VILLAGE GREEN GOLF CLUB HAS PGA JR. LEAGUE!
**NEW** 2026 Spring Season Information
- Village Green has two teams in the 1st Tee Sarasota/ Manatee League participating in both Spring and Fall Seasons.
- Spring Registration opens in January with practices beginning in March and matches April – May.
- Fall Registration opens in August with practices and matches September-November.
Stay “in the know” by completing the PGA Jr. League Interest Form to get the new information right to your inbox!
Meet the Coaches – Sean & Erin Martin
The Village Green Golf Club PGA Jr. League team is proud to be part of the First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee. Our coaches, Sean and Erin Martin, are both PGA Professionals with more than 35 years of combined teaching and coaching experience.
Before taking ownership of Village Green, Sean and Erin built and led several highly successful junior golf programs at Capital City Club, Atlanta Athletic Club, and with U.S. Kids Golf. Their passion for junior development is at the heart of everything they do. They understand the importance of making golf fun and approachable, while also reinforcing solid technique and instilling lifelong skills that players can carry with them both on and off the course.
Their mission is simple: make golf fun while building strong fundamentals, confidence, and lifelong skills.
Spring 2026 PGA Jr. League
PGA Jr. League is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 8–13
(Players may not turn 14 before July 31, 2026.)
The league uses a two-player scramble format that encourages teamwork, confidence, and learning in a positive team environment. Players wear official home and away jerseys and compete with friends — just like other youth sports.
Village Green practices combine small-group class-style instruction with on-course team play, ensuring juniors receive individual attention while gaining real-world experience.
Registration
Returning Player Priority: January 7 – January 21
Public Registration Opens: January 22
Choose Your Team
Village Green offers both a Competitive Team and a Recreational Team to meet juniors at every stage of development.
Competitive Team
Designed for players ready for more than recreational golf while still developing competitive skills.
This team emphasizes completing all 9 holes in the scramble format while building consistency, confidence, and strategy.
Ideal For:
- Returning PGA Jr. League players
- Juniors with basic scoring and on-course experience
- Players seeking a fun but structured competitive environment
- Athletes motivated to improve scoring, strategy, and consistency
- Juniors eager to complete full 9-hole team rounds
Season Details:
- Season: March – May
- Pre-Season Evaluation: Feb 22, 2026
- Practices: 20 total (Sunday & Wednesday afternoons)
- Saturday Afternoon Matches: 8–12 PGA Jr. League and exhibition events
(April & May – Schedule provided by First Tee of Sarasota / Manasota)
Coaching Focus:
- Two-player scramble format with focus on completing all 9 holes
- Reliable swing fundamentals & short-game development
- Course management and decision-making
- Rules education, etiquette, and pace of play
- Intro to stats, scoring goals, and performance tracking
- Positive, growth-focused competitive mindset
Recreational Team
The perfect introduction to golf in a fun, low-pressure team environment.
This program builds confidence, friendships, and fundamentals while making the game enjoyable.
Ideal For:
- Newer golfers
- Juniors still learning rules, etiquette, and basic skills
- Kids who want a social, supportive team experience
Season Details:
- Season: March – May
- Orientation: Mid March
- Practices: 10+ team practices
- Saturday Afternoon Matches: 6–8 official PGA Jr. League matches
(April & May – Schedule provided by First Tee of Sarasota / Manasota)
Coaching Focus:
- Two-player scramble format to keep play fun and moving
- Stations-based practices
- Grip, stance, alignment, and short-game basics
- Intro to scoring, pace of play, and course safety
What’s Included (Both Teams)
- Official PGA Jr. League jersey & team kit
- Weekly structured practices
- Home & away matches
- Season “Member” Access: Players receive Village Green course & practice-area privileges for the entire season (a $175 value)
- Parent Discounts: Discounted golf fees when playing with team members
- League Fees to the 1st Tee of Sarasota/ Manatee
- End-of-season celebration (approximately one week after final match)
Practice Schedule
- Sundays: 1:30 – 2:30 PM OR
- Wednesdays: Time TBD (based on daylight)
- Season Dates: March 15 – May 24
Key Dates:
- Feb 22: Orientation & Player Evaluation (Competitive)
- March 1 – Competitive Team Practice Begins
- March 15 – Orientation & Player Evaluation (Recreational)
- Mar 18: No Practice
- Mar 22: Practice Play Day
- Apr 5: No Practice
- May 10: In-House Play Day (Competitive & Recreational)
- May 24: Olympic Games Fun Competition
- Memorial Day Weekend: No Practice
Ready to Join the Village Green PGA Jr. League?
Spots are limited — returning players receive priority registration beginning January 7th.
We can’t wait to welcome your junior golfer to the Village Green team!