Persimmon Ridge in Louisville, KY
Winner of the prestigious Golf Digest 'Outstanding Design,' Persimmon Ridge is the perfect course for junior golfers to hone their skills.
The 18-hole championship course design uses the natural features of the land to create one of the nation's most challenging and beautiful golf experiences. The course boasts a 23-acre practice facility including an indoor/outdoor teaching academy and target area on the range. A consistent host to many state, regional, and national golf championships, this gorgeous Arthur Hills design both challenges and excites golfers of all ages and skill levels.
Everything you need to know about camp
Camp Highlights:
- Action-packed camps include hands-on instruction led 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 at the beginning of their journey and further the development of those playing at a beginner to intermediate level. Camps will cover golf fundamentals including posture, grip, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and simple rules and etiquette. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their experience and age to create a favorable and fun learning environment. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Full Day Camps provide an opportunity for intermediate to advanced junior golfers to continue to improve their technical skills as well as develop an understanding of course management, shot selection, rules and etiquette. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their ability level and age to create a favorable learning environment. In the afternoon, campers head to the course for supervised play which allows students to apply techniques they learned on the range to the course. Lunch is included unless otherwise noted. 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.
Josh Snider, PGA - Camp Director
Josh Snider is a certified PGA Professional since 1988 and Director of Instruction at The Golf Academy. He is the former Director of Golf at Oxmoor Country Club. He has been fortunate enough to run junior programs at all three golf facilities that have had a tremendous impact on kids playing golf at the highest competitive levels. Josh has always had a commitment to improve his knowledge of the golf swing, fitness, mental training and teaching techniques so that he can assist players of any ability with their golf game. He has taught golf for over 20 years with students achieving tournament victories both regionally & nationally, and his students played for local high schools, many going on to play college ...More
Garrett Nielsen, Camp Co-Director
Garrett, is a US Kids certified instructor that played college golf at Spalding University, finishing up his career with a 73 average, placing top 5 in seven events, placing 3rd in the SLIAC Conference Championship, and a win at The IU Kokomo Invitational. He has also interned at The Golf Academy since 2015 before graduating Spalding University with a degree in Business Administration. Being a former TGA student Garrett has great insight on our process. This really helps him relate to our players to bring out their best.
Camp Dates and Pricing
Please Note: Camp price does not include a non-refundable, annual registration fee.
Location Details
72 Persimmon Ridge Dr.
Louisville, KY 40245
Louisville, KY 40245
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