Event Information
Date
June 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Type
Talent ID Combine
Location
Royal Niagara Golf Club
Event Details
About Talent ID Combines
Talent ID Combines are designed for players at the competitive level of the Junior Golf Pathway who have both regional and provincial competition schedules. These players have established a tournament scoring average and are looking to focus on improving their golf skills through training and full-round athletic improvement.
Through participation in a Talent ID Combine you will become part of a national talent ID pool. Through a series of testing, junior golfers can assess their skills and weaknesses on the golf course. Test scores and data collected are entered into a national pool that will allow coaches to analyze and assess the junior’s skill levels in comparison to other athletes in the province and country, and to be able to provide feedback on their individual results.
Testing Details
Testing will include assessments of ball speed, putting, short game, approach shot and physical movement tests.
- Ball speed tests will cover maximum effort and average ball and club head speed.
- Putting tests will assess the participant’s skills putting from distances ranging from 3 to 20 feet.
- Short game testing will gather data on the participant’s distance control in their short game. Assessing both their carry and total distance through a variety of short-distance shots.
- Approach shot testing will resemble the short game testing, but based on longer distances (around 100-150 yards).
- The physical movement tests aim to assess an athlete’s strength and mobility through a series of assessments of power, balance, and body mobility.
Each athlete will receive a follow-up report after the combine, which will include an in-depth report and analysis using the benchmark of provincial averages.
Coaching Support
PGA Canada certified coach Chris Dickenson will be present to help test, analyze and assess the junior’s skills and to identify areas of improvement.
Chris joined the PGA of Canada in 2016 receiving his Class “A” designation in 2018. He is a graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Niagara College. Chris is the current Director of Instruction at the Whistle Bear Golf Club. Previously he spent time as the Teaching Professional at the Stratford Country Club before joining the Whistle Bear team in 2019. Chris is a three time National Facilitator for the CJGA coaching the 2018 and 2019 North America Cup Teams and the 2022 European Cup Team. In 2021 he received the PGA of Ontario’s Junior Leader of the Year award and later in that year received the PGA of Canada National Junior Leader of the Year Award. In 2022 he also received Golf Canada’s CEO award. Chris has four designations of TPI Certifications (Junior Level 2, Golf Level 2, Power Level 2 and Fitness Level 2).
Other Details
- Lunch will be provided by the Royal Niagara Golf Club food & beverage team.
- Juniors will receive select JGP giveaways.
- The full day, all testing and lunch will take approximately 3-4 hours.
- Participating juniors will have the opportunity to play in the CJGA IMG Junior World Championship Qualifier in the afternoon. Click the link below to register.
Event Partners
Guests
Chris Dickenson
Head Teaching Professional - Ontario Golf AcademySponsors
Canadian Junior Golf Association
https://cjga.com/Staff
Evan Arsenault
Coordinator, Junior Performance earsenault@gao.caArden Payne
Assistant, Junior Performanceapayne@gao.caEvent Fees
Fees
Junior Golf Pathway Talent ID Combine - Niagara
- JGP Talent ID Combine Registration Fee
$58.75CAD (Tax Included)
Event Registration
Registration
