Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps, Wind Watch Hauppage, New York
US Sports Camps is proud to present the 2012 Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps at Wind Watch in conjunction with Long Island Golf Camps Inc. This is our 13th year in Long Island, NY and John Forster and his staff are primed for another summer of golf camp in New York.
Wind Watch Camps
These four-day long, full-day commuter camps are structured for intermediate to advanced junior boys and girls between the ages of 9-17. Junior golfers spend the week practicing and playing at our outstanding 18-hole facility.
Full Day price includes a 24-hour golf program, snack, prizes, giveaways and all golf-related activities. Full Day camps run Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Half Day camps run 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Early afternoon instruction is approximately a 6:1 camper per instructor ratio. During afternoon course play, one staff member accompanies every two foursomes. On the final day of camp, campers receive instruction in the first part of the program, and participate in a 9 hole tournament later in the afternoon. This tournament is followed by a short graduation ceremony. Prizes and awards are given for contests played throughout the week.
Highlights Include
- Small group instruction from Director, John Forster, and other PGA professionals
- 6:1 student to teacher ratio to ensure quality instruction throughout the week
- Nike amenity package including hat, balls, workbook, water bottle and bag tag
- Safe, fun and healthy learning environment
John Forster
John is a class "A" member of the PGA of America. He is a native of Long Island, and attended St. Anthony's High School, South Huntington. He graduated with a BS in Business Management and Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. John entered the golf profession and attained his PGA Membership while at the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, under the tutelage of Tom Joyce. After 4 years at Glen Oaks, John took over as the Director of Golf at Heartland Golf Park.
Read Full BioJohn is both an accomplished instructor and player. As a latecomer to the game of golf, John has only playing since 1991. He has made it his goal to be one of the best Players and Instructors in the Metropolitan PGA Section, and is well on his way. As a player, he has numerous Top 10 finishes in Met Section events. In 2002, he was tied for the low qualifier at the LI PGA Match Play Championship (72), winning his first four matches, only to lose to host Darrel Kestner in the finals at Deepdale Golf Club. John also holds the non-competitive course record at The Links at Shirley, with a bogey free (65), and at Stonebridge Golf Club with a 63 (28 on the front nine). He has the competitive course record for the front nine at the PGA Village South Course at (30). He has one competitive hole-in-one (9 iron / 163 yards), playing in a Monday Qualifier on the Nike Tour in 2001.
Also an accomplished instructor, John takes pride in his eclectic methods of instruction. Focusing on forming a solid foundation rooted in "the basics" (grip, stance, posture, and alignment), he will teach you to swing the club free of tension, so it feels effortless. His approach takes into account that everyone is made differently, both physically and mentally, so his teaching approach is different from student to student. He will make you understand not just how, but why we do the things we do (cause and effect relationships). A student of the game, he has a well-rounded approach that suits beginners to professionals.
John is joined by other accomplished PGA professionals from the area who serve as instructors during each Nike Golf Camp session.
Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps offer each junior golfer the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point. Camp Director, John Forster, and his staff offer a positive and fun learning environment, one in which campers can thrive under the direction of motivated and highly skilled instructors. John's coaching has inspired hundreds of junior golfers over the years and he looks forward to another great summer of Nike Golf Camps.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 1:00pm Campers arrive. Staff demonstrations to begin the day
- 1:15pm Small group instruction working on putting, chipping, pitching and full swing
- 4:00pm Half Day campers depart. Full day campers to course to play 9 holes with staff
- 7:00pm 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.
Read camper reviewsTara J.
Awesome Camp
"It was an awesome camp week for my friends and I. We learned a lot from the coaches and participated in a lot of fun games! I want to come back again, for sure!"
Andrew H.Parent
Great Experience
"The Full Day camp at Heartland was a great experience for my son. He had a great time with his friends and the coaches taught him a lot about his game. We will definitely send him back next year!: