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Nike Elite Golf Camps is excited to announce the return of the Elite Player Experience at the University of Virginia! Hosted by UVA's Head Women's Golf Coach, Ria Scott, and Associate Head Coach, Marissa Majors, this one-day program recreates the practice regimens of a highly competitive collegiate golf team and aims to improve each campers game in a Division I golf environment.

ELITE PLAYER EXPERIENCE

The Elite Player Experience is specifically designed for the high school/tournament golfer who wishes to play college golf and improve their results. This program includes use of team-exclusive practice facilities, morning instruction, a simulated college team practice, lunch, and an 18 hole round of golf. This one-day program will run Saturday from 9:00am-6:00pm and is open to female golfers, grades 9-12.

All instruction and course play will take place at the Dean Family Golf Performance Center and the acclaimed Championship course at Birdwood Golf Course - recently ranked No. 3 Best New Golf Course by Golf Digest and No. 2 Best Public Course.

This camp is open to any and all entrants (only limited by age, gender, and number).

Highlights Include

Small group instruction with UVA's Ria Scott and Marissa Majors
Simulated college team practice
18 holes on The Championship Course at Birdwood Golf Course
Camper amenity package and prizes
Safe, healthy and fun learning environment
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Head Women's Golf Coach, University of Virginia Ria Scott

Ria Scott completed her sixth season at the helm of UVA Women's Golf and serves as co-director for the Nike Junior Golf Camps at UVA.
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This past season, Scott’s team has been ranked as high as No. 4 nationally, and has steadily been one of the Top-10 programs in the country. Her teams have produced All-Americans, All-Conference Players, All-America Scholars, and are known for being well-rounded student-athletes. Scott has 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, including stops at the University of Oregon and the University of San Francisco.

In addition to her successful collegiate coaching career, Scott also coached the winning International Teams at the 2020 and 2019 Arnold Palmer Cup. Scott was on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Golf Coaches Association from 2012-2016 and was the Associate Vice President from 2014-2016.

She played her collegiate golf at the University of California, Berkeley. She followed her collegiate years with an international playing career, highlighted by an appearance at the 2006 Women’s World Cup of Golf in South Africa, and the 2004 US Women’s Open.
Assistant Women's Golf Coach, University of Virginia Annie Collom

Annie Collom joined the Cavalier program in July of 2023 as an assistant coach and serves as co-director for the Nike Junior Golf Camps at UVA.
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She spent the previous two seasons as the assistant coach at Denver. In her final season at Denver, Collom helped the Crimson and Gold add to the legacy of the program, securing its fourth straight Summit League Championship by setting a 54-hole tournament record for a team with a 852 score. The Pioneers also posted the second lowest team scoring average in program history at 291.24.

The Pioneers picked up five All-Summit League selections in 2022-23, with four being first-team selections. Denver also produced the Summit League Golfer of the Year for the second consecutive season and the Summit League Championship MVP.

Collom helped Denver secure its third straight, and seventh overall, Summit League Championship in her first year with the program. That season Denver had three all-conference performers in addition to the Summit League Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.

Prior to working at Denver, Collom spent two seasons at Denison University as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams. In 2021, both the men and women’s golf programs won the NCAC Championship and earned trips to the NCAA Tournament. She coached the NCAC Player of the Year, four male golfers to All-American honors and two female golfers to All-Region accolades.

Prior to that, Collom enjoyed a successful four-year playing career at the University of Richmond from 2015-19.

Highlights from her career at Richmond included earning All-Patriot League second-team honors for all four seasons, holding the program’s second-lowest single-season scoring average (75.07) for her 2018-19 campaign, and her 2019 Second Team VaSID All-State Selection. She also tallied 12, top-10 finishes during her career and became the first player in school history to shoot five-under par in a single round (67 vs. Columbia on Oct. 14, 2018).

Collom helped to lead the Spiders to three-straight Patriot League Conference Championships from 2016-18, She qualified for the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regionals in each of those three seasons while also being named to the Patriot League All-Academic team in 2018. Collom graduated from Richmond in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics, economics and law, while also minoring in healthcare studies. A native of Charlotte, N.C., she earned her master’s degree in sports industry management from Georgetown in 2022.

This program is designed for the competitive golfer who wishes to play college golf and improve their tournament results. It is open to all skill levels, but the curriculum is geared towards players who are playing competitively. These camps offer training and real competition scenarios that develop every part of your game. Campers work on short game, putting, approach shots, course management, and will test their new skills in competitions and an 18-hole tournament. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2024 OVERVIEW

Date: 2024 Dates Coming Soon
Age Group: Rising 9^th to 12^thgraders
Gender: Female
Camp Type: Full Day
Schedule:
- Full Day: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Check-In: Check-in will occur at 9:00am at the Dean Family Golf Performance Center.
Check-out: Campers will depart at 6:00pm following their 18 hole round on the Championship Course at Birdwood Golf Course.
Meals: Lunch is included in the price of camp.
Program: The Elite Player Experience is specifically designed for the competitive golfer who wishes to play college golf and improve their game.

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning instruction and afternoon course play
Meals: Lunch is included in the price of camp
Supervision: Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
Camper Amenity Package: Campers will receive an amenity package including a Nike hat, drawstring bag, SRIXON golf balls, camp workbook, and graduation certificate.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own golf clubs, glove, golf balls, and tees
Facilities: Birdwood Golf Course & Dean Family Golf Performance Center
Medical Protocol: Camp will have on-site staff to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps, University of Virginia and the golf facilities being used are NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Golf clubs
Golf Balls/tees/glove
Golf shoes or tennis/athletic shoes
Athletic clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
Water bottle*
Sunscreen**
Hat/visor (Campers receive Nike hat with amenity package)
Snacks (optional)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

TRANSPORTATION

Nike Junior Golf Camps does not provide ground transportation from airports, train stations or bus stations. Parents/guardians are fully responsible for getting campers to and from camp check-in/out. If you have a child flying to camp, please visit the Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport website for information on ground service to and from Charlottesville.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE JUNIOR GOLF CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our golf camps please see our FAQ page.

This camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).

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Birdwood Golf Course at Boar's Head Resort

410 Golf Course Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dean Family Golf Performance Center

755 Boar’s Head Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Please note: Camp schedules may be subject to change.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00am Check-in at the Dean Family Golf Performance Center
9:15am Tour, meetings, and simulated college team practice
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Warm up on practice facility and tee off at the Championship Course
6:00pm Check-out for all campers

Birdwood Golf Course at Boar's Head Resort

There is a new era of golf at Boar’s Head Resort. Partnering with legendary PGA Professional Davis Love III and Love Golf Design, the resort has a reimagined golf experience that includes 18 new championship golf holes along with a new six-hole par-3 course and an expansive putting course that spans nearly an acre in size.

Dean Family Golf Performance Center

Home to Virginia Golf since 1984, Birdwood Golf Course at the University of Virginia has added a training and development center to create a true home for the UVA Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. This facility honors the history of UVA Golf and supports the programs’ efforts to win championships and strive for Uncompromised Excellence. This facility allows our coaches to fully develop our men’s and women’s golf student-athletes year-round.

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
May 28, 2023: Being able to have a fun experience with friends and getting to communicate with all the coaches.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
LOVED the coaches!

— Anonymous

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

New Camp Dates Coming Soon!

Please join the Priority List to be notified when this program opens for 2024 registrations.

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Nike Elite Golf Camp at University of Virginia

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