March 01, 2018
Nike Junior Golf Camps Renews Sponsorship of the Southern California PGA
Nike Junior Golf Camps in Southern California continues its long-standing relationship with the SCPGA Jr. Tour.
March 1, 2018 – US Sports Camps recently announced their continued relationship with the Southern California PGA Section after 10+ years of support. A division of US Sports Camps, Nike Junior Golf Camps has a long-standing relationship with the Section, providing sponsorship funds that contribute to SCPGA scholarships and advancement of junior golf in Southern California.
“Being able to partner with Nike Junior Golf Camps allows the SCPGA and its junior golfers the chance to grow the game of golf in Southern California, while at the same time giving our juniors the best opportunities possible to improve their game,” says Dave Kuhn of the Southern California PGA. “We are very excited to continue this partnership, and look forward to even more success in 2018.”
Nike Junior Golf Camps operates over 130 camps nationwide that were attended by approximately 7,500 campers last year. The company’s mission is as follows: To connect passionate coaches with young athletes to facilitate athletic and personal development in a positive and safe environment while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers.
“The SCPGA’s commitment to junior golf is well-known and highly regarded,” says Jason West, senior vice president for Nike Junior Golf Camps. “Through their programming, outreach, and initiatives, thousands of kids in Southern California have been exposed to this great game. Our collaboration gives those same young golfers an opportunity to improve their skills and have an awesome time at our summer camps.”
Nike Camps offer a variety of programs designed for the needs of each camper. Juniors have the option to select beginner or advanced, as well as day or overnight camps. Every facet of the game of golf is covered during camp and players can immerse themselves in the sport for an entire week among peers, friends, and a team of expert coaches.
Nike Junior Golf Camps offers 18 day camp locations across Southern California, many of which provide 5-8 weeks of full and half day programs during summer. To find a location in your area or to register, please see Nike Junior Day Camps in Southern California.
Overnight camps are held at University of San Diego and the Monterey Peninsula.
Nike Junior Golf Camps, University of San Diego
Nike Junior Golf Camps, Monterey Peninsula
Nike Advanced Junior Golf Camps, Monterey Peninsula
We encourage any junior golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level this summer to check out the great options above!
About Nike Junior Golf Camps
Nike Junior Golf Camps is a division of US Sports Camps, Inc (USSC). Headquartered in San Rafael, California, USSC is America’s largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps in the U.S. since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement. Nike Junior Golf Camps offers junior overnight and day camps, as well as advanced player camps at over 130 locations nationwide. Since 1994, more than 200,000 junior golfers have participated in the camps.
About the Southern California PGA Section
The PGA of America is the world’s largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf, while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. The Southern California Section of the PGA of America (SCPGA) was established in 1924, and today is comprised of over 1,700 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section.
The Southern California PGA Junior Tour, established in 1948, is one of the largest and most respected junior golf programs in the country. Its mission is to create learning and playing opportunities for individuals of all ages and skill levels throughout Southern California. The SCPGA Junior Tour strives to foster and develop values that positively impact junior's character on and off the golf course. Over 275 tournaments are annually hosted across a three-tiered program including the Toyota Tour Cup, the Players Tour and the Junior Development Tour. Notable alumni include Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Lizette Salas, Phil Mickelson, Brendon Steele, and many more.