Junior Development Program

Ages 13–17

Take Your Game to the Next Level

The Junior Development Program is designed for golfers ages 13–17 who have basic golf experience and are ready to move beyond basic instruction.

This program focuses on developing the skills needed to shoot lower scores, play with greater confidence, prepare for high school golf, and compete at the junior and tournament level.

Who Is This Program For?

The Junior Development Program is ideal for junior golfers who:

Already have basic golf experience
Want to improve their golf skills and lower their score
Are preparing for high school golf
Want to compete in junior tournaments
Are willing to practice between lessons
Want to develop a structured approach to improving their game

New golfers ages 13–17 should begin with a private golf lesson before entering the Junior Development Program.

What We'll Develop

1. Full Swing

Develop a more consistent and repeatable swing while learning to control the ball with every club in the bag.

Driver
Fairway woods
Hybrids
Irons
Ball striking
Distance control
Shot shape and trajectory

2. Short Game

Learn how to save strokes around the green and become more confident with scoring clubs.

Chipping
Pitching
Bunker play
Wedge play
Shot selection
Distance control

3. Putting

Develop a consistent putting routine and learn how to control distance and read greens.

Putting setup
Stroke fundamentals
Distance control
Green reading
Putting under pressure

4. Course Management

Learn how to make smarter decisions on the golf course and avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Club selection
Target selection
Playing percentages
Managing trouble
Avoiding big numbers
Strategic decision-making

5. Practice & Training

Learn how to practice with a purpose instead of simply hitting golf balls.

Developing an effective practice routine
Identifying areas that need improvement
Practice drills
Pre-round preparation
Building consistency
Tracking progress

6. Competitive Preparation

For juniors preparing for high school golf, junior tournaments and competitive play.

High school golf preparation
Tournament preparation
Pre-round routines
Playing under pressure
Tournament course strategy
Mental approach to competitive golf

Every Junior Needs a Development Plan

Improving at golf isn't just about taking another lesson. Juniors improve faster when they understand what they need to work on, how to practice, and how to measure their progress.

The Junior Development Program is built around a simple process:

Evaluate

Identify current strengths, weaknesses and goals.

Develop

Build the technical skills needed to improve.

Practice

Create a purposeful practice routine between lessons.

Play

Take those skills to the golf course.

Measure

Track progress and identify the next areas for improvement.

Improve

Continue building the skills needed to reach the junior's individual goals.

See Your Swing. Understand Your Game.

Video analysis is an important part of the Junior Development Program.

Seeing the golf swing on video helps juniors understand what they're doing correctly and what they need to improve. Video can be used to identify swing tendencies, demonstrate changes and track progress over time.

Your junior won't just be told what to change — they'll be able to see it.

What Parents Can Expect

As a parent, you want to know that your junior is receiving instruction that is appropriate for their age, ability and goals.

The Junior Development Program provides:

Individualized instruction
Clear goals for improvement
Video swing analysis
Practice recommendations between lessons
Instruction tailored to the junior's current ability
Honest feedback about progress
Preparation for high school and competitive golf
A positive and encouraging learning environment

The goal isn't simply to hit the ball farther or change a golf swing. It's to help each junior become a more confident, knowledgeable and capable golfer.

Mike ​Callahan Golf