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 2024.
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, 2023 – February 29, 2024*.
Winter Game Improvement Packages:
On-Course Playing Group Package
ON-COURSE PLAYING GROUP PACKAGE Benefits:
- (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 per group
On-Course Playing Group Package: $1,100/junior
Register Now for a Junior On-Course Playing Group Package:
- Sundays w/ Matt – Mixed*
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
- *Junior Pricing Available upon request, mmontecucco@kempersports.com
- Sundays w/ Christian – Mixed*
- 12:10 pm – 2:10 pm – 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
- *Junior Pricing Available upon request, cballard@kempersports.com
* Package benefits offered November 1, 2023 – February 29, 2023. 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.
Group Training Package
GROUP TRAINING PACKAGE Benefits:
- (10) 60-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 group
Junior Group Training Lesson Packages: $900
Register Now for a Junior Group Training Package:
- Tuesdays w/ Ryan
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – 11/14, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
- Thursdays w/ Matt
- 3:30pm – 4:30pm – 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15
- Fridays w/ Ryan
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23
- Fridays w/ Matt
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – 11/10, 11/17, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
- Sundays w/ Christian
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 2/25
* Package benefits offered November 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024. 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.
Individual Training Package
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING PACKAGE Benefits:
- (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
- 20% 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 or Christian Ballard
Register Now for a Junior Individual Training Package:
- Junior Individual Training Package = $1,400 – Matt Montecucco or Christian Ballard
* Package benefits offered November 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024. Monthly lessons based off of instructor availability and do not rollover. Lessons held rain or shine unless communicated otherwise by instructor. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
Contact Director of Instruction, Ryan Young, at ryoung@kempersports.com for any questions.
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
Junior Academy 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. Points will be accrued each event. Point leader will win FREE ENTRY into the Chambers Bay Junior Championship on Saturday, November 4th.
Points Breakdown per Event: 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 pt
Upcoming Dates:
18-Hole Junior Championship:
- Saturday, November 19th starting at 11am
- Past Results:
- 2022 Results – Wilson Dicks
- Boys: Wilson Dicks +1
- Girls: Hailey Blancas +5
- 2021 Results – Wilson Dicks
- 2020 Results – James Bordeaux
- 2019 Results – Trey Alwert
- 2018 Results – Trey Alwert
- 2017 Results – Matt Titus
- 2022 Results – Wilson Dicks
- Past Results:
9-Hole Junior Championship:
2 Divisions: Boys & Girls
- 10-17 year olds: eligible for 18 Hole Champ.
- Tee Times Starting at 11:00 AM | (Limited to the first 24 players)
- 7-17 year olds: eligible for 9 Hole Champ.
- Tee Times Starting at 12:00 PM | (Limited to the first 32 players)
AWARDS:
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: 18-Holes Boys & Girls
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: 9-Holes Boys & Girls
18-hole TEE BOXES: The CHAMPIONSHIP (18-hole division) will be played from longer distances.
- TEAL TEES: (2,378 yards)
- Boys: 10-14 years old
- Girls: 10-17 years old
- GREY TEES: (3,106 yards)
- Boys: 15-17 years old
9-hole TEE BOXES:
- ORANGE CONES: (1,780 yards)
- Boys: 10-14 years old
- Girls: 10-17 years old
- BLUE CONES: (2,103 yards)
- Boys: 10-14 years old
- Girls: 10-17 years old
- TEAL TEES: (2,378 yards)
- Boys: 10-14 years old
- Girls: 10-17 years old
- GREY TEES: (3,106 yards) ~ Boys: 15-17 years old
Adult/Junior Scramble
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.
$120 per team – Includes both Adult and Junior registration fee
Tee Boxes:
Orange Cone
– Girls: 9 – under
– Boys: 9 – under
Blue Cones
– Girls: 10 – 13
– Boys: 10 – 11
Teal Tees
– Girls: 14+
– Boys: 12 – 14
Grey Tees
– Boys 15+
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 16th & 17th!
The ‘WF’ will have doubled to triple the number of points available giving everyone a fighting chance to with the COOLEST TROPHY EVER!!!!
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
Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, November 11th starting at 12:00pm
- Saturday, November 25th starting at 12:00pm
- Saturday, December 9th starting at 12:00pm
The Winter Freeze 2-Day Event:
- Saturday and Sunday, December 16th and 17th starting at 12:00pm
The Winter Freeze - Adult/Junior Scramble Championship (2 Day)
Adult/Junior teams will play TWO, 9-hole rounds, one round on Saturday, and one round on Sunday in a scramble format. Fun and Competitive divisions are available. Competitive participants are eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Trophies!
Fun Division: Team playes from the same tees
Competitive Division: Applicable regular tee for adults. Junior tees are based on the PGA’s American Development Model based on age.
$200 per team – Includes both Adult and Junior registration fees for BOTH DAYS
- This years registration will be through PGA Family Golf – a one-time fee of $25 to be a member
Tee Boxes:
Orange Cone
– Girls: 9 – under
– Boys: 9 – under
Blue Cones
– Girls: 10 – 13
– Boys: 10 – 11
Teal Tees
– Girls: 14+
– Boys: 12 – 14
Grey Tees
– Boys 15+
Family Cup Points:
The ‘WF’ will have doubled to triple the number of points available giving everyone a fighting chance to with the COOLEST TROPHY EVER!!!!
1st: 30 pts
2nd: 21 pts
3rd: 16.5 pts
4th: 12 pts
5th: 10.5 pts
6th: 9 pts
7th: 7.5 pts
8th: 6 pts
9th: 4.5 pts
10th +: 3 p
Registration OPEN NOW:
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.
$60-120 per junior
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