John Jacobs' Golf Schools
About
50+ Years of Golf Instruction in Scottsdale
John Jacobs' Golf Schools has been teaching golf since 1971 and has worked with over 250,000 students. The Scottsdale-area program runs junior instruction out of Orange Tree Golf Club, using the school's signature ball-flight analysis methodology developed in the 1960s.
Junior Programs
After-school clinics and summer camps for kids ages 6–16:
- Instruction at Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale
- Curriculum based on ball-flight analysis — understanding what the club does to the ball and why
- Programs scaled from complete beginner to advanced junior players
- Access to multiple Arizona course locations (Hillcrest, Legend Trail, Red Mountain Ranch)
What's Included
- Instruction rooted in a 50+ year teaching methodology
- V1 video analysis for swing review
- Training across multiple course environments in the Scottsdale area
- After-school and summer scheduling options
Experience
John Jacobs' school carries serious pedigree in golf instruction — the ball-flight teaching method they pioneered is now standard across the industry. Junior programs benefit from the same structured approach used with adult students, adapted for younger players. A good fit for Scottsdale families looking for established, no-gimmick golf instruction.