Junior Golf
The Best Junior Golf Program in Santa Barbara. All Year Long.
We offer a stress-free, fun environment for juniors of all skill levels to learn golf. Whether you enroll your child in one of our after school classes or summer camps, our goal is for juniors to fall in love with the game. We believe the more fun your child has playing and learning golf, the more they will want to play. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed by PGA Hall of Fame coach, Don Parsons, and focuses on developing solid fundamentals (full swing, short game, putting) as well as on-course skills that will serve your junior for a lifetime. Have questions about which program is best for your junior golfer? We can help! Give us a call at 805-403-8615 or e-mail carly@donparsonsgolf.com.
Minis (Ages 4-6)
Beginner
Our Minis program is designed to introduce junior golfers to their first golf experience in a fun, game-like setting and includes:
Practice putting, chipping and full swing skills utilizing age-appropriate, game-based methods.
Development of fundamentals through game play and gentle encouragement by coaches.
Participation in activities for balance, coordination, and movement to improve athletic skills.
Experiencing the social and competitive opportunities provided by game play.
Time commitment: 1 hour/week
Prep Players (Ages 7-12)
Beginner/Intermediate
Our Prep Players program is designed for junior golfers with some golf experience who want to deepen their knowledge of the technical aspects of golf, grow their confidence through skills drills and, as their skill level develops, gain exposure to on-course play. Program includes:
Building on knowledge of the game, use of equipment, rules + etiquette.
Practice putting, chipping and full swing during instructional sessions.
Learning appropriate emotional responses to victory and defeat through game play experience.
Participation in activities for balance, coordination, and movement to improve athletic skills.
Time commitment: 2 hours/week
Club Players (Ages 10-16) - coming soon!
Intermediate/Advanced
Our Club Players program is designed for junior golfers who are interested in taking a “sporting” approach to golf - striving to advance their game and competitive play while also developing a growth mindset in relation to skill development and self improvement.
Time commitment: 2 hours small group training/week and 2 hours structured practice + play/week
Program eligibility is determined by coach assessment. Learn more.
Elite Competitors (Age 12+)
Advanced/Competitive High School or College
Program eligibility is determined by coach assessment
Our Elite Competitor program is designed for dedicated juniors who have an excellent understanding of golf, demonstrated technical skills, and are committed to advancing their game for competitive junior tournaments, high school and/or college level play. This program prepares players to compete at the level they desire by expanding their knowledge/skill across all aspects of the game (technical skills, use of equipment, course management/strategy, scoring, etiquette) as well as growing their confidence for tournament play.
Time commitment: 2 hours small group training/week PLUS 2 hours structured practice + play/week PLUS 2 one-hour private lessons/month
Program eligibility is determined by coach assessment. Learn more.
Winter 2026 Class Registration
What People are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
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No prior golf experience is needed - that’s what we’re here for! Juniors begin with SNAG golf equipment and progress to U.S. Kids or Cleveland junior clubs when they’re ready. Our Discover Golf and DG Wee programs are designed to be fun, engaging, and welcoming for all juniors.
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We provide clubs for juniors beginning their journey. As your child grows in the gam, our coaches will guide you on when it’s time to purchase clubs and help you choose the right set based on your child’s size and ability.
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Not at all! Comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes are perfect. When they’re ready to play in a more formal setting or at a country club, we’ll make sure they understand golf dress codes.
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Parents are always welcome, however we’ve found that juniors are often more engaged and focused when parents step back a bit. Our goal is to create a kid-friendly environment where players build confidence, independence, and a sense of community with friends—both new and familiar. One of the great gifts of the game of golf is the opportunity for kids to grow not just as players, but as individuals.
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Weekly classes are one hour for Minis and two hours for Prep Players. Please bring a water bottle. Snacks aren’t required for these sessions, but if you know your child may need a little extra energy, feel free to pack one.
For week-long summer camps, we recommend bringing a water bottle and snacks each day.
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We offer full refunds for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. No refunds are given for cancellations within 24 hours of class/camp start date. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method. Prorated refunds will not be given for missed days.
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Our junior golfers’ safety is our primary concern. Due to our limited class size, course availability and the need for appropriate staff scheduling, schedule changes and drop-ins must be arranged in advance. Date change requests (switching class/camp dates) are not guaranteed and depend on availability. Requests will be placed on a waitlist and processed in the order received. Drop-ins must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to availability.
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While weather-related cancellations are rare, they do happen occasionally. We do our best to adjust for weather and make these decisions in real time as conditions change. Safety is our main priority. If a class or full day of camp is canceled, we will hold a makeup session.
