The full Golf Gemz junior camp group together at Forest Oaks Country Club
Forest Oaks junior camp | Greensboro, NC

Junior Golf

Forest Oaks Country Club | Ages 5-18

Build a game that grows with them.

Fun-first coaching, real on-course learning, and a proven pathway from a first swing to a tournament tee.

Ages 5-18Programs that meet golfers where they are
14K+Lessons taught by Jonathan Dudley
3 pathsSkills, team golf, and advanced play

2026 at Forest Oaks

Upcoming junior programs.

Large dates, clear details, and one direct next step for every program.

Series underway

U.S. Kids Development Clinics

Weekly instruction through the U.S. Kids Player Pathway, with level badges and dedicated scoring days that make progress easy to see.

  • Beginner and novice golfers
  • Sundays | 4:30-5:30 PM
  • $30 | 8-session series
View the series
Sign-ups open

PGA Jr. League | Fall

Team golf, PGA-led coaching, and a welcoming scramble format that helps young golfers learn to compete alongside friends.

  • Team scramble format
  • Wednesday practices | 4:00-6:00 PM
  • Sunday matches | Around 3:00 PM
Find the Forest Oaks team

Program details and availability can change. The linked registration pages show final booking information.

A pathway, not a pressure cooker

Start where they are. Keep going.

Each experience builds confidence now and creates a useful next step for later.

A junior golfer making a full swing while campers watch at Forest Oaks01

Learn the game

Beginner-friendly coaching and the U.S. Kids Player Pathway make every new skill feel achievable.

Junior campers learning together on the practice range02

Love the team

PGA Jr. League brings friends, practices, uniforms, and matches together in one encouraging experience.

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Own the course

Advanced coaching connects swing feedback, course strategy, practice planning, and tournament preparation.

This is junior golf

Practice that feels like play.

Real instruction, creative challenges, and time on grass help young golfers want to come back.

A junior golfer taking part in a balloon challenge at camp
Games with a purposeLearn by doing
Junior golfers gathered for instruction on the practice green
Skills on real grassPractice that travels

Fun gets them started. Progress keeps them coming back.

The Golf Gemz approach
Jonathan Dudley, PGA Professional and Golf Gemz Director of Instruction
Jonathan Dudley, PGADirector of Instruction | Forest Oaks Country Club

Meet Jonathan Dudley, PGA

A coach for the whole junior journey.

From first-time golfers learning the basics to high-school players preparing for tournament golf and college opportunities, Jonathan connects instruction to what each player needs next.

20+Years in golf
14K+Lessons taught
437+Career-best rounds
  • National champion and First Team All-American at Greensboro College
  • 2025 U.S. Kids Top 50 Coach and PGA Game Changer recipient
  • On-course strategy, short game, full swing, and tournament preparation
Meet Jonathan on PGA.com

A clear first step

Questions before you register?

A few quick answers for parents choosing the right junior experience.

Does my child need golf experience?

No. U.S. Kids development is designed for beginner and novice golfers. The Advanced Golf Camp is for experienced players ages 13-18.

Do we need golf clubs?

Some programs may provide equipment with advance notice. Check the specific registration page or contact Jonathan before buying a new set.

Where do the programs happen?

Featured junior programs are hosted at Forest Oaks Country Club, 4600 Forest Oaks Drive in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Which program is the best fit?

Start with age, experience, and what excites your golfer. Jonathan can recommend the clearest next step through his PGA profile.

A junior camp coaching moment at Forest Oaks

Their next great shot starts here

Help them become a Golf Gem.