Junior Golf Instruction – Ages 9+

A confident junior golfer starts with the right foundation.
Gary provides a calm, supportive learning environment where young athletes can build strong habits, enjoy the game, and progress at a pace that matches their development.

Each program is designed using the same long-term player development model used by elite academies across the country — emphasizing mechanics, coordination, practice routines, and on-course awareness.

What Sets Gary’s Junior Coaching Apart:

• PGA-certified instruction
• Age-appropriate teaching style
• Clear, simple fundamentals
• Positive learning environment
• A proven pathway from beginner → competitive player

The Goal: Build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game.
Each program builds the right habits at the right time — without overwhelming young players.

Junior Levels:

1. Beginner & Early Fundamentals

Gary helps young players build comfort with the club, learn essential movement patterns, and understand the basics of grip, stance, balance, and sequencing.

Skills Developed:

• Solid contact and ball-striking basics
• Proper setup and alignment
• Athletic movement & coordination
• Early short-game fundamentals
• Confidence around the game

2. Intermediate Skill Building

Refining mechanics, developing rhythm, and improving ball-striking patterns.

This stage focuses on improving swing patterns and developing repeatable mechanics. Juniors begin hitting more consistent shots and understanding simple ball-flight concepts.

Skills Developed:

• Improved contact & directional control
• Rhythm, sequencing, & body awareness
• Short-game technique (chips, pitches, putting)
• Introduction to practice structure & goals
• Video-based swing feedback

3. Competitive Junior Development

Tournament prep, consistency under pressure, performance routines, and advanced mechanics.

Tournament-ready coaching for motivated juniors.
Designed for players competing — or preparing to compete — in junior tournaments, high school golf, or developmental tours.

Skills Developed:

• Advanced mechanics & swing patterns
• Shot shaping & course management
• Pre-shot routines and pressure performance
• Mental game, rhythm, and confidence skills
• Scoring strategy & on-course decision making
• Tournament preparation & evaluation

For All Juniors:

• Coaching that’s calm, clear, and supportive
• Bite-sized concepts designed for young athletes
• Progress tracking and skill development goals
• A safe, friendly, PGA-guided environment

LONG-TERM COACHING PLANS

Most popular option for lasting change

Real improvement happens with a plan.
Long-term training programs provide accountability, structure, and progressive development over 3–6 months. Ideal for players who are committed to measurable growth and sustained results.

Includes:

• Regular 1:1 sessions
• Periodized training plan
• Progress tracking
• On-course evaluations (optional)
• Tournament preparation (for competitive juniors)

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ON-COURSE COACHING

Learn to perform under real playing conditions.
On-course coaching bridges the gap between practice range mechanics and real-game performance. Perfect for golfers who hit it well on the range but struggle to transfer skills to the course.

Focus Areas:

• Club selection & course strategy
• Shot planning & decision-making
• Pre-shot routine development
• Short-game evaluation
• Mental approach & confidence building

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Why a Coaching is Essential for Junior Competitive Golfers

If your junior golfer is serious about competing—whether for high school varsity, college recruitment, or tournament success— long term Coaching is the foundation for real improvement.

Developing Tournament-Ready Skills

Competitive golf requires more than swing fixes. A lesson series allows your instructor to work systematically on all aspects of the game: ball-striking consistency, short game precision, course management, pre-shot routines, and mental toughness. Each session builds the complete player colleges and scouts are looking for.

Tracking Measurable Progress

Junior golfers need to see their scores drop and their stats improve. With regular lessons, your instructor tracks progress over weeks and months, adjusting training based on tournament results and practice performance. This data-driven approach shows exactly what’s working and where to focus next.

Building Competitive Habits

Tournament pressure reveals swing flaws that don’t show up on the range. A lesson series lets your instructor identify patterns from competitive rounds, then work on solutions that hold up under pressure—not just on the practice tee.

Long-Term Development Plan

Making a high school team or earning a college scholarship requires a roadmap. Regular instruction ensures your junior stays on track with age-appropriate development, proper fundamentals, and the competitive experience needed to reach their goals.

The Competitive Edge

Your junior’s competitors are taking regular lessons. A structured long-term Coaching Program gives junior golfers the consistent coaching, accountability, and skill progression needed to compete at the next level.

PGA of America Certified Professional 
40 Years of Teaching Experience
Titleist Certified Club Fitter – Mizuno Certified Club Fitter

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Tools Used During Instruction

A launch monitor is a device that measures various aspects of a golf shot, such as ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, carry distance, and more. The FullSwing Launch monitor can be used for various purposes in golf instruction.

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