Consumer Testimonials
They learning of the game and the team building are exceptional.
Such a great way to introduce kids into competitive golf.
PGA Jr. was an enjoyable experience for my children. The format inspired teamwork and etiquette, and will hold many special summer golf memories for our family.
Wonderful coaches, great team atmosphere, healthy competition.
Great way for kids to start competing but less pressure than individual stroke play
Scott organized the Milwaukee league so well. We will definitely be back!
The coaches were fantastic and the opportunities afforded my son to play great golf courses was amazing.
My son really liked the league! I would say that communication could have been a little better, it was a little confusing but otherwise it was great and we'll probably do it again next year!
We loved the program! My girls had an absolute great time. The staff are top notch and communication was top notch. We will be back next summer. Thank you everyone!
Great coaching and an overall great experience
First name removed absolutely loved this program & would love additional opportunities to participate in similar activities. It was very well organized!
The schedule perfectly suited our family’s needs. The facility was stunning. However, the standout feature was the coaching staff. They were incredibly encouraging and patient with my child. She thoroughly enjoyed herself and gained a wealth of knowledge this summer.
Place to compete in a friendly environment!
I enjoy the kids being pair together to collaborate on their game and learn from each other
Kids get to play at cool courses and the format is low pressure
I recommend the program to everyone. It’s fantastic for kids. A great sport where kids can learn to listen to their inner voice and problem solve with no parents yelling from the sidelines. Every kid should get to experince golf.
I liked the format of having younger kids play together primarily at their home courses this year.
This is the second year for my son to participate in the PGA Jr. League. He absolutely LOVED it. A lot had to do with his age level, his on-course development, the coaches, and the PAR pass that was included in the fee of joining.
One theme that I continue to offer feedback on is coaching. I wish there was more individual instruction during the season. Simple tweaks or changes to a kids grip, stance, posture, etc can make a significant positive impact on the on-course success of the kid. I wish there was more individual instruction.
Keeping with the them of coaching, i would love to see more on-going rules, etiquette, and on-course management for the participants. When it comes to the rules, these kids do not know all the rules and there is very little conversation about that.The rules come into play in every hole so there really needs to be more participant rules growth that is offered.
Etiquette: There is no competition that involves as much etiquette knowledge as golf. Simple things like, not swinging your club on the tee box unless it's your turn to play; walking in putting lines on the green; learning how to repair green divots.
On-Course Management: kids naturally play slow because their concentration levels ebb and flow throughout the round. But there needs to be simple instruction on where to place your golf bag when putting to increase the pace of play; the kids need to know that having 2-4 practice swings per shot is insane and greatly impacts the pace of play; instruction on where to place your bag on the tee box. I could go on and on.
My solution to these items it to have each coach walk with players each week for three holes. The first hole, they can observe, the second hole they can correct the player, and the third is they can see the player implementing the correction. This will all help develop each participant and enable to the kids to have more engagement with the coahces.
Finally, my son was lucky enough to participate in the All-Star competition. I was appalled at how the parents of the participants acted. But worse, I was appalled at the fact that a lot of the coaches ALLOWED the parents behavior. Example: My son and his partner was in charge of keeping score of their playing partners and vice versa. The other two-some neglected to write down their own score on the score card. At the end of the match, there was a discrepancy with the score -- sometimes kids write down wrong scores -- and the two some asked their parents for the scores. The two-some's coach ALLOWED the kids to use the scores that the parents were keeping. The rule is that there cannot be any parental involvement. Why did the coach allow this to happen. The coach needs to allow the kids to grow -- sometimes through wrong decisions -- in order to grow. The parents need to pump the breaks on their intense involvement -- yes. But the coaches also need to uphold the rules of the competition - even if it ruffles the feathers of the parents and kids.
I almost dont want my kids to pursue more competitions because the parents are SO bad.
Finally, I want to call out Scott Walecki my son's coach. He was fantastic for the kids.
The instruction, competition, exceptional courses, team dynamics, practice sessions and ability for my child to interact with other golfers her age.
Robert & the coaching team at Grand Geneva go out of their way to make this a positive & rewarding experience for the players. They provide great leadership & are role models for these young adults. They are learning more than just golf interacting with these high caliber individuals,
It’s a great program. Wonderful atmosphere. It’s great for the kids to play with other kids from other clubs. Our coaching was amazing.
Thought the format was great, awesome to have a teammate, loved the timing of the events on Sunday afternoons to not interfere with other sports and definitely cool that they have uniforms. Makes it feel like a team sport which excites the kids.
Great experience
We enjoyed the positive coaching by all parents involved with watching and cheering on the young golfers. Each golf course was very accommodating, patient and very helpful in giving directions. Thank you for giving this opportunity to our rising golfers. They sure made some incredible growth this summer.
We like that it gives a level of competition while still letting it be less pressure in a scramble format.
This is my son's second year playing with PGA Jr. It was a great experience again! He loved meeting other kids his age that enjoyed the game and the coaches provided amazing advice and support! He can't wait until next year!
It's a great way for kids to learn how to play golf! It teaches golf etiquette and team work in a fun enviroment.
How they get to know others, learn the game while playing the game and adventuring to other locations. They gather patience, knowledge, and understatement as well as team play. The communication from Robert is amazing as well. We are always knowing where to go and what to do.
Great coaching and tournament experience
The team work emphasized in a sport that typically is driven as an individual sport.