Golf Lessons for Kids in Chicago
Golf is a fun sport and great for all ages, including kids. Here's a list of places where Chicago kids can take formal golf lessons and learn to hit it at the range like a pro!
Chicagoland Golf Academy
Kristy Pepping: Chicagoland Golf Academy offers a series of group lessons designed specifically to introduce kids to the game of golf. They learn the game and life lessons including patience, respect, honor, and perseverance. They offer classes at many different golf courses throughout the city and suburbs.
Ages: recommended for kids ages 7-17
Cost: $99 - $249 per 5 week session , price depends on location and class level
The First Tee of Greater Chicago
Kelly R: The First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in school programs, they help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. They offer classes at many different golf courses throughout the city and suburbs.
Cost: varies based on the course, create an account to see pricing
The Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island
C. Wal: f you are looking for personalized instruction, The Meadows offers private lessons for all levels. They also have league golf for kids and teens that meets weekly all summer long.
Ages: all
Cost: call for pricing
Windy City Fieldhouse
Kristy Pepping: The Windy City Fieldhouse offers an introductory course that teaches kids the love of golf. Players learn basic golf techniques including proper grip, stance and swing mechanics. Windy City Fieldhouse provides golf clubs.
Ages: 5 - 6 and 7 - 8 years
Cost: $215 for a 9 week session
White Mountain Golf Park
Erin P.: For those in Chicago's Southwest suburbs, you can consider taking golf lessons at White Mountain Golf Park in Tinley Park. Golf pro Dennis Piotrowski has several options available for kids. He offers both private lessons and a golf academy.
Ages: 7 - 15 years
Cost: call for pricing
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Kristy Pepping: Bolingbrook Golf Club is a beautiful course with rolling hills and lakes located in the Southwest suburbs. More competitive kids can have the opportunity to be part of a PGA Junior Golf League. They offer many different class options for kids.
Ages: 5 - 15 years
Cost: $139 - $149 per session
Topgolf
Kristy Pepping: Topgolf redefines the way people learn to play golf. Their certified pros help kids develop and practice the fundamentals of their golf swing in a high-energy environment. During their private lesson kids will learn the lifelong game and continuously advance their golf skills in a dynamic environment.
Cantigny Golf
Kristy Pepping: Situated within the Cantigny Golf Course, Youth Links is a truly unique 9-hole course designed for 8 - 15 year olds. On this course junior players can expand their golf skills in a safe and fun environment. Kids even have their own special clubhouse, tournaments, and group outings. Kids who have passed (or tested out of) Level 1 classes can golf the course on their own, all others will need adult supervision while playing. You can find out more information about lessons here.
Ages: classes for 4 - 18 years
Cost: starts at $100
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