Junior Golf At Canebrake
Junior golf at Canebrake is designed to make learning the game of golf fun and memorable for junior golfers of all ages and skill levels. Students are taught creative and fun methods of instruction from a staff of experienced golf professionals, in a structured, yet relaxed environment.
There are a variety of opportunities for the junior golfer to experience the game:
- Team & Individual Tournaments: playing in tournaments is a beneficial way for junior golfers to receive coaching and instruction in a competitive environment
- Full- & Half-Day Summer Camps: a more relaxed environment to allow students to learn the game, receive instruction and also play in friendly competition and enjoy the swimming pool amenities
- Canebrake Junior Golf Academy: Canebrake Junior Golfers can sign up for the golf academy, held at various times throughout the year in various formats and instructional levels. The Academy is designed to teach the basics of the game of golf to the younger golfers, whether they choose to move into competitive play or simply enjoy the game.
- Junior Golf Clinics: Our junior clinics are offered from March until October to children ages 5 & up. They begin at 3:30 every Thursday. Please contact our Head Golf Professional, Kyle Ramey, and our pro shop to sign up.
Students are tested quarterly during the first week of December, March, June and September and will be tested for placement in the correct level based on skill. The following four skills are tested: Putting, Chipping and Pitching, Full Swing and Playing.
Kyle Ramey
Director of Golf & Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2017
About Kyle
Kyle Ramey was born and raised in Paducah Kentucky. He made his way to Mississippi in 2004 where he played collegiately at Southern Miss, Lettering 4 times and majoring in Sports Management. Before becoming the head professional at Canebrake C.C., Kyle was the Head Professional at Windance Country Club in Gulfport MS for 5 years. Teaching and growing the game for all ages is one of his main passions. Kyle’s professional accomplishments are winning the 2017 Gulf States PGA Player of the Year, 2016 Gulf States Section Championship, and competing in two PGA tour events Though he is thankful for the path that his professional career has taken him, his greatest accomplishments is his family, wife Heather, son Gunner Wayne Ramey, and daughter Palmer Michelle Ramey.Don’t hesitate to let Kyle help you with your golfing needs, whether it be personal instruction, club fitting needs, tournament and outing inquiries.