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PGA Jr. League with ELEVATE Golf Academy includes PGA Jr. League play and training. 13U and 17U players play and train on PGA Jr. League (PGAJL) teams over 9 sessions, using a popular scramble format. Participants play on teams with friends and wear numbered jerseys and a hat or visor, which are included.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: 13U and 17U players play and train on PGAJL teams over 9 sessions
ELEVATE Golf Academy was established in 2018 and describes itself as the Bay Area's premier golf learning academy. The program leadership includes Gene Bakkum, PGA Class A Professional, and Howard Oliver, PGA Associate. Its stated mission is to “Become a leader in the business of people through purposeful communication.” A testimonial from Joi Pentin notes that she started seeing Gene after her freshman year on the Cal Women’s Golf Team and continued to see him throughout her college career.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: 13U and 17U players play and train on PGAJL teams over 9 sessions
ELEVATE Golf Academy was established in 2018 and describes itself as the Bay Area's premier golf learning academy. The program leadership includes Gene Bakkum, PGA Class A Professional, and Howard Oliver, PGA Associate. Its stated mission is to “Become a leader in the business of people through purposeful communication.” A testimonial from Joi Pentin notes that she started seeing Gene after her freshman year on the Cal Women’s Golf Team and continued to see him throughout her college career.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
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