STARTING OUR FIFTH SEASON.
Accepting new participants for 2025-26
Who should join: Junior Golfers ages 8 through 16 who want to make a significant investment with their time to improve their golf skills.
Junior Golfers should: Have a strong interest in golf. Able to interact with minimal supervision for up to ninety minutes.
Head Coach and Administrator -Tom Ringer P.G.A.
A thirty-eight-year member of the PGA of America. NCAA All American Golf Team Cell- 559-972-0278 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A thirty-eight-year member of the PGA of America. NCAA All American Golf Team Cell- 559-972-0278 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Home Course -Valley Oaks Golf Course
Junior Academy FAQ
How young do you accept kids into the Academy?
How young do you accept kids into the Academy?
Generally, eight years and older. I have had some younger than eight years of age and if a parent feels a child can learn and assimilate with limited supervision I am open to giving it a try
Do you have different age groups ?
Do you have different age groups ?
On Saturdays, we have three separate classes. Elementary age ,Junior High and High School. On days where we play the course, I try to pair kids according to their age and skill level.
When do you practice or play?
When do you practice or play?
We practice our fundamentals each Saturday at Valley Oaks Golf Course. We also play each week at Valley Oaks. The day of the week we play the course changes throughout the year. Summer months we play a weekday morning, Fall we play Friday afternoons, Winter and Spring we play Sunday afternoons. We also travel to various regional golf courses , Ie. Monterey, Central Coast, Fresno. On those trips, parents are invited to play as well.
How advanced of a skill level does a junior have to be?
How advanced of a skill level does a junior have to be?
The Academy embraces kids of all skill levels, an interest in golf is the only requirement.
How much does it cost ?
How much does it cost ?
Tuition each month (October 2025) is $150 per month
which covers range balls and coaching. There is also a discounted 5.00 green fee (Youth on
Course members) for each time we play the course. Kids are encouraged to join Youth on
Course. ( www.ncga.org)
Is there a commitment required?
Is there a commitment required?
To promote a consistent learning experience, a six-month commitment is requested. An initial one-month trial is available. If a family has an issue that makes it diVicult for the child to finish his six months, please speak to Tom.
