We're proud to have introduced thousands of new players to the game of golf over the last decade. Our programs are designed to teach the fundamentals in a fun and engaging environment young players of all skill levels will enjoy. Check out the exciting classes we host for kids as young as 4 years old!
2023 JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMMING
Ages 4-16
Join us for an instructional class at the Tam Golf Learning Center to work on building fundamentals, or gain experience on the course by participating in one of our fun junior leagues at the newly renovated Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Clubs and range balls are provided for all classes. Programs are organized into 3 age brackets.
- Pint Size Pro Division: Ages 4-6
- Junior Division: Ages 7-12
- Senior Division: Ages 13-16
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Pint Size Pro’s
Ages 4-6
Our popular Pint Size Pro's class will develop your youngster's skills while playing an array of fun and interactive golf games. Parents / Guardians are required to stay and participate in the class with their future pro.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Time: 3:30p - 4:25p
Fee: $125 Resident / $145 Non-Resident
| DAY | DATES | CODE |
| Monday | March 6-27 | 110311-02 |
| Tuesday | March 7-28 | 110311-03 |
| Monday | April 3-24 | 210311-01 |
| Tuesday | April 4-25 | 210311-02 |
| Monday | May 1-22 | 210311-03 |
| Tuesday | May 2-23 | 210311-04 |
| Monday | June 5-26 | 310311-01 |
| Tuesday | June 6-27 | 310311-02 |
| Monday | July 10-31 | 310311-03 |
| Tuesday | July 11-Aug 1 | 310311-04 |
| Monday | August 7-28 | 310311-05 |
| Tuesday | August 8-29 | 310311-06 |
| Monday | Sept 11-Oct 2 | 410115-01 |
| Tuesday | Sept 5-26 | 410115-02 |
| Monday | October 9-30 | 410115-03 |
| Tuesday | October 3-24 | 410115-04 |
| Monday | November 6-27 | 410115-05 |
| Tuesday | November 7-28 | 410115-06 |
Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting). Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.
Junior Division Golf Classes
Ages 7-12
This class will focus on the basic fundamentals of the game of golf. Beginner and intermediate players will enjoy the interactive class structure to help them develop their skills. Instructors incorporate challenging games into the program, ensuring a fun and exciting experience for participants! As part of the class, we also take a field trip to Tam O’Shanter Golf Course to utilize the practice area and familiarize students with the facility.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Fee: $125 Resident / $145 Non-Resident
| DAY | TIME | DATES | CODE |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | March 4-25 | 110311-04 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | March 6-27 | 110311-05 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | March 7-28 | 110311-06 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | March 8-29 | 110311-07 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | April 1-22 | 210311-05 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | April 3-24 | 210311-06 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | April 4-25 | 210311-07 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | April 5-26 | 210311-08 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | April 29-May 20 | 210311-09 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | May 1-22 | 210311-10 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | May 2-23 | 210311-11 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | May 3-24 | 210311-12 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | June 3-24 | 310311-07 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | June 5-26 | 310311-08 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | June 6-27 | 310311-09 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | June 7-28 | 310311-10 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | July 8-29 | 310311-11 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | July 10-31 | 310311-12 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | July 11-August 1 | 310311-13 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | July 12-August 2 | 310311-14 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | August 5-26 | 310311-15 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | August 7-28 | 310311-16 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | August 8-29 | 310311-17 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | August 9-30 | 310311-18 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | Sept 9-30 | 410115-09 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | Sept 11-Oct 2 | 410115-10 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | Sept 5-26 | 410115-07 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | Sept 6-27 | 410115-08 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | October 7-28 | 410115-13 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | October 9-30 | 410115-14 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | October 3-24 | 410115-11 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | October 4-25 | 410115-12 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | November 4-25 | 410115-17 |
| Monday | 4:30p-5:25p | November 6-27 | 410115-18 |
| Tuesday | 4:30p-5:25p | November 7-28 | 410115-15 |
| Wednesday | 4:00p-4:55p | November 8-29 | 410115-16 |
Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting). Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.
Senior Division Golf Classes
Ages 13-16
Our Senior Division class is built for new and experienced players looking to develop their golf technique & expand their knowledge of the game. In addition to swing fundamentals, this class will also touch on the far reaching benefits of golf as it applies to networking, personal responsibility, and healthy living. Participants will also visit the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course during the class to utilize practice areas and familiarize themselves with the facility.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Time: 5:00p - 5:55p
Fee: $125 Resident / $145 Non-Resident
| DAY | DATES | CODE |
| Wednesday | March 8-29 | 110311-08 |
| Wednesday | April 5-26 | 210311-13 |
| Wednesday | May 3-24 | 210311-14 |
| Wednesday | June 7-28 | 310311-19 |
| Wednesday | July 12-August 2 | 310311-20 |
| Wednesday | August 9-30 | 310311-21 |
| Wednesday | September 6-27 | 410115-19 |
| Wednesday | October 4-25 | 410115-20 |
| Wednesday | November 8-29 | 410115-21 |
Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting). Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.
Tournament Ready at Tam - Advanced Junior Program
Ages 12-16
This is an advanced class for students who have goals of playing competitively in local junior tournaments or on their high school teams. Over the 5 weeks of instruction, participants will work on all areas of their golf game from putting, to greenside shots, to full swing. The art of scoring, dealing with pressure, proper attitude, and approach to the game of golf will also be emphasized. While working with Coach Chris, each student will benefit from a personalized swing evaluation and plan for success. The program will utilize the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course weekly to practice the material covered, weather permitting.
Space is LIMITED! Please register early to secure your spot.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Fee: $300 per session
| DAY | TIME | DATES | CODE |
| Monday | 6:00p-7:00p | May 8-June 12* | 210311-15 |
| Monday | 6:00p-7:00p | June 19-July 24* | 310311-22 |
| Monday | 6:00p-7:00p | July 31-August 28 | 310311-23 |
*Does not meet May 29 or July 3.
Class Refund Policy: Niles Park District will grant a refund of golf program fees, less a $10 service charge, if the refund request is received prior to the start of the first class.
Have questions about our golf programs? Contact our golf instruction office at (847) 583-2736, or email Director of Instruction, Chris Urgo, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
