Empower Your Child Through Golf
Whether this is the first exposure to golf or you’re looking to take your child’s game to the next level, we have a program to fit your needs. TGA has developed a Junior Golf Player Pathway to help guide families through the journey of learning and playing this amazing sport.
The pathway consists of four core TGA programs which are progressive in their skill level, knowledge requirements and challenges; yet also complimentary to one another so children can participate in all four programs throughout the year to continue developing and refining their game.
The common entry points for new players are through our instruction-based Golf Enrichment Programs and Golf Camps before moving on to Play Days and Leagues which focus on gaining on-course experience in a low-pressure setting. To learn more about each type of program, click on the icons below.
Playing an 18-hole course you walk around 5 miles and burn around 2000 calories.
Being a non-impact sport greatly reduces the risk of injury.
Developing shot strategies and applying concepts from geometry and physics.
Golf promotes these concepts.
Build friendships and practice honesty and sportsmanship.
Handicaps allow golfers of all ages and abilities to play together.
Enrichment Programs
TGA brings our acclaimed enrichment programs to the places your children already spend time: schools, community centers, parks & recreation facilities, childcare centers, and more. Classes are before or after the school day and our station-based format keeps students engaged and active as they learn.
All TGA Enrichment Programs Feature:
Physical Activity
Equipment
Station-Based Instruction
STEAM Labs
Life Lessons
Golf Enrichment Programs
Tee it up at golf class and discover how fun and exciting golf can be with TGA!
- Maximum student to coach ratio of 10:1 maintains a safe and fun environment.
- Coaches lead students through station-based drills and games that develop the fundamental skills of grip, putting, chipping and full-swing.
- Students participate in STEAM labs that allow them to explore academic concepts like gravity, force, and spin through the game.
- Golf is an individualistic sport so each player progresses through our five level program at their own pace – click on each color level below for additional details.
- Golf skills: swing fundamentals and proper setup
- Rules & etiquette: shaking hands and playing with others
- Academics: golf vocabulary and introduction to scoring
- Life skills: sportsmanship and honesty
- Golf skills: understanding ball position and making consistent contact with the ball
- Rules & etiquette: navigating the course and learning the parts of the golf club
- Academics: understanding yardage and calculating distance
- Life skills: respect and responsibility
- Golf skills: developing a balanced swing and consistently getting the ball airborne
- Rules & etiquette: how to treat a ball once in play and player regulations
- Academics: history and geography associated with the game and tournaments
- Life skills: courtesy and positive attitude
- Golf skills: developing ball control and shot-making
- Rules & etiquette: the importance of the “honor system” on the course
- Academics: understanding force and speed associated with different shots
- Life skills: cooperation and perseverance
- Golf skills: advanced concepts like club head acceleration and club selection
- Rules & etiquette: understanding markers, drops, penalties and playing formats
- Academics: applying math and science to develop shot strategies
- Life skills: leading by example for your peers
Play Days – Put the Skills into Play on the Course
TGA Golf Play Days are an opportunity for golfers of all skill levels to experience the social and competitive aspects of golf in a low-pressure setting. The emphasis is on fun and safety as players get a chance to put their skills and knowledge into play on the golf course. Parents are often invited to join their child as a caddy, but please check the details page of the event for specific rules at each course.
Play Days are a great next step for children who have participated in TGA Golf Enrichment Programs and any young player who wants to get on-course experience to continue developing their game.
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Camps – Build Skills and Friendships
TGA Golf Camps are all about providing an unforgettable experience for your child by combining expert instruction, course play and exciting activities that keep them active and entertained throughout the camp. Our dedicated coaching staff and low camper to coach ratios provide ample individual attention and instruction tailored to your child’s skill level. Campers build friendships and life-long memories as they improve their game through activities such as station-based swing instruction, on-course play with coaches, rules and etiquette lessons, fun games, trivia challenges and academic lessons including STEM.
TGA Golf Camps will foster your child’s skills and passion for the game and are a great next step for anyone who has participated in a TGA Golf Enrichment Program. TGA Golf Camps are conducted during times that school is not in session including summer, winter and spring break as well as furlough and early-dismissal days.
Find a Program Near YouLeagues – Friendly Competition Fosters Growth
TGA Golf Leagues offer the perfect opportunity for beginning and established junior golfers to practice and play in a low-pressure setting that is local and convenient. Our inclusive format allows each player to contribute to the team on every hole so golfers of all abilities can develop their skills and prepare for competitive junior tours or high school teams.
- Co-ed teams formed after a skill-based tryout.
- Teams meet for practice before matches begin.
- Weekly matches are either match play or stroke play depending on the division.*
- Players develop friendships and valuable skills including teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Parent volunteer opportunities available, please contact us for details!
TGA Junior Golf Leagues are a great next step for players who have developed the fundamentals of their game through TGA Golf Enrichment Programs or TGA Golf Camps and want to apply those skills on the course in a friendly competition setting.
Parent Guide FAQ ResultsOther Ways to Play Golf with TGA
- Private Golf Lessons – perfect for juniors looking to take their game to the next level through 1-on-1 coaching.
- Youth Golf Clinics – a great opportunity for players to get additional instruction and practice time in a group setting.
- Adult Golf Clinics – designed for adults of all skill levels to improve their golf skills and knowledge in a group setting.
- Tournaments/Family Events – a chance for the whole family to get involved and hit the course together.
- Golf-themed Parties – perfect for birthdays, graduations or any other celebratory event for the junior golfer in your life.
Frequently Asked Question About Golf Enrichment Class
Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Leagues
