
Nike Junior Golf Camps, Duke University
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StarsIMPROVE YOUR GAME WITH DUKE UNIVERSITY GOLF THIS SUMMER
The Nike Junior Golf Camp at Duke University is an amazing opportunity for junior golfers to receive Division I instruction and have fun in the process. Led by Associate Head Women's Golf Coach at Duke University, Jon Whithaus, students should expect a camp full of top-notch instruction.
This overnight camp includes course play, meals, overnight accommodations, evening activities, and instruction from Coach Whithaus and other NCAA D1, D2 & D3 coaches. Students stay overnight in the dormitories at Duke University. Daily activities will take place at The Duke University Golf Club and players will use the private Rod Myers Center varsity training areas, along with Karcher Ingram Golf Center. Coach Whithaus is looking forward to a fun-filled week of instruction where campers can take their skills to the next level.
*ALL overnight campers are required to be vaccinated or have a medical or religious exemption per University mandate. In addition, overnight campers must present a negative COVID PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival on campus. Day campers are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated before arriving.
ANY camper who tests positive while on campus will be removed from participation and must be picked up by a parent or guardian.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from NCAA D1, D2 & D3 coaching staff covering all aspects of the short game and the long game
- Low student to coach ratio
- In depth short game instruction coupled with ongoing short game training strategies utilizing specific training aids that each student keeps for ongoing training
- Course management training with each student receiving a course management strategy book for ongoing improvement
- Mental training and strategies will be woven throughout all aspects of the camp promoting self-belief and success skills
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Camp Coaches
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Associate Head Women's Golf Coach, Duke University Jon Whithaus
Jon serves as the Associate Head Women's Golf Coach at Duke University and also owns and operates Elite Level Golf.
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Camp Details
The Nike Junior Golf Camp at Duke University focuses not only on instructional fundamentals, but our camp is unique with the techniques and strategies that our staff will teach each student. While our philosophy of learning is rooted in the physical fundamentals, we prioritize training strategies that each can utilize for long-term sustained improvement in his or her game. This program is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 18.
Permeating
throughout all sessions will be core pillars designed to provide clarity,
belief, and confidence…the elements that are most vital to achieving sustained
improvement in scoring levels. Training in areas such as mental
management, course management, short game management, and targeted physical
training equip each student with the skills to successfully translate their
physical skill levels into lower scores.
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 2-6
- Age Group: 13-18
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Type: Overnight & Full Day
- Schedule:
- Overnight: Sunday - Thursday
- Full Day: Sunday - Thursday
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 8:45pm
- Monday - Wednesday: 8:15am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:15am - 12:45pm
- Day campers arrive at 8:15am on Monday through Thursday at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center. Campers will depart at 5:00pm from Monday through Wednesday. Check-in and check-out on first and last days are stated above. Dinner will be provided on the first day and lunches will be provided from Monday through Wednesday. A more complete schedule will be given to you upon check-in.
- Check-in: Registration occurs for all campers (overnight and day) from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Crowell H (315 Towerview Rd, Durham, NC 27710). Signs will direct you once you arrive. Day campers to be picked up at Karcher Ingram Golf Center around 8:45pm on the first day. Please come dressed in golf attire as campers begin the afternoon session following check-in.
- Check-out: Check-out is from 12:00pm-12:45pm for all campers at Crowell H. Campers depart following a brief closing ceremony.
- Meals: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Day campers will receive dinner on the first day and lunches will be provided from Monday through Wednesday.
- Program: The All Abilities program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for golf; putting, chipping/pitching, full-swing and course etiquette. Upon arrival, all participants will be evaluated by the instructors and placed into groups based on age and ability level.
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: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Day campers will receive dinner on the first day and lunches will be provided from Monday through Wednesday.
- Supervision: Campers are under staff supervision at all times as staff members live in adjacent rooms to overnight campers. 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: 1:8 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: Karcher-Ingram Golf 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.
- Housing:
- Dorm: TBD
- Campers Per Room: Campers will be housed in double rooms.
- Roommates: Campers stay in two-person rooms and are assigned by age, gender and roommate requests. If you have a roommate request, and have not previously provided us with the information, please do so no later than 14 days prior to the camp start date. 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: Linens are NOT provided. Please bring blankets, sheets, towels and a pillow.
- Air Conditioning: All rooms are air-conditioned.
- Spending Money: We recommend that each overnight camper bring $60-75 per week of spending money to cover incidentals like snacks, souvenirs and other activities. Please bring cash in a marked envelope for your child.
*Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
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
US Sports Camp and Duke University Golf Club are NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. We recommend that you do not send unnecessary items, which can get lost. Camper bags may be inspected upon check in or at any time during camp to ensure no drugs, alcohol or other improper substances are brought to camp.
- 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 (Campers receive Nike hat with amenity package)
- Snacks (optional)
- Linens, blankets, towels, and pillow
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- 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 Raleigh-Durham Int’l Airport site (http://www.rdu.com/) for ground transport options.
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).
COVID-19 Protocols
All campers attending an overnight camp must be either a) vaccinated or b) have a religious/medical exception AND receive a negative PCR COVID test within 72 hours of the start of the camp. An attached form in the information packet will be required to be completed and submitted in person upon camp arrival – no documents other than this form will be required (i.e., campers will not submit copies of vaccination cards or negative PCR test results). Overnight campers will not be admitted to camp if they are not able to certify that they have received a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to arrival. No PCR testing will be conducted on-site.
Day campers are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated prior to attending camp, no COVID documentation (vaccines, exemptions, negative tests, verification forms) will be required. However, any camper exhibiting COVID symptoms prior to camp arrival should obtain a negative test prior to reporting to camp.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsKarcher-Ingram Golf Center
3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham, NC 27705
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Please note: Camp schedules may be subject to change.
Sunday
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm Registration, check into your room for the week!
- 2:30pm - 7:30pm Welcome to camp, instruction on the course with our staff
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner at the Dining Hall
- 8:00pm - 8:30pm Orientation Meeting
- 10:00pm Lights Out
Monday
- 7:00am Wake up
- 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast at Dining Hall
- 9:00am - 1:30pm Course play with staff at the Duke University Golf Club
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch at Dining Hall
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner at the Dining Hall
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm Evening instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 10:00pm Lights Out
Tuesday
- 7:30am Wake up
- 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast at Dining Hall
- 9:00-1:30pm Course play with staff at the Duke University Golf Club
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch at Dining Hall
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner at Dining Hall
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm Evening instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 10:00pm Lights Out
Wednesday
- 7:30am Wake up
- 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast at Dining Hall
- 9:00am - 12:00pm Instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch at Dining Hall
- 1:30pm - 5:00pm Instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner at Dining Hall
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm On-course play at the Duke University Golf Club
- 10:00pm Lights Out
Thursday
- 7:30am Wake up
- 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast at Dining Hall
- 9:00am - 12:00pm Instruction at the Karcher Ingram Golf Center
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm Camp Concludes, thanks for an awesome week!
Duke University Golf Club
The beautiful 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Club opened in 1957 and is the only Robert Trent Jones-designed course in the region. Camp participants have access to the pristine varsity golf practice areas the Karcher Ingram Golf Center and Rod Myers Training Center. Karcher-Ingram Golf Center features coaches' offices, men's and women's locker rooms, a club-repair room, a trophy room, lounge, library/study area and a state-of-the-art indoor training and practice facility, complete with indoor putting surfaces, training aids and video analysis systems. Rod Myers Training Center includes a short-game area designed exclusively for the Duke golf teams where players can practice any shot inside 110 yards. The short-game area includes sand and grass bunkers, uneven lies, a practice fairway bunker, a target green for wedge shots, a pitching green and an expansive putting green. The chipping and putting zones feature greens with the two most common styles of grass so that the team members can prepare for the playing surface of each approaching tournament.
Karcher Ingram Golf Center
Connected to the Washington Duke Inn, the Karcher Ingram Golf Center is the exclusive Duke varsity golf facility which campers will have the priviledge of calling their "home base." It has indoor facilities making it a great backup for inclement whether and offers players and coaches with a closed environment for instruction.
Camp Reviews
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Real Improvement!
"My short game and outing have improved dramatically!"
— Annie L. Camper
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Awesome Instructors
"The coaches were really friendly and encouraging. They always went out of their way to make sure that you were doing the best you could; and they were fun to talk to."
— Ashleigh P. Camper
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Coaches Made Camp Fun!
"The coaches at the camp seemed like they were having a genuinely good time and they made it fun for the kids, like when we played games and when we were doing regular practice sessions."
— Sophia L. Camper
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Great for advanced players!
"Coach Jon, Sam & TD plus the supporting team was excellent. They were passionate in teaching and the facility was excellent. Strongly recommend for those who wants to play collegiate golf."
— Aaron B. Parent
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Wish it was a longer camp, we loved it!
"I think the only thing to improve is to make it longer! So many great tips, learnings and skills taught!"
— Walker F. Camper
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Excellent Coaching
"This camp is best suited for competitive players looking to take their game to the next level. There is tons of golf each day, great discussion topics and excellent coaching. Very impressed with the program."
— Parent
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We'd like a player skills screening
"This camp was advertised for elite junior golfers but many attending were beginners. This made instruction for elite players not as frequent as hoped."
— Perry F. Parent
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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.