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This isn't just any Golf Camp, it's the PGA Junior Golf Camp. Learn why the PGA instruction is best in class.
On the banks of the Cape Fear River, you’ll find one most picturesque golf courses in The South. Keith Hills Golf Club has been designated by Golf Digest as a “Four Star Award” and “one of the top 100 values in the country.”
Keith Hills Golf Club creates a complete golf experience in a relaxed atmosphere and has been home to Campbell University’s golf teams, the Fighting Camels. There is no better place for your young junior to improve their game than Keith Hills, hosting the region’s premier 32-acre practice facility with 4 practice bunkers, 2 pitching greens, 4 practice putting greens and 3 acres of tee space. Home to the Keith Hills Junior Golf Academy, your young golfer will become part of a community of golfers working together to improve their game using program and technology designed to challenge golfers of all ages and abilities towards shooting par or better (score of 36) for 9 holes!
PGA Junior Golf Camps are also being held at the iGrow Golf Academy at The Hasentree Club.
Everything you need to know about camp
What you’ll learn
We have camps for all age groups and abilities, and our best-in-class PGA instruction ensures your child learns from the best.
Camp Highlights:
- Action-packed mornings include 3 hours of hands-on instruction lead by certified PGA Professionals.
- Signature PGA camp curriculum focuses on developing golf skills (full swing, short game, rules and etiquette) while keeping the experience fun and engaging (games and activities).
- A fun, safe and educational environment designed with your child’s well being in mind.
- Low student to instructor ratio (approximately 6:1)
Half Day Camps are designed to inspire new golfers and further the development of those playing at an intermediate level. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their experience and age in order to create a favorable learning environment. For three hours each day, campers learn and hone their skills with a strong emphasis placed on golf’s fundamentals while having fun!
- Ages 6-13
- Monday – Friday; 9:00 am – noon
- Golf Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Full Day Camps provide an opportunity for junior golfers to continue to improve their skills as well as develop better course management expertise. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their ability level and age in order to create a favorable learning environment. Following lunch, campers head to the course for supervised play emphasizing course management, shot selection and rules.
- Ages 9-16
- Monday – Friday; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Daily lunch included
- Golf Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
The Instructors
To be the best, you must learn from the best. That’s why every junior golf camp instructor has been trained and tested in all aspects of the game by the PGA of America. Our promise–is to support, encourage, and respect each and every one of our campers and authentically inspire them to reach their full potential, both on and off the golf course.
Ryan Dailey, PGA - Camp Director
Ryan Dailey is a former professional player, University faculty member, acclaimed junior coach and life long learner. He has trained and learned from some of the world’s most brilliant minds in golf coaching, logging countless hours on the lesson tee practicing his craft in both private and group coaching. Ryan and Matt Reagan, PGA created the Operation 36 coaching program in 2010. This program is now used at over 175 locations around the world. Operation 36 helps players and coaches motivate and measure progress in a motivating social environment.
Sam Giallombardo - Camp Co-Director
Sam Giallombardo is the Lead Coach at the Keith Hills Academy. He currently runs a year round program that focuses on mastering the fundamentals of the game and progressing juniors using the Operation 36 program. In addition, Sam provides private instruction to passionate players that are focused on improving and seeing measurable results. Sam is a veteran of the United States Navy and has chosen to dedicate his time, effort and energy in coaching junior golfers. He has a passion for inspiring and motivating players to work harder and reach higher through the game of golf. Over the years at Keith Hills, Sam has helped numerous families enjoy this wonderful game through summer camps and the year round Academy.
Summer 2019 Dates Coming Soon!
Stay tuned – we’re still working to make sure everything is just right for this upcoming Summer 2019 camp. Dates and locations will be unveiled soon and we appreciate your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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