Registration for 2021 Leagues, Clinics, Camps and Lessons is Open!
Coach Doug is a graduate of Ferris State Universities prestigious Professional Golf Management Program and is a Certified PGA Professional. Coach Temples thirty 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, 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.
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 and First Tee Camps are perfect for all level youth players, help instill life & character skills, and introduce golf and play in a fun manner. Passionate about Veterans? Doug's Michigan Military Golf Association offers clinics and competition to Military and their families. Adults are encouraged to begin their journey in the game by participating in a clinic, school, or private lesson program.
Beginner to advanced player lessons with PGA Professional Doug Temple will take your game to the next level.
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.
Coach Doug runs the PGA Jr. League at Currie Golf Course in Midland, Maple Leaf GC in Linwood, and Bay County GC in Bay City. 13U and 17U teams complete in a scramble format against teams from other courses in the region. All abilities welcome. Yes, we do play other courses in a competition but players and parents should know the format is like little league baseball / softball. We are developing fundamentals of the swing, on course application, and sportsmanship. All are welcome and teams are co-ed.
Season Specifics / Current Schedule
Parent / Player Meeting All Teams
Wednesday May 19th
6:30 pm at Currie Pavilion behind Clubhouse
Practice Schedules
Friday May 21 – Bay County – 4p-5:30p
Monday May 24 - Currie - 4p-6p (Currie Teams Only)
Tuesday May 25 – Currie – 4p-5:30p
Wednesday May 26 - Currie - 4p-6p (Currie Teams Only)
Thursday May 27 – Maple Leaf – 3p-4:30p
Thursday June 3 – Maple Leaf – 3p-4:30p
Friday June 4 – Bay County – 4p-5:30p
Monday June 7 - Currie - 4p-6p (Currie Teams Only)
Tuesday June 8 – Currie - 4p-5:30p
Thursday June 10 – Maple Leaf - 3p-4:30p
Friday June 11- Bay County - 4p-5:30p
Saturday June 12 - Currie - 4p-6p (Currie Teams Only)
Tuesday June 15 – Currie - 4:30p-6:00p
Thursday June 17 – Maple Leaf - 3p-4:30p
Friday June 18 – Bay County - 4p-5:30p
Competitive Schedule
Week 1
13U - Wed June 23 - TT 8:30a C1 vs C2
13 U - Wed June 23 - TT 9:00a C3 vs ML
17U - Mon June 21 – SG 8:30a SR vs C1
17U - Mon June 21 – SG 8:30a C2 vs ML
Week 2
13U - Mon June 28 - TT 8:30a ML vs SR2
13U - Wed June 30 - TT 9:00a BC vs SR1
13U - Mon June 28- TT 9:00a C1 vs C3
17U – Wed June 30 TT 8:30a ML vs BC
17U – Wed June 30 TT 8:30a C1 vs C2
Week 3
13U - Wed July 7 - TT 9:00a C2 vs C3
13U - Fri July 9 – SG 8:30a SR2 vs BC
13U - Fri July 9 – SG 8:30a C1 vs ML
17U – Wed July 7 - TT 8:30a C1 vs ML
17U – Wed July 7 – TT 8:30a BC vs SR
Week 4
13U - Mon July 12 - TT 9:00a BC vs C1
13U - Mon July 12 - TT 9:00a C2 vs ML
13U - Wed 14 – SG 8:30a C3 vs SR1
17U – Mon July 12 – TT 8:30a BC vs C1
17U – Mon July 12 – TT 8:30a SR vs C2
Week 5
13U - Wed July 21 - TT 9:00a C2 vs BC
13U - Wed July 21 - TT 9:00a C3 vs SR2
13U - Fri July 23 - TT 3:30p ML vs SR 1
17U – Fri July 23 – TT 3:00p ML vs SR
17U – Fri July 23 – TT 3:00p C2 vs BC
Week 6
13U - Wed July 28 – SG 8:30a SR2 vs C2
13U - Wed July 28 – SG 8:30a SR1 vs C1
13U - Fri July 30 - TT 8:30a BC vs C3
Week 7
13U - Wed August 4 – SG 8:30a SR1 vs C2
13U - Wed August 4 – SG 8:30a SR2 vs C1
13U - Fri August 6 - TT 3:00p ML vs BC
Family League – Season Ending Awards Program
Sunday August 22 – Maple Leaf Golf Course – 9 Hole Family Scramble
Want to Play? 5 pm shotgun. Your family is your team.
Awards and Year End Wrap Up Following Play
Register at: https://www.pgafamilycup.com/. Enrollment closes Saturday August 8
Think parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles… all playing for the same, multi-generational team. PGA Jr League format, 2-person team rotates every 3 holes. 2-6 players per team Minimum pair of one adult and one junior per team. Each team receives a PGA Family Cup Team Kit, which includes a logoed picture frame, portable bluetooth speaker, tote bag and two ball markers. Additional prizes for on course games and challenges. Total cost per team ($45 for team to register. Additional $20 per player collected day of event).
Just want to attend the awards program? Please email coach Doug directly at Doug@DougTempleGolf.com with family name and total number attending by Saturday August 14th.
ALL STAR POST SEASON
13u East Section Qualifier
August 10th
The Orchards Golf Club
17u East Section Qualifier
August 10th
The Orchards Golf Club
13u Section Championship
August 19th
Forest Akers Golf Course
17u Section Championship
August 19th
Forest Akers Golf Course
13u & 17u Regional Championship
TBD
13u National Championship
October 7th -10th, 2021
Grayhawk Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ
There is no 17u National Championship for the 2021 season.
Player Fee - $275
Scholarships Available For Veteran Families and Those Who Financially Qualify
Includes a home and away polo, bag tag, and other PGA Jr. League SWAG. Parent / Player and coach kick off meeting, 6+ practices & matches, and end of season party.
Watch Carlo's Video to learn more about how the league works and click on the learn more link to go to the PGA Jr. League website for full details and to register
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 First Tee Schedule
Player 1 - Ages 7-13 who are new to the First Tee
Tuesdays 8:00 am - 9:30 am
June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
Player 2 - Ages 8-14 yeas old up who have completed Player 1
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am
June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
Target - Ages 5-6 years old who are new to the First Tee
Tuesdays Noon - 1pm
June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
Par 1- Ages 9 & Up who have completed Player 2
Tuesdays 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
Celebration Tournament & Banquet
Tuesday August 10
Maple Leaf Golf Course First Tee Schedule
Player 1 - Ages 7-13 who are new to the First Tee
Thursdays 8:00 am - 9:30 am
June 24, July 1,15, 22, 29
Player 2 - Ages 8-14 yeas old up who have completed Player 1
Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am
June 24, July 1,15, 22, 29
Target - Ages 5-6 years old who are new to the First Tee
Tuesdays Noon - 1pm
June 24, July 1,15, 22, 29
Celebration Tournament will be held Thursday August 12th
Founded in 2020 by PGA Professional Doug Temple the Michigan Military Golf Association focuses on helping Veterans HEAL - CONNECT - COMPETE through the game of golf. the MiMGA is a 501C3 Charitable organization that provides golf courses with important resources for Veterans struggling with depression or PTSD, hosts golf clinics for Veterans and their families at facilities throughout Michigan, and works with golf courses to host golf tournaments for Veterans.
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 and their families brochure at your facility. For a packet of brochures Contact PGA Professional Doug Temple at 989.992.0404 dtsubpar1@yahoo.com. We will mail them to you for free.
Spring 2021 over 300 PGA Professionals in Michigan were mailed a packet of Veteran Crisis Support brochures so they could display at their golf facilities. The Michigan PGA and MMGA are supporting Veterans in the communities where they live, work, and play.
CONNECTING
The MiMGA is looking for additional golf courses throughout the state of Michigan that would like to be the host locations for a future Veteran and Veteran family golf clinic.
Veterans and their families are welcome to participate. All abilities welcome. No equipment required for beginners. Cost: FREE. Thank you for your service!
2021 Clinic Locations
Currie Golf Course
Midland, MI
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Starting June 14
Maple Leaf Golf Course
Linwood, MI
Thursdays at Noon
Starting June 17
NEW - Bucks Run Golf Course, Mt. Pleasant, MI
COMPETING
The Michigan Military Golf Association provides competitive opportunities at courses throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region & VCAT Region 5. As the program grows additional competitive events will be added. With enough enrolled players a state championship will be hosted in 2021.
Working out of The First Tee of Eastern Michigan office at Currie Golf Course in Midland Michigan PGA Professional Doug Temple is the Director of Instruction for the Currie Golf Academy.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION LESSON OPTIONS
SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION LESSON OPTIONS
SCHEDULE YOUR LESSON
Call or text -989.992.0404
Email: Doug Temple PGA
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!