IE's Best Golf Schools For Kids
Teaching a love of the game of golf is a great way to get your kids active, healthy, fit, and having fun. Year-round golf instruction is available in the Inland Empire for your little ones; check out the best of the best.
The First Tee of the Coachella Valley
74-945 Sheryl Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1877
thefirstteecoachellavalley.org
The Coachella Valley chapter of The First Tee works to build character and teach life skills while educating kids age 7 and up on the game of golf. The international company offers clinics, in-school and after-school programs, and reduced lesson rates for kids on the statewide reduced lunch program.
Green River Golf Club
5215 Green River Rd.
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 737-7393
playgreenriver.com
Situated along the 91 Freeway in Corona, give your kids PGA instruction, tips on safety, and rules, as well as full coverage of all the fundamentals of golf. Kids received a PGA membership card upon completion, official USGA rule books, and practice balls each week.
Fairway Kids Junior Golf Program
Desert Willow Golf Resort
38-995 Desert Willow Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340-4057
desertwillow.com
Known as one of the leading instructors in the Coachella Valley, the Fairway Kids Junior Golf Program offers three-day summer camps, after-school instruction, and one-and-one coaching for kids 7-16. Annual Junior Memberships include unlimited use of practice facilities and $10 Walking Fees.
Palm Springs Junior Golf
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41-000 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(866) 423-1195
rancholaspalmas.com
Get world-class PGA instruction from the Rancho Las Palmas Country Club's Palm Springs Junior Golf School. The school, located on the lovely grounds of the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (think spa day while your kiddos learn!) offers private or group lessons for kids of all ages and abilities.
School of Golf at Empire Lakes
Empire Lakes Golf Course
11015 Sixth Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 481-6663
empirelakes.com
Saturday Junior Golf Clinics operate year round for a very nominal $15 fee (includes loaner clubs); kids ages 6-11(the rookie group) learn the basics while more experienced children ages 7-11 (the veteran group) learn to refine their shots and skills. Their Golf Academy is available for kids ages 12-17.