About Junior Golf

Princeville Makai Golf Club offers a fun, structured junior golf program designed to introduce young golfers to the game while helping them grow athletically, socially, and competitively. Juniors are grouped by age and skill level using Golf’s American Developmental Model (ADM), ensuring each child develops at a pace that is appropriate and enjoyable.

 

Our program is divided into three development stages:

• FUNdamentals (Ages 6–8)

• Learn to Play (Ages 9–12)

• Play to Improve (Ages 12+)

Parents may choose between a 6-week or 12-week session:

• 6 weeks: $300

• 12 weeks: $550

FUNdamentals (Ages 6–8)

This stage focuses on building athletic skills and introducing golf in a fun, game-based environment.

• Improve fundamental movement skills

• Emphasize athletic development: agility, balance, coordination, and speed

• Learn basic golf skills and etiquette through engaging games and activities

 

Learn to Play (Ages 9–12)

Juniors continue developing athletic ability while learning core golf skills and beginning on-course experiences.

• Further develop fundamental movement and golf skills

• Build strength using age-appropriate bodyweight exercises

• Improve endurance through continuous activity games and relays

• Invited to play on-course matches every other week

• May play golf with a parent or in supervised group matches (not independently yet)

 

Play to Improve (Ages 12+)

This stage is designed for juniors ready to advance their skills and gain more independence on the course.

• Introduce aerobic training to improve speed, strength, flexibility, and overall performance

• Encourage regular flexibility and mobility training

• Spend increased time on the golf course with greater independence

• Invited to play on-course matches every other week

• Eligible to walk the golf course after 3:00 PM for $45, without an adult