Harriton Ram Golf Program: TEAM-BUILDING PROGRAM

Golf is a great sport to learn things like values, camaraderie, etiquette and respect. But it's not just about golf. High school is a time when student-athletes really begin learning about themselves and who they are in the world. In the Harriton Ram Golf Program, we recognize that we are uniquely positioned to have a positive impact in the lives of the student-athletes during their four years at Harriton. As an investment in their time in the Ram Golf Program as well as their lives after Harriton, we strive to create team-building experiences in a learning environment. Whether it's bringing in professional speakers to talk to the student-athletes about leadership and other topics relevant to students, or other fun activities.

The Varsity and JV teams visited Jefferson University Hospital's President & CEO, Dr. Stephen Klasko. Here are some notes from the day: "Don't get constrained by what's possible, but master the art of the impossible. Don't try and make an old model better, make old models obsolete by creating a new model in whatever it is you're doing. Learn from mistakes. Nobody can tell you what to do with a mistake. Change the world around you by creating a new path, not following an old path. A great team is comprised of people where everybody feels valuable and is a part of what is happening. Have fun. A great leader has to be a great follower. A great leader has to cast vision where everybody understands and is on board."

The Varsity and JV teams visited the Headquarters of the United States Golf Association in Far Hills, NJ. We were given a guided tour of the Museum and a tour & demonstrations at the famous Research & Test Center for golf equipment.

The Annual Golf Field-Goal Contest

at the HHS Football Field

The Ram Cup is our annual, season-ending Ryder Cup-format event. The 16 students in the program are evenly split into two teams of eight. Day 1 is 9-holes alternate shot, Day 2 is 9-holes better ball of partners, Day 3 is 9-holes singles.

The Varsity and JV teams were given a
short game clinic by Merion Golf Club's
PGA Director of Instruction, Mark Sheftic.

The Varsity and JV teams sat down with Merion Golf Club PGA Head Golf Professional, Scott Nye as he talked to us about leadership and teamwork on the golf team and in life beyond college.

The Varsity and JV teams sat down with Saucon Valley Country Club Director of Golf, Charlie Schuyler as he talked to us about setting goals in golf and in life.

The Varsity and JV teams attended the final round of the Crump Cup at Pine Valley Golf Club. It is the only day of the year the club opens it's gates to the public. There are no gallery ropes and spectators can roam the fairways and greens and get a look at the worlds greatest golf course.

Captains Retreat at the "gold standard of American championship golf" - Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA. Host of 9 Men's U.S. Opens, 2 U.S. Women's Open's, 5 Men's U.S. Amateurs, and 3 PGA Championships.