Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps, Carriage Pines Golf Club Rowley, Massachusetts
Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps at Carriage Pines is primed for another great summer of golf in 2012. Our top notch practice areas, beautiful 9 hole course and PGA instruction make this an ideal location for junior golfers looking to improve.
Full Day Camp
Full Day Camps at Carriage Pines run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Every morning for three hours, the campers practice all aspects of their games - putting, chipping, bunker play and full-swing. Morning instruction is followed by lunch and then 9-holes with on-course instruction. The camp has a low camper per instructor ratio of approximately 6:1 to ensure every camper receives attention from the staff.
Half Day Camp
Half Day Camps run Monday thru Friday from 9:00am-Noon and include fifteen hours of total range instruction. For three hours each day campers sharpen their skills with the Nike golf camp staff made up of PGA professionals. Strong emphasis is placed on the fundamentals—stance, grip, posture, full swing, rules & etiquette, etc. As the week unfolds, campers receive quality short-game instruction and by Friday, each Nike junior golfer will see improvement in his or her golf game!
Highlights Include
- Small group instruction with low student/teacher ratio from nationally recognized and dedicated golf professionals
- Three hours of practice with Nike camp staff covering all facets of the game; putting, chipping/pitching, full-swing
- Daily on-course instruction with staff (full day camps only) focusing on course management, strategy, shot selection, rules and etiquette
- Nike amenity package including a Nike hat, one dozen Nike golf balls, a camp workbook, Nike bag tag and other great prizes
- A healthy and positive learning environment designed to help every camper get better!
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Paul Nimblett
Paul has been here for 11 years and has worked extensively with our junior league, Nike camp, and the Junior Tour. He also teaches private & group lessons, clinics, and an adult education golf program. His short game skills have gotten him the nickname of "chip" from the students because of his expertise around the greens. Paul has worked with golfers of all ages and abilities to bring out the best in their games.
Tammy White
Tammy is an accomplished player who represented Massachusetts in the Senior Women's Open in 2002. She joined the staff here about 8 years ago teaching private & group lessons, clinics, Nike camp, and the beginners league. Tammy has worked with many students who have gone on to successful high school and college careers. She goes the extra mile to make sure her students shine. Tammy has a wonderful way with the children and adults and in return has many students request follow ups.
Dennis Nestle
Dennis started his teaching career on Cape Cod where he was at Blue Rock and then Head Pro at Fiddlers Green Country Club. Dennis eventually moved to Rowley Country Club, which has been renamed Carriage Pines. He was here for 10 years as Head Pro and Golf Director and brought the Nike camp to our location. Dennis moved on to Sun & Air Golf Center for a few years and was welcomed back to Carriage Pines last year. His first year back was successful, with the children enjoying him as a Nike camp instructor. Dennis has a knack for picking up flaws in a students swing and has a large following of all ages wherever he has taught.
Craig Wiley
Craig is the newest addition to our teaching staff. He came here from Adelphi College where he played his collegiate golf. Upon graduation, he attended the Golf Academy of America and is now pursuing a career in golf. Craig is starting the PGA program and brings much enthusiasm to our Nike camps. The students have really enjoyed his style of teaching and his overall golf knowledge.
Carriage Pines Golf Club
Carriage Pines Golf Club is a beautiful and challenging 9 hole golf course nestled in the pines. Our practice facility is the best around and includes an iron range for 200 yard shots and in, a grass tee used by the longer hitters, a practice bunker, as well as four practice greens, with a chipping area attached to one of them.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00am Instruction - practice on skills and fundamentals; grip, stance, posture, pitching, putting, bunker play and full swing
- Noon Lunch (included in camp price, half day campers depart)
- 1:00pm Course play with staff. On-course instruction on club selection, course management, rules and etiquette
- 4:00pm Full day campers depart
- 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.
Alison D.
Thanks Nike Golf Camps
"My golf strokes were pretty bad before coming to the Carriage Pines camp. The staff made a strong effort to help every one of us improve where we needed it. Thanks Nike Golf Camps."
Archie P.
Excellent Experience
"Well run camp. Excellent experience. My three Children will be back next year."
Tom F.
Always Great
"This is my son's 4th year atteneding this camp and it is always great. He does not want to go to camps any more except for this one and his hockey camp. It has been a great experience."
Kevin A.Parent of Junior Day Camper
Great Learning Experience
"The camp was fun and a great learning experience for my son. He got along well with all of the coaches and made some good friends. He is a much better golfer and I am signing him up again next year."