Junior Golf
Huntmore Golf Studios Junior Golf
Huntmore Junior Golf is full player developmental golf program, starting with our Player Pathway Classes, utilizing the US Kids Golf Ten level curriculum. HGS is also an elite training center for aspiring competitive golfers. We offer classes, camps and private lessons from beginner to advanced players. Our elite training program is geared to bring out the best in players in order to compete on the national junior golf tours, high school, and college programs.
Junior Golf Mission Statement:
“To develop the passion and love of the game for a lifelong playing experience. “
Registration/Player Pathway Calendar Links
Player Pathway Class Packs(prior to registering for classes)
HUNTMORE GOLF STUDIOS JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY
Huntmore Junior Golf Academy is a team-based program offered to competitive junior golfers, ages 8 - 17 years old, who are looking to develop their tournament golf game. The HGS Academy is designed to encourage, teach, develop, and prepare golfers for their competitive journey. The HGS Academy is broken down into two distinct Academys; Developmental and Elite There are three sessions in the HGS Academy; Winter(Elite), Spring/Summer, and Fall.
The HGS Developmental Academy is our second step in our player Development program. The Developmental Academy introduces private lessons, small group work, golf course time and it also houses our PGA Jr League Team. The Developmental Academy is open to those players who have accomplished at least level 5 in our Player Pathway Program or those that can show sufficient skills to enter. Minimum age for the academy is 8 years old. We will allow 7 year olds who show proficiency in skill retention and playing ability.
Due to overwhelming demand, HGS PGA Jr League is only open to those players who are membes of either the Developmental or Elite Academies. We do not offer PGA Jr. League only.
The HGS Elite Academy is our final step in our player development program. The Elite Academy is designed for those Junior golfers who have committed to competitive tournament golf. We utilize private lessons, small group work, and technology based instruction as well as golf course management to raise the skill level and mental aspect of the tournament golfer.
HGS Academy is open to all competitive golfers and aspiring competitive golfers. Applications for admission are accepted throughout the season with new members accepted at each session. Once accepted, you have the option to attend any session you like, however, once committed to a session, you must complete that session.
During the 2024 Season, HGS Academy members won 22 tournaments on US Kids Golf Tour, Callaway/Meijer Tour, and Kensington Junior Tour. Members won multiple season long age group titles, qualified for and competed in State, National and World Championships along with eight HGS members qualifying for Sub Regionals and Regionals in the prestigious Drive, Chip, and Putt.
The Academy is led by Director of Junior Development, James Hanson. James is a Nationally recognized US Kids Golf Master Instructor and Callaway Staff Professional. HGS also welcomes Julia Vess to the player Development staff. Julia comes to us after her collegiate playing career at NCAA Division II, Lake Superior State University. Academy Members also have access to HGS Director of Golf, Mike Horn as well as PGA Professional, Bill Baldwin.
For a breakdown of tuition please contact James Hanson.
2025 spring/summer Academies are currently accepting waitlist players. Please email Director of Junior Development, James Hanson, at [email protected] to apply.
*Members of our Player Pathway program have priority status in moving up into HGS Academy spots, over outside players. Outside players may request an evaluation at anytime, those players displaying skills that are at or near the elite level, will be granted access. However, the easiest access to HGS Academies are through our Player Pathway Program.
HUNTMORE GOLF STUDIOS PLAYER PATHWAY CLASSES ( 1st STEP IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT)
Huntmore Golf Studios has partnered with US Kids Golf and share a mission to help kids have FUN learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories.
Huntmore Golf Studios Player Pathway utilizes the US Kids Golf 10 levels of curriculum, this ensures that the student loves the game in the beginning and stays with the game for a lifetime.
Utilizing group lessons for kids that creates lasting friendships and playing partners, the Pathway helps kids climb the skill ladder of golf at their own pace. Pathway kids earn achievement pins for five skills in all 10 levels, which creates measurable skill acquisition and accountability for both the student and coach. The five skills improved in each level are Putting, Around the Green, Full Swing, Knowledge, and Scoring. At each level the student acquires additonal mastery of those five skill sets.
Age range for pathway classes is 4 years to 15 years old. Huntmore GC requires a parent or guardian for participants aged 4-6 years old. Parent or guardian MUST stay with their golfer for the entirety of the class.
2025 class rates will be $35 for an individual class, $299 for pack of 13 classes; $220 for a pack of 8 classes; $120 for a pack of 4 classes.
**Weather and Attendance Policy - We make evey effort to conduct our classes. We will make a decision no later than 2 hours prior to class time in the event of potential inclement weather.
2025 Spring/Summer Pathway Schedule:
Tuesday - 5:00pm - 6:15pm; Open Levels, Beginning in May
Tuesday - 6:15pm - 7:15pm - Open Level, Beginning in May
Thursday - 5:00pm - 6:15pm and 6:15pm - 7:15pm; Open Level
Friday - 5:00pm - 6:15pm; Open Level and 6:15pm - 7:15pm; Open Level
US KIDS GOLF 3 DAY GOLF CAMPS
Huntmore Golf Studios 3 day golf camps are back! Introduce your golfer to the Junior Golf program at Huntmore Golf club. . The 3 day camps are a fun filled golf skills program to introduce or continue working on your golfers skills. *Camps are open to all junior golfers from ages 7 to 15 years. No skill set required and don't worry if you don't have clubs, Huntmore Junior Golf will provide at the very least a driver, iron, and a putter and most cases a full set of clubs.
Please note for 2025 that we will not progress through the US Kids Golf 10 level curriculum. Please check out our player pathway classes to work through these skills tests.
Sign up early as camps will fill up fast!!!!
2025 Summer Camp Date
Camp #1 - Monday, June 23rd thru Wednesday, June 25th.(FULL)
Camp #2 - Monday, July 21st thru Wednesday, July 23rd(click the above link to register)
2025 Daily Camp #1 Schedule
Group A - Monday thru Wednesday, 9:00am to Noon
Group B - Monday, 11:30am - 2:30p, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00am - Noon
2025 Daily Camp #2 Schedule
Monday thru Wednesday - 8:30am - 11:30am
**Please note the Schedule for each Group in Camp #1, as they are different on the first day. If you have siblings and/or friends that you want to attend camp with, please make sure to sign up for the same group. The groups will be separate and we will not be able to change groups or add to each group due to the Learning Center construction.
2025 Camp Fee - $300 per camper Includes instruction, amenity package, 9 holes of golf, lunch each day of camp and special awards at end of camp.
*children under the age of 7 will be allowed on a case by case basis and with parent/guardian participation during all of camp days.
Parent/Guardian volunteers may be needed for your group's day of golf during camp to drive the golf carts.
For more information please contact Julia Vess at [email protected]
**Camp Weather Policy** - We make every effort to conduct our camps, however, in the event of a large storm or heavy rain we enact the following policy. If the camp or make up camp day is underway and a system moves through we will shelter the campers until the system has passed(30 minutes of no lightning). In the event of cancellation due to weather a camp day that has been conducted for at least half the day will count as a full day of camp and no make up or refund. If the camp day is cancelled entirely we will attempt to work with the golf course to provide a make up day. If no make up day is possible, each camper will be provided compensation in the form of player pathway classes in the equivelant of the missed day(3 classes). These classes will be added to the campers profile to use at their convienence.
PARENT/CHILD CLINIC AND SCRAMBLE
July 28th and July 29th - 9am - noon
New for 2025 is our first annual 2 day parent/child clinic and 9 hole scramble. Kids, bring your parent or other adult family member for a fun two days of golf skills, contest, and a 9 hole scramble on the second day. Test your golf skills and knowledge up against other parent/child combos for a shot at a Huntmore Golf Club Pro Shop gift card and a plaque with your name on it for years to come!!
$275 per twosome
*Please contact either James Hanson, [email protected] or Julia Vess, [email protected] to sign up.
Spots are limited(12 twosomes)
Daily Schedule
Monday, July 28th - 9am Registration - clinic completion at noon
Tuesday, July 29th - 9am Tee Times for scramble; Lunch and awards at the conclusion of golf
PRIVATE LESSONS
Huntmore Golf club offers private one on one lessons with our Director of Junior Golf, James Hanson. James is one of the top junior instructors in the state of Michigan holding the honor of US Kids Golf Top 50 Master instructor. Please contact James at [email protected] for information or to schedule a lesson. *Beginner golfers should experience our player pathway programs and attain at least level 5 skills prior to seeking private lessons.
We also offer elite instruction for high school athletes and junior golfers looking to take their game to the next level. Elite level lessons vary depending on age and skill level. Lessons include full swing, short game, putting, course management, and tournament prep.
