We focus on fundamentals.
We practice and play like we mean business.
Then we eat cookies.
“Every child is different. I do my best to provide an environment for them to fulfill their potential. But you have to get to know them, figure out what makes them special.” Julieta Stack, LPGA Professional
2019, 2023 US KIDS Top 50 Junior Coach
Focus on Fundamentals
Lots of Encouragement
Help Them Embrace the Challenges They Will Face
Baltimore Golf Academy Clinics, Leagues, Camps for Juniors
Clinics and camps provide the most economical and often enjoyable way for juniors to learn and improve. The social dynamic is key for young golfers. We blend serious fundamental work with fun game-like competition mixed in to build a healthy golf foundation.
Tournaments are an important part of a more serious player’s development. Playing with the right mix of competitors so they are challenged is key.
Junior Chippers-ON HOLD FOR TIME BEING
AGES 4 TO 6 WHO ARE NEW TO THE GAME
SATURDAYS $25 per CLINIC
Fundamental golf skills-putting, chipping, and full swing Safety emphasized
Basic etiquette and golf rules
Tips for parents to help you practice and play with your junior
Clubs provided if needed.
Age Group Clinics
For ages 7-12. Saturdays year round. $25 per clinic
Fundamentals of the grip, aim, stance
Swing skills associated with chipping, putting, and full swing. Introduction to the basic rules of golf and golf etiquette. Golf drills, light fitness, low pressure skills contests. On course when the situation presents itself.
Clubs provided if needed.
High School Development Programs
Ages 13-16. Players should have some experience. Saturdays, year round. $25 per clinic if paid in advance.
Clinics, leagues and series designed for junior golfers who are interested in playing in tournaments or on high school teams. We strive to cultivate a love for the game of golf that will last a lifetime.
Drills-Video Analysis-Golf Fitness
Range Work (depending on weather)
LPGA*USGA Junior Girls Golf
For ages 6-16. Wednesday evenings
April-September $20 per clinic if pre-paid.
Join the LPGA JR Girls Golf Club and receive discounts on LPGA clinics, special gift bag and free access to tour and USGA events for your daughter!
Join LPGA*USGA Girls Golf
Junior Leagues
We host a Junior Development League for ages 7-11 and a more advanced players league for players age 11-14 in the spring. Both are in house leagues. We play at Pine Ridge and Mt. Pleasant Golf Courses.
US Kids Golf
Specialized training for coaches, specially designed golf clubs for junior golfers, tournament series. We are proud to be affiliated with US Kids Golf.
Camps
Spring Camp
Tuesday, Wed and Thursday 10-2PM. Dates TBA
Coppermine
If you are a junior attending Coppermine Summer Camp, we conduct four of the golf camps at Pine Ridge.
For the Competitive Junior Golfer or More Advanced Player
Youth on Course (Allows you $5 rounds of golf, free handicap, plus other perks) Every junior golfer that comes to our programs should enroll in this!
If your junior wants to become a nationally ranked player or potentially earn a scholarship, you should become very familiar with this site. Even if they don't, it has a lot of great information:
Tournaments
Maryland State Golf Association Junior Events
MIddle Atlantic PGA Junior Events
Montgomery County Golf Tournaments
US KIds Junior Golf Tournaments
Peggy Kirk Bell Tournaments (FOR GIRLS)
If you go to the beach: https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golf-magazine-tour-info/junior-tour-shore/
Preparing for Your First Junior Golf Tournament
Age Group 11 and Under, 9 Hole Events
Congratulations! The fact that you are ready to move beyond purely recreational golf into the realm of tournament golf means you have made a big commitment to the game.
Many people tell you to just make sure your child is "having fun."
Well, there is a lot more to it than that.
It's a lot easier to have fun when you feel fairly competent and can hold your own without feeling embarrassed or overly stressed.
Can your child play 9 holes transporting their own clubs and shoot better than 60?
Has your child kept score for 9 holes counting EVERY shot?
I recommend at least ten 9 hole rounds where your child is keeping score on every shot before entering a tournament.
Do you or they know enough of the rules of golf so as not to make any big mistakes and committing a scoring error due to the fact that you didn't know the rules?
If you don't, be prepared for other parents thinking you are cheating and calling you out on it. Yes, that happens.
Safety, Rules, Etiquette, Speed of Play, Honors
Safety
Does your child always know where to stand (mainly, where NOT to stand) when others are playing?
Rules
Are you or your child familiar with the basic Rules of Golf?
What to do if your ball goes into a red or yellow hazard area?
If your ball goes out of bounds?
If you hit the wrong ball by accident?
Etc., etc.
Speed of Play
How is your child's pre shot routine? Pace of play? Ability to prepare for their shot when it is their turn without feeling rushed?
Honors
We usually play "ready golf" meaning that whichever player is ready to hit goes first. In tournaments, the player with the lowest score on the prior hole usually tees off first.
This is a basic outline for what I would recommend for a junior golfer.
Tournaments can be a lot of fun and a great way to bring out the best in your child. They can be difficult if your junior is not prepared.
Do the work, practice a lot, especially short game, and PLAY ON THE COURSE keeping honest scores whenever you can.
Good luck!
Coach J