Justin Russo Golf Academy
Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA 93955
About
Justin Russo Golf Academy offers premier junior and adult golf instruction that covers putting, the short game, and the full swing. The program includes the JRGA PGA Sports Summer Academy, JRGA Junior Golf Programs, JRGA Player Development Programs, and JRGA Adult Programs. Programs use a target-based teaching and self-coaching approach, a systematic learning process, and incorporate the TPI Body-Swing Connection.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Academy sessions run June 15–19 and July 20–24
• Price: Half Day $299 (1:00–3:40) • Full Day $499 (12:30–5pm)
The Justin Russo Golf Academy was founded in 2014. Justin Russo is the owner of Justin Russo Golf Academy, the PGA Director of Instruction, Men’s Head Golf Coach at Monterey Peninsula College, and a Physical Education Golf Instructor at Monterey Peninsula College. He is also the founder and coach for the Monterey Bay Junior Golf League and serves on the Board of Directors for the AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association. Justin Russo is a PGA professional, a TPI certified Instructor, and an award-winning PGA Director of Instruction, and JRGA was awarded “Teacher of the Year” in 2020 for the Monterey Bay Chapter.
The academy’s stated philosophy is to individualize instruction through self-discovery using the following priorities: P: Play with the intent to have fun; I: Independence created through discipline; V: Values revealed by the game; O: Optimize your experiences; T: Targets recognized through experiences. One testimonial from a touring professional states that Justin’s instruction over the course of years has given the player new perspectives on the game, has been instrumental for the player, and that the player has seen Justin transform and improve all types of players, from professionals to beginners.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Academy sessions run June 15–19 and July 20–24
• Price: Half Day $299 (1:00–3:40) • Full Day $499 (12:30–5pm)
The Justin Russo Golf Academy was founded in 2014. Justin Russo is the owner of Justin Russo Golf Academy, the PGA Director of Instruction, Men’s Head Golf Coach at Monterey Peninsula College, and a Physical Education Golf Instructor at Monterey Peninsula College. He is also the founder and coach for the Monterey Bay Junior Golf League and serves on the Board of Directors for the AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association. Justin Russo is a PGA professional, a TPI certified Instructor, and an award-winning PGA Director of Instruction, and JRGA was awarded “Teacher of the Year” in 2020 for the Monterey Bay Chapter.
The academy’s stated philosophy is to individualize instruction through self-discovery using the following priorities: P: Play with the intent to have fun; I: Independence created through discipline; V: Values revealed by the game; O: Optimize your experiences; T: Targets recognized through experiences. One testimonial from a touring professional states that Justin’s instruction over the course of years has given the player new perspectives on the game, has been instrumental for the player, and that the player has seen Justin transform and improve all types of players, from professionals to beginners.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
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