Play Golf Lex Junior Programs are designed to create an exciting environment for kids of all skill levels and experience. Programming is operated by PGA Professionals and associates. We will be offering multiple options that will fit the needs of junior golfers, recreationally or competitively.
2023 Junior Golf Programming includes:
PGA Jr. League
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Golf Camps
- Summer camps (seven sessions)
Play Golf Lex Junior Tour sponsored by the Gilbert Bunnell Foundation
New for 2023! Have a beginner to an intermediate junior golfer who is looking for a chance to get out on the course, have a fun time, and have a chance to compete for prizes and medals. The season runs from April through early August and rotates between our five public golf courses.
What makes the Play Golf Lex Junior Tour different? Instead of grouping players together by age and gender, like you find in most junior golf tours, we allow players to compete in divisions and against players that allow them to have success, have fun and improve. As players improve, they will have the opportunity to graduate and move up to the subsequent division, placing your junior golfer in the best division for their growth and enjoyment of the game.
For more information, visit the link below or email Chris Boysel, PGA.
More information and registration
Junior leagues
PGA Junior League brings young people together for team golf experiences with expert coaching from PGA and LPGA Professionals. The league focuses on developing an understanding of the rules and etiquette of the game. Junior golfers learn to play in an encouraging, team-scramble format.
PGA Jr. League is the flagship youth pillar program of PGA REACH. The aim is to make PGA Jr. League accessible to all children, regardless of circumstance.
This unique approach highlights team play versus individual competition. It serves as a feeder system to transition youth golfers to existing junior golf programs, such as those offered by local PGA Sections.
PGA Jr. League exists to bring communities together through a fun, team golf experience. Those experiences that transcend golf itself, like friendships that last for years to come or a newfound sense of confidence. What started as an idea penned on a napkin while watching the Little League World Series has grown to more than 60,000 boys and girls on teams spanning all 50 states in 2019
Spring PGA Junior League
Cost: $199
Season: March 14 – April 29, 2023
Ages: 6 – 13
What is included:
- Parent meeting/orientation
- Weekly practices
- Five matches
Register for 2023 Spring PGA Junior League
Summer PGA Junior League
Cost: $199
Registration closes June 1, 2023
Season: May 23 – August 5, 2023
What is included:
- Parent meeting/orientation
- Ten practice sessions
- Eight regular season matches
- Home and away performance polos
- Hat
- Bag tag
- Drawstring bag
- Stickers
- Game guide
Register for 2023 Summer PGA Junior League
Fall PGA Junior League
Cost: $199
Registration closes on Aug. 31, 2023
Season: Aug. 22 – Sept. 30, 2023
What is included:
- Six practices held at both Lakeside Golf Course, and Kearney Hill Golf Links
- Five matches held at all five of our Play Golf Lex Golf Courses
- Players home & away jerseys with their name on the back
- Choice of a hat or a visor
- Drawstring backpack
- PGA Junior League bag tag
Register for 2023 Fall PGA Junior League
For more information on Play Golf Lex junior golf programming email John Dickson.
2023 Junior Golf Camps
Gilbert-Bunnell Golf and Recreation Camp – 2023
Play Golf Lex Junior Golf Camps are both fun and educational, focusing on athletic and golf-skill development. With programming designed by PGA Professionals, campers are taught the basics of golf throughout the entire week. Instructors also utilize obstacle courses, throwing exercises, and other non-golf activities to promote the development of athletic ability. Campers must provide their own lunch, snacks and beverages (snacks and drinks available for purchase on-site). Please note: Camp the week of June 20 – 23 is four days due to the Juneteenth city holiday on June 19.
Registration for the 2023 camps will open on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m.
Golf will take place in the morning and recreation activities will be in the afternoon. Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ages 6 – 16
$175 per session
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tates Creek Golf Course
Sessions:
For more information on Play Golf Lex junior golf programming, contact John Dickson at jdickson@lexingtonky.gov.