FOR THE PARENTS BEHIND THE JUNIOR GOLFERS
Find a place to start, a welcoming course for your next trip, and practical advice from a fellow golf parent.
A growing selection of destinations. Nationwide program finders below.
A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN
9 listings across 7 destinations
Selected for shorter layouts or junior programs using official provider information. These are research leads, not personal reviews or a complete national directory. Confirm ages, fees and availability before you go.
Try the state name, or use the nationwide finders below to explore local options.
Explore nationwide resources ↓Orlando / Lake Buena Vista, FL
Junior tees · 9 holes
A walking nine-hole course with junior tees. A shorter option to consider for a family round during an Orlando visit.
Confirm tee times, walking requirements, junior rentals and the full family price.
Austin, TX
Par 3 · 9 holes
A short downtown course that welcomes all ages and skill levels. Play is first-come, first-served rather than by reserved tee time.
Check opening conditions, likely wait times and available rental sizes before going.
Austin, TX
Seasonal camps
Butler lists junior summer camps for ages 6–11. Check the current schedule; a program listing does not mean enrollment is open.
Ask about the next beginner session, equipment, total cost and refund policy.
Seattle, WA
Executive course · 9 holes
A nine-hole executive course with a driving range and miniature golf. Its shorter layout is an option to investigate for developing players.
Confirm child participation rules, suitable tees and quieter times for a first round.
Brooklyn / New York City, NY
Free instruction · Equipment provided
A youth instruction center in Bay Ridge, next to Dyker Beach Golf Course. The program provides instruction and equipment without a fee.
Check age groups, registration dates, attendance requirements and parent supervision rules.
Plymouth / Minneapolis, MN
Youth-oriented · Two 9-hole layouts
Choose between the 575-yard Birdie pitch-and-putt and the longer Eagle course. The park describes the facility as youth-oriented and beginner-friendly.
Confirm seasonal hours and which course, tees and rental clubs suit your child.
Plymouth / Minneapolis, MN
Lessons · Youth leagues
Explore youth lessons and leagues across the Three Rivers park system, including Eagle Lake. Options and age groups depend on the program.
Ask which class accepts first-time players and whether loaner clubs are available.
Washington, DC
Par 3 · 9 holes · 1,148 yards
The venue calls its Red Course the beginner course. Nine par-three holes offer a shorter alternative to its full-length layout.
Check junior rates, walking and cart rules, rentals and current facility conditions.
Portland, OR
Seasonal camps · Junior instruction
Colwood offers junior golf programming, including camps open to a range of experience levels. Published summer 2026 sessions have ended; ask about upcoming options.
Confirm the next session, beginner suitability, age requirements and equipment before registering.
WHEREVER YOU CALL HOME
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