Golf Program
Utilizing the facilities at the nearby Watertown Golf Club (Taft's home course), this program is designed for the competitive golfer pursuing a high school or collegiate level program. All instructors are PGA certified and supplied by Peter Seaman's Golf Shop.
The program offers a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio and accepts a maximum of 10 eligible students per session.
Session
- Two Weeks: July 8–19 - $750
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in Summer@Taft's Young Scholars or Liberal Studies programs.
- Letter of Recommendation from golf professional, instructor, or coach
- Must be able to provide a USGA Certified Handicap Index of:
- 16.5 Index for Boys
- 23.2 Index for Girls
Typical Weekly Schedule
(rotated based on instructional needs)
- Monday: Full Swing with Video, Fundamentals including Posture, Grip and Alignment
- Tuesday: Putting and Chipping, Fundamentals and Drills, Effective Practice to Score
- Wednesday: Full Swing with Short and Midirons (Hybrids included)
- Thursday: Putting and Chipping, Reading the Greens and Specialty Shots (Lie & Slope)
- Friday: Full Swing with Drivers and Fairway Woods
Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 2:30-4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 1:30-2:30 pm
- Session will include two hours of on-course instruction per class and course access Sundays after 4:00 pm.
How to Apply
Submit your complete Golf Program Application (including eligibility requirements) along with your Summer@Taft application. Contact the Summer@Taft office for more information.