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YCJGA is always looking for opportunities to uplevel our program offerings to provide beginners and youth interested in learning the game of golf and/or developing their golf skills.

We are excited to be partnering with PGA Professional Nate Blanchette and the Legacy Golf Academy at Heritage Hills to enhance our intro to golf Next Gen Golf Program for boys and girls ages 6 to 12 who have no experience (yet) with the game. From how to properly hold a club, swings and putts to sportsmanship and game rules, the Next Gen Golf Program hosted by Legacy Golf Academy 3-Session golf introduction opportunity is an EXCELLENT choice for your beginner child!

Each session is $30 per child or $75 for all 3. Choose a single session, 2 of the 3 sessions, or all three.

Our YCJGA Next Gen Program Director, Dave Childress will be working with Nate and his staff to assist with your child’s YCJGA golf education and program experience. There is no maximum number of kids per session as Legacy is equipped to adjust staffing to accommodate and ensure that your child receives attention and hands-on learning.  

Nate Blanchette
Legacy Golf Academy
PGA Professional
See Nate’s Bio Below

Dave Childress
YCJGA Next Gen Program Director

Session 1

Monday, June 16
6pm – 7pm

“Intro to Golf /
Pre-shot Fundamentals /
Chipping”

 Topics covered:

  • Grip
  • Aim
  • Set-up
  • Body motion
  • Tempo
  • Chipping

Session 2

Thursday, June 19
9am – 10am

“Full Swing Technique”

 Topics covered:

  • Alignment
  • Proper Shoulder Turn
  • Proper Hip rotation
  • “Feel” vs. “Real”
  • Practice ½ swings and pitches
  • Full Swing
  • Balance and Finish

Session 3

Monday, June 23
9am – 10am

“Short game fundamentals
and etiquette”

 Topics covered:

  • Putting fundamentals
  • Chipping fundamentals
  • Putting green etiquette

DOES YOUR CHILD ALREADY HAVE GOLF EXPERIENCE?
Knowing your child’s current skillset, you may want to consider a next-level, “beyond intro” program offered by Legacy Golf Academy!
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Sign Up for the Next Gen Program!

Next Gen Program hosted by Legacy Golf Academy

Next Gen Golf Program hosted by Legacy Golf Academy for boys and girls ages 6 to 12 who have no experience (yet) with the game.

Each session is $30 per child or $75 for all 3. Choose a single session, 2 of the 3 sessions, or all three.

***IMPORTANT***
During registration you will be asked to check three (3) “Agreements” boxes.
By checking the boxes, you are agreeing to and signing the following documents:

You are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to read and download a copy of these documents prior to completing your registration.

All participants are required to have a non-parental emergency contact.

AGREEMENTS

***IMPORTANT*** All boxes must be checked to process registration. By checking the box, you are digitally signing the agreements.

Other Programming Options for Juniors at all levels:

Junior Week Clinic (beginners or 2nd year players)
Ages 6 – 16

Limited to the first 40 Students

July 28 – August 1
9:00am – 11:00am
Enrollment : $400

An additional offering outside of the NEXT GEN GOLF PROGRAM that dives a bit deeper into the fundamentals of the game of golf.

This program includes:

  • 10 hours of instruction and FUN!
  • Learning the rules and etiquette of the game
  • Skill advancement in the following areas:
    • Full swing
    • Short game
    • Mental game
    • Scoring
    • Course management

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Junior ELITE Camp – (Ages 12-18)
For players preparing for High School Golf or College Golf

Limit to first 20 students in each option (40 students total).

Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8

  • ½ Day option – 10am – 1pm – $500
  • Full Day option – 10am – 4pm – $1000

This program has been designed specifically for juniors either hoping to play golf in High School who are ready to start competing, or already competing already and those already competing in High School with aspirations of playing in College.

The curriculum will include more advanced topics such as:

  • Mental Game strategies
  • Golf Course Management
  • Specialty shots – uneven lies, bad lies, etc.
  • Trajectory choice and control
  • Wedge work
  • Knowing your yardages
  • How to score
  • Recruiting 101

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CORE 1 Program – Price $350 (Limited Space Available) – Ages 6 – 18

This cornerstone Junior Golf program has been in existence for 20 years under Coach Nate Blanchette’s guidance.  The CORE 1 program takes students of varying ages and abilities and helps them improve their golf skills while relating golf to life’s challenges and utilizing the game to teach life skills.

This program includes:

  • 6 Hours of Instruction
  • 12 Hours of on course play with peers – the most important aspect of golf is having fun, with our program students get the opportunity to carry over the skills learned during their Tuesday clinics while socializing and having fun!
  • Year End tournament and banquet

This program is conducted on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.  Tuesday’s clinic times will be 8am – 9am and 9:15am – 10:15am and players will be given a clinic time for the duration of the program based on their age and experience.  Wednesday course access will be conducted via shotgun start at 6:45am and the players will be on the course until 8:45am.

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CORE 2 Program – Price $400 (Limited to the first 50 students) – Ages 6 – 18

CORE 2 is simply a 2nd offering of the cornerstone Junior Golf program that has been in existence for 20 years under Coach Nate Blanchette’s guidance.  The CORE 2 program takes students of varying ages and abilities and helps them improve their golf skills while relating golf to life’s challenges and utilizing the game to teach life skills.

This program includes:

  • 6 Hours of Instruction
  • 12 Hours of on course play with peers – the most important aspect of golf is having fun, with our program students get the opportunity to carry over the skills learned during their Tuesday clinics while socializing and having fun!
  • Year End tournament and banquet

This program is conducted on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.  Tuesday’s clinic times will be 10:30am -11:30am and 11:45am – 12:15pm and players will be given a clinic time for the duration of the program based on their age and experience.  Wednesday’s course access will be conducted in tee time fashion starting at 1:30pm – tee times will be emailed out to students and families

each week based on participation for the week.

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For more information or to enroll, please contact:
Nate Blanchette, PGA
Director of Player Development
Legacy Golf Academy at Heritage Hills Resort
[email protected]
717.515.5223

Nate Blanchette, PGA
Director of Player Development, Legacy Golf Academy

For over three decades, Nate Blanchette has been transforming golfers’ games and lives through his commitment to personal coaching and development. Nate has worked with golfers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds—from professionals to college athletes, military personnel, and even centenarians. His diverse clientele reflects his versatility as an instructor and his passion for helping every student unlock their full potential. The creation of the Legacy Golf Academy has been Nate’s dream for decades.  To leave a positive impression on as many students as possible through golf is a responsibility that he does not take lightly.  “It has always been a dream of mine to honor my family, through spreading love and positivity to those seeking self-improvement within the game I love.  I am truly blessed to have Heritage Hills in my corner helping make this lifelong dream come to fruition.”
Nate’s approach to coaching goes far beyond traditional instruction. He believes in developing lasting, trust-based relationships with his students, where the connection between coach and student extends beyond the lesson tee. This philosophy means students no longer just pay for an hour of instruction—they are making an investment in a coach who is also a mentor and a friend. With the help of innovative technologies like TopTracer Range and the OnForm Coaching App, Nate stays connected with his students, tracking their progress and holding them accountable both during lessons and on their own. Whether practicing under Nate’s watchful eye or working solo, every student receives the encouragement, guidance, and accountability they need to improve and succeed.
Nate’s mission is simple: to make the game of golf better than ever, one student at a time.