Junior Golf

We offer something for everyone 

Our Philosophy – Golf is fun! 

We feel that players just getting into the game do well in group programs, where they receive general golf instruction, individual tips, and an opportunity to be athletically active while socializing and developing friendships with other players. When kids have fun, they will want to keep playing the game! 

As players progress in junior golf, they may want to engage in some form of competition. As this occurs, a gradual switch to incorporate more individualized instruction in their development plan is needed. Players need and enjoy a balance between working on their game and having fun at the course. It takes many hours to become a good player, so the pursuit must also remain enjoyable. 

We base our programs on our past successes and feedback from our participants. We adopt many concepts of the American Development Model, which was developed by USA Hockey and is embraced by the PGA of America. It is an outstanding guide for youth sports programs. This has allowed us to create age-appropriate, fun, and engaging golf experiences for our juniors. This also has lead to our success as PGA Junior League Game Change Award Winners (2022, 2023) presented to coach Don Graham.

Raccoon Creek’s Junior Golf Programming is under the direction of:

Don Graham, PGA Head Golf Professional and Asst. General Manager
Direct 720-287-8185 dgraham@raccooncreek.com

John Houlihan, 1^st Assistant Golf Professional
Direct 720-287-8184 jhoulihan@raccooncreek.com 

Other Key Coaches: Chloe Graham and Austin Norton

Here is a link to Register for our programs: Click HERE to register for Raccoon Creek PGA Jr. League

2024 Fall HS Development

Fall High School Prep Program – Click here to register: https://www.raccooncreek.com/product/jr-golf-23-high-school-prep-program/

This program is designed for prospective and developmental High School Golfers and is open to both boys and girls. We will work to develop the skills of the players in a supportive setting. We encourage goal-setting and developing a practice/play plan to achieve those goals. We’ll identify the players’ strengths and weaknesses and the best ways to improve. We will create a group environment where players work together to motivate each other to create additional practice and play opportunities after the program ends.  

Program will be conducted by Raccoon Creek PGA Golf professionals Don Graham, and John Houlihan. Instruction will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays with play days on Wednesdays.  

Program includes over 10 hours of instruction from PGA Pros and 10 additional hours of on-course time:

• Six, 1-hour clinics with topics that include:
  • Full Swing w/video analysis
  • Chipping
  • Pitching
  • Putting
  • Bunker play
  • Practice habits, and mental approach (keeping a positive approach while dealing with nerves and possible negative thoughts and emotions on the course)
• Two, 2-hour on-course practices with a coach in each group
• 30-minute block of private instruction (schedule with pro)
• Six, unsupervised 6-hole on-course evening rounds
• $50 of additional range credit (must have the SelectPi app to receive the credit)
• Discounted rates for additional private instruction with Don and John

The program begins Thursday, August 15. It will run on Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks. The clinics will run from 4:30-5:30 and the on-course sessions will correlate with our available later 9-hole t-times.

Cost is $425 per player – (Minimum 5 students required for this program to take place – 10 player maximum)

Program Days / Dates / Times

• Wed, Sept 25   On-Course 6-hole play (unsupervised) – 4:28 start

Please Note:

This program will also acquaint participants with other aspiring high school players they can join for practice and on-course play outside of our program. Our participants will be encouraged to support one another throughout the off-season and next spring/summer as well as during the High School Golf seasons.

Players will be walking during the playing lessons and during the practice tournaments as they will in HS events. Green Fees and range balls are included for all on-course sessions. Participation in other (outside) stroke play tournaments is also recommended.  

Junior Camp Options!

2 Week Fun Camp

Raccoon Creek brings back its popular 2 week FUN camp to kick off the summer. This is a great starting point for beginner-intermediate golfers. The program is presented in a fun, summer camp style atmosphere, during the 6, 1-hour sessions.

*COMPLETED FOR 2024 SEASON*

Mini Camp

This 3 day program is best suited for the junior player looking for more skill development, and insight into golf. The first two morning sessions focus on putting, short game, and swing development. The final evening session is where the golfers apply their new skills on the course!

Super Mini

This program is designed for those aged 5-8. This shortened and simplified version of our mini-camp, is a fun-focused, team building, way to learn new golf skills. It features two morning sessions and an evening on-course playing experience.