Player & Youth Development Program

The Player & Youth Development program is a holistic, long-term golf development program.  Our program welcomes junior golfers ages 5-17 of all skill levels.

2024 Schedule

LEVELS 1-6 & LEVELS 7-9 

Winter

* Registration is open January 11 – February 17

February 4 – March 30

    • Feb. 19: NO PRACTICE (make up on Apr. 1)

Spring

*Registration is open March 25 – May 18

April 28 – June 22

    • May 12: NO PRACTICE (make up on June 23)
    • May 25: NO PRACTICE (make up on June 24)
    • May 26: NO PRACTICE (make up on June 29)
    • May 27: NO PRACTICE (make up on June 30) 
    • June 16: NO PRACTICE (make up on July 14)
    • June 19: NO PRACTICE (make up on June 26) 

Summer

* Registration is open June 17 – August 10

July 21 – September 21

    • Sept. 2: NO PRACTICE (make up on Sept. 23)

Fall

*Registration is open September 6 – November 9

October 20 – December 21 

    • Oct. 31: NO PRACTICE 
    • Nov. 24-30: NO PRACTICE 

Which programming is best for my junior golfer?

 8-week Session

Levels 1-3

Who: Junior Golfers Ages 5-17 & New to Golf

What:

  • 8 Weekly 1.25 Hour Practices
  • Golf Shirt and Hat or Visor (For First-time Participants)

Price: $119

Additional Playing Opportunities (Only for juniors currently enrolled)

  • 2 On Course Games; $5 Fee
  • 1 Golf Assessment; $5 Fee
  • Club Fitting; $10 Fee
  • 1 Putting & Chipping Tournament; $10 Fee
  • One-on-One Lessons with a Certified Instructor; $40 (Learn More Here)
 8-week Session

Levels 4-6

Who: Junior Golfers Ages 8-17 Who Have Taken a Golf Assessment and Assessed into Level 4, 5 or 6

What:

  • 8 Weekly 1.5 Hour Practices
  • Golf Polo and Hat or Visor (For First-time Participants)

Price: $179

Additional Playing Opportunities (Only for juniors currently enrolled)

  • 2 Golf Assessments; $5 Fee
  • 9-Hole Tournament; $10 Fee
  • Club Fitting; $10 Fee
  • One-on-One Lessons with a Certified Instructor; $40 (Learn More Here)
8-week session

Levels 7-9

Who: Junior Golfers Ages 8-17 Who Have Taken a Golf Assessment and Assessed into Level 7, 8 or 9

What:

  • 8 Week Session, Two weekly practice sessions lasting two hours each
  • 20% Discount for Monthly SCGA Junior Club Tournament Entry Fees
  • Curriculum Developed And Practices Led By TPI Certified Instructors
  • Golf Polo and Hat or Visor (For First-time Participants)

Price: $299 (Financial Assistance Available)

Additional Opportunities (Only for Juniors Currently Enrolled)

Unsure what level your junior is in?

Is your junior ready to take an assessment?

Find out about our assessment process.

View our policies

                                                                                                                      Find out more about our policies.      

Is your junior ready to play in tournaments?

Find out more about our revamped tournament series.

Communities

ORANGE COUNTY (OC):

  • Willowick GC

Questions about programming in Orange County? Contact Nicolette at ncale@scga.org

RIVERSIDE (RIV):

  • Fairmount GC

Questions about programming in Riverside? Contact Daniel at dcherney@scga.org

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY (SFV):

  • Hansen Dam GC

  • Woodley Lakes GC

Questions about programming in San Fernando Valley? Contact Lauren at lfesler@scga.org or Natalie nbrugler@scga.org

SOUTHEAST LA (SELA):

  • Don Knabe GC

  • Los Amigos GC

  • Pico Rivera GC

  • Whittier Narrows GC

Questions about programming in Southeast LA? Contact Berlyn at bbenavides@scga.org.

SOUTHWEST LA (SWLA):

  • Alondra Park GC

  • Maggie Hathaway GC

Questions about programming in Southwest LA? Contact Payton at pmeeks@scga.org.

NOTE:
Juniors must be of the appropriate age and golf level to register for the corresponding practice.

If your junior is registered for a practice that does not align with their age and/or golf level, the registration will be removed, you will be notified and will have to re-register for the correct practice.

Meet Our Instructors

Lauren Fesler

Lauren Fesler

Eric Koscielak

Eric Koscielak

Payton Meeks

Payton Meeks

Jacob Lewis

Jacob Lewis

Kendel Abrams

Kendel Abrams

Hannah Ko

Hannah Ko

Natalie Brugler

Natalie Brugler

Pratima Sherpa

Pratima Sherpa