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.
2023 Schedule
LEVELS 1-6
Winter: Jan. 22 – Mar. 18 (reg. opens Dec. 12)
Spring: Apr. 16 – June 10 (reg. opens Mar. 6)
Summer: July 9 – Sep. 2 (reg. opens May 30)
Fall: Oct. 1 – Dec. 2 (reg. opens Aug. 21 for all communities except for Southeast LA, which will open Aug. 28)
LEVELS 7-9
Advanced Player/Training Program
Winter: Jan. 29 – Feb. 25
Spring: Mar. 26 – Apr. 22 & May 14 – June 10
Summer: Aug. 27 – Sep. 23
Fall: Oct. 8 – Nov. 4
LEVELS 7-9
Travel League
Summer League: June 25 – Aug. 5
Fall League: Nov. 26 – Jan. 13, 2024
Which practice is best for my junior golfer?
8-week Session
Levels 1-3
Who: Junior Golfers Ages 5-17 & New to Golf
What:
- 8 Weekly Practices
- 5 On-course Games (Playing Opportunity)
- 1 Golf Assessment
- 1 Putting & Chipping Tournament
- 1 Club Fitting
- Golf Polo and Hat or Visor (For First-time Participants)
- One-on-one Lessons with a Certified Instructor (Additional Cost; Learn More Here)
Price:
- Spark (Ages 5-7): $88
- Ignition (Ages 8-11): $110
- Fire/HS (Ages 12+): $132
8-week League
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 Practices
- 3 Competitive Matches
- 2 Golf Assessments
- 1 Club Fitting
- Golf Polo and Hat or Visor (For First-time Participants)
- One-on-one Lessons with a Certified Instructor (Additional Cost; Learn More Here)
Price:
- Ignition (Ages 8-11): $159
- Fire/HS (Ages 12+): $181.50
Advanced Player Training Program
Levels 7-9
Who: Junior Golfers Ages 8-17 Who Have Taken a Golf Assessment and Assessed into Level 7, 8 or 9
What:
- 2 Weekly Practices for 4 Weeks
- 1 Practice Includes On-course Skill Training & Course Management
- 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)
- One-on-one Lessons with a Certified Instructor (Additional Cost; Learn More Here)
Price: $248
League
Travel League
Who: Junior Golfers Ages 8-17 Who Have Taken a Golf Assessment and Assessed into Level 7, 8 or 9
What:
- 6-week Travel League Hosted in the Summer and Fall
- 2 Weekly Practices
- 6 Tournaments at Courses throughout Southern California
- Team Uniforms
- Curriculum Developed and Practices Led by TPI Certified Instructors
- One-on-one Lessons with a Certified Instructor (Additional Cost; Learn More Here)
Price: $375
Unsure what level your junior is in?
Is your junior ready to take an assessment?
Find out about our assessment process.
Is your junior ready to play in tournaments?
Find out more about our revamped tournament series.
Have more questions?
Our FAQ contains all of the information that you and your junior need to know about the PYD program.
Communities
ORANGE COUNTY (OC):
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Willowick GC
Questions about programming in Orange County? Contact Payton at pmeeks@scga.org or Nicolette at ncale@scga.org.
RIVERSIDE (RIV):
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Fairmount GC
Questions about programming in Riverside? Contact Nicolette at ncale@scga.org.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY (SFV):
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Hansen Dam GC
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Woodley Lakes GC
Questions about programming in San Fernando Valley? Contact Lauren at lfesler@scga.org or Pratima at psherpa@scga.org.
SOUTHEAST LA (SELA):
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Don Knabe GC
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Los Amigos GC
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Pico Rivera GC
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Whittier Narrows GC
Questions about programming in Southeast LA? Contact John at jdegomez@scga.org or Berlyn at bbenavides@scga.org.
SOUTHWEST LA (SWLA):
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Alondra Park GC
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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
Pratima Sherpa
Eric Koscielak
Payton Meeks
Jacob Lewis
