Junior golfers hit the Links

Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz hosted a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10, at The Links at Greenfield Plantation.

  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 9:41 a.m. July 11, 2015
  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz hosted a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10, at The Links at Greenfield Plantation. 

Frantz and Lakewood Ranch High golfer Kyle Hetzer provided personalized instruction to junior players of all skill levels. Camp sessions focused on a variety of topics, including putting, pitching, driving and short game techniques, among others. 

Following four days of practice, campers participated in a flighted tournament. Campers received a trophy, T-shirt and certificate for their participation. 

Frantz will hold another Champions Golf Camp July 20 through July 24. For more information or to register, contact Dave Frantz at [email protected]. 

 

Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz held a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10 for junior players of all skill levels.
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz held a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10 for junior players of all skill levels.
Ten-year-old Cooper Rennie’s favorite part of camp was putting.
Ten-year-old Cooper Rennie’s favorite part of camp was putting.
Seven-year-old Alek Sarantopoulos enjoyed pitching because he got to hit birdie balls into the sky.
Seven-year-old Alek Sarantopoulos enjoyed pitching because he got to hit birdie balls into the sky.
Matthew Almeida, 8, works on a pitching drill.
Matthew Almeida, 8, works on a pitching drill.
Dave Frantz offers pitching instruction to 10-year-old Michael Valentino.
Dave Frantz offers pitching instruction to 10-year-old Michael Valentino.
Ten-year-old Mason Minor’s favorite part of camp was pitching.
Ten-year-old Mason Minor’s favorite part of camp was pitching.
Seven-year-old Noah Minor enjoyed learning how to use the different clubs, especially the driver.
Seven-year-old Noah Minor enjoyed learning how to use the different clubs, especially the driver.

 

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