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. For more information, call 763/559-6700.

Golf Academy 2009
View the full 2009 Golf Academy Guide or select a section:

Golf Academy Guide (PDF: 1.6MB)
General Information (PDF: 150KB)
Youth Information (PDF: 753KB)
Adult Information (PDF: 248KB)

View our Youth Lesson Chart (PDF)

Registration
All Golf Academy spring and summer lesson registration begins at 8:00 am through our online registration system, by phone 763-559-6700, or on site.

Related Information
Hyland Chalet Drive is a great place to practice your game! It offers a driving range, short-game practice area, facility rental and restaurant.

Scholarships
Children (8-17 years old) can request a scholarship to participate in The First Tee of Three Rivers Park District. The First Tee program scholarships are available for children from those groups identified by National Golf Foundation research as underrepresented in golf. For more information and an application, visit the The First Tee website.

See information about other program scholarships offered by Three Rivers Park District.

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).

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

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available year-round for all levels of golfers, including those new to the game. To learn more about private lesson opportunities, visit our Golf Academy Instructors page.

Other Group Lessons
Group golf instruction is available year-round for all levels of golfers, including those new to the game. 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

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.