- Boys Preparatory Academy at Franklin Middle Magnet
- The Golf Academy Program at BPA
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The Golf Academy Program at Franklin Boys’ Academy
The Golf Academy is a yearlong enrichment program, which is part of Franklin’s after-school. The Golf Academy is a full year program that meets two days a week, Tuesday, and Thursday. During this time, students learn social skills and life lessons through the game of golf. Registration for The Golf Academy is open twice a year: August and December.
· 1st Open Registration is in August for new students to Franklin and for returning students from the pervious school years.
· 2nd Open Registration is in December for students who wish to be part of the program, and that are not already part of the program.*
*Existing Golf Academy students need not reapply (in the same school year) if they are already members of the program from August of the current school year.
The Golf Academy is a two-day program: (Tuesday & Thursday)
Students must be enrolled in both days to participate in the program.
· Tuesday’s: will consist of classroom instruction as well as some hands-on drills.
· Thursday’s will be hands on drills and exercises based on core golf fundamentals.
· Wednesdays by invitation only, students will meet at Rogers Park and have an opportunity to play on the short course with the possibility to advance to the traditional course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A week before the enrichment period ends, all students will have an opportunity to participate at Rogers Park Golf Course where they will be given a golf skills assessment.
· Again, students will undergo skills-based testing to assess their progress in the program. During these testing dates, practice will end at 4:45pm.
· The program also takes several field trips and hosts guest speakers throughout the year to expose students to the golf industry, higher education, and career readiness opportunities.
· Field trips include PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, WGHF in St Augustine and several trip throughout the year to local TSA golf courses.
Students can only register for the golf during the months of August and again in December.