Junior Golf Camps (ages 5-12)
Junior golf camps are a great introductory to the game. Many camps are a week long or a couple hours one day a week over a couple week period. Most are geared towards younger ages (about 5-12). Below is a list of camps offered right here in the Miami Valley!
The Diana Schwab Get a Girl Golfing Clinic (ages 8-18)
Get a Girl Golfing Founder and Matriarch was tragically killed on May 8th, 2013. To honor her memory, her commitment to junior girls and golf, the DDWGA will continue on with Get a Girl Golfing to honor Diana's legacy. This FREE event is intended to introduce young ladies to the game of golf in a fun non threatening introductory manner. Clubs will be provided if you do not have your own. Lunch will also be provided.
Click Here to learn more and to get registered.
2020 Life Skills Experience Program (ages 5-18)
First Tee uses golf to teach youth life lessons and leadership skills. Sessions include a fun, group setting for youth ages 5 to 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, The First Tee helps youth become good golfers and even better people.
First Tee emphasizes Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Through golf and our core values, your kids and teens will learn life skills.
From age 5 through 18, youth progress through different levels by demonstrating First Tee Nine Core Values, life and golf skills as well as passing an assessment. All participants regardless of age start at the PLAYer level. The pinnacle of The First Tee is completing Ace. Click the links below to see more information (dates, locations, prices, ect.)
Tiny Tees (ages 5-6) – Drills and games introducing the game of golf and First Tee’s Nine Core Values & Nine Healthy Habits.
PLAYer (required minimum age 7) – Tee up for the first time and learn the game of golf and First Tee’s Code of Conduct.
Par (recommended minimum age 9) – Focus on interpersonal and self-management skills on and off the course.
Birdie (recommended minimum age 11) – Emphasis on setting goals and making them a reality.
Eagle (recommended minimum age 13) – Learn resilience, conflict resolution, and future planning.
Ace (required minimum age 14 or entering 9th grade) – Put it all together and hone in on setting goals, career education, and giving back to the community.
Girls Golf (ages 6-17)
We empower girls through the game of golf and inspire them to dream BIG…
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf (Girls Golf) is the only national junior golf program that specializes in providing girl-friendly environments for juniors to learn the game of golf. We’re the experts in making the game of golf fun, and we teach more than just stance and swing; we teach girls valuable life skills like confidence and perseverance. Each of our 500 Girls Golf sites help prepare girls ages 6 – 17 for a lifetime of enjoyment of the game.
Learn more Find locations in and around the Miami Valley here.
Locust Hills - 5575 N. River Rd. Springfield, OH 45502 | (937) 265-5152
Pee Wee Camp (Age 6-9)– Designed for the junior who is getting started in golf. We will incorporate the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment along with traditional clubs. This camps purpose is to introduce golf to kids in a fun and positive environment.
Cost: $20 first registered kid, $15 for each additional kid
Session 1: July 13th-15th 10:30 AM-11:15 AM
Session 2: Aug. 3rd-5th 10:30 AM-11:15 AM
*Kids aged 5 who are able to sit through a camp may register for Pee Wee
Youth Camp (Age 8-14): Designed for the junior who is learning the game and is looking to develop their skills. The camp will focus on having fun while introducing golf fundamentals, etiquette, and rules of the game.
Cost: $25 first registered kid, $20 for each additional kid
Session 1: July 13th-15th 8:45 AM-10:00 AM
Session 2: Aug. 3rd-5th 8:45 AM-10:00 AM
*Advanced kids younger than 8 may register for Youth Camp if appropriate
TPC River's Bend - 316 Winding River Blvd Maineville, OH 45039 | (513) 677-0550
PGA Junior Golf Camp
Half Day Camps (Age 7-13) are designed to inspire new golfers and further the development of those playing at a beginner to intermediate level. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their experience and age in order to create a favorable learning environment. For three hours each day, campers learn and hone their skills with a strong emphasis placed on golf's fundamentals while having fun!
Cost: $225 - $295
Session 1: June 16 - June 19
Session 2: July 7 - July 10
Session 3: July 21 - July 24
Session 4: Aug. 4 - Aug. 7
Full Day Camps (Age 9-16) provide an opportunity for intermediate to advanced junior golfers to continue to improve their skills as well as develop better course management expertise. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their ability level and age in order to create a favorable learning environment. Following lunch, campers head to the course for supervised play emphasizing course management, shot selection and rules.
Cost: $425 - $525
Session 1: June 16 - June 19
Session 2: Aug. 4 - Aug. 7
Piqua Country Club - 9812 Country Club Rd. Piqua, OH 45356 | (937) 773-7744
Junior Golf Camp
Ages: 5-16
5-7 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
8-11 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
12-16 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Cost: Members - $125 Guests - $175
Session: June 25 - August 6 (Thursdays)
June 25: PGA’s: Posture, Grip & Alignment
July 2: Iron Play: Swing Plane, Ball Position & Balance
July 9: Short Game: Chipping, Pitching & Ball Position
July 16: Woods: Swing Plane, Ball Position & Balance
July 30: Putting: Stroke, Alignment & Reading Greens
August 6: Bunker Play: Setup & Ball Position
Register in the golf shop, deadline is June 24
* Juniors must wear proper golf attire at all times and have their own equipment.