Paul Bjerke Pro's Corner

AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT MONDAY - SATURDAY
Private Golf Lessons
(1 person) $45 for 45 minutes.
Series of 5 Lessons for $180
Semi-private lesson: (2 people) $55 - one hour.
Group lesson (3 or more students) $20 per person -  one hour
Junior Private Lesson: (17 & under) - $25 for 30 min.
* Prices do not include the cost of range balls.

2019 Merrill Junior Golf Program begins Monday, June 17th
 

2019 Merrill GC Junior Golf Program

The classes and their schedules are as follows each Monday Morning:
 
Advance Students:
Ages 12 to 17.   This age group will have 1 hour of full swing, short game and on course instruction every week starting at 8 am.  After the hour of instruction the students may play 9 holes to complete their day of Junior Golf.  Play should finish between 11:15-11:45
 
6 Hole Students:
        Ages 8 to 11.   This age group will have 1 hour of full swing, short game and on course instruction every week starting at 9:15 am.  After the 1 hour of instruction the students may play 6 holes to complete their day of Junior Golf. Play should finish between 11:45-12:15 for 6 hole players.
 
Beginner Students:
        Ages 5 to 7.  This age group will have 30 minutes of full swing, short game and on course instruction every week starting at 10:30 am.  After the 30 minutes of instruction the students will play 1-3 holes to complete their day of Junior Golf.  Play should finish between 12:00-12:15 for these players.
 
Fee Structure:
 
Advanced Students    $100
6 Hole students          $90
3 Hole students          $75
 
Cost on a per-session basis is $15
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2019 Junior Golf Sign-Up
 
Junior golf will begin on Monday, June 17th
 
Name ________________________________________Age________
(please check box)
□  Advanced       □  6 Hole           □  1-3 Hole              
Address:_______________________________City____________Zip__________
Parents/Guardian Name______________________________________________
Parent Guardian Phone#_____________________ Email____________________
Youth Shirt Size__________ or Adult Shirt Size___________
Date Paid__________Amt___________
 

 
   
Make checks payable to Paul Bjerke and mail to:
                Merrill Golf Club
                1604 O Day Street
                Merrill, WI 54452
                Payment due by the first day of Lessons.                                                            
****Advanced payment is appreciated!****


2019 Merrill GC Junior Golf Program
Weekly Schedule
 
Monday, June 17 - Program begins and payment is due
  • Lesson - Safety on the golf course and practice areas (Meet at Clear Cut Range just down the road from the golf course - Kids will need a ride to the golf course after we are done using the practice range)
              - Proper grip, stance, posture & ball position
              - Full Swing with emphasis on proper follow-through position
              - Rules & Etiquette
 
Monday, June 24
  • Lesson - Chipping and Pitching: Teach proper stance, ball position and how to control                        distance and trajectory.
 
Monday, July 1
  • Lesson - Putting: Teach proper stroke with emphasis on how to control distance
                 and direction
              - Rules and Etiquette on and around the putting green
             
Monday, July 8
  • Lesson - Bunker play (greenside and fairway bunkers): Teach proper stance, ball position and    swing technique
              - Rules and etiquette in the bunkers and hazards
 
Monday, July 15
  • Lesson - Review proper grip, stance, posture & ball position (Meet at Clear Cut Range just down the road from the golf course - Kids will need a ride to the golf course after we are done using the practice range)          
              - Full Swing with emphasis on proper backswing motion
                        (No golf on the course today due to an event at the golf course)
 
Monday, July 22
  • Chipping Championships
 
Friday, July 26
  • Dale & Audrey Zentner Junior Golf Tournament - 4 Hole, 9 Hole & 18 Hole divisions.
     Entry forms available and additional fee does apply.
 
Monday, July 29
  • Putting Championships
 
Monday, August 5
  • Due to an event at the course - No Jr. Golf Today

Monday, August 12
  • Junior Golf Fun Day - Games and Awards
  • Pizza Party @ 12:15                                                      
  • Hand out awards and Tee Shirts

 
* We need parent volunteers who are willing to walk along with the 6 hole groups when they play golf.  Please let Paul know if you are willing to help out and walk along with these groups.  
 
* In the event of questionable weather, please call the golf course to get an update on the status of the program for the day.

To schedule a lesson or if you have questions please call Paul at
 (715) 536-2529.