I did the group pga camp last year for my 8 year old. From an improvement standpoint if was a total waste of time, he didn't learn anything. He did enjoy it thoroughly.

I would think about what your trying to accomplish.

1) are you just trying to give him something to do

2) trying to get him hooked on golf

3) wanting him to advance and learn

PGA camps are good for the first two

If he is wanting to gain skill and knowledge, I would find him a one on one camp and roll with it. My son has been taking lessons and starting tournaments since last year. He is hooked and loves it. Told me he didn't want to do the PGA camp again. He loves the training and tournaments

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Posted by Doug_H

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Sep 2013

2288 posts

Posted on 3/18/24 at 8:11 am to roach3

I agree with Roach.

Put my daughter in 1st Tee at Santa Maria for her first ever camp/lesson at age 6. Prior to that was just she & I at the chipping/putting green a handful of times. That camp was perfect for introductory to go over course etiquette, entry level respect for the game, decent club grip and pretty good training methods for a 6 year old beginner.

Pelican Point's the following year was much better. Slightly smaller groups, better quality program structure with drive/chip/putt event a little team scramble. Coach's were better also, both in regards to the individual time & tips for each kid as well as engaging the kids & being able to command their attention and interest. This is not a knock on 1st Tee at all, just that Pelican was better which I expected it would be as a member club compared to public.

I will be looking into lessons for her and new clubs soon to take it up a notch since she is still liking it so far.

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