2026 SMART Golf & Fitness Instruction - Lombard - PGA Junior League Summer

SMART Golf & Fitness in Lombard, Illinois is proud to host a PGA Junior League chapter, bringing the excitement of team golf to junior players across the western suburbs. Led by PGA Professionals dedicated to junior development, our program creates a welcoming environment where kids of every skill level can enjoy the game. Modeled after other youth sports leagues, PGA Junior League uses a two-player scramble format that emphasizes teamwork, fun, and sportsmanship — not just score. Kids get to wear team jerseys, compete against other in-house teams, and experience the thrill of competing with their teammates.

2026 Naperbrook GC PGA Jr. League

PGA Junior League Golf is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls, ages 9-13. This fun format features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. This is a great way to get kids involved in the game! All participants MUST have their own clubs. Coaches can assess any equipment needs.

2026 Cog Hill Summer #1 June 2:30 PM

Cog Hill’s PGA Junior League program is a great way for any player 13 and under to not only get introduced to the game but get first-class group instruction and learn how to compete on the course in a low-pressure environment. Cog Hill’s team has qualified for the National tournament each of the last eight years. Our League is the only one in Illinois coached by 3 Golf Digest Best Teachers!

2026 Cog Hill Summer #1 June 4:00 PM

Cog Hill’s PGA Junior League program is a great way for any player 13 and under to not only get introduced to the game but get first-class group instruction and learn how to compete on the course in a low-pressure environment. Cog Hill’s team has qualified for the National tournament each of the last eight years. Our League is the only one in Illinois coached by 3 Golf Digest Best Teachers!

2026 Cog Hill Summer #1 June 5:30 PM

Cog Hill’s PGA Junior League program is a great way for any player 13 and under to not only get introduced to the game but get first-class group instruction and learn how to compete on the course in a low-pressure environment. Cog Hill’s team has qualified for the National tournament each of the last eight years. Our League is the only one in Illinois coached by 3 Golf Digest Best Teachers!

Ruth Lake PGA Junior League 13U Program

PGA Junior League is a game-changing opportunity for junior golfers to develop and improve their golf skills in a competitive environment. The program is available to all boys and girls seeking a higher level of instruction and competition. PGA Junior League is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. This is a great way to introduce and continue to keep children involved!

Randall Oaks PGA Jr. League

Palatine Hills PGA Jr League

Join us at Palatine Hills for a fun summer of team golf competition. We will have practices on Wednesday afternoon focusing on technique and overall strategy. Matches format is a two person scramble, which is a great way to introduce your child to golf competition. In order to register, you will first need to go to palatineparks.org and register with the Palatine Park District. After our tryout night on Wednesday, May 6, those who make the team will receive a code to register with the PGA Jr League website.

The Grove Grizzlies

The Grizzlies return for their fourth season in the Lake Cook League. We are looking forward to another great season of fun and competition with our neighboring clubs. The program continues to grow and improve and we are excited for our best season yet in 2026!

Northbrook Golf Academy - 13U - Play All 9

Introduce children to team golf in a fun and exciting environment. Our program is unique as participants will play all 9 holes participating in a 2 vs. 2 scramble(best shot) format on the Legacy 9 at Heritage Oaks or Anetsberger Par 3 Golf Course. Players will be paired with and play against other players from our academy based on their skill level and age. To participate in the league children must have their own set of clubs, be able to advance the ball 75-100 yards semi-consistently and have prior playing experience. (Not able to make a full program due to other summer conflicts, contact us directly for a modified season) Two step registration process: Pay your annual PGA Jr. League membership dues at pgajrleague.com and receive your jersey Register through the Northbrook Park District to cover greens fees, range fees and coaching fees. (nbparks.org - Registration/Activity Search/PGA Jr. League)

PGA HOPE Winnetka

PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being. Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Service members. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Service members across the United States through one of our 300+ locations. This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from Mike Samson, PGA and other Professionals. No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you. No prior golf experience necessary No VA disability rating required Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered Any questions? Please reach out to Cate O'Brien at cobrien@pgahq.com if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

Golf Academy at Terra Cotta