Golf Classes
Gator Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth development program where we teach life skills through the game of golf.
Gator Junior Golf is a 7 level progression-based program to get your child started in golf, so that they can get an early advantage on everything that golf has to offer. Our program will introduce your child to golf skills, life skills, golf rules & etiquette, and team-building exercise activities. When your child is ready, we have playing opportunities to introduce our students to the golf course and tournaments to introduce them to competition. Our focus is to offer enrichment programs to develop our kids to prepare them for a successful future.
Player Development Program (PDP)
First Gator (Ages 4-5) &
PeeWee (ages 6-7)
The First Gator and Pee-Wee Levels are great introductions to golf for kids aged 4-5 and 6-7 years old. In this skill level, students are introduced to the basic concepts of golf in a fun-filled atmosphere with games and activities. Students in the Pee-Wee Level will be exposed to simplified golf terminology to kickstart their golf experience.
Playing (Level 3)
Intro to the Golf Course
The Playing Level is an extension of the curriculum from the Intermediate class. It is designed to continue to challenge students' golf knowledge and skills. The Playing Level introduces students to the golf course, developing more advanced skills and etiquette. New skills include scorekeeping, pace of play, approach shots, uneven lies, punch shots, dynamic loft, and yardage charts.
Beginner (Level 1)
Intro to Golf
The Beginner Level is a great introduction to golf for kids ages 8 and up. In this skill level, students are introduced to golf and life skills. Basic golf skills including putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing will be taught and practiced in small groups. Students in the Beginner Level will become proficient in essential life skills, such as introducing oneself and displaying sportsmanship both on and off the golf course.
Advanced (Level 4)
Intro to Tournament Play
The Advanced Level is designed to prepare students for tournaments. Students will compete against each other during a 10-week simulated tournament. Various formats of play will be used including stroke play, match play, scramble, alternate shot, and more. Students will also receive plenty of instruction and practice during clinics and drills.
Intermediate (Level 2)
Understanding the Game
The Intermediate Level is a slightly more advanced skill level for kids ages 8 and up. In this skill level, students are taught and expected to demonstrate higher levels of life skills, such as how to ask good questions and how to make decisions on and off the golf course. Students in the Intermediate Level will become proficient in higher levels of golf terminology, rules, and golf swing fundamentals. New skills include bunker shots, flop shots, bounce and loft, club selection, and ball flight laws.
League (Level 5)
Intro to Competition
The GJGA League is for students who are playing in local tournaments and want extra practice and instruction. Taught by PGA professional instructors, the GJGA 9-hole league is a weekly league that provides students with practice, instruction, community, and fun. Our instructors help students navigate the course, strategize and plan shots, and lower their scores. Students compete for prizes and are encouraged to begin volunteering for lower-level classes to reinforce skills taught.
