David Ogrin Golf Academy Junior Programs
David Ogrin Golf Academy & Driving Range, 1357 Wald Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132
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David Ogrin Golf Academy Junior Programs include junior programs, competitive junior golf, PGA Jr. Camp programs, clinics, private lessons, playing lessons, and Operation 36. The junior offerings also include Birdie Basics, SNAG, Deane Beman's 6/90, Real Golf by Joe Bosco, DECADE by Scott Fawcett, and igrowgolf, alongside access to a driving range.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Open 7 days a week with seasonal hours
• Price: Affordable rates for all; bucket sizes available
The programs are part of a broader academy led by PGA Tour winner David Ogrin, who is the Founder, Director of Instruction, and Lead Coach, with additional coaching from Certified Coach Eric Ilic, Certified Fitness Coach Matthew Gavigan, and Professional Coach Christopher Espinoza. Birdie Basics is golf for children ages 3–6, and playing lessons at the academy are described as the foundation of great learning. The academy is a designated CAMPUS Academy, which is part of a national network of elite programs for competitive junior golfers. The facility uses TrackMan and GCQuad technology, 3D Motion Analysis with Sportsbox AI, and swing video with V1 Video Analysis, and offers personalized development plans. The academy opened on May 29, 2019, and is described as New Braunfels' top public practice facility and a premier golf instruction facility in the San Antonio area, with a premium driving range that includes premium range balls, well-maintained grass stalls, a practice putting green, target greens at multiple distances, covered hitting bays, and professional-grade facilities.
David Ogrin is a PGA Tour winner with three PGA Tour wins, including the 1996 Valero Texas Open, and two wins on the South American Tour, and he is a Life Member and past champion of the PGA Tour and a Life Member of the PGA of America. He played on the PGA Tour from 1983 to 2000 and on the Champions Tour in 2008 and 2009, and he has also competed on the European, Asian, Canadian, and South American Tours. His credentials include being named a Golf Digest Top Teacher in Texas in 2022, Vision54 Certified Coach, Operation 36 Certified, Graduate of the Vision54 Golf Coach of the Future program, Certified Fluid Motion Factor Instructor, Certified Putting Zone Instructor, and active member of the Proponent Group, with two years as a member of the Golf Channel Academy. The academy reports 25,000+ lessons taught and 200+ five-star reviews site-wide, and David Ogrin holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University (1980).
The academy’s mission statement says that, led by PGA Tour winner David Ogrin, the team of expert coaches delivers personalized instruction and proven development systems for golfers of every level. David and his family live in New Braunfels, Texas, attend New Braunfels Bible Church weekly, and attend Wurstfest annually, and he served one year as Executive Director of the Central Texas Junior Golf Association, where he ran a number of junior golf events. Testimonials from families and players describe experiences with David Ogrin’s instruction, his use of technology, and his approach to coaching, including comments from parents like Robert Vela Jr. and adult students such as Mark Williams, Sarah Martinez, Jeremy G., and Ken L.
Last updated July 24, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Open 7 days a week with seasonal hours
• Price: Affordable rates for all; bucket sizes available
The programs are part of a broader academy led by PGA Tour winner David Ogrin, who is the Founder, Director of Instruction, and Lead Coach, with additional coaching from Certified Coach Eric Ilic, Certified Fitness Coach Matthew Gavigan, and Professional Coach Christopher Espinoza. Birdie Basics is golf for children ages 3–6, and playing lessons at the academy are described as the foundation of great learning. The academy is a designated CAMPUS Academy, which is part of a national network of elite programs for competitive junior golfers. The facility uses TrackMan and GCQuad technology, 3D Motion Analysis with Sportsbox AI, and swing video with V1 Video Analysis, and offers personalized development plans. The academy opened on May 29, 2019, and is described as New Braunfels' top public practice facility and a premier golf instruction facility in the San Antonio area, with a premium driving range that includes premium range balls, well-maintained grass stalls, a practice putting green, target greens at multiple distances, covered hitting bays, and professional-grade facilities.
David Ogrin is a PGA Tour winner with three PGA Tour wins, including the 1996 Valero Texas Open, and two wins on the South American Tour, and he is a Life Member and past champion of the PGA Tour and a Life Member of the PGA of America. He played on the PGA Tour from 1983 to 2000 and on the Champions Tour in 2008 and 2009, and he has also competed on the European, Asian, Canadian, and South American Tours. His credentials include being named a Golf Digest Top Teacher in Texas in 2022, Vision54 Certified Coach, Operation 36 Certified, Graduate of the Vision54 Golf Coach of the Future program, Certified Fluid Motion Factor Instructor, Certified Putting Zone Instructor, and active member of the Proponent Group, with two years as a member of the Golf Channel Academy. The academy reports 25,000+ lessons taught and 200+ five-star reviews site-wide, and David Ogrin holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University (1980).
The academy’s mission statement says that, led by PGA Tour winner David Ogrin, the team of expert coaches delivers personalized instruction and proven development systems for golfers of every level. David and his family live in New Braunfels, Texas, attend New Braunfels Bible Church weekly, and attend Wurstfest annually, and he served one year as Executive Director of the Central Texas Junior Golf Association, where he ran a number of junior golf events. Testimonials from families and players describe experiences with David Ogrin’s instruction, his use of technology, and his approach to coaching, including comments from parents like Robert Vela Jr. and adult students such as Mark Williams, Sarah Martinez, Jeremy G., and Ken L.
Last updated July 24, 2026.
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