Overview
- Village Green has 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.
- **NEW** Fall 2026 Program Village Green Pin Seekers 9U
- **NEW** Fall 2026 Program 17U Stableford Series
Fall Junior Golf Kickoff & Skills Combine
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Kick off the fall golf season with an afternoon of fun, skill-building, and program exploration at Village Green Golf Club!
Whether your junior is brand new to golf, looking for a fun in-house league, ready for competitive PGA Jr. League play, or interested in our new 17U Individual Series, this event is the perfect place to discover the right fit.
Throughout the afternoon, families will rotate through a fun skills combine while meeting our coaching staff, learning about each program, and receiving personalized recommendations based on each player’s current skill level and goals.
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Meet the Coaches – Sean Martin – Erin Martin – Doug Mochrie
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.
Doug Mochrie, PGA
Teaching Professional
Doug Mochrie is a PGA Professional and Lifetime Member with extensive experience at the highest levels of the game. As the longtime tour caddie and coach for LPGA major champion Dottie Pepper, Doug brings a unique perspective to player development, course management, and competitive golf. His clear communication style and wealth of experience have helped golfers of all ages and skill levels improve their games, including players pursuing high school and collegiate golf opportunities.
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.
Choose Your Team
Village Green offers both a Competitive Team and a Recreational Team to meet juniors at every stage of development.
Recreational Team (In – House)
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 or New to PGA Jr. League
- Juniors still learning rules, etiquette, and basic skills
- Kids who want a social, supportive team experience
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
Competitive Team (Travel)
Designed for juniors who are ready to compete against other clubs while continuing to develop their golf skills in a fun, team-first environment.
Our Competition Team represents Village Green Golf Club in the Sarasota-area PGA Jr. League and is intended for players who have demonstrated the ability to consistently play and score on the golf course. Players will continue building their skills while learning how to compete with confidence, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Ideal For:
- Returning PGA Jr. League players
- Competition Team registration is by invitation**
- 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
Coaching Focus
Throughout the season, players will develop:
- Competitive scoring skills
- Course management and strategy
- Reliable swing fundamentals
- Short-game performance
- Rules knowledge and golf etiquette
- Mental toughness and confidence
- Sportsmanship and teamwork
Attendance Expectations
Competition Team members are expected to attend all scheduled practices and matches. Regular attendance is essential for both individual development and team success.
If a player must miss a practice or match, families are asked to communicate with the coaching staff as early as possible.
**Placement & Qualification:
All interested players are invited to attend our Fall Kick Off & Skills Combine on Sunday, August 16.
Players who have successfully completed the White Pin Seeker Challenge (shooting par or better from the White Pin Seeker tees) receive priority registration status for the Competition Team.
Players who have completed the Red Pin Seeker Challenge and are actively working toward White Pin Seeker may also be considered for Competition Team placement based on skill level, commitment, and roster availability.
White Pin Seeker challenges may be completed during Skills Combine or by scheduling an evaluation round with our coaching staff prior to team selection.
What’s Included (Both Teams)
- Official PGA Jr. League 2026 Jersey & Team kit
- Weekly structured practices
- 8 – 10 Matches
- Entry into the Village Green Pin Seeker Program
- 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)
Ready to Join the Village Green PGA Jr. League?
Spots are limited — Fall 2026 Registration begins July 10!
We can’t wait to welcome your junior golfer to the Village Green team!
9U PGA Jr. League Development Program
Fall 2026 • Ages 5–9
The Village Green 9U PGA Jr. League Development Program is the perfect introduction to team golf for younger players. Designed for ages 5–9, this program combines skill development, on-course experience, and the fun team atmosphere of PGA Jr. League in a format built specifically for beginning and developing golfers.
Players will learn the fundamentals of golf through weekly coaching stations before heading onto the course to compete in a fun, age-appropriate scramble format. The emphasis is on learning, teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and having fun.
Whether your child is brand new to golf or already showing an interest in competition, this program provides a supportive pathway into PGA Jr. League and junior golf at Village Green.
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Village Green Junior Stableford Series
Ages 13–17
A competitive Saturday morning league designed for junior golfers who are ready to play full 18-hole rounds and develop tournament-style scoring in a fun, season-long competition.
Rather than team matches, players compete as individuals each week, earning Stableford points based on their performance on every hole. The format rewards aggressive play while allowing golfers to recover from a difficult hole by simply picking up and moving on.
Whether you’re preparing for high school golf, tournament play, or simply want consistent competitive experience, the Junior Stableford Series provides meaningful rounds in a welcoming environment.