Augusta Ranch Golf Club
About
Mesa's Most Active Junior Golf Facility
Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa partners with First Tee of Phoenix and PGA Junior League to host more junior golfers than nearly any course in Arizona. The club runs multiple youth programs year-round, from introductory clinics for 4-year-olds to competitive league play for teens.
Junior Programs
Several formats for different ages and skill levels:
- PGA Junior League (ages 4–17) — co-ed team golf in 13U and 17U divisions, two-person scramble format with professional coaching
- Mini Masters Series (ages 5–9) — fundamentals and skill-building with PGA Associates Brooke Aboud and Michael Berger
- PGA Junior Camps — half-day camps for beginners covering posture, grip, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, rules, and etiquette
- Modified full-day camps for intermediate players
- First Tee of Phoenix partnership programs
What's Included
- Approximately 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio in camps
- PGA-certified instruction using the signature PGA Camp curriculum
- Team-based experiences focused on confidence, sportsmanship, and collaboration
- On-course play integrated into programs
- Multiple entry points — from first-time players to competitive juniors
Experience
Augusta Ranch is a great starting point for East Valley families (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler) looking to get kids into golf without a private club commitment. The variety of formats — from short clinics to league play — means kids can start casual and ramp up as their interest grows. The First Tee partnership adds a character-development layer beyond just swing mechanics.