Junior Academy Offerings
At Chambers Bay Academy, our goal is to serve you. We have carefully designed our instruction programs to cater to golfers of all ages and abilities. Whether you are an elite player or just getting started, let us find the champion golfer in you.
Click on the instruction offerings below for details. For more info on adult instruction, please visit our Chambers Bay Academy instruction page.
WINTER GAME IMPROVEMENT PACKAGE
*LIMITED TIME OFFER*
The off-season is here and so is the opportunity to work on your game. From core swing fundamentals to on-course strategies, mental game, and purposeful practice routines, these packages give you exactly what you need to achieve your golfing goals in 2025.
Students will receive a personalized four-month lesson plan, unlimited access to our award-winning Academy Practice Center, and unlimited online coaching from our PGA Instructors via our CoachNow App.
All packages include instruction held both on and off the course. See below for more details. Package benefits offered November 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025*.
Winter Game Improvement Packages:
Junior On-Course Playing Group
- (12) 2-hour group lessons consisting of 2-4 students
- Time slots predetermined*
- On-course instruction includes mindset, strategy, and swing technique training.
- Unlimited Academy Practice Center use*
- Remote Coaching via CoachNowApp*, including:
- Purposeful practice independent training homework
- Exclusive Access to Pro-Tip Videos and Drills
- Free 1:1 training with StretchLab
- 20% discount on additional private lessons
- 15% discount on golf shop merchandise (excluding hard goods)
- 15% discount at Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
- Limit spots available! Minimum 2 students group
* Package benefits offered November 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025. Predetermined lesson times based off of instructor availability and are held rain or shine. No make-up lessons unless approved by instructor. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
On-Course Playing Group Package: $1,100
Register now for an Junior On-Course Playing Group Package: Registration Opens Soon!
- Sundays w/ Chris Dent – Mixed*
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
- *Adult pricing available
Junior Group Training Package
- (10) 90-min group lessons consisting of 2-4 students
- Time slots predetermined*
- Instruction based on student needs rather than group activities
- Group lessons both on and off course
- Unlimited Academy Practice Center use*
- Remote Coaching via CoachNowApp*, including:
- Purposeful practice independent training homework
- Exclusive Access to Pro-Tip Videos and Drills
- Free 1:1 training with StretchLab
- 20% discount on additional private lessons
- 15% discount on golf shop merchandise (excluding hard goods)
- 15% discount at Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
- Limit spots available! Minimum 2 students per package.
* Package benefits offered November 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025. Predetermined lesson times based off of instructor availability and are held rain or shine. No make-up lessons unless approved by instructor. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
Junior Group Training Lesson Packages: $900
Register now for a Junior Group Training Package: Registration Opens Soon!
- Tuesdays w/ Ryan
- Wednesdays w/ Chris Dent – Mixed*
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19
- *Adult pricing available
- Thursdays w/ Matt
- Fridays w/ Ryan
- Saturdays w/ Matt
- Mondays w/ Chris Dent – Mixed*
- 3:30 – 4:30 pm: 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/24
- *Adult pricing available
Junior Individual Training Package
- (12) 50-minute private lessons on and off course
- Lessons scheduled by instructor on a regular weekly time slot
- Unlimited Academy Practice Center use*
- Remote Coaching via CoachNowApp*, including:
- Purposeful practice independent training homework
- Exclusive Access to Pro-Tip Videos and Drills
- Free 1:1 training with StretchLab
- 10% discount on additional private lessons
- 15% discount on golf shop merchandise (excluding hard goods)
- 15% discount at Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
- Limit to the first 10 students. Lessons instructed by Matt Montecucco, Christian Ballard, or Chris Dent
Click here to purchase a junior individual training package:
Junior Individual Training Package = $1,400 – Matt Montecucco, Christian Ballard, or Chris Dent
Please email Head Golf Professional, Ryan Young, at ryoung@kempersports.com to choose Individual Training Package instructor.
* Package benefits offered November 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025. Predetermined lesson times based off of instructor availability and are held rain or shine. No make-up lessons unless approved by instructor. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
Junior Private Instruction
Junior Individual Lessons
50-minutes with one of our PGA Academy Instructors utilizing video swing analysis sent to your email. Utilize this one-on-one instructional time to focus on the driver, irons, short game, and/or putting. Packages available.
Single Lesson – $120 juniors
Series of 4 Lessons – $430 juniors
Junior Ultimate Game Package
Two individual Junior 50-Minute Lessons and a 2-hour On-Course Group Playing Lesson. Utilize this one-on-one instructional time off-course to focus on exactly what you need in your game to become a better golfer. Then, tie everything together on-course as you play Chambers Bay accompanied by one of our PGA Academy Instructors.
Junior Ultimate Game Package – $350 juniors
Contact Director of Instruction, Ryan Young, at ryoung@kempersports.com for more info or to book the Ultimate Game Package.
Junior Group Instruction
PGA Junior League - FALL Recreational & Select Season
Our PGA Jr. League players receive coaching and guidance from our PGA Instructors, organized team practice sessions and regular matches held at Chambers Bay.
- Two High Quality Garb Jerseys (Home And Away), Available In Both Girls And Boys Sizes
- Bag Tag
- Performance Ball Cap/Visor
- Draw String Bag
- Access To The PGA Jr. League Merchandise Store
- And More!
- Required for All-Star Post Season
$299 per junior ($99 towards Annual Jr. League Membership)
Summer “Select” League (June – August) – Players will learn to compete each week in best-ball and individual 9-hole matches.
- 13U & 17U Fall Recreational / Select Season*: Sundays
- Age Restriction: 6 – 17 years old
- (2) Practice/Jamboree: September 15th & 22nd from 2pm – 4:00pm
- (7) On-Course Matches: September 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20, 27th starting at 2:00pm
- NEW THIS YEAR
- In the 13U Division (ages 10-13), 8 of our best golfers will compete in ‘3’ local Play-Day rounds to crown the Chapter/Scrtions Best Jr. Jeague Team!! We are one of the 4 teams that are competing for this in our Western Washington Chapter.
- Hopefully next year 17U had this opportunity.
- NEW THIS YEAR
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For more information, contact Matt Montecucco at mmontecucco@kempersports.com.
Junior Stroke Play - Series
The 9-Hole Junior Academy Stroke Play Series is a stroke play event. Open to any junior. A fun way to test abilities and compete against other local juniors. Juniors will be paired up by age and ability, as well as a division for boys and girls. Points will be accrued for each event. The point leader will win FREE ENTRY into the Chambers Bay Junior Championship on Saturday, November 30th.
$40
Register now for upcoming events:
- Saturday, September 21 starting at 2:45 PM
- Saturday, September 28 starting at 2:30 PM
- Saturday, October 5 starting at 2:30 PM
- Saturday, October 19 starting at 1:45 PM
- Saturday, November 2 starting at 1:30 PM
- Saturday, November 23 starting at 12:00 PM
Points Breakdown:
1st: 10 pts
2nd: 7 pts
3rd: 5.5 pts
4th: 4 pts
5th: 3.5 pts
6th: 3 pts
7th: 2.5 pts
8th: 2 pts
9th: 1.5 pts
10th +: 1 p
PGA Family Golf
Adult/Junior teams will play 9-holes in a scramble format. Fun and Competitive divisions are available. Competitive participants are eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals as well as Family Cup Points.
Fun Division: Adult and Junior play from a forward tee
Competitive Division: Applicable regular tee for adults. Junior tees are based on the PGA’s American Development Model based on age.
$200 per team (Up to 4 players)
Team: each team must have a junior as the Team Captain.
- Minimum: 2 players
- 1 Junior (team captain) & 1 Adult
- Max: 4 players
- 1 Junior (team captain), 1 Adult, + 2 players
Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, September 14th, starting at 3:00 pm
- Saturday, October 26th, starting at 1:36 pm
- Saturday, November 9th, starting at 12:20 pm
- Saturday, November 16th, starting at 12:10 pm
- Saturday, December 7th, starting at 12:00 pm
- The Winter Freeze 2-Day Championship:
- Saturday and Sunday, December 14th and 15th starting at 12:00pm
- Registration HERE!
Family Cup Points:
For each event, teams in the competitive division will earn points based on how they finish (like the PGA’s FedEx points). At the end of the season prior to our ‘Winter Freeze’, (our season-ending 2-day event) the team with the most family cup points will earn a FREE ENTRY into the ‘Winter Freeze’ Event on December 14th & 15th!
The ‘WF’ will have doubled to triple the number of points available giving everyone a fighting chance to with the COOLEST TROPHY EVER!!!!
Team rosters may change as long as the JUNIOR (team captain) remains the same.
1st: 10 pts
2nd: 7 pts
3rd: 5.5 pts
4th: 4 pts
5th: 3.5 pts
6th: 3 pts
7th: 2.5 pts
8th: 2 pts
9th: 1.5 pts
10th +: 1 p
Junior Beginner Class
Junior Academy Beginner Classes are designed to introduce juniors to the game of golf. Our PGA Instructors will organize structured practices teaching swing fundamentals, short game techniques, and course management skills.
Junior Academy Beginner Classes include:
- (5) 90-minute organized weekly practices
- All juniors will receive FREE enrollment in The First Tee SPS program
*Classes require a minimum of four students… SO BRING A FRIEND OR TWO!
$149 per junior
Click here to register for upcoming classes:
- Sunday, September 22 – October 20 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Coach Chris
- Sunday, September 22 – October 20 from 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM – Coach Chris
- Wednesday, September 25 – October 16 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Coach Jack
- Thursday, September 26 – October 24 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Coach Jack
- Sunday, September 28 – October 26 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Coach Davis
- Sunday, September 28 – October 26 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Coach Davis
Junior Academy Beginner Class 2.0: Designed to help the junior golfer advance his/her skills beyond the beginner level. Professional swing analysis, progress monitoring, and intro to Goal Setting.
Junior Beginner 2.0 Classes include:
- (3) 90-min Small Group Lessons per month
- (1) 2 hour On-Course Training Session
- Swing Analysis with CoachNow App
- Actionable Purposeful Practice Homework
- 15% discount on Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
*Classes require a minimum of four students… SO BRING A FRIEND OR TWO!
$175 per junior
Click here to register for upcoming classes:
- Monday, September 23 – October 14 from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Coach Chris
For more information, contact Matt Montecucco at mmontecucco@kempersports.com.
The First Tee
The First Tee of South Puget Sound offers programs and instruction which focus on developing life skills using the game of golf as its vehicle.
$149 per junior
Click here for more info or to register for our upcoming seasons.
- Sunday, September 22 – October 20 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Coach Chris
- Sunday, September 22 – October 20 from 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM – Coach Chris
- Wednesday, September 25 – October 16 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Coach Jack
- Thursday, September 26 – October 24 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Coach Jack
- Sunday, September 28 – October 26 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Coach Davis
- Sunday, September 28 – October 26 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Coach Davis
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Elite
CBGA Levels of Player Development
Need help deciding what program fits your game the best? We have labeled each program to help guide you in the right direction. Click Here to learn more about our classifications.