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Coach Doug is a graduate of Ferris State Universities prestigious Professional Golf Management Program and is a Certified PGA Professional in golf operations. Coach Temples thirty plus year teaching experience includes working for Golf Digest and National Teacher of the Year Jack Lumpkin, Being named Director of Instruction for Nike Golf Learning Centers at Celebration Golf Club, coaching at the college and high school level, along with being Head PGA Professional at Indian River Golf Club, Celebration Golf Club, and Mt. Pleasant Country Club. Doug's passion for golf and youth development lead him to form the Bullseye Golf Foundation in 2007 which has brought the game to thousands of youth. Doug's commitment to serving community is represented in positions as; YMCA of Saginaw Director of Operations, board member First Tee Eastern Michigan, Committee member First Tee Great Lakes Bay Region Advisory Group, Board Member Exchange Club of Saginaw, Board Member Positive Results Downtown Saginaw, past President of Ferris State Universities Professional Golf Management Alumni Association and former Ferris State University Alumni Board member.
Along with introducing youth to the game Doug has focused recent energies on bringing the game to Veterans and their families. Doug is a certified PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) coach and offers FREE programs to Veterans at Currie Golf Course in Midland and at Bay Valley Golf Resort in Bay City. More information on PGA HOPE and registration links: https://michiganpga.com/pga-reach/military/
Having fun, learning the game of a lifetime, improving skills, and becoming a better person is what Doug brings to his programs. PGA Jr. League, PGA HOPE, PGA Family Cup, and First Tee Camps are perfect for all level youth & adult players, help instill life and character skills, and introduce golf and play in a fun manner.
Beginner to advanced player lessons with PGA Professional Doug Temple are available on a limited basis. Take your game and love of the sport to the next level.
#GameChanger Award 2023 - Top 50 Jr League Programs in the Country / Largest Program in Michigan
Register at: https://www.pgajrleague.com/
PGA Jr. League exists to bring communities together through fun, team golf experiences… plus those experiences that transcend golf itself, like friendships that last for years to come or a newfound sense of confidence.
PGA Jr. League is the flagship youth pillar program of the PGA of America’s 501(c)(3) foundation, PGA REACH. The aim is to make PGA Jr. League accessible to all children everywhere, regardless of circumstance.
PGA Professional Doug coaches several teams at Currie Golf Course in Midland and his trained assistant coaches coach teams at Maple Leaf Golf Course in Linwood, Bay County Golf Course in Bay City, Sandy Ridge Golf Course in Midland, and new for 2024 - Bay Valley Resort in Bay City, Twin Oaks Golf Course in Freeland, Bay City Country Club in Bay City, Vassar Golf and Country Club in Vassar. 13U and 17U teams complete in a scramble format against teams from other courses in the region.
The 2024 season consists of a parent / player kick off meeting, minimum of 10 team practices (More if a player wants to attend additional team practices), six matches (Monday mornings for 13U and Wednesday mornings for 17U), and a chance at a birth into the post season. All star players are picked from without the entire league in both divisions and will continue to practice in August and move on to the state tournament with a chance at a regional and national birth. At the close of the 2024 base season a family scramble will be held at Maple Leaf Golf Course August 11th
Important 2024 Dates and Program Info
January 2024 - May 13
Registration opens for all courses at www.PGAjrleague.com
Monday May 13th
Parent & Player meeting
Bay Valley Resort
6p-7:30p
May 14th - July 31 Practices
Bay City Country Club
Ages 7-13 Wednesdays 6p-7:30p
Ages 14-17 Wednesdays 4:30p-6p during school year / 2:30p-4p starting June 12
Bay County
Ages 7-13 Tuesdays 4:30p-6p school year / 8a-9:30a starting June 11
Ages 14-17 Tuesdays 4:30-6p school year / 9:30a-11a starting June 11
Bay Valley Resort
Ages 7-13 Wednesdays 5p-6:30p school year / 8a-9:30a starting June 12
Ages 14-17 Wednesdays 4:30-6p school year / 2p-3:30p starting June 12
Currie Golf Course
Ages 7-13 Tuesdays 5p-6:30p and 7p-8:30p.
Ages 14-17 Fridays 4p-5:30p and 6p-7:30p school year / 3p-4:30p and 5p- 6:30p starting June 14
Maple Leaf
Ages 7-13 Thursdays 6:30p-8p
Ages 14-17 Tuesdays 4:30p-6p school year / 9:30a-11a starting June 11
Sandy Ridge
Ages 7-13 Wednesdays 5p-6:30p
Ages 14-17 Tuesdays 6:45p-8:15p school year / 11:45a-1:15p starting June 11
Twin Oaks
Ages 7-13 Wednesdays 6p-7:30p school year / 8a-9:30a starting June 12
Ages 14-17 Wednesdays 4:30p-6p
2024 Match Dates & Times
Ages 7-13
Mondays 8am shotgun start
June 10, 17, July 8, 15, 22, 29
Ages 14-17
Wednesdays 8am shotgun start
June 12, 19, July 10, 17, 24, 31
NEW for 2024
Regional All Star Play Days
Begin Mid July - August 12
Players will be selected / notified early July
All Star - Championship Season
August 1 - TBD
Register for a Team Today! We are developing fundamentals of the swing, on course application, and sportsmanship. All are welcome and teams are co-ed. Format for play is 2 person scramble.
Family Scramble - Sunday August 11
4 person teams of youth & adults
3:30 pm shotgun start
9 hole event
$95 for the 4some / RSVP required
https://www.pgafamilygolf.com/
LEAGUE SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
Awards Sponsor
Team Sponsors
John Aird - Farm Bureau Insurance
Michigan Military Golf Association
Parent and Player Meeting
Monday May 20
Currie Golf Course - Pavilion Behind Club House
2024 Practice and Play Schedules
Coming Soon
We've got our sights set on top 10 most impactful programs in the country for 2024. To continue to grow and thrive A program of this magnitude needs support on several fronts.
COACH Role Models - Our Biggest Need: As our league continues to grow we are in need of adult role models who have a passion for the game of golf and want to create experiences and positive memories for the next generation.
PGA Jr. League coaches and assistants are needed for the 2024 season. Coaches and assistants commit approximately 40-50 hours total for the entire summer season. The season runs from late May to the first week of August. Coaches will lead a practice session weekly for 1 1/2 hours at their assigned golf course / location. You pick the time. There will be a total of 10 practices per season. Matches for 13U will be on a total of six Mondays during the season. Tentative dates are: June 10, 17, July 8, 15, 22, and August 5. Matches for 17U will be on a total of six Wednesdays during the season. Tentative dates are: June 12, 19, July 10, 17, 24, and August 7. Coaches will undergo training in the off season. Training dates are TBD but are anticipated to start in March or April. All coaches will be background checked and must complete safe sport training. This is a paid position.
If you’re interested, please text or call PGA Professional Doug Temple at 989.992.0404.
Sponsors Make the Difference: Each year local businesses and individuals step up and help youth in our community discover their passions and follow their dreams. Scholarships are available to assure every junior golfer is given the opportunity to participate. Additionally, sponsor support provides teams snacks, prizes, year end parties, and supports post season expenses when all star teams compete at the state, regional or national level. Sponsorship packets are available at the top of our website.
First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to kids and teens. Through after-school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance through the game of golf. And it’s making a difference.
Proven Results: Lasting Impacts Beyond the Course
At First Tee, we help kids learn life skills, not just golf — and we have the independent research to back it up. After speaking to participants who have been in the program for three years, we found:
In a recent study of teens and alumni involved in First Tee chapters, 80% say the program’s lessons helped them become a better student and had a lasting impact. The longer teens and alumni stayed in the program, the more they reported improvement in:
Summer Camp experiences for youth ages 5 & up are offered locally at Currie Golf Course in Midland and Maple Leaf Golf Course in Linwood.
Currie Golf Course, Midland
Age 5-6: Tuesday Mornings 9-10am. June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 25.
Class fee $100. Class will consist of 1 hour or range time.
Age 7-9 Beginner: Tuesday Mornings 10:30am-12 noon. June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 25.
Class Fee $125.00 – Class will consist of range time & homework time.
Age 7-9 Intermediate: Tuesday Afternoon 12:30 to 2:00pm. June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 25.
Class Fee $125.00 – Class will consist of range time & homework time.
Age 10-11: Wednesday Mornings 8 to 9:30am. June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 26.
Class Fee $125.00 – Class will consist of range time, homework time and golf.
Age 12-13/14+: Wednesday Mornings 10am to 12 noon. June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 26.
Class Fee $125.00 – Class will consist of range time, homework time and golf.
Celebration Tournament will be held Tuesday, August 8th. Participants will receive tee times according to the group they are enrolled in.
Tournament date may be changed or rescheduled due to weather.
In the event a class is canceled due to a rain-out, class will be made up on August 1st & 2nd.
No classes on July 18 & 19 due to LPGA DOW Great Lakes Bay Invitational Tournament.
Maple Leaf Golf Course, Linwood
Age 7-9: Thursday Mornings 8 to 9:30am. June 22, 29, July 6, 13, & 27.
Class Fee $125.00 – Class will consist of range time and homework time.
Age 10-11: Thursday Mornings 10 to 11:30am. June 22, 29, July 6, 13, & 27.
Class Fee $125.00 – Class will consist of range time and homework time.
Celebration Tournament will be held Thursday, August 10, 2023. Participants will receive tee times according to the age group they are enrolled in.
Tournament date may be changed or rescheduled due to weather.
In the event a class is canceled due to a rain-out, class will be made up on August 3, 2023.
No class July 20, 2023 due to the DOW Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
Participants can Play in Sunday Funday Family Scrambles
Sunday June 25th - 3pm - Sandy Ridge Jimmy Buffet Night
Sunday July 30th - 3pm - Maple Leaf Christmas in July
Sunday August 27th - 3pm - Bay County Tail Gate Party
Format: 9 Hole Family Scramble. Your family is your team. Awards, games, raffles and more! Each event has its own theme. Enrollment closes 3 days prior to each event OR when filled. Limited to 18 / 4 person teams.
Think parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles… all playing for the same, multi-generational team. PGA Jr League family 4 person scramble. Each team receives a Sunday Funday Family Team Kit. Fees will be paid day of event to the golf course.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctvpCgogyicW1cSPVWyS8iyLi8DxiG0tkEJcTuQ_gJOYAveg/viewform
2024 Dates
Location: Currie Municipal Golf Course (Sessions 1, 2, 4, 5); Bay Valley Resort (Sessions 3, 6)
Lead Professional: Doug Temple, PGA
Session 1: Mondays, June 3 – July 8
4:00 – 6:00pm
Currie Municipal Golf Course
Session 2: Wednesdays, June 5 – July 10
4:00 – 6:00pm
Currie Municipal Golf Course
Session 3: Thursdays, June 6 – July 18
2:30 – 4:30pm
Bay Valley Resort
Session 4: Mondays, July 15 – August 19
4:00 – 6:00pm
Currie Municipal Golf Course
Session 5: Wednesdays, July 17 – August 21
4:00 – 6:00pm
Currie Municipal Golf Course
Session 6: Thursdays, July 25 – August 29
2:30 – 4:30pm
Bay Valley Resort
Locations: Currie Municipal Golf Course – 1300 Currie Parkway, Midland MI 48640 and Bay Valley Resort - 2470 Old Bridge Road, Bay City, MI
Cost: FREE!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Doug Temple, PGA
Founded in 2020 by PGA Professional Doug Temple the Military Golf Association Fund doing business as the Michigan Military Golf Association focuses on helping Veterans HEAL - CONNECT - COMPETE through the game of golf. the organization is a 501C3 Not for Profit charitable organization that provides golf courses with important resources for Veterans struggling with depression or PTSD, hosts FREE golf clinics for association Veterans and their families at facilities throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region, manages a Veteran and Veteran supporter golf league at Currie Golf Course in Midland, and works with local golf courses to host a series of golf tournaments for Veterans.
Important 2023 Dates
HEALING
Facilities that want to be a part of the Veterans healing process can support Veterans by displaying the - Stand by Them We'll Stand by You - Confidential crisis help for Veterans donation box and brochures at your facility. Proceeds from donations will support the Military Golf Association Fund and the Michigan PGA REACH foundation PGA HOPE (Helping our Patriots Everywhere) programs. Contact PGA Professional Doug Temple at 989.992.0404 dtemple@SaginawYMCA.org for additional details.
Summer 2022 - over 300 PGA Professionals in Michigan received counter top displays with Veteran Crisis Support brochures so they could display at their golf facilities. The Michigan PGA, VA Medical Facility and MMGA are supporting Veterans in the communities where they live, work, and play.
CONNECTING
Association members whom are Veterans and their families are welcome to participate in FREE instructional golf clinics. All abilities welcome. No equipment required for beginners. Thank you for your service!
COMPETING
Veterans and veteran supporters are invited to play in a 12 week Monday night scramble league at Currie Golf Course in Midland. 2023 League starts June 5, 2023. Tee times at 6pm. Additionally, veterans are invited to play in our monthly Vet to Vet golf getaways around the state. Lead by a MMGA board member. At the end of the season a team from our PGA HOPE and MMGA group compete against other veterans from around the state.
Working out of The First Tee of Eastern Michigan office at Currie Golf Course in Midland Michigan PGA Professional Doug Temple leads a dynamic teaching program. Doug has helped beginners to seasoned players gain the confidence and skills they've always wanted. Private lesson fill extremely fast and are limited on times available.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION LESSON OPTIONS
SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION LESSON OPTIONS
SCHEDULE YOUR LESSON
Call or text -989.992.0404
Email: DTemple@SaginawYMCA.org
Welcome! I'm glad you are interested in learning more about the game and your swing. Beginner to advanced - Youth, Adult, and Veterans - You're at the right spot!