Consumer Testimonials
Kids get to know other kids. They meet kids that one day will be in golf and perhaps have become friends. They learn play as a team.
The PGA Junior league was an amazing experience for my 8 year old son! He had a great time with the coaches and players and it was a good entry into golf!
How the kids made new golfing friends and learned how to play as a team
The lessons that are being taught.
I can’t say enough good things about this program! My son has participated in multiple other tournaments and this one is by far his favorite! Coaches Shelby & Garrett are fantastic!!! They know how to encourage players, but also offer some positive criticism. These Coaches want the players to love the game of golf while also working on vital fundamentals. It’s a great atmosphere and our son will always remember the memories and growth that happened during his PGA Jr. league days.
Great intro to golf and friendship for young golfers. Great coaches that guide the golfers to be better golfers.
The practice is good, the playtime is good.
Just need to add more courses to play and to have the juniors experience what is like to get ready for tournaments.
What I like about the PGA Jr League is that the kids get to practice and play in a very fun environment, it helps them play tournament and take a lot of the pressure off since it's a shared result and helps them practice that skill for when they play alone.
great experience - looking forward to next year
It was so much fun playing in a group . Kids enjoyed it, so did parents . The team spirit is inspirational, and it brings the best out of each player.
Traveling and meeting new people
(1) participants are encouraged to work together-- problem solving, collaboration, conflict resolution, accountability, etc.
(2) parents are encouraged to minimize any influence to their child during a round. This is huge because it allows for point number 1 to happen.
(3) makes golf more of a team sport which helps put it on a level similar to other team sports.
(4) scramble format takes pressure off the child and helps improve their enjoyment.
Social aspects and match play tournaments .
It was the program that made my son excited to play golf.
We love it. Great organization!
Great for kids
The level of play was great! I enjoyed them playing against other players from other areas
It’s a way for kids to not only learn how to play golf but the life lessons they learn as well.
I enjoy watching my son play competitive golf, without the pressure of other sports he is involved in, considering his age
The coaches. Shoffner is very patient with all children.
The practices were at good times and the coaches we excellent.
Opportunity to play often
It was a great program that introduced golf to my son. It wasnt too competitive.
I really like it for my son. This game help him more independently and enjoyed.
It has been a great experience since we joined more than 10 years ago. My son has learned a great deal and loves the game.
The kids got to work together as a team, not as an individual to enjoy the camaraderie and process together. However, I would like to point out some unfairness and inequalities:
1. Boys' and girls' yardage distance differences are too little. Boys only tee off about 10 yards from the girls but they drive a lot farther than the girls which gives them huge opportunities to eagle or birdie than the girls. That is not fair if a team carries more boys than girls. The tee-off distances should be reevaluated.
2. Tournament course for Texas Regional - It has always been the same course Firewheel Golf Park - The Bridges Course so the teams from Dallas have a big advantage as it is local for them and they can go do more practice rounds than other teams. This is another significant inequalities from the league. It should rotate and select different tournament course instead of setting the same course every year.
Lonny the golf coach at Onion Creek
Positive environment
We like that PGA gets kids on the course playing. The team aspect is also a really great way to keep kids interested.
The PGA Jr League is a terrific step beyond First Tee for youngsters to get a full flavor for the game, and experience competition on some very fine course. Lonny Alexander at the Onion Creek Course in Austin has been a wonderful and engaging coach for the kids. It's been a all-around wonderful experience for our granddaughter.