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Anaheim Hills Golf Course Dad Miller Golf Course Anaheim (714) 221-2731 playanaheimgolf.com Both city courses will offer summer junior camps for golfers 8–13 years old and an advanced camp for experienced junior and high school golfers. Each camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–noon and covers full swing, short game, golf etiquette, rules and course management. The camps also offer fun, challenging games, prizes and snacks, and range in price from $225 to $350. Call director of instruction Nick Kumpis for more information. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Mission Viejo (949) 305-5100 tinyteesgolf.com The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Academy offers a specially designed program for children 3-7 years of age to introduce them to the game in a safe and fun manner. The Tiny Tees Golf program not only works on golf skills, but focuses on overall coordination. Children learn golf skills, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, etiquette, and much more. Tiny Tees offers six levels of instruction based on skill, maturity and experience. For more information, contact Trapper Perkins. Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda (714) 961-0060 blackgoldgolf.com Steven W. Soule, PGA director of instruction, heads the Black Gold Junior Golf Academy and teaches juniors the game of golf in a fun, safe environment. All aspects of the game are covered as each student starts at the beginner level and progresses through the advanced level. Instruction for beginners is held on Wednesdays, intermediate players on Thursdays and advanced players on Fridays. The fee of $100 per student includes four hours of golf instruction, with each session lasting 60 minutes.
David Leadbetter Golf Academy Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Irvine (888) 633-5323 davidleadbetter.com The David Leadbetter Golf Academy Summer Camp offers a fun, relaxed environment paired with some of the best golf instruction in California. This weeklong summer camp is the ideal opportunity for junior golfers to develop all aspects of their game, from the full swing to the pressure-packed 3-foot putt. Each student receives personalized instruction, a specific plan for improvement and a take-home DVD of their instruction highlights. Desert Willow Golf Resort Palm Desert (800) 320-3323 desertwillow.com The Fairway Kids Summer Camp (6-11 years old) is a weeklong course that starts in late June. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., students take part in basic and advanced golf instruction, golf games, and on-course instruction, as well watch movies, play video arcade games, and go to the swimming pool. The fee is $349. Junior golfers between the ages of 12-17 will have camps starting on May 3 and running until June 22. The fee is $150 for eight sessions. Participants receive on-course instruction and video analysis, as well as competitive golf situations. East Valley Golf Club Beaumont (877) 742-2500 eastvalleygolfclub.com East Valley Golf Club is offering four junior golf programs that are designed to fit around a junior golfer’s needs. Open to juniors of all skill levels is the five-day junior golf program that runs July 14-18 and August 4-8. The Junior Elite Program offers 15 hours of instruction and is a five-day program that begins on July 28 and ends August 1. Also provided is an 18-week program that is designed to prepare a junior golfer for high school and college golf. For information, contact Dale Abraham. Empire Lakes Golf Course Rancho Cucamonga (909) 481-6663 empirelakes.com Empire Lakes’ summer junior golf program begins June 1 and runs through September 1. The cost of the program is $525 and entitles junior golfers to unlimited range balls from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and unlimited golf on a space-available basis Monday-Thursday. Juniors in the program represent Empire Lakes in the Inland Empire Junior Golf Travel League and will receive a team hat and shirt. Junior Amateur Golf Scholars Throughout Southern California (562) 493-8416 jagstour.com The JAGS Junior Tour is committed to providing junior golfers with the opportunity to participate in monthly, nationally ranked, 36-hole, no-cut tournaments. JAGS promotes a commitment to academic achievement to its membership so players can attain success in higher education. Players also learn the importance of demonstrating the highest levels of integrity, honesty and sportsmanship when playing golf and throughout their entire life. KinderGolf Fountain Valley (714) 937-2011 www.KinderGolfUSA.com KinderGolf, the world’s first preschool golf academy for children ages 2–7, is now open in Orange County. At KinderGolf, children learn the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of the game in a safe, fun and interactive environment. KinderGolfers also further develops their reading, writing, math and social skills. Schedule your child for trial class today, or register for a fun golf camp or golf-themed birthday party. L.A. County Golf System (626) 821-4649 lacountygolfclub.com The L.A. County golf system, offering 17 facilities with 19 courses, is very junior golf-friendly. Free weeklong junior golf clinics are offered throughout the year after school and during the summer. Juniors are given basic driving, putting and chipping lessons and are taught golf course etiquette. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. L.A. Royal Vista Golf Walnut (909) 595-7441 larv.com Royal Vista Golf Club is offering several two-week junior camps. Junior golfers will enjoy instruction from PGA professionals on putting, chipping, pitching and full-swing techniques. A state-of-the-art video analysis is utilized to enhance a junior golfer’s ability to learn faster. Juniors will be separated by age (8-10, 11-14 and 15-18) and instruction is for juniors of all skill levels. Contact Jeff Hirose or Chad Gonnella for camp dates and availability. Menifee Lakes country club Menifee (951) 672-3090 ext.109 menifee-lakes.com Menifee Lakes Country Club has several junior golf programs scheduled throughout the year. The facility has two instructors on site that work with all skill levels and age groups. The summer program includes a team competition that plays against other country clubs and courses. For more information, contact Tom Powers or John Modrich. New Age Junior Circuit Southern California (951) 742-7298 newagecircuit.com Each NAJC event is specifically designed to prepare junior athletes for the collegiate and professional ranks. The NAJC provides an ideal atmosphere for its competitors to showcase and perfect their games against some of the best junior golfers in the nation. Many NAJC golfers have gained the attention from community colleges and universities through NAJC nationally ranked events. Next Step Junior Program River View Golf Course, Santa Ana (714) 585-2223 golflessonsnow.com Enrollment is limited to 16 juniors, who will be working together and separately to achieve their personal goals. The program includes a 30-minute weekly private lesson, workshops on rules, course strategy and short game, tournaments, computer analysis and discounts on range balls and green fees at River View Golf Course. For more information, contact Kris Olsen. OC Golf Academy River View Golf Course, Santa Ana (714) 350-3626 orangecounty-golfacademy.com Classes range from beginners, advance beginners, and intermediate players ranging from 7-18 years old. The academy emphasizes the basic fundamentals of the swing, pre-shot routine, putting, chipping and golf etiquette. Camps start on June 16 and at the conclusion of every camp, award ceremonies will be held on Fridays at noon. For more information, contact Michelle or Nicole De Cuollo. Redhawk Golf Course Temecula (800) 451-4295 redhawkgolfcourse.com Redhawk Golf Club provides junior clinics ranging from $68 to $1,800 per year for junior golfers starting 6 to 18 years old. Membership can included monthly group clinics, unlimited range balls, discounts on green fees after a certain time and private individual instruction. For more information, contact PGA teaching professional Steve Adamiak. Sail Ho Golf Club San Diego (619) 222-4653 www.sailhogolf.com Summer junior golf camps are available at Sail Ho for players ages 7-10 and 11-17. The two-day camp for youngsters will be held June 26-27 and July 31-August 1, and feature instruction on putting, chipping, the swing and etiquette. Lunch and games are included for $90. The three-day camps for ages 11-17 will be held July 23-25 and August 13-15, and include instruction, rounds on the golf course and lunches — all for $135. San Juan Hills Golf Club San Juan Capistrano (949) 280-7506 sanjuanhillsgolf.com Due to the popularity of last year’s golf camps, San Juan Hills has added four more camps to its schedule. Each camp is held for an hour each day in a four-day span (Tuesday-Friday) and is specialized for beginning, intermediate and advanced players. Each camp is taught by PGA instructors and costs $125 per golfer. There are 10 camps available. For more information, contact Larry Brotherton. Soboba Springs Country Club San Jacinto (951) 654-9354 sobobaspringscc.com Soboba Springs offers a junior membership program that includes free afternoon golf and discounted use of the driving range for $50 annually, with a $10 per month membership fee. Junior lessons from PGA professionals are currently offered at a 50-percent discount. Soboba Springs also is home to “Grandfathers For Golf,” a non-profit organization run by community grandfathers who teach underprivileged middle school children in the San Jacinto Valley. Strawberry Farms Golf Club Irvine (949) 551-1811 sf-golf.com Strawberry Farms will be holding four-day junior golf camps throughout the summer. Each camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Students learn the basics of grip, posture and alignment along with other basic fundamentals of the game. Enrollment is $225 per student and camp dates are June 23-26, July 12-17 and 28-31, and August 4-7 and 18-21. Contact Tom McCray. Super Sports athletic camps Orange (714) 282-8880 Super Sports Athletic Camps offer top-level instruction in all areas of golf, soccer, basketball and flag football. Students not only learn a great deal, they have a lot of fun. Camps provide instruction, equipment, food and drinks at a very low cost. Golf-only camps are taught by certified PGA professionals. Total Golf Adventures Southern California (310) 333-0622 totalgolfadventures.com TGA and the SCPGA have partnered to offer boys and girls ages 5 and up the best golf camps in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The camps are tailored for all skill levels. A staff of trained and accomplished personnel provide expert instruction on all aspects of the game, from swing fundamentals to rules, etiquette, safety, course management and life values. The TGA goal is to see today’s junior golfer become tomorrow’s champion. Trilogy Golf Club Glen Ivy (951) 277-7900 trilogygolfclub.com/glenivy/ A beginner and intermediate camp for golfers 8-13 years old is held Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m.-noon, and includes instruction on the short game and full swing. A skills competition is held on Wednesday. An intermediate to advanced camp for players age 10 and up is held Wednesday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. Participants receive on-course instruction and work on problem areas of their game. Contact Scott Marson or Charlie Jones for more info. Tustin Ranch Golf Club Tustin (714) 734-2104 tustinranchgolf.com Tustin Ranch Golf Club offers a junior golf program for kids 6-17 years old. Camp participants learn putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full swing with woods and irons, rules, etiquette and course management. Tuition is $349 and includes daily lunch and a banquet with prizes. Camp start dates are June 23, July 14 and August 4 and 25. Camps run for five consecutive days. Woods Valley Golf Club Valley Center (760) 409-2175 woodsvalleygolfclub.com For $100 per month, junior golfers between the ages of 7-17 can join The Junior Golf Academy at Woods Valley and attend up to 12 one-hour clinics per month held by PGA member David Mowery. The clinics are held Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Juniors enrolled in the academy can attend the Saturday clinic from 1-2 p.m. as well. |
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