Golf Academy

At the Golf Academy of Three Rivers Park District, our number one goal is to help you maximize your enjoyment of the game of golf. Our experienced team of teaching professionals offers a full progression of lesson programs for golfers of all skill levels and ages.

Group, clinics, camps and schools are available for adults, couples, women only and juniors. For more information, call 763/559-6700. To schedule private lessons, see the Golf Professionals page.

2008 Golf Academy Guide

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Need help deciding which lessons are best for your child? View our Youth Lesson Comparison Chart (PDF)

Academy Locations
The Golf Academy of Three Rivers Park District is hosted at five locations. Facilities include driving ranges, short game practice areas, putting greens and 63 holes of golf!

Baker National Golf Course
Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center
Cleary Lake Golf Course
Chalet Drive Golf Practice Center
Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center

Private and group golf instruction is available year-round for all levels of golfers, including those new to the game. Meet our Instructors.

Junior Scholarships

First Tee Golferships
Scholarships for Groups
Public Program Scholarships

Golf News & Updates

Local Teen to Attend The First Tee Academy - Posted 6/26/08 Cub Foods Hosts Golf Clinics for Kids - Posted 6/5/08 The First Tee Fundraiser at 2008 US Women’s Open - Posted 5/16/08 Volunteer and Get In for Free! < More News

Don't forget to check out our 2008 Summer Camps for kids: nature, archery, history, sailing, fishing, art, farming, golf and more!

Something to ponder
Before deciding on a lesson program, ask yourself some simple questions: What exactly are you hoping to get out of the game of golf? How much time do you realistically have to devote to play and practice? An individual lesson, group lesson, clinic, series of lessons or a half-day of golf school? Whatever you answer, you can count on our teaching professionals to help you set and reach your golfing goals.

Refund Policy
Full refund is given if student cancels seven days prior to the start of the first class. A 50-percent refund is given if student cancels less than seven days prior to the start of the first class. Private lessons can be rescheduled due to poor weather. A 24-hour courtesy call is requested for canceling or rescheduling private lessons.

The First Tee Youth Golf Programs
The First Tee youth golf programs are available at Baker National Golf Course (Medina), Chalet Drive Golf Practice Center (Bloomington), Cleary Lake Golf Course (Prior Lake), Eagle Lake Golf Center (Plymouth) and Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center (Minnetonka/Eden Prairie). Special winter programs are available at Braemar Golf Dome (Edina).

Private Lessons
To learn more about private lesson opportunities, visit our private lesson page.

Looking for other group golf lessons?
More lessons taught by Golf Academy staff can be found by contacting cooperative program partners:

Eden Prairie Park & Recreation | 952/949-8470
Maple Grove Park & Recreation | 763/494-6500
Minnetonka Park & Recreation | 952/939-8203

Lessons also are available at New Hope Village Golf Course | 763/531-5178