Nike Advanced Golf Schools, Bandon Dunes Bandon, Oregon
US Sports is proud to bring back our Nike Advanced Golf Schools at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in 2012. Bandon Dunes is true to the spirit of Scotland’s ancient links. Here, players immerse themselves in the traditions of a timeless game and the grandeur of Oregon’s rugged coast.
The Nike Advanced Golf Schools offer competitive junior golfers a unique opportunity to play some of the best golf courses in America, greatly improve their skills and learn valuable lessons about tournament and college golf. Mornings are spent in small group and individual instruction at a 4:1 ratio, with an emphasis on fine-tuning existing swings and developing more consistency. Course play takes place each afternoon where the instruction continues under real playing conditions in a tournament setting.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from PGA professionals
- 18 holes daily at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort with focus on improving all aspects of competitive play
- Small group instruction with low student/teacher ratio of approximately 4:1
- Discussions on tournament preparation, club-fitting, practice routines, opportunities for college golf
- Nike amenity package including a Nike hat, one dozen Nike golf balls, a camp workbook, Nike bag tag and other great prizes
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
This outstanding facility offers some of the most beautiful and challenging golf play in the nation. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort offers four 18-hole courses which campers will get to experience during their week-long golf experience; Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails and Old Macdonald.
Meet your coaching staffJeff Simonds
Jeff Simonds, Bandon Dunes Resort Head Golf Professional, serves as Advanced School Director. Jeff has been playing golf for 26 years and has competed at all levels. He graduated from the College of Idaho in 2003 where he was a member of the golf team for 4 years. An Idaho native who moved to the South Coast of Oregon in 2004, Jeff started as an Assistant Professional at Bandon Dunes before being promoted to First Assistant, then Head Professional to Resort Professional where he oversees the four golf shop operations at the resort. Jeff has been apart of many great events at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort including the 2006 Curtis Cup, 2007 USGA Mid Amateur Championship, 2008 Trans-Miss Fourball Championship, 2008 Oregon Junior Amateur and 2009 Oregon Amateur Championship.
Jeff is joined by other members of the professional staff at Bandon Dunes Golf Academy.
Nike Advanced Golf camps are golf-intensive and create the ideal environment for the advanced player ready to take their game to the next level. The Advanced camp seminars provide the aspiring junior golfer the opportunity to receive information about tournament preparation and college golf recruitment and success. Campers will hear first hand accounts of how members of our staff established themselves throughout various stages of their development. The importance of goal setting, time management, and hard work will be stressed as these are key elements to attaining success in golf and life.
Nike Golf Campers reside onsite at Bandon Dunes Resort in the Lily Pond Rooms. Just a wedge shot from the Lodge, a paved walking trail connects the Lily Pond Rooms to the Lodge and first tee at Bandon Dunes. A shuttle is available to take you to Pacific Dunes, the Practice Center, or any of our restaurants or lounges. The Lily Pond Rooms are very spacious and include two queen beds, a sitting area, fireplace, bathroom, and private deck overlooking the Lily Pond and surrounding forest.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the director and staff and placed in a program that addresses their own instructional needs.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Wake-up, breakfast
- 8:00am Daily discussion at practice facility and skills demonstrations from staff covering each facet of the game
- 8:30-11:30am Instruction - station rotation, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and the full swing
- Noon Lunch/relaxation
- 1:00-5:30pm Course play with staff (18 holes). Tournament setting with focus on improving all aspects of competitive play
- 6:00pm Dinner, free-time, relaxation
- 7:30-9:30pm Evening session – roundtable discussions on tournament preparation, club-fitting, practice routines, opportunities for college golf. Guest speakers, topics to include sports psychology, mental toughness, fitness and nutrition
- 10:00pm Lights out
- The Overnight camp fee includes golf instruction, green fees, housing and all meals. Does not include extra spending money.
- The Extended Day fee includes all the above except lodging and breakfast.
- Nike Golf Schools and Jr. Camps does not provide transportation to and from airports, bus depots or train stations. The packet we send to registered campers in the spring offers suggestions on shuttle services for each specific camp.
- Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff lives in the dormitories/resort accommodations with the campers and participates in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
- A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring.
Jonathan J.
Most Beautiful Golf Venue
"The Bandon camp was a great experience and helpful for my game. The staff was able to work with me one-on-one more than I expect which was a plus! This is definitely one of the most beautiful golf venues in the country!"
Thomas T.
Handicap has Lowered
"My son improved tremendously. His handicap has lowered and he is striking the ball cleanly. The experience was worth every penny and I look forward to sending him back again next summer.
Emily S.
Camp was Great
"The camp was great. I thought playing with the pros was very fun. There were no flaws."
Terrance P.Junior Advanced Camper
More Confident in my Game
"The camp allows me time to focus on small things that need attention - I always learn something new to try and I love the coaches and staff. I made a lot of new friends and feel more confident in my game. See you again next year!"