Bryan Nicholson, PGA
Director of Golf
Private Instruction: $90/hr
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Favorite Athlete: Luka Doncic
Favorite Golfer: Jordan Spieth
Favorite Food: Steak
Caleb Kraus, PGA Head Golf Professional
Private Instruction: $75/hr
Hometown: Issaquah, WA
Favorite Athlete: Any Seahawk
Favorite Golfer: Matt Kuchar
Favorite Food: Filet Mignonette
Laura Kraft, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
Private Instruction: $65/hr
Hometown: Jamestown, ND
Favorite Athlete: Tony Hawk
Favorite Golfer: Rickie Fowler
Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese
Kyle McPherson
Assistant Golf Professional
Private Instruction: $50/hr
Hometown: Colfax, WA
Favorite Athlete: Devin Hester
Favorite Golfer: Kevin Kisner
Favorite Food: Pizza
Adam Pool
Assistant Golf Professional
Private Instruction: $50/hr
Hometown: Bainbridge Island, WA
Favorite Athlete: Gardner Minshew
Favorite Golfer: Tiger Woods
Favorite Food: Venison Chili
Ryan Benzel, PGA
Director of Instruction
Private Instruction: $75/hr
Hometown: Ritzville, WA
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite Golfer: Fred Couples
Favorite Food: Steak
Colin Campbell
Assistant Golf Professional
Private Instruction: $50/hr
Hometown: Bainbridge Island,WA
Favorite Athlete: Geno Smith
Favorite Golfer: Justin Thomas
Favorite Food: Steak & Potatoes
Travis Cox
Assistant Golf Professional In-Training
Private Instruction: $50/hr
Hometown: Fife, WA
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Favorite Golfer: Tiger Woods
Favorite Food: Biscuits & Gravy
Grant Heilman
Assistant Golf Professional In-Training
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Favorite Athlete: Ken Griffey Jr
Favorite Golfer: Justin Thomas
Favorite Food: Cheeseburger
Golf is a game that lasts a lifetime.
Whether new to the game or a seasoned junior, our programming provides environments that are competitive, educational, fun, and safe for all.
The Sahalee Ravens Junior platform instills intrinsic values that include the development and growth of character, sportsmanship, discipline, and integrity. We strive to enrich the lives of our youth through education, fun, competition, and training.
Our goal is for all junior golfers to learn basic fundamentals, time-honored traditions and proper swing mechanics, along with rules and etiquette. We want them to fall in love with the game and be equipped to enjoy the game of golf for a lifetime!
The Sahalee Ravens Junior Program is a developmental program designed to introduce the game to junior golfers ages 5–17 years old. Juniors will be introduced to all facets of the game, including rules and etiquette. Participating juniors will be tested for various levels based on ability for the Sahalee Ravens Junior Certification Program.
Golfers of all skills are welcome and encouraged!
All Sahalee members and grandchildren of members are eligible to participate. Guests are also welcome to attend the Ravens Skills Development Series if sponsored by a Sahalee Member.
1. What skill level does my child have to be to participate?
Sahalee Ravens Junior Programming has a range of options for all youth ages 5-17. Whether your Ravens are beginners or long-term competitors, all skill levels are welcome!
2. Who are the instructors?
The Sahalee Golf Professional Staff is trained & ready to give the Sahalee Ravens a top notch golf education while keeping activities engaging. All of our golf professionals will have a hand in the Ravens programming.
3. Are the camps just on the driving range?
Our Sahalee Ravens camps and activities have a mix of practice and on-course play to facilitate both learning and fun! Our next pages describe our different Sahalee Ravens programs in detail to find the right fit for you!
4. Will camps only involve golf?
While our camps are aimed to make our Sahalee Ravens better golfers with great etiquette, we also aim to stay active with aerobic activities and fun games to increase motor skills. We are developing well-rounded athletes!
Sahalee Ravens Junior Qualification Series is a developmental program designed to systematically promote junior golfers and provide them with incremental access onto our practice facilities, short game areas, and golf course. Members can be assured juniors advancing through this process have passed testing to gain their certifications, and have proven knowledge of the game and proficiency on the rules of golf.
Individuals who go through our Junior Certification Program will obtain more golf privileges with each level they pass. They will earn the right to practice and play without the supervision of their parents. These privileges are a direct representation of their hard work and dedication in proving to the golf professional staff they are upholding the values we expect at Sahalee Country Club.
Achieving a target score of 20 on a 4-hole short course from 25 yards away from the green. Passing an exam covering the rules and etiquette regarding the short game area.
Upon completion:
Juniors gain access to practice unsupervised on the putting green & short game areas.
Promotion to Green Level
Achieving a target score of 18 on the 4-hole short course from 50 yards away from the green. Passing an exam covering the rules and etiquette regarding the driving range & practice areas
Upon completion:
Juniors gain access to practice unsupervised on the driving range.
Promotion to Blue Level
Achieving a target score of 16 on a 4-hole short course from 100 yards away from the green.
·Passing Rules Exam on Course Etiquette
Upon Completion:
Juniors can play unsupervised on regular golf course under Regular Junior Golf Restrictions.
Promotion to Red Level
Achieving a target score of 44 for 9 holes from the green tee markers on the golf course.
Passing Rules/Etiquette exam
Playing a round with an Assistant Golf Professional demonstrating an understanding of the rules of golf and proper course etiquette.
Upon Completion:
Juniors can play golf on Sunday before 1:30, without parents. Guest privileges ( Junior Guests must follow all club policies)
Promotion to Black Level
Must carry a USGA handicap of 10.0 or less from the appropriate Men’s/Women’s Tee markers. Passing rules/etiquette exam.
Playing 9-holes with the Director of Golf demonstrating the understanding of the rules of golf and proper etiquette.
Upon Completion
Juniors can play on weekends & holidays without parent (must be with club members Sat. mornings or during any tee sheet blocks.)
Ability to use golf carts (must have driver’s license)
PGA Jr. League is shifting the way youth golf is learned and played, including the adoption of league play, team golf and scoring with flags and points.
We believe that every child can be a golfer. All skill levels are welcome, an required to parti
All kids will be a part of a team that may consist of anywhere from four or more players. The Sahalee team(s) will compete against other squads from local area golf courses. One of the biggest benefits of PGA Jr. League is the team aspect and interaction with other kids and opportunities to make new friends!
Families are encouraged to take an active role as spectators and volunteers within their local league.
MAY 13, 2023
Drive, Chip & Putt is a fun event we are adding to the Sahalee Ravens Junior Program that encompasses all aspects of the game - driving accuracy and distance, chipping and putting proximity to the hole. Juniors of all ages are encouraged to participate.
Juniors will receive instruction on all three skills. We will then conduct a skills competition using what they have learned.
Participants will accumulate points in each skill. The participant with the highest number of accumulated points will be declared the skills competition winner of his or her age group.
Points accumulated in the Drive, Chip and Putt count towards the Raven’s Cup season long competition.
This is a great opportunity to practice and gain experience before signing up for a local Drive, Chip, & Putt Championship Qualifier!
* Please note this is not a local qualifier for the National competition. Check the Drive, Chip & Putt national website www.drivechipputt.com for information about local qualifiers for the national event.
Each Thursday your Sahalee Golf Professional Team will create a fun learning experience for your junior golfer! Clinic topics will rotate to include coaching, contests, and games!
WHEN:
Thursday Evenings
June - August 5:00 - 6:00 PM
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JUNE 27-29, 2023
Join us for 3 days of Golfing fun! Each day will involve group instruction mixed in with fun games and skills challenges!
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
1:30-2:30pm:
2:30-4:55pm: 5:00pm:
Check-in and pick out Sahalee Ravens Camp Gear of their choice - $100 value
Split into groups for instruction
Departure – Pick-up juniors from the practice Chipping Green (Backside of Parking Lot)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
2:00pm: 2:05-4:55pm: 5:00pm:
Juniors arrive – Please drop off at the Chipping Green
Split into groups for instruction
Departure – Pick-up juniors from the Chipping Green
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
2:00pm: 2:05-4:55pm: 5:00-5:30pm: 5:30pm:
Juniors arrive – Please drop off at the Chipping Green
Split into groups for instruction
Meet juniors at the Chipping Green
Pizza Party for all camp participants
This year each camper will have their choice of one package from our list of Sahalee Ravens Junior Camp Swag.
Sahalee Ravens Under Armor Sweatshirt, Ravens Under Armor t-shirt, Ravens Tumbler
Sahalee Ravens Polo/ Hat / Accessory Package ( Jones Pouch, Sleeve of balls, Junior Glove)
This year we will be hosting a two-day All Sports Camp! Each day our Junior Golfers will get to spend a couple hours having fun and playing different sports with friends. We will divide the Juniors up by age and skill levels, and rotate between different sports stations - learning the fundementals and having fun along the way! Each station will be supervised by one of our Golf Professionals with help from our AIT’s and PGM Interns.
AUGUST 12, 2023
The Junior Club Championship will be a stroke-play competition in which participants will compete within their age division for the title of Sahalee Junior Club Champion.
Junior golfers will play different tees and amount of holes based on age/skill level.
Boys/Girls 4-hole division
Boys/Girls 9-hole division
Boys/Girls 18-hole division
All juniors that participate will receive points towards the end of the season Raven's Cup. Top 3 in each division will receive additional points
