Junior Golf Academy
Houston's premier junior golf academy
Junior coaching at Timber Creek Golf Club in Friendswood, just south of Houston: coached group practice, strategic practice plans and premium technology, in game-like training that keeps it fun.
For parents
How a junior joins, and how they move up
Placement is decided by a coach, not by a form. Every junior is evaluated first, joins the group that matches their stage, and moves up when their coach says the next level fits.
1. Game assessment
Chris Ryan, Lead Instructor assesses your junior's swing and current stage, then recommends the group to start in. Varsity and Varsity-2 prospects are assessed by JJ Wood, Director of Instruction.
2. Weekly academy training
Weekly coached group practice, unlimited simulator hours between sessions and a private online training space where coaches leave feedback.
3. Progression
Kids Academy builds fundamentals, JV adds a monthly private lesson and tournament preparation, Varsity-2 and Varsity train competitive players toward tournament golf.
Developing juniors train with Chris Ryan, Lead Instructor and the academy groups. Advanced players and Varsity / Varsity-2 prospects work with JJ Wood, Director of Instruction. Ages, group schedules and current openings change through the season. Call 713-586-9569 and a coach will confirm what is available.
Programs
Four groups, one development path
Every group has a 3-month minimum commitment. Not sure where your junior fits? Start with a game assessment with Chris Ryan, Lead Instructor and we will place them.
Kids Academy
$175per month
Beginner kids, ages 12 and under.
- Weekly 1-hour group practice
- Unlimited golf simulator hours
- US Kids Golf learning program
- Games, drills, rules and etiquette
- Private online training space
- 50% off additional private lessons
3-month minimum commitment. 30 days notice to cancel. Seasonal PGA Junior League with member discounts on tournament costs.
JV Group
$250per month
Intermediate players and high school golf prep.
- Monthly 30-minute private lesson
- Weekly 1-hour group practice
- Unlimited golf simulator hours
- Fundamental drills and coaching
- Tournament golf preparation
- Private online training space
- 50% off additional private lessons
3-month minimum commitment. 30 days notice to cancel. Seasonal PGA Junior League with member discounts on tournament costs.
Varsity-2 Group
$299per month
The bridge between JV and Varsity for advanced juniors in tournament golf.
- Monthly 60-minute private lesson
- Weekly 1-hour group practice
- Unlimited golf simulator hours
- Game-like, tournament-focused training
- Private online training space
- 50% off additional private lessons
3-month minimum commitment. 30 days notice to cancel.
Varsity Group
Popular$350per month
Led by JJ Wood for competitive junior golfers.
- Monthly 1-hour game evaluation with JJ Wood
- Weekly 2-hour group practice
- Unlimited golf simulator hours
- On-course play with coaching
- Tournament prep and scheduling
- Stat tracking software
- College Recruiting Playbook: step-by-step curriculum at pgacoach.ai
- Private online training space
- 50% off additional private lessons
3-month minimum commitment. 30 days notice to cancel. Includes the College Recruiting Playbook curriculum.
Already a member? Manage my membership to update your card or view invoices. To cancel, email info@gpghouston.com with 30 days notice. See our policies.
Kids Academy and JV prospects
60 minutes. TrackMan benchmark, video swing analysis and a practice plan you leave with.
Varsity-2 prospects
60 minutes. TrackMan benchmark, video swing analysis and a practice plan you leave with.
No openings with JJ? Book with Chris.
Varsity prospects
60 minutes. TrackMan benchmark, video swing analysis and a practice plan you leave with.
Inside the academy
What a junior session actually looks like
Archive footage from Winter Break 2023. It shows how coaches run a junior group. It is not a current schedule. Call 713-586-9569 for the groups running now.
New to golf? Start in the Kids Academy
Ages 12 and under. The easiest way to start golf. One hour of weekly coached group practice, unlimited simulator hours, and the US Kids Golf learning program, year round at Timber Creek. $175 per month, 3-month minimum.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does junior golf academy cost in Houston?
At Golf Performance Group, Kids Academy is $175 per month, JV Group is $250, Varsity-2 Group is $299 and Varsity Group is $350.
Which junior golf group is right for my child?
Kids Academy is for beginner kids, JV Group is for intermediate players and high school golf prep, Varsity-2 is the bridge between JV and Varsity, and Varsity is for competitive junior golfers. Send the form below and a coach will recommend the group to start in.
Is there a minimum commitment for junior golf groups?
Yes. Each junior group has a 3-month minimum commitment.
Do junior golfers get simulator time?
Yes. Every junior group includes unlimited golf simulator hours and 50% off additional private lessons.
What does the Varsity Group include?
Varsity is led by JJ Wood and includes a monthly 1-hour game evaluation with JJ, a weekly 2-hour group practice, on-course play with coaching, stat tracking software and the College Recruiting Playbook curriculum.
Find your program
Ask about the Junior Academy
Tell us your junior's age range and playing experience, and a coach will recommend the group to start in.
Please use a parent or guardian's contact details. Do not include your child's date of birth or any other sensitive personal details.