HR Golf Collective Junior Golf Programs

HR Golf Collective Junior Golf Programs offers professional golf instruction that covers putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, short game instruction, and video swing analysis. Instruction follows a model that focuses on position, grip, and aim, and each junior receives a skills and abilities evaluation with a personalized lesson plan. Campers also receive a progress tracking Guide To Golf booklet with interactive activities and a goodie bag with items such as a golf hat, ball marker, tees, and golf balls at the end of each week.

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Schedule: Seasonal camps in spring, summer, fall, and winter, including a Spring Break Camp from March 23–27, 9am–Noon, and Summer Camps with 3 hours of instruction per day; daily drop-off by 8:45am and pickup between 12:05–12:10

Each camp maintains a 1:8 instructor-to-junior ratio and welcomes all skill levels, with camps offered for junior golfers in grades K–6. Instruction includes rules and etiquette along with all areas of the game, and junior golfers leave camps with a foundation that includes the rules of the game and the basics of swing mechanics. All levels are accepted, no clubs are required, and families are asked to send water, sunscreen, and lunch or snacks, as lunch is not included but there is a daily lunch break during the 3 hours of physical activity.

The program is led by Heidi Richardson, Director and PGA Class A Member, and Casey Evanko, PGA Associate. Heidi is a PGA Class A6 Golf Instructor, a UCLA graduate, and has over 33 years of experience in the golf industry, earning PGA Class A Membership in 1995 and spending the past 30 years as a dedicated instructor. Her experience includes roles at Singing Hills Golf Club as Tournament Coordinator and Junior Golf Coordinator (1992–1995), instructor at Torrey Pines Golf Course (1995–1998), and instructor at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (1998–present), as well as Site Director for the USGA/LPGA Girls Golf Program at Encinitas Ranch since 2000, serving over 200 junior girls.

The staff consists of PGA members and associates who provide 3 hours of instruction in all areas of the game, with a stated goal of assisting clients in achieving their personal goals for golf swing technique and overall performance. The mission of HR Golf Collective Junior Golf Programs focuses on fostering a love for the game, teaching sportsmanship, and promoting values such as patience and perseverance, while emphasizing community, collaboration, technical excellence, personal development, and sharing the game of golf with all.

Community involvement includes partnership under HR Golf Collective, serving as Site Director for the USGA/LPGA Girls Golf Program at Encinitas Ranch since 2000, America North County San Diego Representative for playgolfamerica.com, YMCA Instructor, and YMCA Junior Golf Camp Instructor. Credentials and awards include PGA Class A Membership since 1995; the 2011 Junior Golf Leadership Award from the San Diego Chapter PGA; multiple Youth Development and Player Development awards from the San Diego Chapter PGA and Southern California Section PGA between 2016 and 2021; 2016 PGA Junior League Team Coach; San Diego PGA Junior Golf Chair since 2018; and San Diego Junior Golf Association Secretary since 2019.

Last updated March 13, 2026.