Austin Golf Academy at Lions Municipal

Community-Rooted Junior Golf at Austin's Historic Muny

Austin Golf Academy operates at Lions Municipal Golf Course — one of Austin's most historic public courses — led by PGA Professional Erik Lopez, who grew up at the Muny and credits his mentors there with shaping his life. The Muny Kids program brings that same mentorship-first approach to the next generation.

Junior Programs

Youth instruction at Lions Municipal Golf Course:
- Muny Kids — junior golf program emphasizing mentorship and life skills alongside golf fundamentals
- PGA Professional instruction from Erik Lopez
- Year-round access at a central Austin public course

What's Included

• Instruction at Lions Municipal Golf Course, a historic public 18-hole course
• PGA Professional coaching
• Mentorship-focused approach rooted in the course's community history
• Central campus-area location (78701) accessible from across Austin

Experience

Austin Golf Academy at the Muny is built around the idea that golf can be transformative — not just recreational. Erik Lopez's personal story of growing up on this course shapes the program's culture. It's a good fit for families looking for more than technical instruction, and the public course setting keeps it accessible.