2017 Junior Magazine

2017 

Junior Golf 

Program

Welcome to another exciting season of Junior Golf at Des Moines Golf & 

Country Club. This year will be a lot of fun for both the participants and 

the staff! The Junior Golf Program will have a lot to offer in this 

upcoming season. There will be eight days of instruction as well as many 

opportunities to play and compete. The program includes a Best Shot 

tournament, Alternate Shot tournament, Ryder/Solheim Cup tournament 

and a Junior Club Championship. We also have Interclub events, where 

juniors will have the chance to play against juniors from surrounding clubs. 

Junior Program Participants will receive:

*Julie Andrews 

*Joanie Steinmetz 

Jesse Siegel ~ Director of Junior Golf 

This will be Jesse’s Fifth season on staff at DMGCC. He is a 

graduate of the Golf Academy of the South in Orlando, Fl. 

He believes the game of golf is a great tool to teach kids 

not only valuable life lessons but also build upon their 

character, morals and ethics. 

Private Lessons 

Rates 

15 to 17 Yr. Old 30 minutes $50 

14 & Under 30 minutes $35

Ages 

Boys 10 – 12 

Girls 10 & Older 

Boys 13 & Older 

Time 

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 

8:45 – 9:45 a.m. 

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

June 

July 

Where do we meet for the Clinics & Play Days? 

Unless specific directions are given, all juniors will meet for their scheduled clinic time and play day on the Golf 

Shop patio. Please be sure to have your child check in a little early so we may start at the designated time. 

What happens if there is inclement weather? 

The Golf Shop will use their best judgment when inclement weather is in the area. Our main concern is the safety 

of the junior golfers. The staff will communicate any delays or cancelations via email. Or please call the Golf Shop 

for updates. 

All Junior Golfers 

8:45 ~ 10:45 a.m. 

June 

July 

August 

Play Days will be an 8:45 a.m. Shotgun for all age divisions. Juniors will be supervised by a Professional and 

will play until 10:45 a.m. Please have your junior arrive by 8:30 a.m. so we have time to create groups and 

tee off at the designated time.

Best Shot Tournament ~ 

Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, June 29 @ Noon 

Sign up can be done online or by emailing Jesse at jsiegel@dmgcc.org. 

Volunteer scorers needed for this event (5-10 individuals) 

Tee Times: Starting at 7:30 a.m. (With older age groups playing first) 

Format: 9 Hole Event ~ 2 person teams ~ Each player tees off, the team picks the better shot 

and both players play from this spot. This procedure continues until the ball is holed. 

Teams: Participants will be able to pick their own partners * The Golf Shop will try to pair 

those who do not have partners * Divisions will be based on the oldest player in the group. 

All Juniors are encouraged to compete, but this event is designed for players desiring a 

competitive experience. 

This is a Player of the Year event. 

Alternate Shot Tournament ~ 

Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, July 20 at 12:00 Noon 



Tee Times: Starting at 7:30 a.m. (with older age groups playing first) 

Format: 9 Hole Event - 2 person teams - Each player will tee off, you will then select the best 

drive. The player whose ball wasn't chosen will then play the next shot. The team will alternate 

shots until the ball is holed. 

Teams: 2 Person Teams - Participants will be able to pick their own partners * Team Divisions 

will be based on the older player in the group * The Golf Shop will try to pair those who do not 

have partners. All juniors are encouraged to compete, but this even is designed for players 

desiring a competitive experience. 

This is a Player of the Year event. 

Junior Club Championship ~ 

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, June 24 at 5:00 p.m. 



Tee Times: Starting at 4:00 p.m. - Both Days 

Format: 2 Day Event ~ Stroke Play Competition ~ All ages will play 9 Holes 

* Divisions will be based on age and gender 

* Day two pairings will be based off the scores from Day 1 * Participants will have to play both 

days to be eligible for Player of the Year points and prizes. 

This is a Player of the Year event.

Junior Ryder/Solheim Cup ~ 

Sign-Up Deadline: Saturday, July 15 at 12:00 Noon 

The boys will be participating in the Ryder Cup and the girls will compete for the Solheim Cup * 

The Junior Ryder/Solheim Cup is a team event * All players who sign up will be divided evenly 

into two teams by the committee. 

Sign up can be done online or by emailing Jesse at jsiegel@dmgcc.org 


Tee Times: Approximately 4:00 p.m. - Both Days 

Format: Day 1 Matches - Tee Times at approximately 4:0 p.m. (older boys will tee off first) 

9-Hole Fourball Competition * Day 2 Matches - Tee times at approximately 4:00 p.m. (older boys 

will tee off first) 9 Holes of Single Matches * All points will be tallied at the end of the vent to 

determine the team winner. 

This is NOT a Player of the Year event. 

Junior Match Play ~ 

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m. 



Tee Times: Approximately 4:00 p.m. - Both Days (older divisions playing first) 

Format: All age groups will play 9 holes matches * The Match play tournament is an event where 

the winner of each match continues in the tournament * The player that holes their ball in the 

fewest strokes wins the hole * A player has won the match when he/she is leading by a number 

of holes greater than the number of holes remaining to be played * Competition will be by age 

and gender * Seeding for the event will be based on current Player of the Year standings and 

committee. 

This is a Player of the Year event 

Junior Guest Day ~ 

Sign-Up: This event is now is run in conjunction with Play Day. Junior golfers will be able to 

invite one guest (1 non-member under the age of 18) out to the course and play during Play Day. 

Juniors will play from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 

This is NOT a Player of the Year event.

Father/Son Tournament ~ 

7:30 & 1:30 SHOTGUN 

Sign-Up: Beginning May 1 in the Golf Shop or by emailing Drew at dmurphy@dmgcc.org. 

* Open to Regular members only * Golf Waitlist members are not eligible. 

* Must be 10 years old to compete in this event. Children compete by their age as of June 1, 

2016. 

Format: Alternate Shot ~ This is a Des Moines Golf and Country Club event and not a Junior 

Golf event. Fathers can play with more than one child. Competition will be broken down into age 

groups. $25 per player, which includes lunch 

This is NOT a Player of the Year event 

Parent/Child Tournament 

Sign-Up: Beginning July 1 in the Golf Shop or by emailing Drew at dmurphy@dmgcc.org. 

Open to Regular members only. Golf Waitlist members are not eligible. 

Teams: Can be Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son or Father/Daughter 

Father/Son teams are not allowed * Parents are allowed to play with more than one child. 

Juniors must be 10 years old to compete in this event. 

Children will compete by their age as of August 2, 2016. 

Format: Alternate Shot with tee times beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is a Des Moines Golf and 

Country Club event and not a Junior Golf event. 

$15 per player 

This is NOT a Player of the Year event. 

- Do not need to have a golf background 

- Primary responsibility is to keep score & help with Pace of Play 

Volunteers are an important element of our program's annual success. Most on course events 

that we conduct require between 5-10 parents. Your support and assistance is greatly 

appreciated. Note: every effort will be made to assign you a time near your son/daughter (if 

they are participating). To volunteer, please contact Jesse at jsiegel@dmgcc.org.

Interclub Events are a great opportunity for juniors to play against and at the local clubs 

in our area. Wakonda, Hyperion, Echo Valley, Glen Oaks and DMGCC will each host an 

interclub competition. The field sizes for these events are limited. So preceding each 

Interclub competition there will be a qualifying event to determine the participants. 

* All juniors are encouraged to compete, but these events are designed for players 

desiring a competitive experience. * The committee expects players to complete 9 holes 

in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Each qualifier will be a 9 hole competition. 

AGE # OF QUALIFIERS # OF HOLES 

Boys 10 – 12 4 9 

Boys 13 - 14 4 9 

Boys 15 & Older 6 18 

Girls 10 – 14 2 9 

Girls 15 & Older 2 18 

EVENT SIGN-UP DEADLINE QUALIFYING DATE 

GLEN OAKS - June 3 rd May 29 th @ 5:00 pm Drawing on Monday, May 30 th 

ECHO VALLEY – June 17 th June 10 th @ 5:00 pm June 13 th 

HYPERION – June 24 th June 17 th @ 5:00 pm June 20 th 

DMGCC – July 8 th July 2 nd @ 5:00 pm July 5 th 

WAKONDA – July 28 th July 8 th @ 5:00 pm July 11 th

At the end of each season, a Player of the Year award is given out to the top player in each age 

group. The award is given in each of these divisions. 

Boys' 10-year-old division 








Girls' 10-year-old division 








All junior golfers will be assigned to the Player of the Year Division according 

to their age as of June 1. 

POINTS SYSTEM 

All Golf Camp and Play Days 

10 points for each day of participation 

Tournaments (Match Play, Club Championship, Alternate Shot, Best Shot) 

1 st Place 20 points 

2 nd Place 18 points 

3 rd Place 16 points 

4 th Place 14 points 

5 th Place 12 points 

Participation 

10 points 

* Note: 10 participation points are the most that can be received for multi-day events 

Interclub Events 

Participation in Qualifier 

Qualifying & Playing in Event 

10 points 

10 points

The Junior Golf Program has been fortunate the past few years to have had 

the opportunity to attend the Jr. Day at the John Deere Classic. We look to 

continue that tradition this year as a part of the Junior Golf Program. This is 

a great opportunity for the juniors to not only watch, but learn from the 

game’s best. It’s a fun filled day with lots of youth activities, a youth clinic 

and watching practice rounds. Unfortunately, the space is limited for this event 

and will have a lottery to determine the 47 available spots

The Family Course Program allows family members to play golf from appropriate yardages, which 

builds confidence, enjoyment and the ability to maintain pace of play. 

NORTH COURSE 

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 

Gold 216 293 119 248 116 239 225 191 250 1897 

Par 4 5 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 

Navy 184 228 75 175 61 183 169 147 176 1398 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT 

199 232 122 309 252 177 227 104 313 1935 3832 

4 4 3 5 4 4 4 3 5 36 72 

134 179 82 227 178 153 171 67 263 1454 2852 

SOUTH COURSE 

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 

Gold 204 293 230 80 51 312 210 333 77 1713 

Par 4 5 4 3 3 5 4 5 3 36 

Navy 177 266 162 59 51 241 172 257 54 1385 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT 

255 217 233 363 263 84 320 74 177 1986 3699 

4 4 4 5 4 3 5 3 4 36 72 

201 151 181 394 180 62 203 45 138 1555 2940 

Par 3 Course 

Hole 1 2 3 4 TOTAL 

Yards 40 65 75 90 270 

Par 3 3 3 3 12 

Located on the South Driving Range 

Open to all Golf Members 

No tee times required!

Junior Guest Fee 

18 Years Old & Under 

Monday after 2:00 p.m. - $30 for 18 holes and $15 for 9 holes 

Friday before 11:00 a.m. - $30 for 18 holes and $15 for 9 holes 

Times of Play 

Dependents 

14 & Up 

Dependents 

10-13 Years 

Dependents 

5-9 Years 

Monday After 12:00 p.m. After 12:00 p.m. 

After 3:00 p.m. 

w/ Adult 

Tuesday 

Girls - All Day 

Boys - After 11:00 a.m. 

After 11:00 a.m. 

After 3:00 p.m. 

w/ Adult 

Wednesday 

Before 11:30 a.m. & 

PTT's 

Before 11:30 a.m. & 

PTT's 

Morning w/ Permission 

After 3:00 p.m. w/ 

Adult 

Thursday All Day All Day All Day w/ Permission 

Friday All Day All Day All Day w/ Permission 

Saturday 

After PTT's 

After 2:00 p.m. on one 

course 


Adult 

Sunday 

After PTT's 

After 2:00 p.m. on one 

course 


Adult 

Club Sharing 

Each participant is required to have his/her own set of clubs. 

* Players may share clubs on the range only and not on the course.

Dress Code 

All participants will be required to dress appropriately. Appropriate dress includes 

a collared golf shirt or a shirt that is consistent with the shirts being sold in the 

golf Shop, bermuda shorts and a soft soled shoe. Shoes cannot have spikes that 

penetrate into the ground. Below is a list of clothing that is considered 

appropriate and inappropriate for boys and girls. 

Boys - 

Appropriate 

 

 

 

Collared shirts or similar styles as offered in the Golf 

Shop 

Golf shorts or Bermuda shorts 

Golf shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoes 

Boys - 

Inappropriate 

 

 

 

Blue jeans, jean shorts, torn cargo shorts, basketball 

shorts, running or soccer shorts 

T-shirts, tank tops or cut-offs 

Sandals or soccer spikes 

Girls - 

Appropriate 

 

 

 

Appropriate length shorts; mid-thigh and longer are 

recommended 

Dressy collared shirts, collarless shirts, sweatshirts and 

t-shirts similar to styles as offered in the Golf Shop 

Golf shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoes 

Girls - 

Inappropriate 

 

 

 

Very short shorts, torn cargo shorts, jeans, cut-offs, 

bib overalls and gym shorts 

Tube tops, halter tops or shirts with inappropriate 

letters or statements on them 

Sandals or clogs

Players of the Year 

10 Year Olds 

Grady 

Deering 

Regan 

Bernhardt 

11 Year Olds 

Ethan 

Berger 

Adria 

Steinmetz 

12 Year Olds 

Jake 

Weissenburger 

London 

Wille 

13 Year Olds 

Michael 

Chase 

Lauren 

Dettbarn

14 Year Olds 

Tommy 

Weissenburger 

Elyse 

Porter 

15 Year Olds 

Sam 

Jacobs 

Katy 

Crowley 

16 Year Olds 

Nick 

Staudt 

Ben 

Parks 

17 Year Olds 

Ian 

Merry

John McGuiness 

Senior Challenge Award & Scholarship 

Josh Nichols 

London Wille 

Matt Orth Award

2017 Junior Magazine

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