Lesson Program

The TCJGA Junior Golf Lesson Program will hold 15 lesson sessions during the 2008 season for boys and girls age 7 and above. Sessions will be held at Bay Meadows Golf Course , Grand Traverse Resort/McLean School, High Pointe Golf Club, Traverse City Golf Center and the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms.

The lesson program will consist of a series of four 1-1/4 hour group lessons or two 2 hour sessions for the Advanced lesson sessions which will teach the basics of the golf swing, rules of the game, golf course etiquette and some on-course instruction with the Experienced and Advanced Sessions. Beginner golfers do not have to own clubs to be in this program.

• Beginner classes are for juniors who have never had a lesson program in the past or who may want to repeat a previous beginner lesson.

• Experienced Experienced classes are for juniors who have had a previous lesson session within the TCJGA or have completed another qualified lesson program outside the TCJGA.

• Advanced classes are for golfers who have played in the TCJGA tournament program, other tournaments or had Experienced lessons with TCJGA and are ready for on-course play on their own.

Spring Sessions are for any Beginner, Experienced or Advanced or golfers. Sessions will meet from 4:15 to 5:30 pm or 5:45 to 7:00 pm or for Advanced from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Check dates and times on the Lesson Schedule Page.

Cost for the lessons are $39.00 per person/per session and $36.00 for any additional session. An annual membership fee of $18.00 for lessons only or $36.00 for lessons and tournaments is also required.
Instruction will be provided by P.G.A. Professionals and Certified Instructors: Jeff Dean at Bay Meadows Golf Course; Jason Jenkins at the Grand Traverse Resort / McLean School; Dave McMellen at Bay Meadows with the Little Juniors and also High Pointe Golf Club; Doug Lichty at Traverse City Golf Center and Matt Morrison at the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms.

For other questions contact the TCJGA office at (231) 935-4653.