Golf fora lifetimestarts here.
Junior classes, leagues, and camps. Elite player development. An indoor training hub in Lawndale. All coached by Hall of Fame instructor Josh Alpert, PGA, and a staff who grew up in this program.
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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Level 4
Experienced juniors
Sharper practice plans, scoring skills, and the mental game, building toward tournament golf.
Practice and Play, elite camps
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Elite
Ages 13 to 20, competitive
Private and small group coaching, team training, and mental performance for players chasing tournament and college golf.
Not sure where your player lands? Coach Matt will place them. matt@goodswingshappen.com
“Golf is a game for a lifetime, when it is nurtured as such.”
Josh Alpert, PGA, founder
Josh has coached for more than 25 years. He started Good Swings Happen in 2009 to give South Bay kids golf that is accessible, safe, fun, and professionally run. His belief hasn't changed since: building better young people matters as much as building better young golfers.
- 2024Inducted into the California Teaching and Coaching Hall of Fame
- 2023SCPGA Teacher and Coach of the Year
- 2018SCPGA Youth Player Development Award
- NowJunior Golf Director at Flow Performance Group, SCPGA Teaching and Player Development committees, LA County Golf Advisory Board
Three ways in.
Whether it's a first swing, a college scholarship goal, or a rainy Tuesday, there's a place for your golfer here.
Junior Academy
Classes, leagues, camps, and private lessons for ages 5 to 13, at Westdrift and The Hub.
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Elite Performance
Technical, strategic, and mental training for competitive players.
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The GSH Hub
Simulator bays, a putting green, and open practice in Lawndale.
Visit The HubThe mental game is part of every lesson.
Josh's Mental Mantras give kids simple words to come back to when a round gets hard. Our older players go deeper with the DCE Method and the Flow Performance system.
- Play PerspectiveRemember why you fell in love with the game.
- Breath = CalmDeep breaths settle nerves and tempo.
- Focus on ChallengeAttention on the task, not the outcome.
- Visualize SuccessSee the shot you want before you hit it.
- Power of PositiveAsk, what is my opportunity now?
- Confidence CountsKind self-talk and your best shots on replay.
- Persistence Pays OffA miss is an unsuccessful try, and a lesson.
GSH Elite Performance Portal
Year-round mental training, powered by Flow Performance Group.
- Daily live Flow Boosts
- Monthly live coaching with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus
- The DCE Method for clearer decisions on the course
- A personalized flow program and daily challenges
- A 24/7 AI flow coach and the Flow Performance community
Practice or play at The Hub.
ForeSight simulators running GSPro, a warm-up area and putting green, and coaches on site. Practice solo, play famous courses, or bring friends.
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