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Junior Academy

Classes, leagues, camps, and lessons for golfers ages 5 to 13. We put fun first, teach real skills, and help kids build a healthy mindset they can carry well past the course.

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Juniors rotate through putting and chipping stations at Westdrift while coaches look on

Winter session is open.

Pick the day and time that works for your family. Availability comes straight from our registration system, and checkout happens on our secure store.

Junior programs, Nov 2 to Dec 27

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No sessions Thanksgiving week or Christmas week. Questions about placement? Email Coach Matt

Where does your player fit?

Every junior moves through the same pathway at their own pace. Groups are formed by age, skill, and experience, so nobody is in over their head or bored.

  1. 1

    Level 1

    Ages 5 to 7, brand new

    Games and learning stations that build grip, stance, and a love for the game. No pressure, lots of smiles.

    Start with Intro to Golf

  2. 2

    Level 2

    Knows the basics

    Putting, chipping, and full swing get more structured, with etiquette, simple rules, and a first taste of the course.

    Intro to Golf or Practice at The Hub

  3. 3

    Level 3

    Ready to play

    Nine-hole scrambles and best-ball matches. Course management, pace of play, and sportsmanship under real conditions.

    Play at Westdrift plus Practice

  4. 4

    Level 4

    Experienced juniors

    Sharper practice plans, scoring skills, and the mental game, building toward tournament golf.

    Practice and Play, elite camps

  5. E

    Elite

    Ages 13 to 20, competitive

    Private and small group coaching, team training, and mental performance for players chasing tournament and college golf.

    Elite Performance

Not sure where your player lands? Coach Matt will place them. matt@goodswingshappen.com

A coach kneels on the putting green to set up a drill with two young players

What a session looks like.

Our classes run like a small summer camp. Kids move through learning stations in short, active blocks, so there's always something new to try.

  • Stations on the putting green, the short game area, and the range
  • An on-course golf experience day once players are ready and the course allows
  • Groups built around age, skill, and family requests
  • Josh's Mental Mantras woven into every station, so kids learn to breathe, reset, and stay positive
  • Golf etiquette, simple rules, and good habits from day one

Ways to play with us.

Start with a class, add league play when your golfer is ready, and fill the summer with camp. Private and group lessons fit around all of it.

  • Westdrift Golf Course

    Intro to Golf

    Our beginner program for Levels 1 and 2. Grip, stance, putting, chipping, and full swing, taught through games in a supportive setting.

    See class times

  • The GSH Hub

    Practice at The Hub

    A weekly practice for Levels 2 to 4 covering full swing, short game and putting, play preparation, and the mental game.

    See practice times

  • Westdrift Golf Course

    Play at Westdrift

    Our junior league. Players are grouped by age, skill, and experience for 9-hole scramble and best-ball matches, with rules, pace of play, and sportsmanship built in.

    See league days

  • Next summer

    Summer camps

    Camps are back next summer. Parents who read The EDGE Playbook hear about dates and registration first.

    Get The EDGE Playbook

  • Your schedule

    Customized group instruction

    Bring a group of friends, siblings, or teammates and we'll build a program around them.

    Email hello@goodswingshappen.com

  • One on one

    Private lessons

    Focused time with a GSH coach to work on exactly what your player needs.

    Email hello@goodswingshappen.com

Two places to learn.

Outdoor classes and league play happen at Westdrift in Manhattan Beach. Indoor practice happens at our own training facility in Lawndale.

Westdrift Golf Course

1400 Parkview Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Quick drop-off near the pickleball courts
  • Garage parking validated in the pro shop
  • Metered street parking, then walk down the driveway
Get directions

The GSH Hub

15705 Condon Ave, Unit D2
Lawndale, CA 90260
Visit The Hub page

Good swings, happening.

A few moments from our junior camps and classes.

A smiling junior waves at the camera after a swing Juniors swing at targets on the range with coaches nearby A coach and a young camper pose together with a camp award Three campers hold up golf balls and grin A young player sets up over the ball between two practice cones A coach crouches to help a young player with a chipping drill A group of campers and coaches cheer together on the grass A junior finishes a full swing during camp

Questions parents ask.

Still wondering about something? Email hello@goodswingshappen.com or call (310) 800-2134.

Does my child need their own clubs?

No. Clubs are provided for Intro to Golf if your player needs them, and clubs can be borrowed for practice. Let us know in your registration notes.

What should my child bring?

A water bottle, a light snack, comfortable clothes, and tennis shoes.

What if a class doesn't fill?

Each class needs at least 3 players to run. If a time doesn't reach that, we'll reach out to you directly.

The time I want is full. Is there a waitlist?

Yes. Email Coach Matt at matt@goodswingshappen.com to join the waitlist or ask about placement.

What happens if the schedule changes?

We communicate schedule changes directly to each family, so you'll hear from us first.

Are there any weeks off?

Yes. There are no sessions Thanksgiving week or Christmas week.

Ready for the first swing?

Pick a day and time for the winter session. Spots fill by group, so earlier is better.

Register for winter Ask Coach Matt