Junior Golf Academy

Our Junior Golf Academy is designed for committed junior golfers who have mastered the fundamentals of golf and are serious about advancing their game. Placement in both the Club Players and Elite Competitors programs is determined by coach assessment. To discuss your junior’s goals, call 805-964-1414 or email info@donparsonsgolf.com.

Club Players  (Ages 10-16)

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. Program includes:

  • Developing baseline skills for all areas of golf based on the level and readiness of each player.

  • Practicing all aspects of the game with the goal of displaying skills on course.

  • Participating in structured play to foster transition to the course and scoring.

  • Developing a synergy within the group to challenge and improve performance among the group.

  • Participating in activities for balance, coordination, and movement to improve athletic skills. 

  • Learning basics of course and shot management.

  • Practicing on-course, 9-hole competitive play.

Time commitment: 2 hours small group training/week and 2 hours structured practice + play/week

 

Elite Competitors (Age 12+)

Advanced/Competitive High School or College

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. Program includes the same focus of our Club Players program, PLUS:

  • Individualized program with 1:1 instruction.

  • Use of state-of-the-art equipment to analyze all aspects of junior’s golf game.

  • Guidance on all aspects of competitive golf including: tournament schedule design and progression, college selection process, and development of life skills.

Time commitment: 2 hours small group training/week PLUS 2 hours structured practice + play/week PLUS 2 one-hour private lessons/month