Varsity Prep
Think your junior could benefit from this program?
This is an invitation-only program. Give us a call at (847) 850-0956 to schedule an evaluation!
Varsity Prep
Invitation Only Training Program
The Varsity Prep program is aimed for high school students that share a love of golf. This invitation-only program is for players who have a desire to play competitively, be serious about learning, but might not have the time to fully commit to golf.
The flexible structure of Varsity Prep allows our students to improve their golf game in a competitive group environment. Summer Varsity Prep is a program designed for current high school golfers with the desire to play Varsity Golf. Hank Haney, former coach to Tiger Woods, and current TGP Academy Advisor, teaches that the easiest way to lower scores is to eliminate penalty strokes, 3-putts and 2-chips. The Varsity Prep Training is designed to help each student identify why they make these mistakes, what they can do to fix them, and then give them the opportunity on the course to practice.
The Tuesday class will meet at The Golf Practice, where students will be able to use TrackMan and learn about their “big miss,” learning how to make corrections in their technique and their strategy to avoid penalty strokes. Student will be taught a reliable chip, pitch and bunker shot. They will also be taught putting from a distance control perspective, designed at eliminating 3-putts.
The Thursday class will meet at Sunset Valley Golf Club where students will play 9 holes with a coach. They will be given different tasks to bring awareness and control to their tempo, tension, and balance as well as their mindset while on the course. Coaches will also help with strategy by teaching students how to select a proper target on their tee shots, and approach shots into greens.
This program will provide students with:
- Advanced swing analysis – Instructors will work with students to develop individual swing projects that are customized to the student’s biomechanics, and students will learn how to effectively practice these new movement patterns and understand their progression.
- Greater understanding of their emotions and mental strength – Students will be taught strategies for accepting and embracing the difficulties and frustrations that often accompany learning. This is done with mindfulness, a training that leads to being present to our experiences more often and cultivating the capacity to let go of disappointments, frustrations, anger and anxiety, more quickly.
- Monitoring progress – All too often, good students will have a tendency to over-correct a swing concept or have technique that begins to shift in a bad direction without the player being aware. This program will equip students with the necessary mental resources to notice these clues and fix them before harm is done.
Our staff has created a document (below) to assist families in deciding on a tournament schedule for their junior golfer.
The quantity of events you might play in is something that differs from player to player, depending on their experience and comfort level, so don’t feel like you have to follow our recommendations exactly. Our advice for Varsity Prep students is highlighted in yellow. If you would like to discuss this more in detail, please contact your TGP coach or email us at [email protected]
Tuition $799
“The Cube” Indoor Facility (Highland Park, IL)
7 classes
The Golf Practice is a PGA recognized academy
Location
“The Cube” Indoor Golf Facility (Highland Park, IL)
Sunset Valley Golf Club (Highland Park, IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Summer Session I Schedule
Tuesdays: 4pm-6pm at “The Cube” Indoor Facility in Highland Park
Thursdays: 4pm-6pm at Sunset Valley Golf Club in Highland Park
Rental clubs
We offer a yearly rental club program. Please contact us to learn more.
Make-up Policy
In entering this program, it is expected that your junior golfer attend each class.
2023 high school teams with TGP students
What’s expected from Varsity Prep students
Participation in the Varsity Prep program is a commitment, but for those golfers willing to put in the effort you will see great improvement in your overall game.
Program elements:
- Once a week competitive group class
- 18 & 36-hole tournaments with IJGA & MAJGT
- 4–8 tournaments a year
Note: These are basic expectations that come with entering this program. Not all bullet points are included in the cost of tuition.
Boys Scoring curve
Best
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Girls Scoring Curve
Best
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2024 Summer Session I
Varsity Prep
(Highland Park, IL)
Tuition: $799
Tuesdays at The Cube,
Thursdays at Sunset Valley Golf Club
Evaluation required for all new students. To schedule a free evaluation, contact us at [email protected].
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7 classes
June 11 – July 2 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
TGP’s Golf Bag Program
Junior golfers who participate in three or more advanced programs within a 12-month period will receive a complimentary and personalized golf bag as a recognition of their dedication. Each golf bag will include a customized TGP logo and the player’s name.
