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Best Golf Lessons For Kids In Orange County

Not all golf instruction is created equal, especially when the students are children. Orange County offers numerous kid-specific schools, excellent age-appropriate training at full service courses, and even quite a few fun summer golf camps for your little ones. Kids of nearly all ages can begin to hone their birdie-making skills, and lessons aren't always as expensive as you might believe. Get ready to hit the links with your kids in tow!

Orange County Golf Academy

Riverview Golf
1800 W. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 350-3626
orangecounty-golfacademy.com

The Orange County Golf Academy prides itself on preparing Juniors at every level of the game. From those who have never picked up a set of clubs, to intermediate and advanced players, this Academy takes them all; youngsters as young as 4 can begin taking lessons. Not sure if golf is the sport for you? Walk-ins are welcome for single lessons each Friday at their Friday Junior Clinic from 4 to 5 p.m. for only $10 a lesson. A summer camp is also available for kids interested in a more in-depth program.

Tustin Ranch Golf Club

12442 Tustin Ranch Road
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 734-2104
tustinranchgolf.com

Junior golfers ages 6 to 17 years old can take part in the numerous golf programs at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Four color-coded levels cover a range of golf fundamentals, skills, rules and tips, giving your pros in the making the chance to excel at every aspect of the game of golf. Junior Golf Camps (concentrated lesson programs) and annual or seasonal play passes are available for kids giving them unlimited play during off-peak hours for a discounted rate.

Coach Ish at Orange County Junior Golf Academy

Oak Creek Golf Club
1 Golf Club Drive 92618
Irvine, CA 92782
(949) 233-5200
ishjuniorgolf.com

Kids as young as 3 can begin taking lessons from Coach Ish and the Orange County Junior Golf Academy. For more than 10 years, the academy has been dedicated to serving only children. Kids can take part in group or private lessons, giving parents flexibility and budget control. In addition to instruction, this school utilizes V1 golf swing software that helps analyze your child's swing. Not sure if your little ones will like it? This school offers a free lesson to get you started.

Mile Square Golf Course

10401 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 545-7106
milesquaregolfcourse.com

One of Orange County's most esteemed public courses, Mile Square Golf Course also offers top notch junior instruction. Each one of their coaches is certified to teach at a junior level; both individual and group instruction is available for kids as young as 5. A summer long, Junior Golf Camp is offered for a very reasonable $95 per camper and offers each child a week of instruction, hat, shirts, towel, tees, balls, instruction booklets, and a post-instruction pizza party and open golf on the course.

Tiny Tees Golf

Talega Golf Club
990 Avenida Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 842-5498
tinyteesgolf.com

A very special program for very young children, Tiny Tees Golf program helps kids ages 3 to 7 work on golf skills and overall coordination. Since its inception in 2000, the program has gained popularity and classes fill up quickly. Golf clubs are provided as needed, and custom clubs are available for purchase starting at just $20 a club. Instruction takes place at one of three Southern California locations, including the Talega Golf Club in San Clemente, at the Pechanga Resort near Temecula, and at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Special programs and referrals are available for kids ages 8 to 13.

Katie Bodell is the Blog Editor for Trekaroo, the largest family travel website in the U.S. She is also a freelance writer, a happy wife to her best friend, and a mom to three sweet California girls. See more on: Trekaroo | CheapOair | Google+ | Twitter.

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