| Year established |
1988 |
| Short description |
Foster's Golf Camp |
| Philosophy |
Objective is to provide junior golfers a learning environment that emphasizes solid fundamentals, teamwork & fun, & instill a positive attitude & the belief that with proper instruction & teaching methods, all golfers have the ability to b |
| Number of programs per year |
14 |
| Program Length |
1 week |
| Number of hours of instruction |
5 hrs/day |
| Student:teacher Ratio |
6:1 |
| Faculty |
Ted Foster, former head coach St. Anselm College. Teddy Foster, a former top player from Trinity High School Team. Kelly Collins, top amateur player in New England. Plus college team & high school golf team players. |
| Schedule |
M-F day camp, 8am-4pm. Students are picked up at the Derryfield Country Club & brought to a different golf course each day. Mornings include driving ranges, putting & chipping drills. Afternoons include play of at least 9 holes with a staff member. |
| Other activities |
Wednesday trip to a water park after golf. Friday trip to arcade after golf. Week ending trophy ceremony. |
| Facilities |
First facitlity visited is a PGA-Recognized Pratice Facility (incl driving range, practice greens, bunkers). Facilities include 5 different par 3 golf courses. |
| Costs |
$225/week, includes green fees, transportation. Campers bring their own lunch & clubs. Clubs can be rented. |
| Location Description |
Manchester, NH, ~50 miles north of Boston, MA. The 5 golf facilities are located within a 50 mile radius of Manchester, NH. Travel is by bus equipped with TV's/VCR for movies or golf training videos. |
| Location |
Manchester, New Hampshire; |
| Profile |
Juniors, Parent/Child |
| Levels |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Months |
April, June, July, August |
| Contact |
Ted Foster Director Foster's Golf Camp 240 Tory Road Manchester, New Hampshire 03104 USA Phone: 603-622-1553 Fax: 603-623-7557 |
