments, and playing in the Monday qualifier and the Junior League.

2023 Program Specifics

* 18 weeks of supervised coaching.
* 90 minute team practices each week.
* Dates: early April until the end of August (refer to emailed calendar)
* 15 weeks playing in Sawmill's Junior League (May 21 - September 3).
* Monday qualifying rounds from May through August. Tee times will be reserved at 4pm and 5pm during the school year and at 12:30pm in summer (excluding holidays).
* Includes a Sawmill Junior Range membership (to practice outside of the team sessions).
* Team members must be Sawmill Junior members to ensure you're playing the course (in the league, Monday qualifiers, etc).
* Every member gets a Performance Team hat and two golf shirts. Performance Team bags, fleece pullovers, hoodies, etc will be optional.
* Brody Whetham and Kevin Niznik, PGA of Canada Class A Professionals, will provide instruction for all sessions.

Schedule of Session Times

Blue Team Practice - refer to emailed schedule
Grey Team Practice - refer to emailed schedule

Sawmill Junior Member Price:

*Includes 18 weeks of supervised practice and coaching, 15 weeks of junior league play, Monday qualifiers, a Sawmill range membership, a Performance team hat and two golf shirts.

2023 Players

Blue Team -

Grey Team -

Events

Drive, Chip & Putt local qualifiers
US Kids Golf Niagara local tour
Niagara District Junior Tour
Golf Ontario events
Maple Leaf Junior (MJT) or CJGA tours