Operation 36

Operation 36 is a curriculum and app-guided golf development program with 6 levels. Players start at level 1 and move ahead by shooting 36 or better over 9 holes. The program includes weekly one-hour classes and twice-monthly 9-hole play days in an 8-week season.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly one-hour classes plus twice-monthly 9-hole play days; standard program is one 8-week season.

About the provider

Operation 36 says it is on a mission to create 1,000,000 new golfers. The leadership team includes Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan, both PGA Co-Founders, along with Michael Brooks, Seth Thompson, Sam Giallombardo, Nick Dawson, Andrew Strom, Ryan Fleet, Amy Boehnert, Melissa Duffy, and Jenn Davis. Its history notes a 2010 junior program launch, the creation of the Operation 36 Model in 2014, and growth to 800+ facilities in 22 countries.

• Operation 36 — Ages 6–18+; also described as for juniors and families, and adults of any skill level · Weekly one-hour classes plus twice-monthly 9-hole play days; 8-week season · Curriculum and app-guided golf development program with 6 levels; players start at level 1 and progress by shooting 36 or better over 9 holes. Coaches lead classes and play days.

If you can run a league or a clinic, you can run Op 36. A standard program is one 8-week season with weekly one-hour classes and twice-monthly 9-hole play days. Your Program Advisor helps with setup and stays with the program. You set your own tuition, roster size, and schedule.

What families say

“It's the perfect way to introduce beginners to the game.” — Rory McIlroy, 6x Major Champion

“The framework provided from Operation 36 is unmatched. The structure, organization, sharing of ideas, levels of progression - it's all very helpful as a busy coach and instructor.” — Sarah Bidney, PGA, Hyperion Field Club | Op 36 Top 50 Coach

“Operation 36 is the backbone of all of my programming. From ladies to juniors it's the perfect platform to get golfers into the game and have a roadmap to improvement no matter what their goals are.” — Maggie Simons, LPGA & PGA, The Oregon Golf Club | Op 36 Top 50 Coach

Last updated October 13, 2026.