No, there are 3 skill levels of Bogey Bear students: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. To graduate to the Intermediate and Advanced levels requires the approval of a consensus of the coaches.
Intermediate Level: 1-2 years at the Beginners level. You will need to demonstrate to the coaches that you are able to consistently hit the ball at the driving range straight and far as determined by the club selected. You will need to demonstrate that you can chip and putt consistently at different distances accurately. At the Intermediate level, you will be asked to arrive at 9:45 a.m. to practice at the stations for 10 minutes each then play the short-9 course with a coach and learn rules and etiquette. You will probably get 6-7 holes completed by 11:30 a.m.
Advanced Level: 1-2 years at the Intermediate level. You will be asked to arrive at 9:15 a.m., warm up at the driving range then play the short-9 course. You will need to demonstrate to the coaches your course management and knowledge of rules and etiquette. At this level, you will be expected to be skilled enough to help coach the Beginner Bogey Bear clinic if they require additional assistance. It is expected that at this level, you are playing on your high school’s golf team. It is expected that at this level, you are playing local and national junior golf tournaments. It is expected that at this level you are so tournament savvy, you are shooting in the high 60’s or low 70’s like some of our students are…