Junior Golf Lessons & Development
in Richmond, BC
Tour Development Academy provides junior golf coaching for players at every stage, from kids learning the game for the first time to competitive juniors pursuing tournament, collegiate and high-level playing goals.
Based at Savage Creek Driving Range in Richmond, our junior coaching is focused on developing complete golfers rather than simply building good-looking golf swings.
IMG Junior Worlds - San Diego
Incredible photo of TDA player winning his team match in the prestigious Van Horn Cup at the US Kids World Championships
There is no single path that works for every junior golfer. A beginner may need to develop basic fundamentals, coordination and confidence while learning to enjoy the game. A competitive player may need more detailed technical work, better practice habits, improved scoring skills and a plan built around an upcoming tournament schedule.
For juniors who want ongoing development, coaching is typically built around regular sessions rather than isolated lessons. Competitive players often benefit from weekly coaching, with frequency adjusted when necessary around school, family schedules, tournaments and the player's individual needs.
The goal is to continually identify what will have the greatest impact on the player's development.
US Kids Certified Coach
TPI Junior Level 2 Coach
A Training Environment Built for Development
TDA is located at Savage Creek Driving Range in Richmond, BC. Our 1,400 sq ft indoor/outdoor academy gives juniors access to private coaching bays and advanced golf technology while also allowing us to work outdoors on putting, chipping and other areas of the game.
Playing lessons are also available when on-course development is the priority. This allows coaching to move between technical work, skill development and actual golf rather than keeping every session confined to the driving range.
What Junior Coaching Can Include
Performance Practice
Short Game
Development
Swing Development
Physical Development
On-Course Strategy
Tournament Preparation
College Golf Guidance
Competitive Junior Golf Coaching
Competitive juniors require more than occasional swing instruction. As players move to higher levels, coaching needs to look at the entire player: technique, ball striking, short game, putting, practice habits, scoring patterns, decision-making and tournament performance. TDA connects these areas instead of treating them as separate pieces.
Proven Junior Development
TDA has specialized in junior development for many years. Our students have progressed from learning the game for the first time to tournament golf, major junior championships and collegiate golf. The level of the player changes. The goal of the coaching does not: help each junior keep moving toward the next level that matters to them.
Start with a Junior Assessment
For a new junior player, the best starting point is an assessment. This gives us time to understand the player's current game, experience, goals and biggest opportunities for improvement before recommending what ongoing coaching should look like. For competitive players, this may also include discussing tournament schedules, practice habits and longer-term goals.
Questions about junior coaching? Call Nathan to discuss the best starting point.
778-999-9227