Junior Programs

 

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!

 

2024 JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMMING

Ages 4-17

Join us for an instructional class at the Tam Golf Learning Center for a fun introduction to the game of golf, or work on improving fundamentals with Coach Chris.  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 13-17

 

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.    

PSP2       PSP3 

Location:  Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.

Time:  4:00p-4:55p

Fee:   $125 Resident / $155 Non-Resident

DAY DATES CODE
Monday March 4-25 110311-02
Tuesday March 5-26 110311-03 
Monday April 1-22 210311-01 
Tuesday April 2-23 210311-02 
Monday April 29-May 20 210311-03
Tuesday April 30-May 21 210311-04
Monday June 3-24 310311-01
Tuesday June 4-25 310311-02
Monday July 8-29 310311-03
Tuesday July 9-30 310311-04
Monday August 5-26 310311-05
Tuesday August 6-27 310311-06
Monday Sept 9-30 410115-01
Tuesday Sept 10-October 1 410115-02
Monday October 7-28 410115-03
Tuesday October 8-29 410115-04
Monday November 4-25 410115-05
Tuesday November 5-26 410115-06

Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting).  Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.

Register

 

 

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  /  $155 Non-Resident 

 

DAY TIME DATES CODE
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a March 2-23  110311-04
Monday 5:00p-5:55p  March 4-25  110311-05
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p March 5-26 110311-06
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p March 6-27 110311-07
       
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a March 30-April 20 210311-05
Monday 5:00p-5:55p April 1-22 210311-06
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p April 2-23 210311-07
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p April 3-24 210311-08
       
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a April 27-May 18 210311-09
Monday 5:00p-5:55p April 29-May 20 210311-10
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p April 30-May 21 210311-11
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p May 1-22 210311-12
       
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a June 1-22 310311-07
Monday 5:00p-5:55p June 3-24 310311-08
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p June 4-25 310311-09
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p June 5-26 310311-10
       
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a June 29-July 27* 310311-11
           *No Class Sat 7/6  
Monday 5:00p-5:55p July 8-29 310311-12
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p July 9-30 310311-13
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p July 10-31 310311-14
            
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a August 3-24 310311-15
Monday 5:00p-5:55p August 5-26 310311-16
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p August 6-27 310311-17
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p August 7-28 310311-18
       
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a August 31-Sept 21 410115-07
Monday 5:00p-5:55p Sept 9-30 410115-08
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p Sept 10-Oct 1 410115-09
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p Sept 11-Oct 2 410115-10
       
Saturday  10:00a-10:55a October 5-26 410115-11
Monday 5:00p-5:55p October 7-28 410115-12
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p October 8-29 410115-13
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p October 9-30 410115-14
       
Saturday 10:00a-10:55a November 2-23 410115-15
Monday 5:00p-5:55p November 4-25 410115-16
Tuesday 5:00p-5:55p November 5-26 410115-17
Wednesday 5:00p-5:55p November 6-27 410115-18

 

Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting).  Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.

Register

              

 

Senior Division Golf Classes

Ages 13-17

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:  4:00p - 4:55p

Fee:  $125 Resident  /  $155 Non-Resident 

DAY DATES CODE
Wednesday March 6-27  110311-08
Wednesday April 3-24 210311-13
Wednesday May 1-22 210311-14
Wednesday June 5-26 310311-19
Wednesday July 10-31 310311-20
Wednesday August 7-28 310311-21
Wednesday September 11-Oct 2 410115-19
Wednesday October 9-30 410115-20
Wednesday November 6-27 410115-21

Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting).  Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.

Register

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Advanced Junior Golf Class

Ages 12-17

This is an advanced class for students who have goals of playing competitively in local junior tournaments or on their high school teams. Students should have basic golf fundamentals before taking this advanced class. In the class, students will learn how to develop their skills with the driver, putting, chipping, bunker play, course management, dealing with pressure and basic rules and etiquette. Study materials will be handed out weekly. With the use of their cell phone camera, we will video their swings, give practice drills so they will always have them. The program will utilize the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course practice area, our simulated golf hole, and the golf course 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:  $200 per session

 

DAY TIME DATES CODE
Tuesday  11:30a-12:30p  June 11-July 9*  310311-22
         *No class July 2   
Tuesday  11:30a-12:30p July 16-Aug 6   310311-23

       

    

 Register

 

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..

 

 

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