
April 22nd, 2021
We are proud to announce that we have officially launched our new platform of virtual golf camps powered by Ikonik Golf. If an in-person camp doesn’t work for your family’s schedule, or our camp locations are convenient for you, or if your child can’t get enough of golf, then our virtual camps are a great option.
Packed with the same rich golf instructional content you have come to expect from PGA Junior Golf Camps, the digital camp consists of 5 “camp days” of golf instruction – just like our day camps. Beginner or intermediate junior golfers ages 7 to 15 will find all tools, activities, and resources in one online location, including over 25 action packed camp development units with instruction led by certified PGA professionals. Each development unit is designed to take 2-3 hours to complete and can be repeated.
PGA Digital Junior Golf Camps are available in different versions, one for just your junior golfer and two versions designed to allow you to learn alongside your child, whether you are a beginner or intermediate (developed) golfer.
To learn more about our virtual PGA Junior Golf Camps, check out our website.
PGA Junior Golf Camps All Access
"All Access" is a digital golf academy subscription model that offers members a deep and constantly evolving library of virtual coaching to help junior golfers improve anytime, anywhere. We are excited to launch this one-of-a kind digital subscription program for junior golfers. Weekly golf content and activities will be delivered covering the key fundamentals of golf for beginner to advanced players.
Purchase a Digital Camp now and receive the PGA All Access subscription at no cost through June 1, 2021. You may continue your subscription after the introductory offer, for a monthly fee of $9.99 that can be cancelled at any time. You will receive detailed information regarding PGA Junior Golf Camp All Access in the near future.
To get your free subscription click here.
April 22nd, 2021
As we gear up for a summer that is looking to be one for the ages, I feel so fortunate to be part of a sport that has been able to provide children of all ages a safe and engaging activity to do with peers and their families during these trying times. Our sport has seen a resurgence like never before and new players have flocked to the game in record numbers. The future of golf is burning bright, and we hope that our camps can continue to stoke the flame that was started for so many young players this past year. Our camps are running at 175+ different locations across the country and are filling faster than I have ever seen in my 20+ years in the business and I hope you and your child will be able to join us.
To everyone in our PGA Junior Golf Camps family, we thank you for your support and your trust in our PGA Professional Partners to teach your child the sport of golf, a true game of a lifetime.
Marc Haddad
Founder, PGA Junior Golf Camps
June 3rd, 2020

Here is what some of our experienced PGA Junior Golf Camp Directors have to say in their own words about how they are getting ready for the summer camp season.

- Andrew Frakes is the Director of PGA Junior Golf Camps at Plantation Golf Club. He is also the founder of The Frakes Method Golf Academy. As a member of the Callaway Kings of Distance Long Drive Team and Guinness Book of World Records, Andrew Frakes has proven himself on the course and shown his passion as a competitor of the sport. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Professional Golf Management (PGM) program. As a driven golf instructor, Coach Frakes has developed a system that focuses on individual players progressing at their own pace. It is about the experience that the students are able to enjoy while on the course, which will result in returning to the course excited to play. Results of the Frakes Method can be seen in the players of all ages that have gone through any number of classes. From junior golfers, building skills and fixing habits as they progress; to adult golfers that are now competitive in the rounds they are sharing with friends and co-workers.

- Colby Wollitz is the Director of PGA Junior Golf Camps at Persimmon Ridge Golf Course. He is also the Director of Player Development at The Golf Academy. He is a member of the PGA of America and since turning professional, has won multiple Sectional PGA events, was medalist in a U.S. Open Local Qualifier, and competed in the 2012 PGA Professional National Championship. He believes that there is no perfect golf swing, only a series of acceptable positions that WILL change from player to player. He enjoys working on the mental side of the game as much as he does the golf swing itself.

- Matt Dito is the Director of PGA Junior Competitive Edge Day Camp at The Johnny Miller Academy at Silverado Resort & Spa. Matt has been a Class 'A' Member of the PGA of America since 2005 and is originally from Petaluma, CA. He has been teaching Golf since 1998 and has created his own distinctive brand of instruction that engages the student to determine the most effective learning style. Matt enjoys working with students of all ages and ability levels, enjoys helping junior golfers develop their swings and a passion for the game, and helping more accomplished players exceed their goals.
June 3rd, 2020
Due to the new safety guidelines that will be in place at the PGA Junior Golf Camps this summer season, there will be limited rental and loaner sets of clubs available. In order to help your child make the most of his or her camp experience, you will want to be sure that your child has all of the equipment that he or she needs, and we have you covered!
Don’t know what clubs your child might need? Check out this article that explains how to select the best clubs for your beginner, intermediate and advanced golfer.
In need of new golf balls? Check out these bundle deals at OnCore Golf.
For additional equipment needs, check out the PGA Junior Golf Camps online store.
May 6th, 2020

With golf being played in the outdoors in wide open spaces, golf has inherent factors that make it safer as a way to keep active. From built in social distancing to more, there are other things you can do to play golf safely and responsibly during this time.
- Maintaining Distance
- Golf is a sport with built-in distance between participants, making it ideal for social distancing. When out on the course or on the practice areas, golfers should keep a length of at least six feet between each other. With the typical wide-open, outdoor spaces of golf facilities, don't forget to maintain distance while enjoying the fresh air and warmer weather.
- Clean and Sanitize
- Be sure to clean and sanitize your hands throughout the round. Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your bag for easy and constant access. Additionally, after each outing, try to clean and sanitize your grips and clubs.
- Avoid Contact
- Golf courses are adapting with new policies. Avoid touching the flagstick. With raised cups and other contactless ways of holing putts out, golfers can still enjoy a round without pulling or touching the pin.
- Postround Handshakes
- Instead of the typical handshake at the conclusion of the round, use a contactless method of communication. Whether it's a wave, bow, or other celebration, feel free to express yourself while keeping clean.
March 16th, 2020

At PGA Junior Golf Camps, the health and safety of campers is our primary focus.
Like you, we have been monitoring events related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working with our partner PGA Professionals, golf facilities as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine any changes to our current programming.
We will be notifying you via email and through our online blog of any changes to our current camp schedule. As always, we will be doing all we can to continue to educate and motivate campers for success on and off the course. Please be assured that health and safety of campers and staff is our highest priority and we will continue to monitor the situation throughout the coming months.
Thank you for your support of PGA Junior Golf Camps during this rapidly evolving situation.
Sincerely,
The Team at PGA Junior Golf Camps
January 13th, 2020

Camp directors for PGA Junior Golf Camps have been honored with many accolades, and another national award has been bestowed on one of them. Judy Alvarez received the Patriot Award from the PGA of America at the most recent edition of the PGA Annual Meeting. This award is presented each year to a PGA Professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who served and protected the United States of America.
Alvarez, PGA Head Professional at Sunken Meadow Golf Course in Kings Park, New York, has worked tirelessly over the years with veterans. She established six PGA HOPE programs in South Florida and has led seminars and free clinics for local military organizations. Traveling across the country, her work has impacted thousands of veterans and PGA Professionals. Additionally, she has been involved with Folds of Honor and Salute Military Golf Association. Her work over the years has had profound impacts on the lives of veterans.
In a video from the PGA of America, these veterans share what Alvarez has meant to them. One shared:
"She didn't realize the impact she has on a veteran; how much she gives, and how I'm proud to call her my friend, I'm proud to call her my teacher, my mentor. To me, she's my angel."
With the amount of work she has done with military veterans, the Patriot Award was well deserved. Watch the video below from the PGA of America to learn even more about her great work.
Judy Alvarez - 2019 Patriot Award from PGA of America on Vimeo.
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