Madden's Junior Golf Programs
Madden's on Gull Lake, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Madden's Junior Golf Programs include a range of options such as S.N.A.G. Intro to Golf Camp, FUNdamentals (S.N.A.G. Golf-Starting New at Golf), Junior Golf Development 1 and 2 Camps, a High Performance Summer Program, the 2026 Junior Golf League, Madden's Junior Golf Pass, and Youth on Course access. Instruction covers Full Swing Fundamentals (grip, stance, alignment, ball position), Short Game (chipping, pitching, putting), Putting (distance control, green reading, ball position and aim), optimizing driving for distance and direction, swing plane, etiquette (where to stand, bunkers, pitch marks), understanding the Rules of Golf, supervised play, and scramble format golf matches. The beginner SNAG program uses specialized equipment with larger club heads and balls, and SNAG Golf equipment is provided.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Multiple options including weekly camps and multi-week sessions; examples include S.N.A.G. Intro to Golf Camp on Tuesdays 4–5pm in June and/or July, Junior Golf Development 1 on Wednesdays or Thursdays in various time slots across June–August, Junior Golf Development 2 on Tuesdays or Thursdays in various time slots, four-day FUNdamentals sessions, High Performance Summer Program practice sessions on Tuesdays 4–5pm with individual lessons by appointment, and the 2026 Junior Golf League running July 7–August 11 with weekly Monday practices and Wednesday matches.
• Price: Options include session-based and single-week pricing, such as $180–$195.99 for an 8-week S.N.A.G. Intro to Golf Camp session, $90–$99.99 for 4-week S.N.A.G. sessions, $25–$30 for single S.N.A.G. weeks, $185–$199.99 for 9-week Junior Golf Development 1 or 2 sessions, $80–$95.99 for 3-week Development sessions, $30–$35 for single Development weeks, $235 for the 2026 Junior Golf League (including 6 practices, 6 matches, and a team golf shirt and hat), $275 plus tax for Madden's Junior Golf Pass, and $30 for a Youth on Course card that allows $5 rounds at specified times; some programs offer Early Bird pricing with a February 28 deadline.
Madden's Junior Golf Programs are led by Cody Mager, Head Golf Professional at The Classic at Madden’s, Hank Sogge, Assistant Golf Professional at The Classic at Madden’s, and lead instructors Chris Foley and Gavin Metz, with Deb Madden Thuringer as part of the ownership team at Madden’s on Gull Lake. Madden’s states that its mission is to provide each student with a customized improvement plan designed around the student’s goals, ability level, and physical fitness, with a teaching style that is fun, relaxing, and shows real improvement without overwhelming the student. The program offers co-ed sessions at 8:30am and 11:30am and a girls-only 10:00am session for certain programs, and the High Performance Summer Program is described as designed for the current or future high school or college golfer. Madden’s partners with Chris Foley Golf Schools to offer extended instruction options for juniors, ladies, and adults, and is a partner of Youth on Course, which allows junior golfers with a Youth on Course card to play specified Madden’s courses for $5 at certain times. Madden’s notes that it has over 95 years of history, offers more recreational amenities than any other resort in the Midwest, and features the area’s only lakeside spa at The Spa at Madden’s.
Last updated February 21, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Multiple options including weekly camps and multi-week sessions; examples include S.N.A.G. Intro to Golf Camp on Tuesdays 4–5pm in June and/or July, Junior Golf Development 1 on Wednesdays or Thursdays in various time slots across June–August, Junior Golf Development 2 on Tuesdays or Thursdays in various time slots, four-day FUNdamentals sessions, High Performance Summer Program practice sessions on Tuesdays 4–5pm with individual lessons by appointment, and the 2026 Junior Golf League running July 7–August 11 with weekly Monday practices and Wednesday matches.
• Price: Options include session-based and single-week pricing, such as $180–$195.99 for an 8-week S.N.A.G. Intro to Golf Camp session, $90–$99.99 for 4-week S.N.A.G. sessions, $25–$30 for single S.N.A.G. weeks, $185–$199.99 for 9-week Junior Golf Development 1 or 2 sessions, $80–$95.99 for 3-week Development sessions, $30–$35 for single Development weeks, $235 for the 2026 Junior Golf League (including 6 practices, 6 matches, and a team golf shirt and hat), $275 plus tax for Madden's Junior Golf Pass, and $30 for a Youth on Course card that allows $5 rounds at specified times; some programs offer Early Bird pricing with a February 28 deadline.
Madden's Junior Golf Programs are led by Cody Mager, Head Golf Professional at The Classic at Madden’s, Hank Sogge, Assistant Golf Professional at The Classic at Madden’s, and lead instructors Chris Foley and Gavin Metz, with Deb Madden Thuringer as part of the ownership team at Madden’s on Gull Lake. Madden’s states that its mission is to provide each student with a customized improvement plan designed around the student’s goals, ability level, and physical fitness, with a teaching style that is fun, relaxing, and shows real improvement without overwhelming the student. The program offers co-ed sessions at 8:30am and 11:30am and a girls-only 10:00am session for certain programs, and the High Performance Summer Program is described as designed for the current or future high school or college golfer. Madden’s partners with Chris Foley Golf Schools to offer extended instruction options for juniors, ladies, and adults, and is a partner of Youth on Course, which allows junior golfers with a Youth on Course card to play specified Madden’s courses for $5 at certain times. Madden’s notes that it has over 95 years of history, offers more recreational amenities than any other resort in the Midwest, and features the area’s only lakeside spa at The Spa at Madden’s.
Last updated February 21, 2026.
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