Bringing the game of golf to those with physical and mental challenges.
The Sunshine Through Golf Camp Program is a partnership between PGA Professionals, CDGA member clubs, Special Recreation Associations, Private Agencies or Park Districts, and the CDGA Foundation. The Foundation sponsors all expenses associated with the camp within reason.
Among those expenses are:
Range time
Golf equipment
Professional time
Transportation fees
Additional facility costs
Camps range from five to eight weeks and provide campers with an opportunity to receive lessons on a weekly basis. Anywhere from 5 to 20 campers participate. Most camps have a maximum 5-to-1 camper-to-instructor ratio.
Program Description
Many camps are divided into two sessions, beginner and advanced, in order to accommodate all ability levels.
Weekly lesson plans are crafted by the host golf club's head professional and cover basic principles of woods, irons, chipping, putting, etiquette and rules.
Each camp strives to provide campers with as much on-course time as possible. However, on course time is allocated on a per camp basis and is dependent on camp structure and facility time available to the camp.
In celebration of the camper's accomplishments, the final session is comprised of on-course time (if facility allows), a cookout and an awards presentation. Upon completion of the program, campers also receive a gift package compliments of the Foundation.
Each athlete also receives a membership card for the Foundation's private Three-Hole Sunshine Course located at Midwest Golf House in Lemont, IL.
Chicago District Golf Association 11855 Archer Avenue Lemont, IL 60439
