Chicagoland Golf Academy

Chicago's Go-To Academy for Junior Golfers

Chicagoland Golf Academy offers group and private golf instruction across several Chicago locations — including Diversey Driving Range, Jackson Park, and Harry Semrow Driving Range. Lessons are led by PGA-certified teaching professionals and US Kids Golf certified instructors.

Junior Programs

The academy runs dedicated kids programming alongside its adult offerings:
- Golf Fore Kids — group instruction introducing fundamentals to young players
- US Kids Golf Camps — 4-day camps split by age: ages 7–11 (mornings) and ages 12–17 (afternoons), $349 per camper
- Private and group lessons available year-round

What's Included

• Instruction from PGA professionals and a US Kids Certified instructor (John McCartin)
• Camp fee covers balls, a learning guide, and achievement pins earned during the session
• Multiple outdoor locations across Chicago
• Both camp and ongoing lesson formats available

Experience

A solid entry point for kids trying golf for the first time — the academy leans on a "fundamentals, friends, and fun" philosophy that keeps things approachable. The camp structure (4 days, 2-hour sessions) is short enough to hold younger kids' attention while giving them real reps on the range.