1-How can I get my child involved?
A- The USGLL Spring Season starts March 30th 2014. Potential Players that wish to be put into the Data Base for notification of the 2014 Spring Season can register on line and will be notified of the skill assessment dates (Mandatory for Team Play). One Skill assessment day required. Skill assessment days: Feb 15th,20th & 22nd. See schedule menu for location and times. The 2014 Spring Season will start March 30th and continue to June 7th 2014.
2- When and where will play begin?
A- The 2014 USGLL Spring Season opens March 30th and continues thru June 7th 2014. Play is on Sundays except where noted on the schedule, due to Holidays. The 2014 Spring Season will be played at Recreation Park 9 Golf Course and at Heartwell Golf Course. Players are allowed to have pull carts at these 2 golf courses. Check the Schedule page and News page.
3- How much does it cost?
A- The fee for the 2014 Spring Season is $150.00 per player. This fee covers the entire 2014 Spring Season, including: uniform shirts & hats, greens fees, practice balls during practices scheduled by the coaches, clinics, finals and local championship. All will be invited to the Awards Banquet at the end of the season!
4-What about my younger/older child?
A-The 2014 Spring Season will have the following divisions (all co-ed) Tour Division for match play, ages 8-14, Mini Tour Division 6-12yrs, Mini's instructional program 6-8 yrs old and Future's Division Instructional Program 8-14 yrs old. (Instructional Programs are $150.00 for the season) Includes professional golf instruction, uniform shirts and hats, Awards and Awards Banquet to celebrate their accomplishments. Check the schedule page for dates.
5-Can I get involved?
A- Yes! We are looking for volunteers for various Coach, League and Pro positions as well as paid instructor positions for the USGLL.
6-How do teams compete?
A-The Match Play Format is based on weekly Match Play events. Play formats include Scramble & Modified Alternate Shot.
7-How are the teams chosen?
A- A player registers for the USGLL on line and then must come to a "Skill Assessment" event. (Mandatory). Check the Schedule page for dates and locations. Each player is evaluated on their skill levels in Swing, Putt & Chip, Rules and Etiquette. Each player is then given an overall ability rating and placed on a team appropriately. Each team of four players will be evenly skilled with other teams. Each team will have an A, B, C, and D level player. Please see below if child is not ready to play on a team for the upcoming season.
8-What if my child isn’t ready to play in the league?
A-There are many options available for children to continue their growth in golf including a Mini Instructional Program, (6 & 8 yrs old), and the Future’s Division Instructional Program (8-14 yrs old), which are USGLL Instructional Golf Programs, and there are also Jr. Golf Programs and private and group instruction programs throughout the Long Beach area. We are determined that all kids who want to play get the opportunity to play or be involved in a Jr. Golf instruction program.
9-What if my child doesn’t have clubs?
A- We can assist in supplying some clubs through the many generous donations of used clubs to our local golf course’s and Jr. Golf Program and some golf clubs through our Sponsorship program.
10-Where/When does the team practice?
A- Practice areas will be established throughout Long Beach including Recreation Park (9 & 18), Heartwell GC and Long Beach Golf Learning Center Golf Range. The dates and times to be made available by the Team's coach, coordinated with the USGLL.
11-Can I / we sponsor a team?
A- Yes! We have many opportunities for Team Sponsors, as well as District and League Sponsors, and Mentor a child Sponsors, all Tax Deductible and with great visibility to advertise within the community as well as over the internet. If you would like to be a sponsor you can register on line and we will contact you.
12-What if we don’t live in Long Beach?
A- Right now District 1 for the USGLL reaches just past the Long Beach borders. However players from surrounding cities although eligible must consider the distance to travel for both practice and scheduled matches. Interested in starting a league in your city? Please contact the USGLL at http://www.usgll.org/ or call 562 496-4653.
13-Will this affect my child’s Jr. Golf status?
A- Giving all players the ability to compete and practice their skills as a player and a Team mate can only enhance the future of our Jr. Golf Programs and our High School golf teams giving them the opportunities to go on to secondary schools via the many golf scholarships available. Additionally, the USGLL holds an annual National Championship at the end of each year.