Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center

Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center in Greensboro, NC

Your young golfer will enjoy learning the game at the Rick Murphy Golf Academy, one of the top practice and learning facilities for golfers of all ages and skill levels in the Carolinas.

The PGA Professional staff at Rick Murphy Golf take the holistic approach to learning by incorporating and assessing each young student's golf skills, mental skills as well as improving physical fitness and conditioning. The Academy's 25 acre practice area includes two indoor studios as well as a short game area, pitching and chipping green, 6 pin placements, sand bunker, targets and driving range.

Rick Murphy Golf Academy is also hosting PGA Junior Golf Camps at Greensboro National Golf Club.

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Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center

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 and further the development of those playing at a beginner to 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!

Pee Wee Camps are a fun introduction to golf fundamentals such as stance, gripping, putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. They will also learn basic golf safety, rules and etiquette all while having fun! The instruction will include game-based teaching methods to reinforce the fun side of golf. There will also be activities that work on balance, coordination, locomotion, and body awareness to help the campers improve their overall athletic skills. Skill Level: Beginner.

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.

Rick Murphy, PGA - Camp Director

A PGA Member since 1981, Rick Murphy has received national awards for his coaching, mentoring and commitment to the game. Golf Digest rated him the best Teacher in the State in 2017-2018. He has been recognized nationally for his teaching and leadership. Below are just some of the accolades and certifications that he has received.

Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year: 2001 and 2009

Carolinas PGA Professional of the Year: 2008

Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in North Carolina: 2011-2012 (Top 10)

PGA of America Board of Directors 2013-2016

Co-Chairman PGA Youth Player Development Committee 2015-2016

PGA Teaching & Coaching Committee Member 2015-2016

Co-Chairman Carolinas PGA Teaching & Coaching Committee 2015-2016

Nike NG360 Certified Performance Specialist

Lynn Blake Golf Master Instructor Certification

Casey Cline, PGA - Camp Co-Director

Director of Player Development @ RMGA

2018 US Kids Golf Top 50 Honorable Mention

PGA Class A Member

BodiTrak Certified Coach

Over 10 years Teaching Experience

Adaptive Golf Certified

ADM (American Development Model) Certified Coach

Played Professional Golf for 5 years

Played Golf at Roanoke College

Camp Dates and Pricing

Please Note: Camp price does not include a non-refundable, annual registration fee.

June 14 - June 18

Pee Wee

9:00AM-11:00AM

4 to 6 yrs

$150

June 28 - July 2

Half Day

9:00AM-12:00PM

7 to 13 yrs

$250

July 19 - July 23

Half Day

9:00AM-12:00PM

7 to 13 yrs

$250

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Location Details

1317 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27409

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As the golf enthusiasts who run and operate the PGA Junior Golf Camps, our mission is to share our passion for the great game of golf with youths across the country. 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.

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