Nike Golf Experience, Connecticut

This program is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level golfer, our world-class instruction and coaching provides junior golfers with the necessary skills to compete and win. These sessions offer training and real competition scenarios that develop every part of your game. During the week, players work on short game, putting, approach shots, course management, and will test their new skills in weekly competitions and 18-hole tournaments. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

*Please Note: All sessions SOLD OUT in 2025.* You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates:
  • All Abilities Overnight: June 28-July 1, July 26-July 29
  • Elite Overnight: July 1-July 3, July 29-July 31
  • Please note: *Players may stay in between sessions if signing up for both the all abilities & elite sessions.

• Age Group: 12-18
• Gender: Co-ed
• Session Type: Overnight
  
• Schedule:
  • All Abilities Overnight: Sunday-Wednesday (4-Day)
    • Check-In: Registration for all abilities players occurs on Sunday from 1:00-2:30pm at the University of Connecticut on campus at the South Campus dorms. Orientation (parent attendance optional) starting at 3pm, players will then be bussed to the golf course in the afternoon.
    • Check-out: Graduation is at 12:00-12:30 pm on Wednesday. Players depart following the awards ceremony / graduation ceremony at 1:00pm and is for players only.
  • Elite Overnight: Wednesday-Friday (3-Day)
    • Check-In: Registration for elite players occurs on Wednesday from 2:00pm at the University of Connecticut on campus at the South Campus dorms. Orientation (parent attendance optional) starting at 3pm, players will then be bussed to the golf course in the afternoon.
    • Check-out: Graduation is at 11:30am on Friday. Players depart following the awards ceremony / graduation ceremony at 12:00pm and is for campers only.
• Meals: Overnight players will receive all meals during their session (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  
• Program:
  • The All Abilities program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for golf including putting, chipping, bunker play, and full-swing. On the first day, all participants will be evaluated by the instructors and placed into groups based on age and ability level in various individual, small group and full group settings.
  • The Elite program is specifically designed for the tournament-level player who wishes to play college golf and improve their tournament results. The curriculum is geared towards players who are playing competitively. This session addresses the practice habits of championship golfers, fitness, mental strength, college preparation, time management, course management, academics and team camaraderie.

Please note: Schedules and details may be subject to change.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Morning instruction and afternoon course play at a rotation of golf courses.
• Meals: Overnight players will receive all meals during their session (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Supervision: Players are under staff supervision at all times as staff members live in adjacent rooms to overnight players. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from the session without a refund.
• Amenity Package: Players will receive an amenity package including a Nike hat, drawstring bag, SRIXON golf balls, workbook, and graduation certificate.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

• Ratio:
  • All Abilities Overnight: 1:8 staff-to-player ratio
  • Elite Overnight: 1:4 staff-to-player ratio
• Groupings: Players are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
• Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own golf clubs, glove, golf balls, and tees.
• Facilities: Ellington Ridge Country Club & Gampel Pavillion (Elite)
• Medical Protocol: On-site staff will be available to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, players will be transported to the nearest hospital.
• Housing:
  • Dorm: TBD
  • Players Per Room: Players will be housed in double rooms.
  • Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of your session. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
  • Linens: Included.
  • Air Conditioning: Included
  • Lost Key Assessment: Players are issued two keys at check in, in the event of a lost key there is a $100 fee per key assessed by UCONN. In the event your player loses their key(s), please bring a check in the amount due payable to US SPORTS CAMPS at check-out.
  • Spending Money: We recommend that each overnight player bring $60-75 per week of spending money to cover incidentals like snacks, souvenirs and other activities. Players are responsible for their own spending money. Electronic payment methods are accepted at the establishments near campus.

*Staff members reside in players’ quarters and participate in all activities.

PREPARE FOR YOUR SESSION: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-SESSION CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important information, visit Pre-Session Checklist. All necessary information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to session start, registered players 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, The University of Connecticut 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)
• 5-6 collared shirts (recommended)
• 4-6 golf appropriate shorts/pants
• 6-8 pairs of socks
• Casual clothes
• Sweatshirt/warm up jacket and pants
• Raingear and/or umbrella
• Toilet/personal items
• Insect repellent
• Laundry bag
• Water bottle*
• Sunscreen**
• Hat/visor (players receive Nike hat with amenity package)
• Snacks (optional)
• Small fan for dorm room (no A/C in rooms)
• COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
• Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online AND a hard copy with signatures must be brought to check-in)

TRANSPORTATION

Nike Golf Camps does not provide ground transportation from airports, train stations or bus stations. Parents/guardians are fully responsible for getting players to and from check-in/out. If you have a child flying, please visit the Bradley International Airport website for information on ground service (www.bradleyairport.com). During the week, players are transported to Ellington Ridge Country Club via private bus transportation.

COMPANY POLICIES

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

NIKE GOLF EXPERIENCE FAQ

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

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