Palm Desert Golf Academy Junior Golf Programs

Palm Desert Golf Academy Junior Golf Programs includes the Fairway Kids Skills Series, Bobcats Players Series, PGA Jr. League, and Junior Golf Summer Camps 2026. Fairway Kids Skills Series runs for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 PM and uses the U.S. Kids Golf Level-Based System; Bobcats Players Series runs for 10 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 PM and includes intermediate and advanced performance training with tournament prep. PGA Jr. League includes team play, team practices, free range balls, four regular season matches, and an all-star pathway. Junior Golf Summer Camps 2026 runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Programs

• Fairway Kids Skills Series — 7-13 · Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM · $349 · Beginner program using the U.S. Kids Golf Level-Based System; 8-week program; 4:1 student/coach ratio; equipment provided if needed.
• Bobcats Players Series — 7-13 · Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM · $429 · Intermediate/advanced performance training with tournament prep; 10-week program; 6:1 student/coach ratio; equipment provided if needed.
• PGA Jr. League — 7-13 · Team play; all abilities welcome; team jerseys, bag tag, 5 team practices, free range balls, 4 regular season matches, all-star pathway; coming soon.
• Junior Golf Summer Camps 2026 — 7-15 · Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM · $379

At a glance

• Ages: 7–15 years old
• Price range: $349–$429

About the provider

The program has been offered since 1998. Its leadership team includes Paul Bucy, PGA, Director of Instruction; Bill Spicknall; Ryan Szydlowski, PGA, Assistant GM & Director of Golf; Jason Wilkinson, PGA, Head Golf Professional; Jeff Grant, PGA, First Assistant Golf Professional; Josh Garber, PGA, Assistant Golf Professional; and Matt Holm, PGA, Assistant Golf Professional. The mission statement says the program aims to build skills, make friends, and love the game, and notes that programs blend skills development, on-course play, personalized coaching, fun competitions, and age-appropriate instruction in a supportive, confidence-building environment. The credentials text describes it as Coachella Valley’s leading junior golf program and says Paul Bucy, PGA, is a three-time DCPGA Junior Golf Teacher of the Year.

Small student-to-teacher ratios. Beginner and intermediate players are grouped by skill. Cancellation policy says at least 72 hours’ advance notice is required for a missed scheduled junior golf program session; late cancellations or no-shows may result in a cancellation fee.

Last updated October 10, 2026.