Junior Golf Academy

Build Skills. Build Confidence. Love the Game.

The Del Mar Golf Center Junior Academy is designed around a comprehensive Long-Term Athletic Development model, helping young athletes develop a strong foundation in golf, fitness, and athleticism. The program runs throughout the school year from September through May and is open to young athletes interested in developing their golf and fitness abilities.

Each week combines golf instruction with athletic development, while regular on-course sessions give juniors the opportunity to put their skills into practice in real playing situations.

What the Academy Includes

Weekly Golf Training

45 Minutes of Golf Skills Develop fundamental golf skills, improve technique, and build confidence through structured weekly instruction.

Athletic Development

45 Minutes of Athletic Training Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, movement, and overall athletic ability to support long-term golf development.

On-Course Experience

Two 9-Hole Rounds Per Month Take skills from the practice area to the course with two 9-hole playing sessions included each month.

Practice Credit

$60 Monthly Practice Credit Enjoy additional opportunities to practice and reinforce the skills developed during your weekly academy sessions.

Weekly Golf Training

Develop fundamental golf skills, improve technique, and build confidence through structured weekly instruction.

Athletic Development

45 Minutes of Athletic Training Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, movement, and overall athletic ability to support long-term golf development.

On-Course Experience

Two 9-Hole Rounds Per Month Take skills from the practice area to the course with two 9-hole playing sessions included each month.

Practice Credit

$60 Monthly Practice Credit Enjoy additional opportunities to practice and reinforce the skills developed during your weekly academy sessions.

The Del Mar Golf Center Junior Academy is designed around a comprehensive Long-Term Athletic Development model, helping young athletes develop a strong foundation in golf, fitness, and athleticism. The program runs throughout the school year from September through May and is open to young athletes interested in developing their golf and fitness abilities.

Monthly Tuition

$285per person

2026–27 Class Schedule

FUNdamental Beginner
1st – 3rd Grade
FUNdamental Intermediate
1st – 3rd Grade
Tuesdays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM Tuesdays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Wednesdays — 5:45 – 7:15 PM Wednesdays — 5:45 – 7:15 PM
Thursdays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM Thursdays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM
SMASH – Beginner
4th – 6th Grade
SMASH – Intermediate
4th – 6th Grade
Mondays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM Mondays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Tuesdays — 5:45 – 7:15 PM Tuesdays — 5:45 – 7:15 PM
Wednesdays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM Wednesdays — 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Tournament Prep — Invite Only
Mondays — 5:45 – 7:15 PM
Thursdays — 5:45 – 7:15 PM
After 6th grade, we move committed players to our Tournament Prep program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule?
The Academy program runs during the school year, from September to the end of May. We take a week off for Thanksgiving and 2 weeks off during the winter break.
We limit each class to no more than 12 players, and we run 2 classes at the same time. Kids are split into groups based on ability and friends in the class.
We do not offer makeup classes if a player is unable to attend. You can review the lesson in the OP36 app and get some additional practice in before the next class.
We do not require a contract for your player to join our program. We have found that a 3-month commitment is helpful, especially for brand-new players. Golf is one of the few sports that players can play their entire life. We want players to be excited about golf. 3 months is a good time frame to learn our program, meet the coaches, and start to improve.
Once you pick a class, that spot is yours until you tell us otherwise. If you would like to move classes, we will make the switch if we have an opening.
Yes, each player needs their own golf clubs. For a beginner player, a 5-club set is appropriate. As they grow and continue playing, you can add clubs to the bag.

Loved by Golfers of All Levels

The Academy has been an enjoyable experience for my son. He looks forward to it every week. Even though golf is an individual sport it is nice for him to practice with the same kids every week. Being able to play on a golf course with a coach is a bonus. The staff is wonderful with the kids.

Tracy C. Local Golfer

I am pleased and honored to be writing this testimonial for Matt Clay and Milo Bryant for The Academy at Del Mar Golf Center. My daughter, Zoe 6 years old, took ballet and gymnastics for the past several years but has never participated in other sports. When I heard about The Academy program, I was curious about how she would take to it, therefore, I signed her up in May 2014, and then, enrolled her in the summer camp that was 2 hours, every day for 2 weeks. The Academy program began in August. It is now January; as I reflect and watch Zoe, I realize that The Academy program, Matt and Milo, have helped Zoe transform into an athlete. An athlete who has coordination, strength, and can swing a golf club and can plank up to 4 minutes (with a brief break)! Zoe loves the program, the games and adores Matt and Milo. I am so thankful for Matt and Milo and appreciate everything they do for her and the other children!

Teresa P // Golf Enthusiast
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