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ORANGE COUNTY Birch Hills Golf Course Brea (714) 990-0201 • birchhillsgolf.com This year’s summer junior camp series at Birch Hills begins June 21 and runs through the end of August. There are 10 individual sessions that run for five consecutive days. Each camp day is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes 90 minutes of instruction and nine holes of golf. Lunch is provided each day. Cost is $199 per junior, per session. Meadowlark Golf Club Huntington Beach (714) 846-1364 • meadowlarkgc.com Meadowlark offers two junior summer camps with half-day or full-day options. Participants will receive a shirt, cap, lunch and instruction in the full swing, short game and etiquette. Call for more details. Oak Creek Golf Club Irvine (949) 653-5300 • oakcreekgolfclub.com Oak Creek’s schedule of junior camps and clinics begins July 7 and continues to the end of August. Three-day programs include instruction at the club’s award-winning practice facility, while five-day programs have on-course instruction and tips from PGA director of golf Eric Lohman and PGA head professional Duncan T. Simms. Three-day programs are $299 per junior, and five-day programs are $999 per junior. Call the course to inquire about other programs available for junior golfers. Orange County Golf Academy Santa Ana (714) 350-3626 • orangecounty-golfacademy.com The Orange County Golf Academy’s 6-to-1 ratio means students receive the attention needed to begin a journey to a solid foundation in the game. The camps, which begin June 21, are five days a week from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with classes geared for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediate players ranging from 4 to 18 years of age. Call to reserve a spot. Pelican Hill Golf Club Newport Coast (949) 467-5810 • pelicanhill.com The Pelican Hill Junior Golf School is offering five separate four-day sessions this summer. Headed by renowned PGA instructor Glenn Deck, the sessions are for juniors ages 7-13 and run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. There’s a 5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and lessons include full swing, short game, putting, rules and etiquette. Fee is $350 per junior, per session. San Juan Hills Golf Club San Juan Capistrano (949) 280-7506 • sanjuanhillsgolf.com Under the leadership of PGA professional Larry Brotherton, San Juan Hills offers private lessons and junior camps for players ages 8-16. Call for dates and times. Super Sports Athletic Camps Orange (714) 282-8880 Super Sports Athletic Camps offer instruction in all areas of golf, soccer, basketball and flag football. Camps provide instruction, equipment, food and beverages, with golf-only camps taught by certified PGA professionals. Call for cost and more details. Talega Golf Club San Clemente (949) 331-2443 • randychangpga.com/golf-camps PGA professionals and apprentices teach the fundamentals of golf in programs set up for beginners and seasoned players. Clubs (if needed), range balls, refreshments and snacks are provided. Call for cost and more details. Tijeras Creek Golf Club Rancho Santa Margarita (949) 589-9793 • tijerascreek.com Three junior camp options are available at Tijeras Creek: June 28-July 1, July 12-15 and August 2-5. The cost is $295 per student, which includes a snack each day, cap, achievement certificate, instruction by a PGA professional and nine-hole golf outing. Call to reserve a spot. Tustin Ranch Golf Club Tustin (714) 734-2106 • tustinranchgolf.com Tustin Ranch’s junior programs are for golfers ages 6-17 who are divided into four skill categories. From beginning students to more advanced players, each student will learn putting, chipping, bunker shots, drives and more. Call to reserve a spot. SAN DIEGO COUNTY Cottonwood Golf Club El Cajon (619) 442-9891 • cottonwoodgolf.com Camps at Cottonwood for golfers ages 6-16 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on the following dates: July 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, and August 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19. The cost is $100, which includes lunch and lessons on rules, techniques, practice routines, etiquette, scoring and course management. La Costa Resort and Spa Carlsbad (760) 274-7147 • lacosta.com La Costa’s summer golf camps for children ages 6-14 stress fun, exercise and learning. There are other options for junior golfers as well as private lessons and family lessons. Call for details. National University Golf Academy Carlsbad (877) 684-6531 • nugolfacademy.org Study with a leader in golf education. National University is regionally accredited and offers higher education in the field of professional golf management. The National University Virtual High School offers golf-focused curriculum to high school students seeking credit toward graduation, and the Academy offers free sport psychology labs for high school coaches and athletes as well as player development programs for area juniors seeking game improvement. Pala Mesa Resort Fallbrook (760) 728-5881 • palamesa.com Junior clinics at Pala Mesa will be held in June and July each Sunday (except July 4) from 2 to 3 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. The price is $12 per session. Salt Creek Golf Club Chula Vista (619) 482-4666 • saltcreekgc.com Salt Creek offers individual and group lessons for juniors, beginners and advanced players. Instructors focus on teaching the fundamentals in an easy-to-learn format that helps students develop a foundation for a lifetime of top play. Sycuan Resort El Cajon (619) 442-3425 • sycuanresort.com Sycuan Resort has developed numerous methods for educating and entertaining children when it comes to golf. Activities include tournaments, private lessons, family lessons, clinics and summer and holiday camps. Warner Springs Ranch Warner Springs (760) 782-4270 • warnersprings.com Warner Springs meanders through the western foothills of San Diego’s Cuyamaca Mountains at an elevation of 3,000 feet. Private lessons and junior clinics are available. Call for cost and more details. Woods Valley Golf Club Valley Center (760) 751-3007 • 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 Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Juniors enrolled in the academy also can attend the Saturday clinic from 1-2 p.m. LOS ANGELES AREA Azusa Greens Country Club Azusa (626) 969-1727 • azusagreenscc.com Aazusa Greens has a year-round junior program for players age 5-13. Lessons are held every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. and cost only $1 per participant each week. Information covered in the program includes rules, etiquette, fundamentals, full swing, short game, putting and exercise. Juniors who participate in this comprehensive program are recognized for motivation, discipline, behavior, determination and attitude. For more information, contact Jerry Herrera, PGA or Greg Puga. Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort City of Industry (626) 810-4653 • pacificpalmsresort.com From beginning to experienced juniors, Industry Hills has a lesson plan suited for players of all levels. Call the club for more information on private lessons, group classes and customized golf clinics. The Golf Academy by The Sports Club/LA Los Angeles (310) 312-5051 • thegolfacademyla.com Building confidence, teaching sportsmanship, making friends, understanding the rules and learning about golf are the major objectives of The Golf Academy by The Sports Club/LA. The staff’s goal is to make golf “the game of a lifetime.” Los Angeles County Golf System lacountyjuniorgolf.com The county’s junior golf program offers year-round lessons and tournaments at Alondra (Lawndale), Altadena, Diamond Bar, Eaton Canyon (Pasadena), El Cariso (Sylmar), Maggie Hathaway (Los Angeles), Knollwood (Granada Hills), Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Amigos (Downey), Los Verdes (Rancho Palos Verdes), Marshall Canyon (La Verne), Mountain Meadows (Pomona), Santa Anita (Arcadia), Victoria (Carson), Chester Washington (Los Angeles) and Whittier Narrows (Rosemead). Long Beach Golf Learning Center Long Beach (562) 426-0510 • longbeachgolflc.com The Long Beach Golf Learning Center’s staff enjoys helping juniors work on their games. The professional instructors also are fluent in several languages, including English, Filipino, Korean and Japanese. Lost Canyons Golf Club Simi Valley (805) 522-4653 • lostcanyons.com Junior programs at Lost Canyons are designed to help young golfers with their overall games. The fee is $195, and many dates are available. Royal Vista Golf Club Walnut (909) 595-7441 • larv.com Royal Vista offers two-week junior camps with an emphasis on putting, chipping, pitching and full-swing techniques. Video analysis is used 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 geared for all skill levels. Sterling Hills Golf Club Camarillo (805) 604-1234 • sterlinghillsgolf.com Sterling Hills offers comprehensive golf instruction in a relaxed setting. Private, semi-private, group and on-course lessons are available, and players also can take advantage of the site’s clubfitting technology. The Links at Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 265-2861 • terranea.com The Links at Terranea Junior Golf Camp is designed to teach fundamentals to beginning and intermediate level golfers ages 7-15. The PGA staff balances the short game, the full swing and course management. Students also are introduced to etiquette, rules and athletic development. Three sessions are offered: June 21-25, July 12-16 or August 9-13. Price is $459 per child. Space is limited. INLAND EMPIRE Ashwood Golf Course Apple Valley (760) 240.1800 • ashwoodgolf.com Ashwood has five-week junior clinics for children ages 6-17. The weekly golf programs promote the development of fundamentals for the full swing, chipping, pitching and putting. The rules of golf and etiquette also are taught. Claremont Golf Course Claremont (909) 624-2748 • claremontgolf.com Beginning June 24, Claremont is running a 10-week nine-hole golf tournament for juniors every Thursday afternoon. A $75 entry fee covers green fees, a small (warm-up) basket of range balls, prizes and trophies. Claremont also has a year-round junior clinic. Clinics run for five weeks (held every Saturday) and cost $70. The next clinic begins June 26. The students get four hour-long lessons and each clinic finishes with a nine-hole tournament. General Old Golf Course Riverside (951) 697-6690 • donovandaily.com Four-day junior camps will be held throughout the summer. A $100 registration cost includes rental clubs (if needed), range balls, instruction and a coupon for free golf. In addition to the camps, PGA head professional Kiki Garcia organizes a traveling team of players 8 to 10 years of age that competes throughout the Inland Empire. Green River Golf Club Corona (951) 737-7393 • playgreenriver.com Green River's junior programs are taught in a fun atmosphere. Programs include PGA instruction, safety, rules, knowledge of golf areas and golf fundamentals. Participants receive a PGA membership card, USGA rule book and pamphlets, and one small bucket of golf balls per week. Hemet Golf Club Hemet (951) 926-4653 • hemetgolfclub.com Hemet Golf Club offers lessons for juniors of all ages and skill levels. The club’s staff is available seven days a week for individual and group lessons, as well as clinics and golf schools. CrossCreek Golf Club Temecula (800) 506-3402 • crosscreekgolfclub.com PGA instructor Mark Moore is among the many talented teaching professionals at CrossCreek. Half-hour, hour and video lessons are available along with a nine-hole playing lesson. Junior clinics are held throughout the year. Diamond Valley Golf Club Hemet (951) 767-0828 • diamondvalleygolf.net Diamond Valley is participating in the SCGA Foundation’s Youth on Course program. The club is charging $1 for a large bucket of range balls and $2 for green fees for program participants. Call the club for more details. Golf Club at Glen Ivy Glen Ivy (951) 277-7900 • thegolfclubatglenivy.com A beginner and intermediate camp for golfers ages 8-13 is held Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m.-noon, and includes instruction on the short game and full swing. A skills competition 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 information. Empire Lakes Golf Course Rancho Cucamonga (909) 481-6663 • empirelakes.com Saturday junior golf clinics at Empire Lakes include a Young Golfers Division for ages 6-11 and a Ryder Cup Division for players 12-17. Students learn about the full swing, chipping, putting, rules, etiquette and safety. The clinics are designed for all levels of junior golfers who want to improve their swing and skills. Hidden Valley Golf Club — Get a Grip Foundation Norco (951) 737-9020 • getagripfoundation.org Each student in the program learns about goals, respect, integrity, perseverance, patience, etiquette, responsibility and safety. The life skills will help students develop into responsible young adults. Call for more details. Journey at Pechanga Temecula (800) 996-2283 • journeyatpechanga.com The Temecula Valley Golf School at Pechanga Resort and Casino caters to juniors who enjoy learning about the game on the course and at the range. Call to schedule an appointment or to learn more about the course and practice facilities. Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore (951) 674-3900 • linksatsummerly.com The course's junior summer camp is a one-week program, held from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday being a camper/parent scramble at 4 p.m. to show the camper's progress. The program focuses on every aspect of the game and is for juniors of all skill levels. The goal of the camps is to introduce juniors to golf and educate them on the game's intrinsic values, such as respect, integrity, character and honor. Menifee Lakes Country Club Menifee (951) 442-8372 • menifee-lakes.com Menifee Lakes has two main options for junior golfers looking to improve their game: three lessons for $75 or six for $150, with each lesson ranging from 20-30 minutes. Call for more information. Oak Quarry Golf Club Riverside (951) 685-1440 • oakquarry.com Oak Quarry offers group and individual lessons for juniors and adults. All lessons can be tailored to suit individual players, depending on the junior’s experience and level of development. Group lessons are recommended for players with the same level of development and experience. Call for more details. Oak Valley Golf Club Beaumont (909) 769-7200 • www.oakvalleygolf.com The Oak Valley Golf Academy features tour-caliber instruction, state-of-the-art technology and top-notch facilities. Conveniently located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, the academy offers instruction for juniors of all ages and skill levels. Shandin Hills Golf Club San Bernardino (909) 886-0669 • shandinhillsgolf.com The club’s Player Development Plan offers juniors and participating family members unlimited range time and instruction. Call for cost and more information. Temeku Hills Golf Club Temecula (949) 280-6138 • temekuhills.com Lessons for children ages 6-16 cover rules, techniques, practice routines, etiquette, scoring, course management and more, starting July 1. Contact Steve Conway for more information. Yucaipa Valley Golf Club Yucaipa (909) 790-6522 • yucaipavalleygolf.com Yucaipa Valley is offering three-day camps this summer. The cost is $199 per junior (ages 8-17), which includes three hours of daily instruction, range balls, an emphasis on fundamentals, rules and etiquette, lunch each day and on-course playing time. Call to reserve a spot. |
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