2008 Wildcat Golf Academy Kentucky Golf: A New Tradition of Excellence!
Wildcat Elite Academy – June 5-6 – June 7-8*
Wildcat Golf Academy – July 13-17
* Both sessions of the Elite Academy are now full. Please call 859-257-6506 for the waitlist.
Download the Camp Brochure/Application (PDF)
Dear Campers, The University of Kentucky Men’s Golf program has achieved tremendous success over the past few years, and 2005 SEC Coach of the Year Brian Craig and his staff are eager to share the secrets of their success with you! For 2008, UK is offering 2 different, yet distinct, versions of the Wildcat Golf Academy. The Wildcat Golf Academy is our overnight academy, and it truly has something for everybody. A detailed curriculum of practice, play and fun will be incorporated in the camp to maximize learning and enjoyment. Golf activities typically last 9-10 hrs. per day. For the 3rd year, the UK staff will be offering the Wildcat Elite Academy, which is a unique learning experience for high school age students, ages 13 – 18, in the greater Lexington area. This camp is specifically designed for HS boys and girls who are looking for an advanced level camp and who also have a desire to play golf after high school. This will be a day camp only. Both camps will be hosted by the spectacular University Club of Kentucky, and the staff will consist of UK Golf Coaches, other collegiate coaches, and UK Golf team members. Our #1 goal is to create a learning environment where the student can improve and have a great time doing it. We sincerely hope you decide to attend one of our camps and take part in the excitement that is UK Golf!
- UK Head Coach Brian Craig
CAMP STAFF Brian Craig
The University of Kentucky Head Men’s Golf Coach
Coach Craig is in his 7th year at the helm of UK Men’s Golf, and he continues to take the program to new heights. UK experienced its best year to date in 2005, winning 6 times, including capturing the programs’ first ever SEC Championship. Under Coach Craig, UK competed in the last 4 NCAA Championships, with 3 top 8 finishes in the last 4 years, including a school best fifth place finish in 2006. Prior to UK, Coach Craig spent 2 years at the helm at the University of Central Florida, and prior to that, 2 years at his alma mater, the University of Florida, where he helped lead the Gators to the 1999 SEC Championship. His own playing career includes an appearance in the 1994 US Open as a professional, Academic All-American honors at the collegiate level, and a national championship as a junior. 2005 SEC Coach of the Year Brian Craig is excited to have you attend either the Wildcat Golf Academy or the Wildcat Elite Academy and experience learning, improvement, and a lot of fun!
David Trainor
The University of Kentucky Asst. Men’s Golf Coach
David Trainor is in his 4th year as assistant coach for the Cats, and has played an instrumental role in the team’s success since his arrival. Even though he was only with the program a short while, Coach Brian Craig attributed a lot of the success to Trainor, including winning the SEC Championship in 2005. Prior to UK, Trainor worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at The River Course on Kiawah Island, as well as the Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, where he was responsible for private and group instruction for the private memberships. Trainor also worked as a senior instructor with the Simon Holmes Golf Academy, training golfers of all skill levels. Coach Trainor also had a short stint as a professional caddy on several major Tours.
Robbie Davis
Florida Southern College Head Women’s Golf Coach
Robbie Davis is in his 12th year as Head Women’s Golf Coach for the Florida Southern College Lady Moccasins. Since Davis became head coach in 1997, Florida Southern has won 2 tournament titles, including 16 in the last 7 years. Among those are 4 national championships, 1 regional championship title, and 2 conference titles. In addition to the 4 national titles, his teams have finished runner up 4 times at the NCAA Championship. 28 of Davis’ players have earned All-America honors, with 20 of them being named 1st team All-America. Davis himself has also garnered several honors during his tenure. He has been named Sunshine State Conference Coach-of-the-Year 4 times, Golfweek Magazine National Coach of the Year 3 times, as well as the NGCA South Region Coach-of-the-Year, and NGCA National Coach-of-the-Year. A Lakeland, Fl native, Davis is a 1993 graduate of the University of Kentucky. While here, he won two collegiate events, was a two time Academic All-American, and 3 time member of the SEC All-Academic team. He is also a former Florida State Amateur Champion. Before his current position with the Lady Moccasins, Davis competed professionally on several mini tours.
WILDCAT ELITE ACADEMY Eligibility: Boys & girls ages 13-18 who have a desire to play golf past high school.
Camp Package: Each camper will receive a UK T-shirt, a dozen Nike golf balls, and other golf and UK related items.
Overview: The Wildcat Elite Academy is an instruction intensive learning experience. We have tailored this academy for the better player who is looking to take his or her game to the next level. For two days, we will work with your natural ability and cover everything it takes to be a better player. We will also answer any questions you may have about competitive golf past high school.
What to Bring: Golf clubs, spikeless golf shoes, proper golf attire (T-shirts and denim are not allowed at the course).
Typical Daily Schedule:
Advanced Skill Instruction Rotations
Lunch at the University Club
Educational Seminar
Advanced Skill Instructional Rotations
Q & A with coaches
(after completion of camp)
Camp Curriculum
Full swing instruction Full swing video analysis Putting Chipping Pitching Bunker play Course management/tournament prep seminar Mental training Rules and etiquette Drills and practice habits Conclusion: At the completion of camp, we welcome all parents to the Question & Answer Session with coaches to answer all of your questions about playing golf past high school. Contact Information:
For any questions please contact:
Head Coach, Brian Craig
859 257-6506
brian.craig@uky.edu
Wildcat Elite Academy Tuition
Session #1: June 5-6 $325 per camper
Session #2: June 7-8 $325 per camper
WILDCAT GOLF ACADEMY
Eligibility: Any boy or girl ages 10-18. Camp is limited to the first 40 paid entrants of the Wildcat Golf Academy.
Camp Package: Each camper will receive a UK Tshirt, a dozen Nike golf balls, and other golf and UK related items.
Supervision: Campers will be closely supervised at all times during the week. This includes the Wildcat Golf Academy staff staying in the dormitory with the campers. Please note that those individuals arriving before the scheduled registration time will not be supervised.
Lodging: All campers will be housed at an air conditioned University of Kentucky dormitory. If you have a roommate preference, be sure to write the name on your enrollment application, and make sure that individual does the same. Roommate requests will be satisfied prior to camp check-in.
What to Bring: Golf clubs, spikeless golf shoes, proper golf attire (T-shirts and denim are not allowed at the course), bathroom articles, swimsuit, casual clothes, twin sheets, pillow, and spending money ($50 is plenty).
Typical Daily Schedule:
Breakfast
Skill Instruction Rotations
Lunch
Intramural Competitions
Play Golf
Dinner
Evening Activities (Player/Coaches
Panel, Rules, Gattitown, Swim, etc...)
Lights Out
Camp Curriculum
Full swing instruction Full swing video analysis Putting Chipping Pitching Bunker play Course management/strategy Mental training Rules and etiquette Drills and practice habits Wildcat Golf Academy Tuition
July 13-17: Overnight - $825 per camper
July 13-17: Day Camper -$750 per camper
REGISTRATION
Please include a $200.00 deposit for the Wildcat Golf Academy and a $100.00 deposit per camper for the Wildcat Elite Academy. The remainder of the balance is due two weeks prior to the start of camp. Any applications received after that point must include full payment. Letters of acceptance will be mailed upon receiving the application. A final letter with all of the camp specifics will be mailed prior to the start of each camp. Please Note: There will be a $20.00 administrative fee for early withdrawal from the camp. Any withdrawal after one week prior to the start of camp will result in forfeit of full deposit.
Registration Deadlines
Wildcat Golf Academy (overnight & day camp): 40 campers
Wildcat Elite Academy Session #1 (day camp only): 15 campers
Wildcat Elite Academy Session #2 (day camp only): 15 campers
Mail to: Wildcat Golf Academy
Accounting Office • Joe Craft Center
338 Lexington Ave. • Lexington, KY 40506-0604
NCAA rules prohibit payment of camp expenses (camp tuition, transportation, spending money, etc.) for prospects (9th grade and above) by University of Kentucky boosters. NCAA rules also prohibit free or reduced camp admissions for prospects. If you have any questions, notify camp officials prior to attending camp.
