Academy Fee:

Starting at $100 per month

As golfers progress through levels, the lesson structure and time investments will change.

Students can enroll at any level and will need to pass an assessment to move up a level. If they have competition experience, we will use a recent score to determine where they start.

Membership is Month-to-month: Membership is always month-to-month so if your child is going to summer camp for four weeks, or getting really busy with school, just let me know. Time away from golf has been proven to help with burnout and enjoyment of the sport.

Part-time students: Students who are unable to make lessons every week can get a lesson every other week. They will enjoy all the benefits of the Academy although attending weekly lessons will have the biggest impact.

Weekly Lessons: Consistency and rhythm is key, ideally lessons will be on the same day and time each week. Sometimes there will be a conflict and some months will have 5 weeks. To keep it simple, fees are billed monthly.

Playing Lessons: Playing lessons will take place late in the day due to golf course rules. We will typically get the last tee time of the day. I will try to get these scheduled far in advance with a goal to include 3 to 6 players. There will be a $15 greens fee paid to the course.

As players can start golf at different ages, the age brackets below are just an approximate.

White Cap (6 to 10): focus is on the golf swing, chipping, and putting. $160 covers 3-4 lessons a month (part-time: $100 covers 2 lessons a month). Conversations with parents and parent support will be focused on their child gaining technical skills.

Green Cap (10 to 12): beginning entry into golf tournaments. $180 covers 3-4 lessons a month (part-time: $100 covers 2 lessons a month) including playing lessons when ready. Extra time will be spent talking through golf tournaments and preparation. Conversations with parents to help with beginner level tournament play and basic caddie skills. Some coach time will be spent at the course during tournaments.

Blue Cap (13-14): consistent progression in golf tournaments. $200 covers 3-4 golf lessons a month (part-time: $100 covers 2 lessons a month) including 1 playing lesson. Extra time will be spent on mental game, competitive tournaments and preparation. Conversations with parents to help with player support and advanced caddie skills if caddies are permitted. Some coach time will be spent at the course during tournaments.

Red Cap (15-16): consistent progression in top-level golf tournaments. $220 covers 3-4 lessons a month focusing on advanced skills such as shot shaping, short-game finesse, and controlling spin. Extra time will be spent on mental game, top-level tournaments and preparation. Conversations with parents to help with advanced player support and player rankings. Some coach time will be spent at the course during tournaments.

Black Cap (16-18): consistent progression in top-tier golf tournaments. $240 covers 3-4 lessons a month focusing on advanced skills such as shot shaping, short-game finesse, and controlling spin. Much of the time will be spent on the course. Extra time will be spent on mental game, top-tier tournaments and preparation. Conversations with parents to help with college prep and player support. Some coach time will be spent at the course during tournaments.

Other budget considerations

As a parent, I want to be transparent about the cost of raising a competitive golfer. These estimates are based on weekly lessons. From 8 to 12 years old, you will spend approximately $2,000 a year including lessons and all golf related expenses other that golf clubs. Age 12 to 15 you may spend up to $3,000 as the level of competition gets higher. For elite golfers age 15 to 17 be prepared to spend up to $6,000 a year on top-tier training, events and travel.

Golf clubs range from $600 to $2,000 but if you get a high-quality set, they will last their full career with some minor fees to adjust club length and weight.