Basic Instruction

WHO: Anyone between the ages of 7 and 17 is eligible to apply.

WHERE: The program contracts with 16 different facilities throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties and conducts its programs at those facilities. (link on 16 different facilities to that page)

WHEN: Classes are taught in the late afternoon (generally after 4:00PM) Monday through Thursday. Classes meet once a week. Participants progress through five different levels of the Urban Youth Golf Program. The five levels are:

New Golfer
Everyone who is accepted into the Urban Youth Golf Program must go through the 10 week New Golfer series. Classes last for 1 and a half hours and provide a basic introduction to the game, focusing on safety, etiquette, and some skills. Students who attend a minimum 80% of the New Golfer Series graduate to the Junior Level.

Junior Level
Junior Level classes again focus on safety and etiquette, and more attention is given to the development of skills. Classes are 1 and a half hours in length and are taught in 6 week series. Junior Level golfers are eligible for the Intro to Competition Series.

Amateur Level
Amateur Level golfers are able to play the golf course without adult supervision. They are required to join the Yippee Skippy Golf Club and begin the process of developing a handicap index. Classes focus on rules and skills development, and are taught in six week series. Some Amateur Level golfers may be eligible for Team Play.

Mini Tour Level
Mini Tour Level golfers has an established Yippee Skippy handicap index of 25 or less. Special clinics are scheduled throughout the year for these players and are conducted by well known teachers or Tour Players. Regular instruction is not available. Mini Tour Players compete in Team Play.

Tour Level
Same as Mini Tour but players have an established Yippee Skippy Handicap index of 12 or less.

In addition to the skills, rules, and etiquette knowledge participants need to progress in the program, they are required to earn points through volunteering.

Students progress is measured through our nationally recognized program called Steps to Success. Each student must complete a number tasks at each level before graduating to the next level.

Intro to Competition

 This series is designed for those with little or no competitive experience and is all about ensuring a fun, positive experience on the golf course for our newest golfers as they enter the world of competitive golf. There will be 7 regular tournaments and an 8th "Champions" event. Participation in the "Champions" event is by invitation only. Click here for more details or contact Keion Witherspoon by email or 213-989-2155